Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII weapons

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Choosing a weapon.

In Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, Lightning has a variety of weapons in her arsenal. Lightning can wield different types of weapons but they all effectively perform the same in battle. The gunblades function like regular swords and do not fire projectiles.

Weapons can be upgraded from the second playthrough onwards after the player has defeated the final boss. Weapons can be upgraded at forges for a small fee and various materials that can be bought at the Adventuring Essentials, or obtained from defeated enemies. The best materials are only available as enemy drops.

It's not possible to upgrade weapons to their maximum values because each item can only be upgraded a set number of times. One can max-out a couple of stats at most, but never all of the possible parameters. Upgrading a weapon the first time earns the Novice Swordsmith achievement. Upgrading a weapon thirty times earns the Expert Swordsmith achievement.

One can also downgrade weapons but this will not refund the materials used to upgrade them although it does "refund" the number of upgrades. Downgrading can therefore be considered as the backup plan in case one upgrades a weapon the wrong way.

Swords

The Gunblade icon from Final Fantasy XIII is reused as the icon for swords. There are several subtypes of swords: gunblades, swords, katana, axes, and sickles.

Name	Properties	Acquirement	Image
Crimson Blitz	Strength: +130 Magic: +130 ATB Speed: +5	Lightning's initial weapon.
	A sword bestowed upon the savior. Its blade was ruined by Lumina and its integrity and strength lost.
Ultima Weapon	Strength: +2500 Magic: +2500 ATB Speed: +15 Arsenal of One+	Complete the Four Trials in God's Sanctum on the Final Day. Replaces Crimson Blitz. Obtaining the ultimate equipment earns the Crimson Rebirth achievement.
	The sword of the savior, awoken from her sleep with ultimate power, that brims with Serah's unfulfilled wishes.
Immortal Order	Strength: +1450 Magic: +1450 ATB Speed: +10	Buy from Luxerion Old Town Forge and Final Day Forge on Hard Mode for 680,000 gil.
	A well-balanced long sword that raises both Magic and Strength. Rank: Ultimate
Stigma	Strength:+950 Magic:+950 ATB Speed: +10	Buy from Luxerion, Old Town Forge from Day 10 and Final Day Forge for 360,000 gil.
	A well-balanced long sword that raises both Magic and Strength. Rank: Superior
Salvation	Strength: +480 Magic: +480 ATB Speed: +5	Buy from Luxerion Old Town Forge, Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge, Wildlands Research Camp Forge, Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge for 72,000 gil.
	A well-balanced long sword that raises both Magic and Strength. Rank: Average
Liberator	Strength: +280 Magic: +280 ATB Speed: +5	Gift from Hope Day 2. Buy from Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge, Wildlands Research Camp Forge and Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge for 4,900 gil.
	A well-balanced long sword that raises both Magic and Strength. Rank: Basic
Szczerbiec	Strength: +2000 Magic: +500	Buy from Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge and Final Day Forge on Hard Mode for 680,000 gil.
	A blade made for killing, designed for physical attackers. Rank: Ultimate
Morgenstern	Strength: +1300 Magic: +350	Buy from Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge from Day 10 and Final Day Forge for 360,000 gil.
	A blade made for killing, designed for physical attackers. Rank: Superior
Godendag	Strength: +650 Magic: +240	Buy from Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge for 72,000 gil.
	A blade made for killing, designed for physical attackers. Rank: Good
Macuahuitl	Strength: +380 Magic: +140	Buy from Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge for 4,900 gil.
	A blade made for killing, designed for physical attackers. Rank: Average
Scramasax	Strength: +170 Magic: +70	Default on Dark Muse garb. Buy from Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge for 9,000 gil.
	A blade made for killing, designed for physical attackers. Rank:Basic
Izanami	Strength: +500 Magic: +2000	Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Forge and Final Day Forge on Hard Mode for 680,000 gil.
	A bewitched blade made for magic attacks, forged from steel. Rank: Ultimate
Hades' Pride	Strength: +350 Magic: +1300	Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Forge from Day 10 and Final Day Forge for 360,000 gil.
	A bewitched blade made for magic attacks, forged from steel. Rank: Superior
Succubus Claw	Strength: +240 Magic: +650	Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Forge for 4,900 gil.
	A bewitched blade made for magic attacks, forged from steel. Rank: Good
Satanic Sister	Strength: +140 Magic: +380	Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Forge for 4,900 gil.
	A bewitched blade made for magic attacks, forged from steel. Rank: Average
Devil's Daughter	Strength: +70 Magic: +170	Gift from Hope Day 1. Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Forge for 900 gil.
	A bewitched blade made for magic attacks, forged from steel. Rank: Basic
