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Vagrant Story
Rare Weapons FAQ
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Version 1.0
by A. Cat.
- catfaqs yahoo mail
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Table of Contents
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1. REVISION HISTORY
2. INTRODUCTION
3. THE RHOMPHAIA
3.1 The Twelve
3.2 Statistics
3.3 Origins
4. THE HAND OF LIGHT
4.1 The Minotaurs
4.2 Statistics
4.3 Origins
5. THE HOLY WIN
5.1 The Last Crusader
5.2 Statistics
5.3 Origins
6. CREDITS AND THANKS
7. LEGAL
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1. REVISION HISTORY
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Version 1.0 [September 12, 2005] - Initial release
This FAQ is for every Vagrant Story collector out there, those of you
who go after some of those very special and very rare weapons in the
game. It is intended to be the most complete and total guide to rare
weaponry in Vagrant Story, a game which has endeared itself to some of
the most die hard completists in all of gaming.
Within you will find listings for the three rarest weapons in Vagrant
Story. Each section has complete weapon drop points and their
conditions, statistical information, and when available, information
pertaining to the origin of their names.
One note before continuing on with this FAQ. If this is your first time
through the game, this FAQ is not for you. Many of these weapons are
only attainable by those who have completed the game once, and bear the
Rood Inverse upon their backs. For those of you who are ready, I
present you with your complete Vagrant Story guide to rare weapons.
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3. THE RHOMPHAIA
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The name "rhomphaia" is Thracian in origin, meaning "a sword". In
modern Greek, "a big broad sword". It is probably most well known as
the sword of divine judgment used by Jesus in The New Testament Book
of Revelation, and is often considered to be "the Word of God". The
sword is also attributed to Death, Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse.
There are twelve Rhomphaia swords in Vagrant Story. Of the first four
Rhomphaia swords in the game, three are carried by Bosses. These three
all carry the "Angel" designation. None of these four are attainable
from the enemies that carry them.
The final great eight Rhomphaia swords of Vagrant Story are attainable,
but only after your first play through the game. Each of these swords
carries its own tale; each has a legendary name from some of the great
myths, legends, and religions of the world.
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3.1 The Twelve
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Temple of Kiltia | "Hall of Prayer" [Boss Fight]
| - Last Crusader [Does not drop weapon]
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Iron Maiden B2 | "The Eunics' Lot" [149 HP or less]
| - Dark Crusader [Rarely drops weapon]
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Iron Maiden B2 | "Tablillas" [149 HP or less]
| - Dark Crusader [Rarely drops weapon]
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Iron Maiden B2 | "The Oven at Neisse" [149 HP or less]
| - Dark Crusader [Rarely drops weapon]
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Iron Maiden B2 | "The Mind Burns" [149 HP or less]
| - Dark Crusader [Rarely drops weapon]
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Iron Maiden B2 | "The Rack" [149 HP or less]
| - Dark Crusader [Rarely drops weapon]
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Iron Maiden B2 | "The Cold's Bridle" [149 HP or less]
| - Dark Crusader [Rarely drops weapon]
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Iron Maiden B2 | "Brank" [149 HP or less]
| - Dark Crusader [Rarely drops weapon]
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Iron Maiden B2 | "The Spider" [149 HP or less]
| - Dark Crusader [Rarely drops weapon]
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"Brionac" | Spear of Lugh of the Long Arm. It was said to
| have an insatiable thirst for blood, and would
Celtic | find its own way into battle.
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"Isolde" | Two women: Isolde the Fair and Isolde of the
| White Hands. They are the lover and the wife of
Arthurian | Tristan, respectively.
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"Mjollnir" | Hammer of Thor, God of Thunder. A thunderbolt
| before which nothing could stand, it always
Norse | returned to his hand when thrown.
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"Pinaka" | Bow of Shiva the Destroyer. A gift from Brahma,
| it is made of a serpent with seven heads and
Hindu | poisonous teeth.
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"Sarnga" | Bow of Vishnu the Preserver. Also associated
| with his 8th Avatar, Krishna. Many thousands
Hindu | have fallen beneath its volleys.
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"Izanagi" | "The male who invites" Brother and husband of
| Izanami, and Shinto God of all that is light and
Shinto | heavenly. Father of the Gods and Humankind.
