Final Fantasy I
Final Fantasy I

Weapons

Choose the best weapons in Final Fantasy I. Equip Fighters with swords and axes, or wield daggers as a Thief. Maximize physical damage with class-specific gear.

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Weapons are your primary source of physical damage. Different classes can equip different types of weapons. Fighters and Knights can use a wide array of swords and axes. Thieves and Ninjas are limited to daggers and katanas. Black Belts/Masters are strongest unarmed. Red Mages/Wizards can use some swords and daggers. Mages are generally limited to staves. Always aim for the weapon with the highest Attack power that your character can equip. Some weapons also have elemental properties or special effects. The Masamune is the strongest weapon in the game, usable by all classes after class change.

Weapons - Final Fantasy I screenshot
Weapons
Weapon NameAttackEquippable ByNotes
Short Sword10Fighter, Red MageStarting weapon
Long Sword20Fighter, Red MageEarly game upgrade
Broad Sword30Fighter, Red MageGood mid-game option
Silver Sword23Fighter, Red MageEffective against undead
Vorpal Sword50KnightPowerful late-game sword
Xcalber55KnightHoly-elemental, found in Sky Castle
Masamune56All (after class change)Strongest weapon, found in Sky Castle
Katana33NinjaThief's best weapon
Light Axe25White WizardWhite Mage's best weapon
Wizard Staff15Black WizardBlack Mage's best weapon