Endymion	Strength: +900 Magic: +900 Maximum HP: +3000	Buy from Luxerion Old Town Forge on Hard Mode for 420,000 gil.
	A great sword that can be used for defending as well as attacking. It increases the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Ultimate
Deucalion	Strength: +650 Magic: +650 Maximum HP: +2000	Buy from Luxerion Old Town Forge on Hard Mode for 196,000 gil.
	A great sword that can be used for defending as well as attacking. It increases the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Superior
Pygmalion	Strength: +400 Magic: +400 Maximum HP: +1500	Buy from Luxerion Old Town Forge from Day 10 for 88,000 gil.
	A great sword that can be used for defending as well as attacking. It increases the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Good
Asterion	Strength: +300 Magic: +300 Maximum HP: +1000	Buy from Luxerion Old Town Forge from Day 6 for 45,000 gil.
	A great sword that can be used for defending as well as attacking. It increases the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Average
Hyperion	Strength: +200 Magic: +200 Maximum HP: +500	Buy from Luxerion Old Town Forge from Day 6 for 4,000 gil.
	A great sword that can be used for defending as well as attacking. It increases the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Basic
Heaven's Cloud	Strength: +2600 Magic: 0 ATB Speed: -15 Hard Hitter Lv. 2	Buy from Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge and Final Day Forge on Hard Mode for 800,000 gil.
	A long sword forged for relentless physical attacks, and nothing else. Rank: Ultimate
Masamune	Strength: +1700 Magic: 0 ATB Speed: -15 Hard Hitter Lv. 2	Buy from Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge on Hard Mode and Final Day Forge 450,000 gil.
	A long sword forged for relentless physical attacks, and nothing else. Rank: Superior
Demon Knife	Strength: +1050 Magic: 0 ATB Speed: -15 Hard Hitter Lv. 1	Buy from Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge from Day 10 for 220,000 gil.
	A long sword forged for relentless physical attacks, and nothing else. Rank: Good
Kusanagi	Strength: +800 Magic: 0 ATB Speed: -15 Hard Hitter Lv. 1	Buy from Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge from Day 6 for 85,000 gil.
	A long sword forged for relentless physical attacks, and nothing else. Rank: Average
Kikuichimonji	Strength: +530 Magic: 0 ATB Speed: -15 Hard Hitter Lv. 1	Buy from Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge from Day 6 for 9,200 gil.
	A long sword forged for relentless physical attacks, and nothing else. Rank: Basic
Lominsan Cutlass	Strength: +420 Magic: +420 ATB Speed: +5	Complete "Roadworks III" quest.
	A saber used in the marine city-state Limsa Lominsa in Eorzea.
Ul'dahn Blade	Strength: +500 Magic: +180	Complete "Roadworks I" quest.
	A sabre used in the mercantile city-state of Ul'Dah in Eorzea.
Gridanian Sword	Strength: +180 Magic: +500	Complete "Roadworks II" quest.
	A sabre used in the agricultural city-state of Gridania in Eorzea.
Bonecracker	Strength: +550 Magic: +550 Deprotect Chaser	Dropped by Skeleton Ω.
	A weapon seized from a Last one, the very last of all living Skeletons.
Brittle Bone	Strength: +400 Magic: +400 Deprotect Chaser	Dropped by Skeleton.
	A weapon seized from a hungry Skeleton filled with Chaos.
Sickle of the Faithful	Strength: +260 Magic: +260 Maximum HP: +500 Protect Thief	Dropped by Fanatic.
	A weapon seized from one of Etro's followers.
Battleaxe of the Believer	Strength: +260 Magic: +260 Stagger Power: +12% Brave Thief	Find in an alcove on the bottom level in the Den of Shadows area of Luxerion.
	An axe filled with ill-will and possessed by the resentment of those killed by the Children of Etro.
Blazefire Saber	Strength: +250 Magic: +250 ATB Speed: +15 Arsenal of One	Requires Final Fantasy XIII import.
	A regulation sword used by Sanctum forces in official capacities. Excellent soldiers are given priority when these precious blades are being distributed.
Overture	Strength: +280 Magic: +280 Maximum HP: +500 Arsenal of One	Requires Final Fantasy XIII-2 import.
	A blade forged for the knight who would watch over Valhalla in the goddess Etro's place.
Brotherhood	Strength: +330 Magic: +100	DLC weapon.
	A weapon that was held by a dream; a dream that had been made real and then lost again to pay for Spira's peace.
Survivor's Axe	Strength: +300 Magic: +150 Sole Survivor Survival Instinct	Tomb Raider DLC weapon.
	The snow axe of an explorer that kept her alive throughout countless adventures in dangerous labyrinths.
Thirteen Nights	Strength: +280 Magic: +140 ATB Speed Strong Finale +15%	DLC weapon.
	A longsword like the lightning which illuminates the dark nights of autumn.
Cloud Veil	Strength: +280 Magic: +140 ATB Speed: +5% Strong Finale +15%	DLC weapon.
	A beautiful longsword decorated with designs that bring to mind the drifting clouds of the Pure Land.
Cruel Grace	Strength: +280 Magic: +140 ATB Speed Strong Finale +15%	DLC weapon.
	A magnificent and terrible longsword, the master of all weapons.
Excalibur	Strength: +280 Magic: +280 Precise HP Restore +1%	DLC weapon.
	The sword of god, which denies evil and returns it to nothingness.

