Editing Weapon (equipment)

[[File:Bastard Sword RoM artwork.jpg|thumb|200px|the Bastard Sword from ''Rise of Mana'']]
'''Weapons''' are pieces of equipment character will use in battle. The type and variety of weapons are dependent on each game. In some installments, some weapons types can be used in the overworld to perform specific actions. Like most role-playing games, each weapon has its own set of statistics, usually increasing the wearer's physical attack. Some weapons have extra abilities and can be effective against certain [[Monster type|types]] of enemies or inflict [[Status ailments]].

==History==
===''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]/[[Adventures of Mana]]''===
{{main|Adventures of Mana weapons}}
[[Sumo]] can use 6 weapon types with most having unique utilitary field uses.

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|[[File:Sword FFA sprite.png|20px]]<br>'''Sword''' || ''"Slashes the enemy. MAX: by keeping the A button pressed, the sword can be swung in a whirlwind motion. With the + button and A, the character charges in the commanded direction."'' || N/A || Default weapon
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|[[File:Axe FFA sprite.png|20px]]<br>'''Axe''' || ''"Chops down the enemy. MAX: Axe is throw in the direction your character is facing."'' || Used to chop down trees and thorns. || Bought for 150 GP at the [[Swamp Shack]].
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|[[File:Sickle FFA sprite.png|20px]]<br>'''Sickle''' || ''"Attacks by spinning the sickle. MAX: Chain stretches out farther than normal."'' || Can cut off ferns. || Found in a chest in the [[Marsh Cellar]].
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|[[File:Chain FFA sprite.png|20px]]<br>'''Chain-Flail''' || ''"Strikes the enemy directly in front of the flail. MAX: Chain stretches out farther than usual."'' || Can attach to poles & cross gaps. || Found in a chest in [[Kett Manor|Kett's]].
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|[[File:Spear FFA sprite.png|20px]]<br>'''Spear''' || ''Pierces the enemy. MAX: Spear is thrown in the direction your character is facing."'' || N/A || Found in a chest in [[Kett Manor|Kett's]].
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|[[File:Flail FFA sprite.png|20px]]<br>'''Morning Star''' || ''Strikes the enemy in front with the iron ball. MAX: Chain stretches out farther than normal."'' || Can break rocks & pots. || Found in chest after defeating the [[Cyclops]].
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|[[File:Mattok FFA sprite.png|20px]]<br>'''Mattock''' || ''The pick symbol stands for the Mattock. This item is used to break down walls and break rocks and pots."'' || Can break walls, rocks & pots (limited use). || Found in chests & bought in stores.
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Each gest character has their own weapon at hand.
*[[Amanda]] has throwing knives.
*[[Bogard]] wields a sword.
*The [[Julius|Mysterious Man]] hurls [[Fireball (ability)|Fireballs]].
*[[Lester]] shoots arrows.
*[[Marcy|Marcie]] fires laser.
*[[Watts]] wields throwing axes. 

===''[[Secret of Mana]]''===
{{main|Secret of Mana weapons}}
[[Randi]], [[Primm]] and [[Popoi]] can wield at total of 8 weapon types, each of them having eight levels of [[Charge Attack|charge attacks]]. Weapons can be upgraded by using [[Watts]]'s forging skills each time the party gets a corresponding Weapon [[Orb|orb]] for a maximum of 8 upgrades. Some weapons have overworld proprieties and can be used to traverse or break obstacles.

*The '''sword''' can be used to cut grass and shrubs. The [[Rusty Sword]] can be found wedged in a rock in [[Potos Falls]].
*The '''pole arm''' has no overworld use. The [[Bronze Spear|Spear]] is given by [[Luka]] in [[Water Palace]].
*The '''gloves''' has no overworld use. The [[Spike Knuckle]] is [[Primm]]'s starting weapon.
*The '''boomerang''' has no overworld use. The [[Boomerang (weapon)|Boomerang]] is [[Popoi]]'s starting weapon.
*The '''bow and arrow''' has no overworld use. The [[Chobin's Bow]] is given by the [[Dwarf Elder]] in [[Dwarf Village (Trials of Mana)|Dwarf Village]].
*The '''axe''' can be used to destroy rocks and other sturdy obstacles. [[Watt's Axe]] is sold for 100 [[Lucre|GP]] by [[Watts]] in Dwarf Village.
*The '''whip''' can be used to latch onto poles and cross gaps. The [[Leather Whip|Whip]] is found in a treasure chest after defeating [[Spikey Tiger (Secret of Mana)|Spikey Tiger]] in [[Witch's Castle]].
*The '''dart''' has no overworld use. The [[Pole Dart]] is given by [[Undine]] in [[Undine's Cave]].

