Greatswords are the weapon of the Dark Knight class. These tank classes are known for having a more edgy aesthetic in comparison to Gunbreaker, Paladin, and Warrior, and the greatswords in the game reflect that sentiment.
These classes have not always been a part of Final Fantasy 14, as they were added in the Heavensward expansion and can only be learned at level 30. Due to this, they do not have has many weapon designs as long-time classes like Bard, Summoner, and White Mage. Since Shadowbringers though, Dark Knight is now considered an older class next to the newer Dancer and Gunbreaker classes. Sheer power and stats aside, Dark Knight players often have preferred weapon designs that they use as glamours. After all, players love to look their best, especially when it comes to MMORPGs.
Updated on August 6th, 2021 by Allison Stalberg: Final Fantasy 14 has gotten a major surge of new players. Sprouts are filling up the starter areas and soon they will get to Heavensward content and get to unlock the Dark Knight tank class. Once that happens, it's time to make a Dark Knight glamour. The greatsword itself is the centerpiece of a Dark Knight, and there are many out there to choose from for the perfect look. Whether the player seeks something unique, something subtle, or something that makes a statement, Final Fantasy 14 has plenty of greatswords out there for many kinds of glamours.
15 The King's Guillotine
This level 80 weapon resembles a butterfly wing, and there is no other greatsword like it. Getting it is a challenge though, as it is one of the weapons players can get when beating Titania on Extreme. Titania is one of the biggest bosses to come out of the Shadowbringers expansion and can be difficult even on normal.
Players who want this weapon better have a team of players that know what they are doing with them. Even if Titania is beaten, it could take a long time for this specific weapon to drop. Another way to get the weapon though is to beat her ten times and trade ten totems from her fight to an NPC in Eulmore for the weapon.
14 Molybdenum Longblade
For a Dark Knight that prefers a sleek look to their weapon, this level 68 greatsword is pretty easy to obtain. It is sold by various NPCs in The Lochs, The Peaks, and Kugane. It is also an optional reward for the main scenario quest, "The Path Forward."
Dark Knights love this epic blade for its epic size and subtle beauty. Its look is not as noticable as the glowing greatswords, but it still has the look of a weapon made for the main character of a Final Fantasy title. It also is one of the few Dark Knight weapons that is whitish-silver.
13 Woeborn
With an item level of 485, this Dark Knight sword is one of the more powerful ones available to date. After all, it is a Resistance Weapon. These weapons are only unlocked after beating the Shadowbringers expansion and with each update, there are ways to make this weapon more and more powerful.
Outside of its stats, players have fallen in love with the intimidating sword design. It is massive, and its red details are best suited for a Dark Knight's moody aesthetic.
12 Cronus Lux
Before there getting to level 80 Resistance Weapons, there are the Anima Weapons. While they are not as new or powerful as a Resistance Weapon, they are still difficult to obtain as well as gorgeous in design. Many players consider Anima Weapons the best and coolest weapons available in the game.
Cronus Lux is the fully complete Anima Weapon and is level 60. It is obtained by completing the Anima Weapon quest "Best Friends Forever," which is picked up in Azys Lla. Just be ready to do a ton of grinding to get this beauty.
11 Weathered Shadowbringer
For players that love the game posters and trailers for Shadowbringers, the weapon the Warrior of Light holds in those is called the Weathered Shadowbringer. The weapon is available, and actually easy to get. You just need to hit level 80 as a Dark Knight and then you can get the sword for free from Grenoldt in The Tempest map.
In true Final Fantasy fashion, the sword is enormous. While it isn't exactly a statement of status among players, some just like to look classic.
10 Caladbolg Anemos
Equipable at level 70, this glowing sword can only be acquired through Eureka content. The blade is bought by Gerolt at the cost of a Caladbolg Two and three Pazuzu Feathers. These items are not easy to obtain, and Eureka is a part of Final Fantasy 14 that many players skip.
However, the greatsword is a sight to behold. It glows a violent pink hue and has a unique shape to its blade and hilt. With the effort it takes to obtain, anyone would stand out with this sword as a glamour.