Great Swords

Name	Properties	Acquirement	Image
Buster Sword	Strength: +360 Magic: 0 Stagger Power: +12	Preorder bonus DLC weapon.
	A sword far heavier than any sword has rights to be, yet a true 1st Class will wield it with ease.
Chaos's Revenge	Strength: +600 Magic: +600 Quick Stagger 75%	Defeat Caius Ballad.
	The cursed sword wielded by Caius, the blade is home to Bahamut's evil eye.
Death Herald	Strength: +260 Magic: +360 Maximum HP: +1000 Revenge Guard	Dropped from Anubys.
	A weapon seized from a wild Anubys that spawned from Chaos.
Demon's Mace	Strength: +380 Magic: +320 Hard Hitter Lv.1	Dropped from Cyclops.
	A weapon seized from a Cyclops that lumbered out of the Chaos.
Destroyer	Strength: +750 Magic: +520 Hard Hitter Lv. 2	Dropped from Cyclops Ω.
	A weapon seized from a Last One, the very last of all living Cyclops.
Executioner's Axe	Strength: +580 Magic: +700 Maximum HP: +1500 Revenge Guard	Dropped by Set.
	A weapon seized from a ferocious Set that spawned from Chaos.
Flesh Render	Strength: +900 Magic: +900 Auto Regen (15 secs)	Dropped from Reaver Ω.
	A weapon seized from a Last One, the very last of all living Reavers.
Shard Blade	Strength: +500 Magic: +500 Auto Regen (15 secs)	Dropped from Reaver.
	A weapon seized from a wild Reaver that roamed the lands.

Staves

Staves provide large boosts to Magic and the final attack in the command chain, but decrease Lightning's Stagger Power and ATB Speed. Staves are best used for Styles which heavily rely on casting spells as when Lightning is equipped with a staff her spellcasting pose changes to the swiftest of all.

Name	Properties	Acquirement	Image
Astromancer's Scepter	Magic: +800 Stagger Power: -40% ATB Speed: -15 Strong Finale: +10%	Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Forge from Day 6 for 85,000 gil.
	A staff brimming with magic attack power which suits a magic predominant style. Rank: Basic
Magician's Wand	Magic: +530 Stagger Power: -40% ATB Speed: -15 Strong Finale: +10%	Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Forge from Day 6 for 9,200 gil.
	A staff brimming with magic attack power which suits a magic predominant style. Rank: Basic
Asteria's Staff	Magic: +1700 Stagger Power: -40% ATB Speed: -15 Strong Finale: +15%	Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Forge on Hard Mode and Final Day Forge for 450,000 gil.
	A staff brimming with magic attack power which suits a magic predominant style: Rank: Basic
Necromancer's Cane	Magic: +1050 Stagger Power: -40% ATB Speed: -15 Strong Finale: +10%	Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Forge from Day 10 for 220,000 gil.
	A staff brimming with magic attack power which suits a magic predominant style. Rank: Basic
Philosopher's Rod	Magic: +2600 Stagger Power: -40% ATB Speed: -5 Strong Finale: +20%	Buy from Wildlands Jagd Village Forge and Final Day Forge on Hard Mode for 800,000 gil.
	A staff brimming with magic attack power which suits a magic predominant style. Rank: Basic
Summoner's Staff	Strength: +100 Magic: +330 Stagger Power: -25%	DLC weapon.
	The staff that helped support a summoner on her long pilgrimage to the temples of Spira.
Rising Sun	Strength: +180 Magic: +250 ATB Speed: -25% Sweet Spot	DLC weapon.
	The war fan of the one who led the way to victory in the battle that would decide the fate of the world.
Heavenly Fan	Strength: +180 Magic: +250 Stagger Power: -25% ATB Speed: +5 Sweet Spot	Complete the demo (NA PS3 version only).
	The war fan used by a great general, called the lord of the warring states, to direct his troops.
Mog's Staff	Strength: +80 Magic: +330 Stagger Power: -25% Precise EP Restore Lv. 1	DLC weapon.	File:LRFFXIII DLC Weapon3.png
	A rather difficult staff to use, when considering the moogle's feelings.

