FAQ/Walkthrough
Game Copyright Square-Enix
Written By Dylan Hinds
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Date Written: February, 24th, 2007
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Hello, and welcome to my Weapon Guide for Square-Enix's game, Final
Fantasy III for Nintendo's DS. If you are reading this right now, then I
assume that you are hoping to find a list of all the weapons.
Unfortunately, you are in the wrong place. What you will find in this guide
is a list of all the weapons, their stats, any special effects the weapon
has... You name it. It is listed here. And to add to my dedication to your
happiness and love of gaming, I will throw in a complete in-depth guide to
getting the Ultima Weapon (including the sidequests, legendary blacksmith,
you know, the essientials).
If you find ANYTHING wrong with the guide (I don't really care about
spelling and gramatical errors) feel free to e-mail me the correct
information, and it will be corrected, giving you the credit. If you have
any additional info that you feel needs to be included, then again, go
ahead and e-mail me your suggestions, and credit will be given where it is
due.
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at its code. Press Ctrl+F and when the window pops up, enter the code and
search. It will take you to the spot that you wanted to look at. Or you
can scroll through the guide, because it's not that long.
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by ripping your.. Well.. Let's not even go there, as I suppose some readers
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thy plagairists behind to a stick o' dynamite.
10) Thou shalt not covet to steal these holy manuscripts.
Now that thats settled, we can get into the guide. Thank you for
your cooperation.
In order to understand and read the weapon charts, you will need to
know what abbreviations stand for what. This is a list that will tell you
what each one means.
The following is a list of all the daggers/kinves in the game, along
with their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects
that they may posess.
The following is a list of all the Swords in the game, along with
their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects that they
may posess.
*: Salamand Sword inflicts fire based damage, casts Fire.
Freezing Sword inflcits ice based damage, casts Blizzard.
Serpent Sword inflicts lightning based damage.
Blood Sword will absorb the life of the foe.
Ancient Sword will inflcit paralysis on the foe.
Defender casts Protect.
Break Blade inflicts gradual petrification.
Save the Queen casts Reflect.
The following is a list of all the Katanas in the game, along with
their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects that
they may posess.
The following is a list of all the Staves in the game, along with
their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects that
they may posess.
The following is a list of all the Books in the game, along with
their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects that
they may posess.
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| NAME |ATTAC| BONUSES | JOBS THAT CAN USE |
|______________|_____|______________________|___________________________|
|Book of Fire *| 32 | +2 Intellect & Mind | OK, SC. |
|Book of Ice *| 32 | +2 Intellect & Mind | OK, SC. |
|Book of Light*| 32 | +2 Intellect & Mind | OK, SC. |
|Tome of Fire *| 53 | +3 Intellect & Mind | OK, SC. |
|Tome of Ice *| 53 | +3 Intellect & Mind | OK, SC. |
|Tome of Light*| 53 | +3 Intellect & Mind | OK, SC. |
|Cognitome | 78 | +5 Intellect & Mind | OK, SC. |
|Omnitome | 130 | +10 Intellect & Mind | SC. |
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*: Book of Fire will inflict fire based damage.
Book of Ice will inflict ice based damage.
Book of Light will inflict lightning based damage.
Tome of Fire will inflict fire based damage.
Tome of Ice will inflict ice based damage.
Tome of Light will inflict lightning based damage.
The following is a list of all the Fists in the game, along with
their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects that
they may posess.
The following is a list of all the Spears in the game, along with
their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects that
they may posess.
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| NAME |ATTACK| BONUSES | JOBS THAT CAN USE |
|________________|______|______________________|___________________________|
|Thunder Spear *| 45 | NONE | OK, DR. |
|Wind Spear *| 53 | NONE | OK, DR. |
|Heavy Lance | 84 | NONE | OK, DR. |
|Blood Lance *| 95 | NONE | OK, DR. |
|Trident | 108 | NONE | OK, DR. |
|Dragon Lance | 117 | NONE | OK, DR. |
|Holy Lance *| 125 | NONE | OK, DR. |
|Gungir | 140 |+10 Strength & Agility| OK, DR. |
|Magic Lance | 145 | +20 Strength | DR. |
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*: Thunder Spear will inflict lightning based damage. Might cast Thunder.
