Ever since the first game released in 1987, a major part of the fun with every entry was buying, discovering, and upgrading ꧑new weapons that are usually found scattered throughout the series' worlds. It is always great fun to use a brand new sword in combat and work out its strengths and weaknesses on the battlefield.
Of course, the has an interesting selection of weapons for the main protagonist Cloud to choose from. Being the first chapter in what is a much larger and expansive story there are only six to choose from. While that is significantly less than the original game, the remake still offers players a good range of weapons to discover each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Let’s rank all six of Cloud’s🍌 🐼weapons that can be obtained in the game.
6 The Iron Blade ๊
The Iron Blade is an unmissable item that Cloud will receive early on in the game. It’s a solid all-around weapon 🙈for the lead protagonist and allows players to customize Cloud into a good healer and hit enemies with some effective elemental magic too.
With its magic boosting upgrades, players may want to cꦦonsider equipping the Iron Blade with the HP Up and MP Up Materias so Cloud can fight well defensively and offer tremendous support to his allies on the battlefield.
5 🍎 ༺ The Nail Bat
Another returning weapon from is the brutal-looking𝐆 Nail Bat. In terms of damage, the Nail Bat is a mid-range weapon that can be obtained after completing the Chapter 8 side quest ‘Kids on Patrol’.
The Nail Bat is at its most effective in Cloud’s Punisher Mode and even changes Cloud’s physical stance in-game. T🌌he bat is capable of hitting enemies with significant critical damage but it is ineffective against fast-moving enemies. Additionally, it has no magic boosting upgrades due to its focus on critical strikes.
4 The Buster Swo🐟rd
Cloud’s first and most recognizable weapon is his trusty Buster Sword. It’s the weapon that Cloud will have at the very start of the game and it is a fantastic all-rounder that’s perfect for players that like to fight offensively while also having a decent amount 🌞of magic support. Even though the Buster Sword isn't as powerful as the Iron Blade and the Nail Bat but it's a far more balanced piece of weaponry and many players will find themselves going back to it until they find som🐬ething better.
To get the best out of The Buster Sword, players should make sure they equip the Parry Materia which instantly balances Cloud as both an offensive and defensive fighter. Additionally, players should also consider e🌺quipping the Steadfast Block Materia so Cloud will take less damage from attacks in the blocking position.
3 Hardedge
The Hardedge is another classic sword in the Final Fantasy series that makes a return from the original game mꦕaintaining its massive appearance and attributes. In the remake, the Hardedge can be purchased from the weapon shop in the Wall Market during chap𝓡ter 9.
Just like the Buster Sword, the Hardedge is very well balanced and perfect for players that enjoy implementing melee attacks at the frontline. It deals massive damage against enemies a൩nd when combined with HP Up and Steadfast Block Materia Cloud well become the perfect tank.
2 Mythril Saber 𓂃
Where the Hardedge is a weapon for the players that enjoy turning Cloud into a tank character, the Mythril Saber is designed to make Cloud the main magic-user in the party. The Mythril Saber or its associated equipment are usually mid-range weapons and armor in the Final Fantasy universe but it's very effective in this remake. Purchased frꦜom the weapon shop in Wall Market during chapter 14, the Mythril Saber is perfect for offensive magic users but the weapon’s magic upgrades make it flexible enough for the sꩲupport and healing magic too.
The Mythril Saber is𒈔 best combined with offensive elemental magic, Magic Up, MP Up, and HP Absorption Materia to deal magic damage to enemies and recover a significant amount HP at the same time.
1 💖 🃏 Twin Stinger
The Twin Stinger is found in Chapter 17 near the metal staircase inside a large chest. The weapon is new to Final Fantasy VII and shares a loose resemblance to Squall's Twin Lance Gunblade from . The Twin Stinger is the best weapon in the game and is the most perfectly balanced broadsword available for Cloud. With the Twin Stinger, players are able to effectively use Cloud as a magic-wie🎉lding tank that can provide excellent support for the rest of the party.
With its elemental magic upgrades, the Twin Stinger is especially effective when 𓂃playersꦏ connect Lightning, Fire, and Ice Materia. Combine the attack magic with the HP Absorption Materia and Cloud becomes very effective in battle.