Rapiers

Name	Properties	Acquirement	Image
Femme Fatale	Strength: +90 Magic: +220 Status Ailment Damage: +50% Status Ailment Duration: +20%	Reward at the end of main quest 2-2 in Yusnaan. Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge for 4,000 gil.
	A rapier with a cursed tip, made to debilitate and debuff enemies. Rank: Basic
Callais Hawk	Strength: +90 Magic: +220 ATB Speed +25 Blindside	Buy from Wildlands Research Camp Forge from Day 6 for 65,000 gil.
	A rapier designed for swift, thrusting attacks. It hastens the recovery of ATB.
Brass Falcon	Strength: +60 Magic: +150 ATB Speed +20 Blindside	Buy from Wildlands Research Camp from Day 6 for 6,800 gil.
	A rapier designed for swift, thrusting attacks. It hastens the recovery of ATB.
Vulture	Strength: +130 Magic: +350 ATB Speed +30 Blindside	Buy from Wildlands Research Camp from Day 10 for 126,000 gil.
	A rapier designed for swift, thrusting attacks. It hastens the recovery of ATB.
Nightingale	Strength: +200 Magic: +600 ATB Speed +35 Blindside	Buy from Wildlands Research Camp on Hard Mode for 295,000 gil.
	A rapier designed for swift, thrusting attacks. It hastens the recovery of ATB.
Vedfolnir	Strength: +350 Magic: +800 ATB Speed +40 Blindside	Buy from Wildlands Research Camp on Hard Mode for 540,000 gil.
	A rapier designed for swift, thrusting attacks. It hastens the recovery of ATB.
Delilah's Temptation	Strength: +140 Magic: +330 Status Ailment Damage +50% Status Ailment Duration +20%	Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge from Day 8 for 45,000 gil.
	A rapier with a cursed tip, made to debilitate and debuff enemies. Rank: Average (2/5).
Carmen's Dance	Strength: +190 Magic: +440 Status Ailment Damage +100% Status Ailment Duration +25%	Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge from Day 10 for 88,000 gil.
	A rapier with a cursed tip, made to debilitate and debuff enemies. Rank: Good (3/5).
Salome's Kiss	Strength: +300 Magic: +700 Status Ailment Damage +100% Status Ailment Duration +25%	Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge on Hard Mode for 196,000 gil.
	A rapier with a cursed tip, made to debilitate and debuff enemies.
Morgan le Fay	Strength: +450 Magic: +1050 Status Ailment Damage +200% Status Ailment Duration +35%	Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge on Hard Mode for 420,000 gil.
	A rapier with a cursed tip, made to debilitate and debuff enemies.