===''[[Trials of Mana]]''===
{{main|Trials of Mana weapons}}
All six playable characters are tied to a single weapon type and thus cannot equip anything else. Contrary to previous entries, weapons do not have an overworld use. Weapons are purchased in stores or found in chests.

*[[File:Duran Weapon icon TOM sprite.png|25px]]'''Sword''' are wielded by [[Duran]].
*[[File:Angela weapon icon TOM sprite.png|25px]]'''Staves''' are wielded by [[Angela]].
*[[File:Kevin weapon 1 icon TOM sprite.png|25px]]'''Gloves''' are wielded by [[Kevin]].
*[[File:Charlotte weapon icon TOM sprite.png|25px]]'''Flails''' are wielded by [[Charlotte]].
*[[File:Hawkeye weapon icon TOM sprite.png|25px]]'''Daggers''' are wielded by [[Hawkeye]].
*[[File:Riesz weapon icon TOM sprite.png|25px]]'''Spears''' are wielded by [[Riesz]].

===''[[Legend of Mana]]''===
{{main|Legend of Mana weapons}}
There are 11 weapon types in ''Legend of Mana''. Players have the opportunity to choose a weapon at the start of the game granting them a unique [[Legend of Mana abilities|special technique]]. Weapons can be bought on certain [[Land Creation System|lands]], found in [[Treasure chest|chests]], dropped by enemies, or even [[Blacksmithing (Legend of Mana)|forged]] or tempered at the [[Workshops]]. Each weapon has an array of unique battle techniques.

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|[[File:Knife menu icon LOM sprite.png]]<br>'''Knife''' || ''"A dagger. It comes in many different styles, and much work goes into crafting the handle and blade. Most are designed to be practical. A shield cannot be used with a knife. Although it has the shortest reach, the rate of movement is the fastest."'' || 3 Quick Attacks
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|[[File:Sword menu icon LOM sprite.png]]<br>'''Sword''' || ''"A long sword. Most are double-edged and have sharp tips. The sword is considered a holy weapon due to the precious metals it is made from. Is is weilded in one hand, so the rate of movement is average."'' || 3 Quick Attacks
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|[[File:Axe menu icon LOM sprite.png]]<br>'''Axe''' || ''"Also known as the hand-axe or hatchet, the axe is a single-bladed weapon wielded in one hand. Often thought of as primitive, the rate of its movement is slower than the sword."'' || 3 Quick Attacks
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|[[File:2H Sword menu icon LOM sprite.png]]<br>'''2-Handed Sword''' || ''"The ultimate in swords requires two hands. Yields epic damage when swung in a wide arc. Cannot be used with a shield. It's quite heavy, so the rate of your movement is slower."'' || 3 Quick Attacks
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|[[File:2H Axe menu icon LOM sprite.png]]<br>'''2-Handed Axe''' || ''"The two-handed axe is used for embedding a cold piece of steel in you enemies. With an axe like this, who needs a shield? Unfortunately, the sheer weight of this weapon will slow your movement to a snail's pace."'' || 3 Quick Attacks
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|[[File:Hammer menu icon LOM sprite.png]]<br>'''Hammer''' || ''"Knock some sense into your opponents with this huge two-handed hammer. But don't complain about the slowest movement rate and being unable to use a shield."'' || 3 Quick Attacks
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|[[File:Spear menu icon LOM sprite.png]]<br>'''Spear''' || ''"A great way to keep uglies at a distance. However, in actual combat the spear is used in a variety of ways. Of course, a shield is out of the question, and the shape of the weapon precludes fast movement."'' || 4 Quick Attacks
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|[[File:Staff menu icon LOM sprite.png]]<br>'''Staff''' || ''"Long staves such as these have multiple uses, and can hit an enemy both up close and far away. Since they require both hands, a shield cannot be used, and the rate of movement is slower than when wielding a spear."'' || 4 Quick Attacks
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|[[File:Claws menu icon LOM sprite.png]]<br>'''Glove''' || ''"Nothing beats pummeling the enemy with these reinforced punching gloves. Of course, proper boxing stance precludes the use of a shield. Even though the attack range is short, the rate of its movement is very fast."'' || 5 Quick Attacks
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|[[File:Flail menu icon LOM sprite.png]]<br>'''Flail''' || ''"Incredible power is gained when two or more staves are connected with a chain. The rate of its movement is quite good, but it is impossible to use a shield while wielding a flail."'' || 5 Quick Attacks
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|[[File:Bow menu icon LOM sprite.png]]<br>'''Bow''' || ''"With a bow, one can lay waste to enemies from afar, and thwack them when up close, as well. Scoring a direct hit, however, requires much practice. A shield cannot be equipped with a bow."'' || 3 Quick Attacks
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===''[[Sword of Mana]]''===
{{main|Sword of Mana weapons}}
Weapons are bought in various stores and can be forged at the [[Hot House]]. the Hero starts with the sword while the Heroine begins the game with the staff. Each weapon has its own attack trait that inflicts either bash, slash or jab attacks. Theses trait can be more or less effective against certain [[Monster type|types]] of monsters. The main hero can also level up each weapon up to 99 by attacking enemies.