Wind Spear will inflict wind based damage. Might cast Areo.
Blood Lance will absorb the health of the victim, healing the user.
Holy Lance will inflict holy based damage. Might cast Holy.
The following is a list of all the Hammers in the game, along with
their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects that
they may posess.
The following is a list of all the Bells in the game, along with
their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects that
they may posess.
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| NAME |ATTACK| BONUSES | JOBS THAT CAN USE |
|_______________|______|_______________________|__________________________|
|Diamond Bell | 42 | NONE | OK, GE. |
|Earthen Bell *| 88 | NONE | OK, GE. |
|Rune Bell | 98 | NONE | OK, GE. |
|Blessed Bell | 130 |+10 Agility, Mind | GE. |
|_______________|______|__&_Intellect__________|__________________________|
The following is a list of all the Harps in the game, along with
their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects that
they may posess.
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| NAME |ATTACK| BONUSES | JOBS THAT CAN USE |
|_______________|______|_______________________|__________________________|
|Madhura Harp | 60 | +5 Mind | OK, BD. |
|Loki Harp | 60 | +5 Mind | OK, BD. |
|Lamia Harp *| 60 | +5 Mind | OK, BD. |
|Dream Harp *| 60 | +5 Mind | OK, BD. |
|Apollo Harp *| 60 | +10 Mind | OK, BD. |
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*: Lamia Harp will inflict confusion.
Dream Harp will inflict sleep.
Apollo Harp will inflict silence.
The following is a list of all the Arrows in the game, along with
their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects that
they may posess.
*: Holy Arrows will inflict holy damage.
Fire Arrows will inflict fire based damage.
Ice Arrows will inflcit ice based damage.
Light Arrows will inflict lightning based damage.
Sleep Arrows will inflict sleep effect on foes.
Poison Arrows will inflict poisonous damage.
Medusa Arrows will inflict petrification effect on foes.
The following is a list of all the Throwing Weapons in the game,
along with their stats, the jobs that can use them, and any special effects
that they may posess.
Now that I have given you that rather lengthly list and stats of
weapons in the game, here is the bonus feature. As promised, here is a full
length guide as to obtaining the Ultima Weapon. Prepare yourself.
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Well, I'm pretty sure the name says it all: it's ultimate. It is
the second best weapon in the entire game of Final Fantasy III, and the
best one is ONLY 1 stat higher, so they are basically the same, Although,
The Ultima Weapon gives a whoopin' 15+ to all Stats!!
Getting it is a pretty good idea, unless you intend on getting full Onion
Knight equipment and a level 93-99 party. But even then, killing the
Dragons in "???" are no walk in the park, meaning having this lovely peice
of weaponry in your arsenal will benifet you greatly.
The Ultima Weapon can be eqipped to the following jobs; Freelancer,
Red Mage, Warrior, Onion Knight, Knight, and the Dark Knight. So if one of
your characters has one of those jobs, they should be set for the rest of
the game, after you get the Ultima Weapon.
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What needs to be done in order to actually get the weapon? Two
simple sidequests. Well, if you're underleveled and aren't very smart with
your tactics, you might be in on a run for your money. I suggest being in
the level area of 40 or above. You need to complete the sidequests "Fix
Sara's Pendant", and "Finding the Orichalcum". Then you must find the
legendary blacksmith a second time (the first time is during the "Fix
Sara's Pendant" sidequest"). Another thing, you MUST have control over the
Invicible airship (to get to Falgabard).
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One of two sidequests you must do. Quite simple, not very hard and
doesn't require any fighting (except with the DS if you can't find
something). To activate this sidequest, you must first send a few messages
to Sara via Mognet, untill she sends you a letter titled "Help!". When you
receive this, head over to to Princess Sara at Castle Sasune. She is located
on the right side of the entrance, at the top of the tower. Speak with her
to find out that her pendant has broken, and Ingus tells her he will find
someone to repair it for her.
Now I have no idea how SQUARE-ENIX expected players to be able to
find this without a guide or someone who had already done it (but then
how'd that person do it?), because there is no indication as to where, or
who you are looking for. Except for a letter from Cid that says there is a
legendary blacksmith that travels all over the world. Oh, thanks Cid, for
proving me no help at all, but I still love you because your in enough FF
games that you could stab me through the DS screen, and I wouldn't care.
