Weapon (equipment)

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 types of enemies or inflict Status ailments.

History

Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana

Main article: Adventures of Mana weapons

Sumo can use 6 weapon types with most having unique utilitary field uses.

Name	Description	Overworld effect	Location
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
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.
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.
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's.
Spear	Pierces the enemy. MAX: Spear is thrown in the direction your character is facing."	N/A	Found in a chest in Kett's.
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.
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.

Each gest character has their own weapon at hand.

• Amanda has throwing knives.
• Bogard wields a sword.
• The Mysterious Man hurls Fireballs.
• Lester shoots arrows.
• Marcie fires laser.
• Watts wields throwing axes.

Secret of Mana

Main article: Secret of Mana weapons

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

Name	Description	Overworld effect	Location
Sword	"The Sword of Mana can go through a transformation every time you locate and collect and Energy Orb. As with all weapons, Watts needs to reforge you old weapon to make a new one."	Used to cut grass and shrubs	Wedged in a rock in Potos Falls
Pole arm	"Wield a spear when you don't dare get too close to your foe. You will find spears helpful when fighting dragons."	N/A	Given by Luka in Water Palace.
Gloves	"Don this powerful handgear and punch your enemies into oblivion."	N/A	Primm's starting weapon.
Boomerang	"When you throw a boomerang, you have a better change of making a critical hit. It's also a good distance weapon."	N/A	Popoi's starting weapon.
Bow and arrow	"Shoot arrows over long distances and different levels—the enemy can't lay a hand on you!"	N/A	Given by the Dwarf Elder in Dwarf Village.
Axe	"Shoot arrows over long distances and different levels—the enemy can't lay a hand on you!"	Used to destroy rocks and other sturdy obstacles.	Sold for 100 GP by Watts in Dwarf Village.
Whip	"If you are being attacked by giant insects, arm yourself with a whip. Also use whip to snag poles to cross ravines."	Used to latch onto poles and cross gaps.	Found in a treasure chest after defeating Spikey Tiger in Witch's Castle.
Dart	"Arm yourself with a dart, and then use it in battle to hit enemies who are at some distance from you."	N/A	Given by Undine in Undine's Cave.

Trials of Mana

Main article: 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.

• Sword are wielded by Duran.
• Staves are wielded by Angela.
• Gloves are wielded by Kevin.
• Flails are wielded by Charlotte.
• Daggers are wielded by Hawkeye.
• Spears are wielded by Riesz.

Legend of Mana

Main article: 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 special technique. Weapons can be bought on certain lands, found in chests, dropped by enemies, or even forged or tempered at the Workshops. Each weapon has an array of unique battle techniques.

Name	Description	Attack combo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Sword of Mana

Main article: 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 types of monsters. The main hero can also level up each weapon up to 99 by attacking enemies.

Name	Description	Location		Attack Trait
Sword	"The hero's default weapon is a slashing standby. It is equally balanced in attack power, evasive ability and accuracy."	Default weapon		Slash
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
Knucks	"The first bashing weapon that the hero collects allows him to attack quickly and dodge enemy attacks easily."	Lake Vicinity	Airship	Bash
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."	Marsh Cave		Jab
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	Slash
Bow	"The bow fires arrows that fly in an arc, allowing you to attack high-flying enemies. It's strong and incredibly accurate."	Batmo Cave		Jab
Lance	"A fast weapon with the Jab attack trait, the lance is strong, but its evasive ability is low."	Granz Castle		Jab
Axe	"The slashing axe is almost as slow as the sickle, but it's much stronger. Use it to attack lumbering enemies."	Dune Maze		Slash
Mace	"While not quick, the mace is mighty and it has relatively long attack range. Use it to defeat armored enemies."	Mt. Illusia		Bash

Children of Mana

Main article: 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.

Name	Tap Button	Hold + Release Button	Location
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
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.
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.
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.

Dawn of Mana

Keldric's Tendril Blade is the only usable weapon starting 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 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 article: 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 article: Echoes of Mana weapons

Each 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.

Name	Description	Attribute
Sword	Grants Super Armor skill (when active, dodge attacks and avoid getting knocked down)	Slash
Staff	Normal attacks restore MP in small amounts	Blunt
Polearm	Deals normal attacks when doing a forward evade	Piercing
Glove	Attack speed increases according to combo number	Blunt
Knife	Easier to achieve combos through normal attacks	Piercing
Bow	Can attack from the farthest distance	Piercing
Axe	Tap and hold attack to fill the ST gauge during battle	Slash
Boomerang	Can attack from a great distance. Normal attacks pierce through enemies before returning to the ally	Slash
Flail	Normal attacks restore MP in small amounts	Blunt
Whip	?	Slash(?)

References

• Final Fantasy Adventure Game Manual
• Secret of Mana Instruction Booklet
• Legend of Mana Owner's Manual
• Sword of Mana Nintendo Power Official Guide
• Children of Mana Instruction Booklet
• Dawn of Mana Instruction Booklet