The following is a list of weapons in Final Fantasy Tactics A3.
Edged Weapons[]
Almost all of these weapons fall under the Bladed Weapons subcategory (However, it is called Edged Weapons when using the Throw or Hurl command). The only exceptions are rapiers and spears, which fall under the Piercing Weapons subcategory.
Knives[]
Knives are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Hunters, Rangers, Thieves, Jugglers, Dancers, and Chocobo Knights.
Swords[]
Swords are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Soldiers, Warriors, Dragoons, Spellblades, and Chocobo Knights.
Blades[]
Blades are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Fighters, Gladiators, Moogle Knights, and Chocobo Knights.
Sabers[]
Sabers are one-handed weapons can be equipped by Blue Mages and Chocobo Knights.
Knightswords[]
Knightswords are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Paladins, Defenders, Templars, and Chocobo Knights.
Rapiers[]
Rapiers are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Red Mages, Fencers, Elementalists, and Chocobo Knights.
Greatswords[]
Greatswords are two-handed weapons that can be equipped by Soldiers, Paladins, Lanistas, Ravagers, and Chocobo Knights.
Broadswords[]
Broadswords are two-handed weapons can be equipped by Warriors, Defenders, Raptors, and Chocobo Knights.
Katanas[]
Katana are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Ninja, Parivir, Assassins, and Chocobo Knights.
Spears[]
Spears are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Dragoons, Templars, and Chocobo Knights.
Axes[]
Axes are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Vikings and Chocobo Knights.
Bludgeoning Weapons[]
Instruments and books fall under the Scholarly Weapons subcategory.
Rods[]
Rods are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Black Mages, Time Mages, Arcanists, Illusionists, Dancers and Chocobo Knights.
Staves[]
Staves are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by White Mages, Summoners, Bishops, Dancers, and Chocobo Knights.
Poles[]
Poles are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Master Monks, Geomancers, Dancers, and Chocobo Knights.
Knuckles[]
Knuckles are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by White Monks, Tinkers, Berserkers, and Chocobo Knights. Knuckles cannot be equipped when the Doublehand Passive ability is set.
Instruments[]
Instruments are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Animists, Beastmasters, Bards, and Chocobo Knights.
Hammers[]
Hammers are two-handed weapons that can be equipped by Vikings, Green Mages, and Chocobo Knights.
Maces[]
Maces are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Alchemists, Sages, Green Mages, and Chocobo Knights.
Books[]
Books are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Seers, Scholars, and Chocobo Knights. Books cannot be dual wielded.
Ranged Weapons[]
Bows and greatbows fall under the Bows subcategory. Ranged weapons cannot be equipped when either Doublehand or Monkey Grip are set.
Bows[]
Bows are two-handed weapons that can be equipped by Archers and Rangers. Bows can now strike higher elevation targets at maximum range with a normal attack, but still cannot go past obstacles. However, the arrow trajectory is ignored for abilities.
Greatbows[]
Greatbows are two-handed weapons that can be equipped by Hunters, Snipers, and Assassins. Greatbows can now strike higher elevation targets at maximum range with a normal attack, but still cannot go past obstacles. However, the arrow trajectory is ignored for abilities.
Guns[]
Guns are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Fusiliers.
Hand Cannons[]
Hand cannons are two-handed weapons that can be equipped by Cannoneers and Flintlocks.
Cards[]
Cards are one-handed weapons that can only be equipped by Tricksters.