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"Dainsleif" | Sword of Lord Hogni. Cursed, it must cause the
| death of a man whenever it is drawn, and wounds
Norse | made by this blade never heal.
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"Ascalon" | Magical Sword of Saint George the Dragonslayer.
| With it, he subdues a dragon before it devours
Christian | Princess Cleodolinda of Salem.
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4. THE HAND OF LIGHT
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The "Hand of Light", the mighty heavy mace carried by the six Minotaurs
of Vagrant Story. The origin of its name is unknown, but it is
something that is most likely religious in origin. One could possibly
look at it as the "Hand of God", which, judging by the size of it, is
probably not too far off.
Of the six Hand of Light heavy maces in the game, only three are
attainable. Unfortunately, the only Bronze Hand of Light is amongst
the three not dropped by its master. It should be noted that though
rare, the Hand of Light is not the most powerful weapon in its class.
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4.1 The Minotaurs
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BRONZE HAND OF LIGHT
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Wine Cellar | "The Gallows" [Boss fight]
| - Minotaur [Does not drop weapon]
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HAGANE HAND OF LIGHT
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Wine Cellar | "The Gallows" [Later Boss fight]
| - Zombie Minotaur [Does not drop weapon]
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HAGANE HAND OF LIGHT
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Wine Cellar | "The Gallows" [After Boss fight]
| - Zombie Minotaur [Rarely drops weapon]
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HAGANE HAND OF LIGHT
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Temple Of Kiltia | "The Chapel of Meschaunce" [Boss fight]
| - Minotaur Lord [Does not drop weapon]
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HAGANE HAND OF LIGHT
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Temple Of Kiltia | "The Chapel of Meschaunce" [After Boss fight]
| - Minotaur Lord [Rarely drops weapon]
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IRON HAND OF LIGHT
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The Keep | "A Storm of Arrows" [Time Trial]
| - Minotaur [Rarely drops weapon]
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HAND OF LIGHT
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"Hand Of Light" | Unknown, most likely religious in origin.
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5. THE HOLY WIN
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Like the Hand of Light, the "Holy Win" is yet another enigmatic weapon
name found in Vagrant Story. This rather unwieldy looking weapon is
actually a large "Rood Inverse", the ever-present religious symbol seen
throughout Vagrant Story. Rood is an archaic word specifically
referring to the crucifix, or a representation of Christ on the cross.
The Holy Win itself is only seen twice in the game. Your initial run in
with this weapon is during the next to final battle with Guildenstern.
At this point, the weapon is unattainable. Like the Rhomphaia, it is
only during subsequent playthroughs of the game that you can get this
weapon, and it is not easy. The undead knight, "Last Crusader", only
appears under special conditions. When he does, the chance of him
dropping the Holy Win is extremely remote. It is, without a doubt, the
rarest weapon in Vagrant Story.
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5.1 The Last Crusader
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Great Cathedral | "Dome" [Boss fight]
Dome | - Guildenstern [Does not drop weapon]
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Iron Maiden B2 | "Tormentum Insomniae" [149 HP or less]
| - Last Crusader [Rarely drops weapon]
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"Excalibur" | Magical sword of King Arthur. Its blade was said
| to be unbreakable, and its scabbard would
Arthurian | protect its bearer as long as they wore it.
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6. CREDITS AND THANKS
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Me, myself, and I. I'm a cocky bastard!
CJayC and the best gaming website on the net, GameFAQs.com. Words
cannot express.
Chris "Kao Megura" MacDonald, the greatest there ever was.
Jay Tilton, for allowing me to use the information from his Enemy FAQ.
This FAQ would not be possible if not for the work he has done.
Samuel Riesterer, for writing such an excellent Item Stats FAQ. His
mass of weapon and item statistics for Vagrant Story helped me to
calculate some of the missing numbers in this FAQ.
Sky Render, for providing information on the origins of the name
"Dainslaif".
Everyone in the Vagrant Story gaming community for their support,
information, and countless debates and conversations. We are family.
And, of course, that little company known as SQUARESOFT, that brought
us the game, the myth, the legend... Vagrant Story
This FAQ Copyright 2005 A. Cat. For personal and private use only. Not
to be reproduced, referenced, altered, eaten, smoked, or molested in
any way, shape, or form without my expressed permission. You dig?
"Vagrant Story" Copyright 2000 Square Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
