In a series that's been around for so long, Final Fantasy's arsenal of weapons has grown over the decades. It is an arsenal that has been built for the multiple gigantic monsters that players have to battle through to get through the story. The last half of most titles include some of the most powerful weapons in the RPG world.
Finding the very top of the power charts gets a little murky, with certain weapons able to do better in different circumstances. However, the truly powerful are able to deliver big damage without any supporting items, taking out the most daunting bosses with a few swings and looking good doing it.
15 Final Fantasy - Masmune
Having the highest attack stat in the game, Masmune is the clear choice for anyone wanting to filet through enemies. The blade can also be equipped by every character in the players team, giving it a distinct advantage to other weapons at the top of the list.
Getting the sword will be a little more challenging, having to brave the final floor in the Temple Of Fiend is no cake walk. Luckily, the weapon hierarchy is very clear in the original game, giving players a straight shot to the most powerful weapon in the game.
14 Final Fantasy II - Blood Sword
At first glance this sword looks like one of the worst weapons in the game, 0 stats across the board except for a 100 magic penalty. This will turn the research evasive fans off and draw them towards a high attack weapon. The fact is that the Blood Sword can easily become the biggest damage dealer in the game by far, it just depends on what enemy is attacking.
Normal enemies will make this sword look weak, taking away only 1/16 of their measly health bar. However, when it comes to boss fights, 1/16 becomes a massive number. Only 2 Blood Swords can be found, on level B4 of Castle Fynn or in the secret room of Fynn sanctuary.
13 Final Fantasy III - Ultima Weapon
Another sword that's well known in the Final Fantasy community, it is only given to those Ninjas who have completely masters their job and reached level 99. Adding 15 points to every stat, it's boost covers all important aspects of the character.
Players will have to complete the Mognet side quests, obtain the Orichalcum, and deliver it to the legendary Smith in Falgabard. Only the Onion Sword bests it in attack power and can only be equipped by one character, giving the Ultima a distinct edge.
12 Final Fantasy IV - Onion Sword
Having the unique quality of levelling with the player, this sword is easily the most powerful weapon in the end game. Doubling the level for attack power and adding 50 to the accuracy, it gives the players a choice as to how much power they want to wield.
To obtain the sword players will have to give a Red Tail to the Tail Collector and equip it to Cecil or Kaine. Though it's not always the beast of the title, the Onion Sword's potential reaches far beyond the rest of the arsenal.
11 Final Fantasy V - Ragnarok
The original release's Ultimate Sword, Ragnarok's godly vibe comes with a whopping 140 attack power that makes other swords look puny in comparison. Having to go up against one of the two superbosses in Shinryu to get ahold of it, players will only get to enjoy this weapon in the end game.
The onyl other way is facing the games final boss, Neo Exdeath, and stealing the weapon from the back. Even this only has a 3.9% chance of working, making players spend a lot of time in a dangerous battle for the runic blade.
10 Final Fantasy VI - Lightbringer
Lightbringer trumps the previous games weapon by forcing players to bet Ragnarok in the Dragon's Neck Coliseum, the ultimate put down. The best part about Lightbringer is it's random chance of casting the Holy spell for additional damage, not even considering the automatic critical hits it already possesses.
Easily the most powerful weapon in the title, it's no surprise players have to risk one of the best weapons in the game for a chance at owning it.
9 Final Fantasy VII - Purple Pain
Moving into remake territory, the new games add some of the best and most effective weapons in the series. Increasing the stagger rate for foes and providing the True Strike ability, the list of benefits adds up greatly.
Finding the weapon is a case of swinging across chandeliers in Shinra HQ, causing her to fall to the ground. It's on the ascent back up that players can find a purple chest that contains the end game weapon.
8 Final Fantasy VIII - Lion Heart
Moving away from swords and axes, Final Fantasy VII moves into the modern era. Carrying gunblades and shotguns instead, the damage base is much different when the weapons can shoot upon impact.
Needing some serious commitment to gather all the ingredients, it can be accomplished by the first part of the game. This gives players plenty of time to upgrade and enjoy the heavy hitter throughout.
7 Final Fantasy IX- Rune Claws
Adding a Darkness element to the top tier weapons, the Rune Claws are some of the most devastating weapons in the series. Not boasting the inflated attack power of the Exacalibur II, it does take the number 2 with some unique abilities. From Revival to Demi Shock, enemies won't be around for long when they are used to their full potential.
Once players find it in the Time Interval Room in Memoria, not only will they have some serious power in their battles but they also get the Ultimate Claws achievement.
6 Final Fantasy X - Caladbolg
Ignoring the defense stat when attacking is a big advantage to all the Celestial weapons but Caladbolg makes the best use of it. Calculating damage from the users current and maximum HP, it's another weapon with far more potential under the right conditions.
Before the damage totals start being tallied up, players will have to beat the Chocobo Trainer in the Dark Lands, beating them will give you access to the best Celestial weapon in the game.
5 Final Fantasy XI - Chant Du Sygne
This is a weapon with a condition, its numbers are very low when compared to some of the best weapons if the character doesn't have high dexterity. As soon as that stat is taken care of players are off to the races, dealing the all around best Weapon Skills damage in the game.
Stacking the Weapon Skills damage where it can critically strike the opponent results in multiplying the base damage by up to 9X. Cleaning house and surpassing the other top weapons for damage.
4 Final Fantasy XII - Zodiac Spear
Widely considered the best weapon in the game upon release, the Zodiac Spear can stand alone at the top of the hill without accessories to back it up. Players also have the ability to be able to grab the spear early in the game, making the first half of the game a breeze.
Though some of the other weapons can string together combinations, the Zodiac Spear can match almost all top tier weapons with single strikes.
3 Final Fantasy XIII - Save The Queen
The only item on the list that isn't an actual weapon, Save The Queen is an emblem that will attack to Snow and lend its power to his physical attacks. Maxing out at 717 strength isn't the very tip of the spear in power, it's the additional benefits of boosting overall power and ATB capacity.
The weapons that surpass it in raw power have setbacks that hinder gameplay, this emblem is all positives. No room for hitches when the character is fighting with bare fists.
2 Final Fantasy XIV - Edenchoir Bastard Sword
Statistically there's no arguing with this swords superior numbers, coming in at 128 damage with the best Critical hit increase in the title. Anyone looking for some serious help in the end game will be hunting for the Edenchoir.
Every stat but Determination is surpassed by a long shot, giving players assurance that they hold the best sword in the game.
1 Final Fantasy XV - Balmung Sword
A weapon that can only be obtained once the player has completed the entire game, including the dungeons. Even beating out this version of the Ultima Blade, beating it out by over 80 attack.
To get the most out of the weapons abilities, players will have to keep their MP at full. For every MP percentage point lost, the damage is reduced by 4% and needs immediate replenishing.