Spears

Name	Properties	Acquirement	Image
Wyvern Lance	Strength: +220 Magic: +120 Stagger Power: +15% Jump	Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge for 4,000 gil.
	A heavy spear with the force to stagger enemies, making their defenses crumble. Rank: Basic
Seagod's Spear	Strength: +330 Magic: 200 Stagger Power: +16% Jump	Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge from Day 8 for 45,000 gil.
	A heavy spear with the force to stagger enemies, making their defenses crumble. Rank: Average
Demon Claw	Strength: +440 Magic: +260 Stagger Power +18% Jump	Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge from Day 10 for 88,000 gil.
	A heavy spear with the force to stagger enemies, making their defenses crumble. Rank: Good (3/5).
Ramuh's Horn	Strength: +700 Magic: +400 Stagger Power: +20% Jump	Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge on Hard Mode for 196,000 gil.
	A heavy spear with the force to stagger enemies, making their defenses crumble. Rank: Superior
Hades' Fang	Strength: +1050 Magic: +600 Stagger Power: +22% Jump	Buy from Dead Dunes Ruffian Forge on Hard Mode for 420,000 gil.
	A heavy spear with the force to stagger enemies, making their defenses crumble. Rank: Ultimate
Shadow Hunter	Strength: +270 Magic: +270 Stagger Power: +5% Jump	Defeat Noel Kreiss (Day 1-7).
	A javelin that the Shadow Hunter uses to stamp out evil where he finds it.
Endless Paradox	Strength: +400 Magic: +400 Stagger Power: +5% Jump	Defeat Noel Kreiss+ (Day 8+).
	A pair of cursed lances, born of the nightmares that haunt Noel as he seeks to take all the blame for the world's fate upon himself.
Bladed Lance	Strength: +680 Magic: +680 Stagger Power: +15% Overclocking Manual Jump	Complete "Last One Standing" side quest.
	Fang's favorite weapon, nicked and scarred thanks to the wild fighting style of Gran Pulse.
Treasure Hold	Strength: +240 Magic: +200 ATB Speed: +5 Multiple Targets +20%	DLC weapon.
	The cross-shaped pike of a warrior priest of unparalleled skill, forged in devotion to the gods.
Jikishinkage	Strength: +240 Magic: +200 ATB Speed: +5 Multiple Targets +20%	DLC weapon.
	The naginata of a princess praised in songs for defending her nation and driving off would-be invaders.

Dual-Blades

All dual-blades hit twice per action.

Name	Properties	Acquirement	Image
Black Gantry	Strength: +220 Magic: +180 Stagger Power: -55% Precise HP Restore +1% Strength -50%	Buy from Wildlands Research Camp Forge from Day 6 for 65,000 gil.
	A double-bladed weapon to be wielded by the skilled. How much damage it does will depend on the timing of its stroke. Rank: Average
Double Saber	Strength: +150 Magic: +120 Stagger Power: -55% Precise HP Restore +1% Strength -50%	Buy from Wildlands Research Camp Forge from Day 6 for 6,800 gil.
	A double-bladed weapon to be wielded by the skilled. How much damage it does will depend on the timing of its stroke. Rank: Basic
Godly Gambrel	Strength: +350 Magic: +270 Stagger Power: -55% Precise HP Restore +1% Strength -50%	Buy from Wildlands Research Camp Forge from Day 10 for 126,000 gil.
	A double-bladed weapon to be wielded by the skilled. How much damage it does will depend on the timing of its stroke. Rank: Good
Tower Blade	Strength: +600 Magic: +450 Stagger Power: -55% Precise HP Restore +2% Strength -50%	Buy from Wildlands Research Camp Forge on Hard Mode for 295,00 gil.
	A double-bladed weapon to be wielded by the skilled. How much damage it does will depend on the timing of its stroke. Rank: Superior
Heaven's Bridge	Strength: +800 Magic: +700 Stagger Power: -55% Precise HP Restore +2% Strength -50%	Buy from Wildlands Research Camp Forge on Hard Mode for 540,00 gil.
	A double-bladed weapon to be wielded by the skilled. How much damage it does will depend on the timing of its stroke. Rank: Ultimate
Gagnrad	Strength: +500 Magic: +500 Stagger Power: -90% ATB Speed: +25 Strength -50%	Complete "To Live in Chaos" sidequest.
	A weapon that holds within it the spirit of the Eidolon Odin and which is called the decider of victory.
Double Deity	Strength: +1000 Magic: +1500 Stagger Power: -90% Overclocking Manual Strength -50%	Dropped from Bhunivelze and Bhunivelze+.
	A weapon of war for the god of light who is the font of both Pulse's violent tyranny and Lindzei's dark cunning.
Guard Stick	Strength: 250 Magic: 250 Stagger Power: -55% Guard Defense: 50 Strength: -50%	DLC weapon.
	A rod brimming with holy prayers, that once belonged to a maiden who wished to put a stop to evil.
Crocea Mors	Strength: +800 Magic: +800 Stagger Power: -75% Maximum HP -95% Strength -35%	DLC weapon.
	A weapon of the devil, its blade cloaked in swirls of an evil miasma.

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Trivia

• Endless Paradox takes its appearance from the spear form of In Paradisum, one of Noel's ultimate weapons in Final Fantasy XIII-2. When attacking it spawns the same black feathers that In Paradisum did.

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