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OverviewGreat Swords are a type of two-handed weapon which no job has for its highest weapon rank, but are nevertheless used by many Dark Knights, Warriors, and some Paladins. Generally speaking, great swords have average delay and damage for two-handed weapons, but their true potential is in their weapon skills. Great sword weapon skills are highly skillchain-friendly, especially for Dark Knights who sometimes have a hard time skillchaining with their Scythes. Because great sword weapon skills are primarily physical damage and single-hit, they are often much more reliable in their damage output than multi-hit weapon skills and also benefit the most from powerful single-hit job abilities such as Sneak Attack and Boost. |
Job Ratings
Job | Skill Ranking | Cap at Level 1 | Cap at Level 45 | Cap at Level 90 |
Dark Knight | A- | 6 | 138 | 354 |
Warrior | B+ | 5 | 132 | 341 |
Paladin | B | 5 | 132 | 335 |
Equipment that Enhance this Skill
Name | Lvl | Slot | Effects | Jobs |
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Prudence Torque Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 73 | Neck | INT +5, Great Sword Skill +7, Club Skill +7 | All Jobs |
Hako Hachimaki Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 78 | Head | DEF:12, +10, Accuracy +12, Great Sword Skill +5, Conserve TP +5 |
All Jobs |
Bale Gauntlets +1 Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 87 | Hands | DEF:29, Accuracy +7, Attack +7, Great Sword Skill +3, Haste +4%, Enhances "Absorb-TP" effect |
DRK |
Bale Gauntlets +2 Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 87 | Hands | DEF:31, Accuracy +10, Attack +10, Great Sword Skill +5, Haste +5%, Enhances "Absorb-TP" effect, Set: Attack occasionally varies with HP |
DRK |
Weapon Skills
Name | Skill Level | Info | Modifier |
Hard Slash | 5 | Damage varies with TP. | STR:30% |
Power Slash | 30 | Deals critical damage. Damage varies with TP. | STR:20% ; VIT:20% |
Frostbite | 70 | Deals ice elemental damage. Damage varies with TP. | STR:20% ; INT:20% |
Freezebite | 100 | Deals ice elemental damage. Damage varies with TP. Main or Sub must be WAR, PLD or DRK. |
STR:30% ; INT:20% |
Shockwave | 150 | Delivers an area attack that puts target to sleep. Duration of sleep varies with TP. | STR:30% ; MND:30% |
Crescent Moon | 175 | Damage varies with TP. | STR:35% |
Sickle Moon | 200 | Delivers a twofold attack. Damage varies with TP. Paladin or Dark Knight only. |
STR:20% ; AGI:20% |
Spinning Slash | 225 | Damage varies with TP. Paladin or Dark Knight only. |
STR:30% ; INT:30% |
Ground Strike | 250 | Damage varies with TP. WAR, PLD or DRK only. |
STR:50% ; INT:50% |
Herculean Slash | 290 | Paralyzes target. Duration of effect varies with TP. Main or Sub must be WAR, PLD or DRK. |
VIT:60% |
Scourge | Relic | Valhalla/Ragnarok: temporarily improves critical hit rate. Must have Valhalla, Ragnarok, or Khloros Blade equipped. |
MND:40% ; CHR:40% |
Torcleaver | Empyrean | Deals triple damage. Damage varies with TP. Caladbolg: Aftermath Must have Caladbolg 85, 90 or Espafut +1,+2 equipped. |
VIT:60% |
Great Swords by Level
Name | Lvl | Dam | Del | DPS | Effects | Jobs | Evolith |
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Chaosbringer Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 1 | 3 | 666 | 0.27 | WAR/DRK | ||
Rusty Greatsword | 1 | 14 | 456 | 1.84 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Deathbringer Template:Rare2 | 5 | 20 | 466 | 2.58 | Attack +8, Defense -6 | DRK | |