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!width=17%| [[File:Hero health meter Sword of Mana sprite.png|link=Sumo]] !! width=17%| [[File:Heroine health meter Sword of Mana sprite.png|link=Fuji]]
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|[[File:Sword icon Sword of Mana sprite.png]]<br>'''Sword''' || ''"The hero's default weapon is a slashing standby. It is equally balanced in attack power, evasive ability and accuracy."'' || Default weapon || || Slash
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|[[File:Staff icon Sword of Mana sprite.png]]<br>'''Staff''' || ''"The staff is exclusive to the heroine. A bashing item by trait, the weapon is not as strong or reliable as the hero's sword."'' || || Default weapon || Bash
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|[[File:Knuckles icon Sword of Mana sprite.png]]<br>'''Knucks''' || ''"The first bashing weapon that the hero collects allows him to attack quickly and dodge enemy attacks easily."'' || [[Lake Vicinity]] || [[Airship (Sword of Mana)|Airship]] || Bash
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|[[File:Flail icon Sword of Mana sprite.png]]<br>'''Flail''' || ''"The jabbing flail has a long reach. You can grab onto objects on the other side of gaps, then fly to the other side."'' ||colspan=2| [[Marsh Cave]] || Jab
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|[[File:Sickle Sword of Mana icon.png]]<br>'''Sickle''' || ''"The sickle is slower than the sword and not nearly as accurate, but its wide range allows you to attack enemies at all angles."'' || [[Abandoned Cave]] || [[Wendel (Sword of Mana)|Wendel]] || Slash
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|[[File:Bow icon Sword of Mana sprite.png]]<br>'''Bow''' || ''"The bow fires arrows that fly in an arc, allowing you to attack high-flying enemies. It's strong and incredibly accurate."'' ||colspan=2| [[Batmo Cave]] || Jab
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|[[File:Spear icon Sword of Mana sprite.png]]<br>'''Lance''' || ''"A fast weapon with the Jab attack trait, the lance is strong, but its evasive ability is low."'' ||colspan=2| [[Granz Castle]] || Jab
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|[[File:Axe icon Sword of Mana sprite.png]]<br>'''Axe''' || ''"The slashing axe is almost as slow as the sickle, but it's much stronger. Use it to attack lumbering enemies."'' ||colspan=2| [[Dune Maze]] || Slash
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|[[File:Morning Star icon Sword of Mana sprite.png]]<br>'''Mace''' || ''"While not quick, the mace is mighty and it has relatively long attack range. Use it to defeat armored enemies."'' ||colspan=2| [[Mt. Illusia]] || Bash
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===''[[Children of Mana]]''===
{{main|Children of Mana weapons}}
Weapons in ''Children of Mana'' are categorized in 4 types. Each weapon type has an additional special attack granting specific effects to the player character. Weapon power can be further boosted with the help of the [[Gem Frame]]. They can be bought in store, found in chests, or by completing quests or missions.

