Weapons have always played an important role throughout theFinal Fantasyfranchise, withiconic blades like Ragnarok and Excaliburhaving appeared in numerous installments over the years.Final Fantasy 16is pretty well-stocked in this department, with more than 20 different swords for players to craft and reinforce during their Valisthean adventures.
Those hoping to get their hands on all of Clive’s weapons inFinal Fantasy 16are going to have their work cut out for them, as many can only be crafted once players have acquired the necessary components, some of which are tied to challenging mini-boss fights. Upgrading every weapon can be equally challenging, but the rewards for doing so arguably make it worth the player’s while.
Updated July 26, 2025, by Tom Bowen:In addition to every weapon in the base version of Final Fantasy 16, this guide now includes all of the DLC swords from Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. Where a weapon needs to be crafted, players will be able to click on the crafting materials for detailed instructions on where to find them.
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Players will use the Sparring Sword duringClive’s practice session with the Lord Commanderat the beginning of the “Sunrise, Sunset” main story mission.
The Rosarian Oath is the starter weapon for young Clive and is unlocked automatically after completing the combat tutorial inthe “Sunrise, Sunset” main story mission.
Players will have access to the Imperial Infantry Blade from the beginning ofthe “A Chance Encounter” main story mission.
Broadsword +3 (NG+)
Broadsword +4 (NG+)
The Broadsword first becomes available duringthe “Hide, Hideaway” main story missionafter players have spoken with Cid in his quarters. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 500 Gil or craft the +1 version of the blade at The Black Hammer using a Frozen Tear and 30 Wyrrite.
Longsword +3 (NG+)
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Longsword +4 (NG+)
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The Longsword first becomes available duringthe “Fanning Embers” main story missionafter players have beaten the Midnight Raven. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 700 Gil or craft the +1 version of the blade at The Black Hammer using a Gnarled Scale, 42 Wyrrite, and a Dragon Talon.
Bastard Sword +3 (NG+)
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Bastard Sword +4 (NG+)
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The Bastard Sword first becomes available before the end ofthe “Headwind” main story missionas players are preparing to travel to The Eye of the Tempest to confront Garuda. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 1,000 Gil or craft the +1 version of the blade at The Black Hammer using one Clouded Eye, 55 Wyrrite, and ten Magicked Ash.
Gaia Blade +3 (NG+)
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Gaia Blade +4 (NG+)
The Gaia Blade first becomes available duringthe “The Hunter and the Hunted” main story missionafter players have rescued Gav from the imperial troops. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 1,500 Gil or craft the +1 version of the blade at The Black Hammer using one Imperial Link, 90 Wyrrite, and one Minotaur Mane.
Platinum Sword +3 (NG+)
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The Platinum Sword first becomes available at the beginning ofthe “After the Storm” main story missionafter Clive and Jill have returned from Drake’s Breath. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 2,000 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using one Liquid Flame, 200 Wyrrite, and 40 Magicked Ash.
Enhancer +3 (NG+)
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The Enhancer first becomes available after speaking with Otto and Vivian at the beginning of the “Out of the Shadow” main story mission. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 2,500 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using one Earthen Fury, 225 Wyrrite, and 75 Magicked Ash.
Diamond Sword +3 (NG+)
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The Diamond Sword first becomes available after beating the White Dragon during the “Fire in the Sky” main story mission. Players can either purchase it from Goetz’s Toll for 3,500 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Big Hammer using one Whitewyrm Bone, one Imperial Link, and 90 Bloody Hides. After completing the mission, they’ll be able to purchase or craft it at the usual locations.
Rune Blade +3 (NG+)
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The Rune Blade first becomes available after completing the “Evenfall” main story mission. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 4,000 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using one Sanguine Insignia, 280 Wyrrite, and 280 Magicked Ash.
Defender +3 (NG+)
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The Defender first becomes available during the “Streets of Madness” main story mission as Clive and Joshua are preparing to proceed into the inner sanctum. Players can either purchase it from Goetz’s Toll for 5,000 Gil or, from the start of the “Back to Their Origin” main story mission, craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using a Behemoth Shackle, one piece of Fallen Iron, 40 Clutchmines, and 790 Wyrrite.
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Players will be able to craft the Stormcry after completingthe “Awakening” main story mission. All they’ll need is a Wind Shard, which they’ll get from beating Garuda.
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Players will be able to craft the Flametongue after completingthe “The Meaning of Life” main story mission. They’ll need the Stormcry, one Meteorite, and a Fire Shard, the latter of which they’ll get from beating the Infernal Shadow at the end of the “Buried Memories” main story mission.
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Players will be able to craft the Levinbolt from about midway throughthe “Home, Sweet Home” main story mission. They’ll need the Flametongue, two Meteorites, and a Lightning Shard, the latter of which they’ll get from beating the Republican War Panther at the end of the “Cid the Outlaw” main story mission.
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Players will be able to craft the Grindstone after triggering the “Getting to Work” subquest duringthe “Bolt from the Blue” main story mission. They’ll need the Levinbolt, three Meteorites, and an Earth Shard, the latter of which they’ll get from beating Hugo at the end of the “Capital Punishment” main story mission.