Surviver Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 6 | 19 | 444 | 2.59 | HP +5, MP +5 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Claymore | 10 | 22 | 444 | 2.97 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Claymore +1 | 10 | 23 | 431 | 3.20 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Gust Claymore | 10 | 22 | 444 | 2.97 | Additional Effect with Wind Fan: Wind Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Gust Claymore +1 | 10 | 23 | 431 | 3.20 | Additional Effect with Wind Fan: Wind Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Burning Claymore | 13 | 27 | 431 | 3.76 | Additional Effect: Fire Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Flame Claymore | 13 | 26 | 444 | 3.51 | Additional Effect: Fire Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Vulcan Claymore | 13 | 26 | 444 | 3.51 | Additional Effect: Fire Damage, Enchantment: Enfire , <30/30 0:30/[5:00, 0:30]> | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Estramacon Template:Rare2 | 15 | 28 | 444 | 3.78 | Additional Effect: TP Drain | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Braveheart | 18 | 30 | 444 | 4.05 | DEX +2, Accuracy +5 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Lucent Sword | 20 | 35 | 456 | 4.61 | Enchantment: Delay: 410 , <50/50 0:30/[30:00, 0:30]> | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Mercenary's Greatsword | 20 | 33 | 431 | 4.59 | Attack +7 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Platoon Sword | 20 | 33 | 444 | 4.46 | PLD/DRK | ||
Plain Sword | 20 | 35 | 456 | 4.61 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Two-Handed Sword | 20 | 35 | 456 | 4.61 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Two-Handed Sword +1 | 20 | 36 | 443 | 4.88 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Barbarian's Sword | 24 | 37 | 444 | 5.00 | Accuracy -5, Attack +15 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Federation Sword | 25 | 35 | 405 | 5.19 | MP +8, Attack +7 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Windurstian Sword | 25 | 34 | 418 | 4.88 | MP +6, Attack +7 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Hellfire Sword | 27 | 41 | 443 | 5.55 | Additional Effect: Fire Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Inferno Sword | 27 | 40 | 456 | 5.26 | Additional Effect: Fire Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Prominence Sword | 27 | 40 | 456 | 5.26 | Additional Effect: Fire Damage, Enchantment: Enfire , <30/30 0:30/[5:00, 0:30]> | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Demonic Sword | 31 | 44 | 456 | 5.79 | +8, Additional Effect: Darkness Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Falx | 33 | 42 | 430 | 5.86 | DRK | ||
Falx +1 | 33 | 43 | 421 | 6.13 | DRK | ||
Fine Claymore | 36 | 47 | 431 | 6.54 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Halo Claymore | 36 | 46 | 444 | 6.22 | Enchantment: TP +10 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Mythril Claymore | 36 | 46 | 444 | 6.22 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Ice Brand | 39 | 53 | 456 | 6.97 | +8, Additional Effect: Ice Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Royal Swordsman's Blade | 40 | 56 | 480 | 7.00 | PLD | ||
Greatsword | 41 | 55 | 456 | 7.24 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Greatsword +1 | 41 | 56 | 443 | 7.58 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Gust Sword | 41 | 55 | 456 | 7.24 | Additional Effect with Wind Fan: Wind Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Gust Sword +1 | 41 | 56 | 443 | 7.58 | Additional Effect with Wind Fan: Wind Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Royal Swordsman's Blade +1 | 43 | 57 | 466 | 7.34 | Outside of Nation Controlled Area: VIT +2 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Royal Swordsman's Blade +2 | 43 | 58 | 453 | 7.68 | Outside of Nation Controlled Area: VIT +3 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Faussar | 47 | 61 | 480 | 7.62 | PLD/DRK | ||
Faussar +1 | 47 | 62 | 466 | 7.98 | PLD/DRK | ||
Cobra Claymore Template:Rare2 | 50 | 63 | 405 | 9.33 | MP +8, Attack +7 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Gerwitz's Sword Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 50 | 30 | 888 | 2.03 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Glorious Sword | 53 | 68 | 456 | 8.95 | +12, Additional Effect: Light Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Darksteel Claymore | 54 | 71 | 489 | 8.71 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Darksteel Claymore +1 | 54 | 72 | 475 | 9.09 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Royal Guard's Sword | 55 | 75 | 466 | 9.66 | STR +2, MND +3, CHR +1 | PLD | |