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|[[File:Sword COM sprite.png]]<br>'''Sword''' || ''"Slash in the direction you are facing. Timely multiple taps can chain up to three consecutive attacks."'' || ''"Protect yourself against enemy attacks and decrease damage. Arrows shot by enemies can be deflected."'' || Default weapon
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|[[File:Flail COM sprite.png]]<br>'''Flail''' || ''"Deliver a wide-range attack on sourrounding enemies in one swing."'' || ''"Draw distant objects toward you, ou pull yourself toward a heavy object."'' || Given by [[Moti]] after rescuing [[Tess]] in the [[Mana Tower]].
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|[[File:Bow icon COM sprite.png]]<br>'''Bow''' || ''"Shoot arrows to attack distant enemies."'' || ''"Charm enemies by the sound of plucking the bowstring. Enemies that come in contact with the musical note are stunned."'' || Given by Moti after receiving the [[Branch of Treant]].
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|[[File:Hammer icon COM sprite.png]]<br>'''Hammer''' || ''"Swing sideways to send enemies skidding away."'' || ''"Slam down on the ground to send shock waves and bounce enemies into the air."'' || Given by Moti after receiving [[Gaia's Stone]].
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===''[[Dawn of Mana]]''===
[[Keldric]]'s [[Tendril Blade]] is the only usable weapon starting [[Chapter 1 (Dawn of Mana)|Chapter 1]] where it replaces the stick he found in [[Sunbeam Forest]]. The sword can be imbued with [[Faye]]'s magic to enhance its power or by equipping [[Dawn of Mana emblems|Emblems]]. Faye's magic level can be increased by defeating enemies.

===''[[Heroes of Mana]]''===
Units cannot equip weapons in ''Heroes of Mana'' as their sandard and critical attacks are fixed and cannot change. Human units typically use weapons to attack; ground units will often use swords, spears, or gloves while missile units will be seen using bows or magic.

===''[[Rise of Mana]]''===
{{main|Rise of Mana weapons}}
The main character can attack with a selection of 5 types of weapons: swords, spears, 2-handed Swords, knuckles, and bows.

===''[[Echoes of Mana]]''===
{{main|Echoes of Mana weapons}}
Each [[Units (Echoes of Mana)|ally]] in ''Echoes of Mana'' was assigned as specific weapon type. Each type can inflict either a slash, piercing or blunt attack as well as granting buffs.

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|[[File:Sword icon EOM artwork.png|30px]]<br>'''Sword''' || Grants Super Armor skill (when active, dodge attacks and avoid getting knocked down) || Slash
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|[[File:Staff icon EOM artwork.png|30px]]<br>'''Staff''' || Normal attacks restore MP in small amounts || Blunt
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|[[File:Polearm icon EOM artwork.png|30px]]<br>'''Polearm''' || Deals normal attacks when doing a forward evade || Piercing
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|[[File:Glove icon EOM artwork.png|30px]]<br>'''Glove''' || Attack speed increases according to combo number || Blunt
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|[[File:Knife icon EOM artwork.png|30px]]<br>'''Knife''' || Easier to achieve combos through normal attacks || Piercing
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|[[File:Bow icon EOM artwork.png|30px]]<br>'''Bow''' || Can attack from the farthest distance || Piercing
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|[[File:Axe icon EOM artwork.png|30px]]<br>'''Axe''' || Tap and hold attack to fill the ST gauge during battle || Slash
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|[[File:Boomerang icon EOM artwork.png|30px]]<br>'''Boomerang''' || Can attack from a great distance. Normal attacks pierce through enemies before returning to the ally || Slash
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|[[File:Flail icon EOM artwork.png|30px]]<br>'''Flail''' || Normal attacks restore MP in small amounts || Blunt
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|[[File:Whip icon EOM artwork.png|30px]]<br>'''Whip''' || ? || Slash(?)
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===''[[Visions of Mana]]''===
==References==
*[https://www.thegameisafootarcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Final-Fantasy-Adventure-Game-Manual.pdf Final Fantasy Adventure Game Manual]
*[https://archive.org/details/SecretOfManaInstructionBooklet/page/n1/mode/2up Secret of Mana Instruction Booklet]
*[https://archive.org/details/legend_of_mana_english/mode/2up Legend of Mana Owner's Manual]
*[https://archive.org/details/SwordOfManaNintendoPowerOfficialGuide/mode/2up Sword of Mana Nintendo Power Official Guide]
*Children of Mana Instruction Booklet
*[https://archive.org/details/ps2_Dawn_of_Mana_USA/page/n39/mode/2up Dawn of Mana Instruction Booklet]
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