*Clears throught* Anyways... Take your airship and head over to
North-Western Saronia. The legendary smith is found here. She is outside,
in a patch of grass. After speaking with her, she agrees to fix the pendant
for you under one condition; should you ever come to find yourself some
Orichalcum, you will take it to her, in order for her to just use the metal,
and that whatever she comes up with with is yours (Oh, how I wonder, what
in the world could it be?).
Take the fixed pendant back to Sara at Sasune castle, and give it
to her. C'mon, give it to her, all nice and shiny like you promised. She
was begging you for it, you better wrap that sucker around whatever body
part she wants, so she can show it off to Mom and Dad all like "Ooo, Mom
and Dad, look at this huge pulsating gift of love the strong warriors
brought brought back to me!" Why do you think her room is so far up that
pillar on the side of the castle? So that she can scream in happiness all
she wants when you run up those steps and just jam that key item into her
nearest available inventory slot!
*strange noise*.
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This sidequest requires a boss fight. But it really isn't that
hard. To initiate this sidequest, you must first exchange letters with both
Takka and Cid via Mognet. Cid will then reply with a message titled
"Someting in the basement". After you receive this take a trip over to
Canaan, and speak with good ol' box of information known as Cid. He informs
you that there is a monster in his basement looking for a permanant
residence, and it seems quite comfy downstairs. After learning about what
the mission is, venture into the basement.
Now how about you give the monster a welcoming gift, huh? I think
a taste of your blade and some magic would do nicely. Go talk to him to
initiate the battle.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ B O S S B A T T L E ++++++++++++++++++++++++
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| Aeon |
|==================================================|
| HP: 10,060 | Difficulty: Uber Easy |
|--------------------------------------------------|
| Exp: 10,2000 | Just keep attacking |
| | with relentless attacks |
| | and your best moves. No |
| Level: 42 | real strategy here... |
| | just blast him hard, |
| | give it to him like you |
| Gil: 3,200 | gave it to Princess |
| | Sara. Use a Dragoon, if |
| | you like, to avoid his |
| | earthquake attack. If |
| | you're good enough, you |
| | can finish the battle |
| | with little or no |
| | difficulty. Enjoy. |
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Once you've pwned this uber noob, it appears he has left you a
small token of appreciation, an Orichalcum! Oh joy, now you get to tell
your best resource of information, Cid! Nah, I'm yanking your chain. Forget
Cid. Now you need to find that darned legendary blacksmith... But she
travels the entire world constantly, how in the Zantetsuken are you
supposed to find her AGAIN!?
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Couldn't find her on your own? Ah, hell, that's what I'm here for.
Now that you have fixed Sara's pendant AND obtained the Orichalcum, you are
ready to go searching... But wait! For some unexplained reason, that chick
doesn't seem to go to her location untill you take a vacation over at
Eureka. So go over to the other side of the world and go through the maze,
and then enter the Crystal Tower. Now all you need to do is unlock the door
to Eureka, so just head straight, up some stairs and into the doors room.
Go over to the mirror-looking door and unlock it.
Now that that is out of the way, you may now go searching.
Have fun...! *Waits a few minutes* Ah, I guess I could help you out again,
only because I love you though... And don't tell anyone I told you that,
alright? Good. Hop into your Invincible and head over to Saronia. A little
bit South-West from Saronia (not too much) is a pathway in the mountains.
Right near the entrance to this convienantly placed path, is a set of
lower mountains. Low enough for your airship to hop over. Hop over them,
and any other mountains that stand in you path.
Once you are in a small, open area, you have arrived at your
targets location. Fly a bit west untill you see a town, now land your
ship near it, and like a scared baby, head in. Go find the Inn, and once
you have found it, there should be a familiar character waiting for you.
No, it's not Garland. It's the legendary blacksmith! Yes!! You've finally
found her! Go talk to her, and a scene will be born. Then the end of that
scene will give birth to your brand new Ultima Weapon! Congrats, you've
just gained the second best weapon in the entire game!
1. Thank you to Dr. Pepper, for your pop (and all of its 23 flavours) have
kept my needs satisfied while making this.
2. Kevin Bosman for pointing out that the Weightslayer cannot be equipped
by a Warrior.
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