Darksteel Falx | 57 | 72 | 451 | 9.58 | DRK | ||
Darksteel Falx +1 | 57 | 73 | 442 | 9.91 | DRK | ||
Ram-Dao | 59 | 78 | 480 | 9.75 | PLD | ||
Ram-Dao +1 | 59 | 79 | 466 | 10.17 | PLD | ||
Zweihander | 60 | 76 | 456 | 10.00 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Zweihander +1 | 60 | 77 | 443 | 10.43 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Arondight Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 62 | 79 | 480 | 9.88 | +7, +7, Additional Effect: Water Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Mercurial Sword | 62 | 26 | 444 | 3.51 | Occasionally attacks 2 to 3 times | WAR/PLD | |
Lockheart | 64 | 72 | 444 | 9.73 | Additional Effect: Dispel | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Mythril Heart | 66 | 80 | 480 | 10.00 | Additional Effect: Dispel | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Mythril Heart +1 | 66 | 81 | 466 | 10.43 | Additional Effect: Dispel | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Ascalon Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 68 | 76 | 458 | 9.96 | STR +3, VIT +3, MND +3, Additional Effect vs Dragon: Light Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Balisarde Template:Rare2 | 69 | 80 | 456 | 10.53 | HP +10, MP +10, Set: Increases HP, VIT, Accuracy, Ranged Accuracy | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Cruadin Template:Rare2 | 69 | 83 | 480 | 10.38 | STR +3, Campaign: Critical hit rate +15% Increases critical hit damage | PLD/DRK | |
Flamberge | 69 | 80 | 480 | 10.00 | MND +2, Attack +5 | PLD | |
Flamberge +1 | 69 | 81 | 466 | 10.43 | MND +3, Attack +7 | PLD | |
Gust Tongue | 69 | 80 | 480 | 10.00 | MND +2, Attack +5, Additional Effect with Wind Fan: Wind Damage | PLD | |
Gust Tongue +1 | 69 | 81 | 466 | 10.43 | MND +3, Attack +7, Additional Effect with Wind Fan: Wind Damage | PLD | |
Balmung Template:Rare2 | 70 | 80 | 480 | 10.00 | HP -5%, Accuracy +5, Attack +13, Additional Effect: Dispel | DRK | |
Crude Sword | 70 | 76 | 444 | 10.27 | Weapon Bash +15 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Djinnbringer Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 70 | 81 | 444 | 10.95 | Assault: DMG: 84, Accuracy +5 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Gloom Claymore | 70 | 76 | 444 | 10.27 | Magic Accuracy +2, Magic Attack Bonus +2 | DRK | |
Doombringer Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 71 | 84 | 480 | 10.50 | Depending On Day: Increases Elemental Weapon Skill Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Ferrara Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 71 | 74 | 387 | 11.47 | Accuracy +4 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Nagan | 71 | 84 | 480 | 10.50 | HP +10, DEX +2, VIT +2 | PLD/DRK | |
Nagan +1 | 71 | 85 | 466 | 10.94 | HP +11, DEX +3, VIT +3 | PLD/DRK | |
Pealing Nagan | 71 | 84 | 480 | 10.50 | HP +10, DEX +2, VIT +2, Enchantment: Thunder , <50/50 0:30/[10:00, 0:30]> | PLD/DRK | |
Reserve Captain's Greatsword Template:Rare2 | 71 | 74 | 444 | 10.00 | Enhances Resist Blind Effect, Citizens of San d'Oria: Accuracy +7 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Sword of Trials Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 71 | 74 | 444 | 10.00 | Latent Effect: HP +20, Latent Effect: +10, Latent Effect: +10 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Martial Sword | 72 | 76 | 444 | 10.27 | TP Bonus | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Mighty Sword | 72 | 75 | 444 | 10.14 | STR +1, DEX +1, Firesday: +15, Firesday: Damage 84 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Scheherazade Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 72 | 76 | 430 | 10.60 | Parrying Skill +5 Enhances "Lizard Killer" effect Vs. Lizards: Critical Hit Rate +7% |
DRK | |
