Zantetsuken (Weapon)
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Zantetsuken (斬鉄剣, Iron-Cutting Sword?) is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It usually appears as a curved scimitar, either with a blue blade or a blue aura. It is the trademark weapon of Odin, wielded by him in all his appearances, and shares its name with his trademark attack, Zantetsuken. However, it can also be used by other characters, and can sometimes be equipped by the party.
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Final Fantasy VIEdit
The Zantetsuken is obtained after defeating the Blue Dragon in the Ancient Castle, or by betting the Lightbringer in the Colosseum. It has 208 Attack Power and has a chance to inflict Instant Death. It can be equipped by Terra, Edgar, Cyan, and Celes, and is the only non-katana weapon that Cyan can use. In the SNES and PSX releases, the weapon was called the Scimitar, and it is affected by the Capture Glitch.
Final Fantasy XIIEdit
Gilgamesh wields a replica of the Zantetsuken, with a skull marking above the hilt to signify that, like all his weapons, it is nothing more than a fake.
Final Fantasy XIIIEdit
Odin, Lightning's Eidolon, wields the Zantetsuken during the Eidolon battle with him, and when he is summoned. Once he enters Gestalt mode, Lightning fights using these blades. The blade is composed of two parts of equal size, which can be attached and detached at will. While Odin fights with these blades combined, Lightning separates them during Gestalt mode.
Final Fantasy XIII-2Edit
Gilgamesh wields the Zantetsuken in the downloadable battle against him. It inflicts Wound damage. Gilgamesh wielding the Zantetsuken is a reference to Final Fantasy VIII where he is seen obtaining Odin's sword.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of FatesEdit
The Zantetsu is as a weapon for Clavats with 80 power and The description reads "A sword that cuts through anything. Passed down from abroad a long time ago."
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of TimeEdit
The Zantetsu is a sword-type weapon with 50 power that has two slots and adds +5 Stun to elemental attack.
Dissidia 012 Final FantasyEdit
Lightning's weapon transforms into the Final Fantasy XIII version of the Zantetsuken when she executes an HP attack, and she wields the swords while using her EX Burst. Her level 100 exclusive weapon is also named Zantetsuken. It provides +68 attack, +10% defense, and a Riposte effect, and can be traded for in the shop for a Flamberge, Electrum, five Flash's Dream, and 158,000 gil.
Gilgamesh uses a different version of the Zantetsuken as one of his eight random weapons when attacking. It bears the Iai Strike ability when attacking, and thus has a chance of inflicting Bravery Break on the opponent if his attack connects. However, Gilgamesh will not receive the stage Bravery pool when inflicting Break in this way.
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Gilgamesh's "Zantetsuken" in Final Fantasy XII.
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Lightning's Zantetsuken in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy.
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Lightning's combined Zantetsuken in Dissidia 012.
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Crystal version of Gilgamesh's Zantetsuken used by Manikins in Dissidia 012.
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Crystal version of Lightning's Zantetsuken used by Manikins in Dissidia 012.
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Crystal version of Lightning's combined Zantetsuken used by Manikins in Dissidia 012.
