Explore the stats, abilities, and bazaar recipes for powerful Heavy Swords like Stribog, El-Cid, Beastsword, Claymore, and Vajra in Final Fantasy Tactics A2.
Hey there! Let's dive into some of the beefier weapons in the game: the Heavy Swords. These bad boys can really pack a punch and open up some awesome abilities for your party. We'll go over what each one offers, how much they'll set you back, and what you'll need to craft them if you're feeling industrious.
Stribog
This sword is all about raw power, giving you a solid 39 Weapon Attack. It's available for purchase at shops for 1000 Gil and sells back for 500 Gil. If you're looking to craft it via the Bazaar, you'll need a Heavy Swords, Grade E recipe, which requires an Earth Stone, Gihket Lead, and a Wolf Pelt.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | Warrior Class: Body Slam - 300 AP | Warrior |
| Movement : | Defender Class: Mow Down - 350 AP | Defender |
| Jump : | Chocobo Knight | |
| Evasion : | Raptor Class: Monkey Grip - 250 AP | Raptor |
| Speed : | Heritor | |
| Weapon Attack : 39 | ||
| Weapon Defence : 5 | ||
| Magick Attack : | ||
| Resistance : |
El-Cid
Next up is El-Cid, a proud sword that costs 1700 Gil at shops and sells for 850 Gil. For crafting, you'll need a Heavy Swords, Grade D recipe, calling for a Wind Stone, Zodiac Ore, and Tanned Hide. It boasts a Weapon Attack of 40 and offers some neat abilities.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | Defender Class: Whirl Blast - 200 AP | Warrior |
| Movement : | Defender | |
| Jump : | Raptor Class: Cyclone - 300 AP | Chocobo Knight |
| Evasion : | Raptor | |
| Speed : | Heritor | |
| Weapon Attack : 40 | ||
| Weapon Defence : 7 | ||
| Magick Attack : | ||
| Resistance : |
Beastsword
Found lodged in a great rockbeast, the Beastsword comes in at 45 Weapon Attack and 7 Weapon Defence. It'll cost you 2400 Gil to buy and net you 1200 Gil if you sell it. The Bazaar recipe for this Heavy Swords, Grade D item needs a Water Stone, Zodiac Ore, and Coeurl Pelt.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | Raptor Class: Shield Bash - 400 AP | Warrior |
| Movement : | Defender | |
| Jump : | Chocobo Knight | |
| Evasion : | Raptor | |
| Speed : | Heritor | |
| Weapon Attack : 45 | ||
| Weapon Defence : 7 | ||
| Magick Attack : | ||
| Resistance : |
Claymore
The Claymore is a privilege to wield, offering 45 Weapon Attack and 5 Weapon Defence. It's priced at 3800 Gil in shops and sells for 1900 Gil. For the Bazaar, you'll need a Heavy Swords, Grade C recipe, which requires an Earth Sigil, Zodiac Ore, and Giant's Tanned Hide.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | Defender Class: Rend Weapon - 350 AP | Warrior |
| Movement : | Defender | |
| Jump : | Raptor Class: Whirlwind - 300 AP | Chocobo Knight |
| Evasion : 2 | Raptor | |
| Speed : | Heritor | |
| Weapon Attack : 45 | ||
| Weapon Defence : 5 | ||
| Magick Attack : | ||
| Resistance : |
Vajra
Finally, the Vajra. This sword has a special property: it grants immunity from Lightning Attacks! It costs 3800 Gil and sells for 1900 Gil. The Bazaar recipe for this Heavy Swords, Grade C item requires a Tarkov Crystal, Adamantite, and Tanned Tyrant Hide. It also provides abilities for the Defender Class.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - Lightning | Defender Class: | Warrior |
| Movement : | Defender | |
| Jump : | Chocobo Knight | |
| Evasion : | Raptor | |
| Speed : | Heritor | |
| Weapon Attack : | ||
| Weapon Defence : | ||
| Magick Attack : | ||
| Resistance : |
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