Subduer Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 72 | 72 | 444 | 11.49/9.73 | Latent Effect: Damage 85, Latent Effect: Critical Hit Rate +6% | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Bahadur | 73 | 84 | 489 | 10.31 | DEX +2, VIT +2, HP +10, Additional effect: Fire damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Bahadur +1 | 73 | 85 | 474 | 10.76 | DEX +3, VIT +3, HP +12, Additional effect: Fire damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Balan's Sword Template:Rare2 | 73 | 83 | 466 | 10.69 | HP +13, STR +2, INT +4 | PLD | |
Balin's Sword Template:Rare2 | 73 | 84 | 480 | 10.50 | MP +13, STR +4, INT +2 | DRK | |
Gold Algol | 73 | 84 | 489 | 10.31 | Accuracy +4 | DRK | |
Gold Algol +1 | 73 | 85 | 474 | 10.76 | Accuracy +4, Attack +4 | DRK | |
Lyft Claymore Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 73 | 81 | 444 | 10.95 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Perdu Sword Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 73 | 80 | 456 | 11.05/10.53 | Latent Effect: DMG:84 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Naglering Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 74 | 85 | 501 | 10.18 | Accuracy+4, Attack+20, Magic Accuracy+3 | DRK | |
Skofnung Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 74 | 78 | 444 | 10.54 | Accuracy +3, Additional Effect vs Gigas: Light Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Algol Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 75 | 85 | 489 | 10.43 | Attack +3, Triple Attack +3%, Additional Effect: Fire Damage | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Dull Claymore Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 75 | 1 | 444 | 0.14 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Galatyn Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 75 | 85 | 494 | 10.32 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Nightfall Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 75 | 85 | 444 | 11.49 | Regain, Additional Effect: Terror | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Relic Blade Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 75 | 1 | 999 | 0.06 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Gilded Blade Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 75 | 1 | 444 | 0.14 | Dynamis: DMG: 80, +7 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Dynamis Blade Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 75 | 80 | 444 | 10.81 | Dynamis: DMG: 85, +9 | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Valhalla Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 75 | 86 | 444 | 11.62 | Dynamis: "Scourge" | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Ragnarok Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 75 | 86 | 431 | 11.97 | Accuracy +20, "Scourge", Increases Rate of Critical Hits | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Caladbolg Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 80 | 98 | 430 | 13.67 | PLD/DRK | ||
Caladbolg (85) Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 85 | 109 | 430 | 15.21 | Vitality +10, "Torcleaver", Aftermath: "Occ. deals double damage" | PLD/DRK | |
Ferus AlgolTemplate:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 80 | 94 | 480 | 11.75 | Critical Hit Rate +3%, Increases Critical Hit Damage | WAR/DRK | |
Ragnarok (80) Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 80 | 99 | 431 | 13.78 | Accuracy +25, "Scourge", Increases Rate of Critical Hits II | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Khloros Blade Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 85 | 95 | 431 | 13.23 | WAR/PLD/DRK | ||
Ragnarok (85) Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 85 | 110 | 431 | 15.31 | Accuracy +30, "Scourge", Increases Rate of Critical Hits III | WAR/PLD/DRK | |
Kriegsmesser Template:Rare2Template:Exclusive2 | 90 | 110 | 456 | ? | HP +20, MP +20 | WAR/PLD/DRK |
All items (245)
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- Ragnarok (119)
- Ragnarok (119-2)
- Ragnarok (119-3)
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