Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age - Weapons: Ultimate Weapons & how to get them

by RPG Site Staff on 14 July, 2017

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is ultimately the same game as Final Fantasy XII at its very core, but many of the changes made in the International Zodiac Job System version of that game go a long way to making it聽feel聽pretty different.

One of the major areas where the game was changed was in its weapons - all-new ultimate weapons were added to the game, and they're pretty powerful and are found in all-new ways compared to the previous ultimate weapons from the original version of FF12.

While the Zodiac Spear remains the absolute best weapon in the game, the new weapon set, dubbed the FINAL FANTASY weapon set in the International Zodiac Job System, is amazing. The weapons are spread across every weapon class in the game, giving every character and every job something to do.

On this page we'll detail them and how to get them. But first... a note on the Zodiac Spear.

The Zodiac Spear - FF12's infamous ultimate weapon

The best weapon in FF12 in general is The Zodiac Spear, which is an incredibly famous item due to how ridiculously difficult it was to obtain in the original version of FF12.聽

The Zodiac Age still contains the Zodiac Spear, and it's still very difficult to get - but the exact method of how to get it has been changed. If you want to know how to get it, we have a page all about how to get The Zodiac Spear in FF12 The Zodiac Age.

The FINAL FANTASY聽Weapon Set: FF12 The Zodiac Age's ultimate FF tribute weapons

Included as a special extra in the International Zodiac Job System of FF12 are 12 new weapons that are categorised as 'FINAL FANTASY' weapons - and what with FF12: The Zodiac Age being based off the international version of FF12 they are included here as part of the suite of changes and additions The Zodiac Age has over the original version of FF12.

The FF weapons were called as much in the Japanese international version聽because in the Japanese release they're a set of weapons that had a letter at the end of them. When you arrange these weapons in decreasing order of attack strength the letters at the end of their names make up the word 'FINAL FANTASY' - and these happen to be pretty powerful weapons in general, to boot.

These weapons are spread across all classes, and thanks to the ability to select two jobs you can now access them all in one play-through.聽

In The Zodiac Age (referred to in the information below as TZA) the names from the International Zodiac Job System (IZJS) have been replaced with new names that get rid of the FF reference, but these are still amazing weapons.

Here's all the detail on them, including stats,聽 what job and license board license you'll need to use them, and where or how to get them - including what loot you'll need for the Bazaar.

F - Vrscika (Scorpion Tail F) - The Ultimate Hammer/Axe Weapon

Called Vrscika in TZA, was Scorpion Tail F in IZJS
A powered up version of the Scorpion Tail
+33 Attack, +5聽Evasion
Added Effect: High combo rate
Can be equipped by the Foebreaker class
Requires the Vrscika License
To access, sell the Bazaar Charged Gizzard x3, Wyrm Bone x3, Scorpio Gem x4

I - Kumbha (Masamune I) - The Ultimate Sword

Called Kumbha in TZA, was Masamune in IZJS
+117 Attack, +40 Evasion
Added Effect: High combo rate
Can be equipped by the Bushi class
Requires the Kumbha License
To access, sell the Bazaar Gemsteel x2, Orichalcum x3, Mallet x2

N - Kanya (Whale Whisker N) - The Ultimate Polearm

Called Kanya in TZA, was Whale Whisker N in IZJS
+108 Attack
Added Effect: Immobilize
Can be equipped by the Monk class
Requires the Kanya License
To access, sell the Bazaar Mythril x3, Corpse Fly x3,聽Aquarius Gem x1

A - Dhanusa (Sagittarius A) - FF12's聽Ultimate Bow

Called Dhanusa in TZA, was Sagittarius A in IZJS
+109 Attack
Can be equipped by the Archer class
Requires the Dhanusa License
To access, sell the Bazaar Beastlord Horn x3, Moon Ring x3, Sagittarius Gem x4

L - Vrsabha聽(Dragon Whisker L) - The Super Spear

Called Vrsabha in TZA, was Dragon Whisker L in IZJS
+108 Attack
Added Effect: Disable, Evade +40
Can be equipped by the Uhlan
Requires the Vrsabha License
Found as a drop from 'Evil Spirit' enemies - found in Trial Mode Stage 72 or in the Great Crystal

F - Mina (Shikari Nagasa F) - The Sharpest Dagger

Called Mina in TZA, was Shikari Nagasa F in IZJS
+104 Attack, +25 Evasion
Added Effect: Chance for instant KO
Used by the Shikari class
Requires the Mina license
Drops from the Larva Eater in The Great Crystal or Stage 88 of Trial Mode

A - Simha (Durandal A) - The Well-Forged Blade

Called Simha in TZA, was Durandal A in IZJS
+103 Attack
Added Effect: Evasion +15
Used by the Knight & Time Mage
Requires the Swords 9 License
To access, sell the Bazaar Lifewick x3, Lesach Halcyon x1 and Ring Wyrm Scale x4

N - Mesa (Orochi N) - FF12's Ultimate Ninja Sword

Called Mesa in TZA, was Orochi N in IZJS
+102 Attack, 32 Evasion
Added Effect: Poison
Used by the Shikari
Requires the Yagyu Darkblade & Mesa License
To access, sell the Bazaar Coeurl Whisker x2, Sickle-Blade x2, Cancer Gem x3

T - Makara (Volcano T) - The most explosive Hand-Bomb

Called Makara in TZA, was Volcano T in IZJS
+96 Attack
Used by the Foebreaker
With the right Esper, can also be used by the Machinist (Zeromus) or Black Mage (Hasmal)
Requires the Hand-Bombs 4 License
Found in the Henne Mines, but only after you've unlocked access to the Zodiark

A - Karkata (Blood Sword A) - The Confusing Sword

Called the Karkata in TZA, was Blood Sword A in IZJS
+92 Attack
Added Effect: Confuse, Evade +16
Used by the Knight
Can also be used by the Samurai with the Zalera Esper
Requires the Karkata License
To access, sell the Bazaar Vampyr Fang聽x3, Solid Stone聽x2, Dark Crystal x15

S - Tula (Gastrophetes S) - The Ultimate Crossbow

Called the Tula in TZA, was the Gastrophetes S in IZJS
+91 Attack
Used by the Time Mage
Requires the Crossbows 4 License
Found in the zone Pharos Lighthouse - Second Ascent (Staiton of Suffering) as treasure - it's on the 61st floor of the Middle Layer. It can also be had from the Hunt Clan Shop.