9 Balmung
Skipping down in level, this level 50 greatsword is actually quite popular among players. This is for those who dislike the enormous blades and prefer something a little more realistic. It has only an item level of 90, so many players have used it as a glamour for more powerful weapons as they leveled up in the game.
Balmung shows that even players who prefer slender blades can have weapons that match their tastes as a Dark Knight. The weapon can get traded for three Rowena tokens at Mor Dohna.
8 Aka Oni Greatclub
On rare occasions, a weapon for a Dark Knight is not exactly a sword. That is the case for the Aka Oni Greatclub, which is a giant spiked club instead of a sword. Part of what makes the weapon extra great is that it is equipable at any level.
The greatclub is not obtained by average means. It can only be obtained through PVP content. It costs three thousand wolf marks from a Storm Sergeant in the Wolves' Den Pier. The marks are received through participating in Frontline and PvP matches.
7 Ultimate Nothung
This level 80 weapon is highly desired by steampunk fans, as it has the unusual trait or glowing gears around its blade base.
The item is traded with an Idyllshire NPC named Bertana. Players will need to give her a Colossus Totem. The totem is a rare item, only gotten by completing The Epic of Alexander (Ultimate), which is a level 80 raid. The raid is far from easy, and players already have to beat other difficult raids to get there such as Eden's Gate: Sepulture (Savage).
6 Tsukuyomi's Odachi
Tsukuyomi is one of the coolest boss fights in the game, and the weapons you can get from the fight are pretty great as well. Like the boss itself, the weapons are designed in black and white with subtle moon imagery.
To get such a weapon is no easy feat though, as players have to beat The Minstrel's Ballad: Tsukuyomi's Pain. Like Titania's weapons, there is always a chance the weapon will drop but chances are not the highest. If the player beats the trial ten times though, they can trade ten Lunar totems for the weapon at Rhalgr's Reach.
5 Byakko's Enspirited Greatsword
This level 70 greatsword can only be built by a Blacksmith with the Master Blacksmith VI recipes. The ingredients for the sword are seven fire crystals, seven earth crystals, four chromite ingots, one palladium ingot, two molybdenum ingots, one Byakko mane, and five demicrystals.
All are difficult ingredients to obtain, particularly the Byakko man since it requires completing The Jade Stoa (Extreme). However, the blade is quite beautiful in its black ink effects so the trouble is well worth it.
4 Hyperconductive Nothung
Not to be confused with Ultimate Nothung, Hyperconductive Nothung is a sword of a different color pallet with different particle effects. It is also level 60 instead of 80. It is one version of many weapons players get in the quest, "Finding Your Voice," in Azys Lla. While it is not the final weapon, it has become a favorite version for many players.
Luckily, all versions can be glamoured onto the player weapon once the quest in completed.
3 Pyros Guillotine
This level 70 greatsword is loved most for its sinister but pretty pink and black particle effects. It is Eureka gear that can be traded for by NPC merchants. To get the weapon from Gerolt, players need to collect 300 Pyros Crystals and five Penthesilea's Flame.
Another option is through the Mnemeworks Station for two Smoldering Protean Crystals. Both methods need to also get an Elemental Guillotine from the player. All of these requirements are not especially, especially considering the fact that players tend to dislike Eureka. Some players skip that whole place entirely.
2 Ultimate Dreadwyrm Claymore
Another level 70 greatsword that makes a statement is the Ultimate Dreadwyrm Claymore. There is only one way to get this weapon and it is trade-able from an NPC in Rhalgr's Reach for one Dreadwyrm totem.
The totem is a reward for one of the most difficult and optional fights of the game, The Unending Coil of Bahamut (Ultimate). At least due to its difficulty, players only have to get one totem instead of ten.
1 Baldur Blade
This favorite blade of many is more simple in design and also one of the easier to obtain. It is possible loot for the dungeons Neverrreap and Fractal Continuum.
Players love this greatsword for its navy blue and silver colors as well as its enormity. Also, some people don't like particle effects like many of the other greatswords have. To keep their glamours simple but still fashionable, many turn to the Baldur Blade.