Master the art of swordsmanship in Bravely Default! This guide details every sword's stats, effects, and how to best wield them to conquer your foes.
Alright, let's talk swords in Bravely Default! These trusty blades are a classic for a reason, offering a good balance of attack power and accuracy. They're a solid choice for many characters right off the bat.
Since swords are one-handed, you can get even more out of them. If you've got the Knight job, their Two-Handed ability lets you grip a sword with both hands for extra oomph. Or, if you're rocking the Ninja, you can use Dual Wield to have one sword in each hand – talk about a damage boost!
Just so you know, all swords come with an Aim stat of 90, which is pretty consistent across the board.
| Item | P.ATK | Purchasing | Special Effect |
| Broadsword | 3 | 70 | None |
| Long Sword | 12 | 500 | None |
| Mythril Sword | 18 | 1000 | None |
| Scimitar | 24 | 2000 | None |
| Sleep Blade | 27 | - | 25% chance to cause Sleep to target |
| Defender | 27 | 5000 | Increases Physical Defense by 10 |
| Ice Brand | 32 | - | Attacks do Water damage |
| Zweihander | 35 | 7500 | None |
| Flametongue | 36 | 15000 | Attacks do Fire damage |
| Excalibur | 39 | - | Attacks do Light damage |
| Rune Blade | 39 | - | Increases Magic Attack by 15 |
| Claymore | 40 | 30000 | None |
| Blood Blade | 42 | - | Triggers sword magic Drain (weapon attacks absorb HP) when used as an item |
| Chaos Blade | 44 | - | 25% chance to cause Confuse to target |
| Durandal | 50 | - | None |
| Night Emperor | 45 | 99999 | 25% chance to cause Charm to target |
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