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Players will be able to craft the Brightburn from the beginning of the “Things Fall Apart” main story mission. They’ll need the Grindstone, four Meteorites, and a Light Shard, the latter of which they’ll get from beating Bahumut at the end of the “Fire in the Sky” main story mission.
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Players will be able to craft the Icebrand from the beginning of the “Across the Narrow” main story mission. They’ll need the Brightburn, six Meteorites, 200 Magicked Ash, and an Ice Shard, the latter of which they’ll get automatically at the end of the “Through the Maelstrom” main story mission.
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Players will be able to craft the Everdark from the beginning of the “Brotherhood” main story mission. They’ll need the Icebrand, eight Meteorites, 400 Sharp Fangs, and a Dark Shard, the latter of which they’ll get after defeating Barnabas at the end of the “The Last King” main story mission.
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Players will be able to craft Tidestrike after beating the Perykos mini-boss near the beginning of the Rising Tide expansion.
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Players will get the Invictus from Lady Hannah in Eastpool as part ofthe “Holding On” main story mission.
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Players will be able to find the Coral Sword in a treasure coffer duringthe “The Crystal’s Curse” main story mission. It’s to the right of the metal grate that Clive and Cid have to work together to kick down.
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Players will be able tofind the Ancient Swordin a treasure coffer to the west of the Steps of the Forgotten map marker. It’s near a rock wall on the left-hand side of the path leading up to the Mekith area and can be accessed both during and after the “Onward” main story mission.
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Players will receive the Excalibur Design Draft for completingthe “Blacksmith’s Blues II” side quest, which becomes available during the “Letting Off Steam” subquest of the “Out of the Shadow” main story mission. To craft Excalibur, players will need 300 Wyritte, one Scarletite, one Grimalkin Hide, and one Bomb Ember. Players will be able to get the latter bydefeating Bomb King during the “Weird Science” side questand can get their hands on a Grimalin Hide by completing the Grimalkin hunt. Scarletite can be obtained by defeating the Dozmare, Fastitocalon, Ten of Clubs, and Holy Trumpitour Notorious Marks or by completing the “Hot Water” side quest in the Dalimil Inn area.
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Players will be able tofind the Masamunein a treasure coffer in the Angry Gap area of The Shadow Coast. It’s right bythe “The Hand of Rhea” Chronolith, which is accessed by passing through a gap between two rocks at the end of a narrow pathway to the south of the area. Players will first gain access to the Angry Gap during the “Footfalls in Ash” main story mission but will be free to return there anytime after that.
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Players will receive Ragnarok as a reward forcompleting the “Blacksmith’s Blues IV” side quest, which first becomes available after players have completed the first three “Blacksmith’s Blues” side quests and reached the “Across the Narrow” main story mission.
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Players will receive the Gotterdammerung Design Draft for completing the “Blacksmith’s Blues IV” side quest. Tocraft the Gotterdammerung, they’ll need Ragnarok, which they’ll also get for completing “Blacksmith’s Blues IV,“ three pieces of Orichalcum, which they can get from the Atlas, Svarog, Gorgimera, and Behemoth King hunts, two pieces of Darksteel, which is dropped by Prince of Death and Thanatos, and one Primitive Battlehorn, which can only be obtained by beating Gobermouch.
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Players will receive the Fallen Enforcer as a reward for defeating the Sigma mini-boss in the Gallery area of the Sagespire during the Echoes of the Fallen DLC expansion.
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Players will be able to craft the Tonberry Knife after beating the Master Tonberry mini-boss as part of The Rising Tide’s main story.
Players will be able tocraft Omega Weaponafter defeating the final boss of the Echoes of the Fallen DLC expansion.
Ultima Weapon is a New Game Plus mode weapon that can only be obtained while playing on Final Fantasy mode. Tocraft Ultima Weapon, players will need the Utterance of Creation, the Everdark Reforged, and the Gotterdammerung Reforged.
Like some of the other weapons inFinal Fantasy 16, players will only be able to craft the Original Sin while playing on Final Fantasy mode. They’ll also need to completeall twenty Circles of Kairos Gate.
The Braveheart is one of severalFinal Fantasy 16pre-order bonuses. Toclaim the Braveheart in-game, players will need to head to the “Redeemable Items” section of the “System” menu after reaching the “A Chance Encounter” main story mission.
The Blood Sword is included withthe Collector’s Edition ofFinal Fantasy 16. To claim it, players will need to redeem their code at the PlayStation store and then head to the “Redeemable Items” section of the “System” menu after reaching the “A Chance Encounter” main story mission.
The Onion Sword was added to the game as part ofFinal Fantasy 16’s 1.10 updateand is available for no extra charge. To claim it, players will simply need to head to the “Redeemable Items” section of the “System” menu after reaching the “A Chance Encounter” main story mission.
The Buster Sword is a free reward for anybody who purchasesDLC content forFinal Fantasy 16. To claim it, players will simply need to head to the “Redeemable Items” section of the “System” menu after reaching the “A Chance Encounter” main story mission.
Those who purchase The Rising Tide or the DLC expansion pass will be able toclaim the Curtanafrom the “Redeemable Items” section of the “System” menu after reaching the “A Chance Encounter” main story mission.
