Each character in Final Fantasy VIII has their own unique weapon type that they can equip. Weapons will increase your physical stats and, the stronger the weapon, the higher your chances of slaying your enemies in battle.
Here is a complete list of every obtainable weapon in Final Fantasy VIII.
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Squall Leonheart: Gunblades
Squall’s primary weapon is Gunblades.
| Weapon | Weapons Monthly Description | Items for Remodeling |
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| Revolver | This time, we introduce a basic weapon. The gunblade’s original model is this Revolver. What it lacks in power, it more than makes up for with its reliability. |
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| Shear Trigger | An improvement in power over the Revolver, Shear Trigger uses the same blade as the Revolver, but the gun aspect is now more powerful. |
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| Cutting Trigger | The Cutting Trigger is the latest model of gunblade, made by replacing the blade of the Revolver with the powerful Cutting Sword. |
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| Flame Saber | The Flame Saber got its name from its red blade. The gunblade is very similar to the Shear Trigger. The only difference is that it has the Cutting Trigger’s handle. |
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| Twin Lance | The Twin Lance is a gunblade forged with two blades. The two blades work synergistically to inflict severe damage. The only drawback is its heavy weight. |
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| Punishment | The Punishment looks almost identical to the Twin Lance, but it is lighter and more powerful. The only gunblade more powerful than this is the Lionheart. |
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| Lionheart | Of all gunblades (a sword-gun weapon), the finest model is the Lionheart. It requires rare items to be remodeled to its highest quality. Good luck! |
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Rinoa Heartilly: Blaster Edges
Rinoa’s primary weapon is Blaster Edges.
| Weapon | Weapons Monthly Description | Items for Remodeling |
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| Pinwheel | Weapons that can be used from a distance have many advantages. The Pinwheel is one of the more basic projectile weapons. |
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| Valkyrie | Valkyrie is a projectile weapon that can fly straight at the enemy using its stabilizing fins. The blade is extremely deadly. |
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| Rising Sun | The Rising Sun is similar to a circular saw. It is made by upgrading the Pinwheel. It is capable of slicing into enemies like a spinning saw and dealing a devastating blow. |
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| Cardinal | The Cardinal is the latest line of projectile weapons. The wide fins provide more stability and accuracy compared to the Valkyrie. Its greater accuracy causes more damage. |
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| Shooting Star | Next, we show you the finest projectile weapon, the Shooting Star. Don’t let the angel wing motif fool you. It’s a deadly weapon. |
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Quistis Trepe: Whips
Quistis’ primary weapon is Whips.
| Weapon | Weapons Monthly Description | Items for Remodeling |
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| Chain Whip | Whips are effective against enemies that are close or far away. This Chain Whip has a simple design, but is very reliable in battle. |
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| Slaying Tail | This whip, the Slaying Tail, is known for its tremendous speed and power. It is named after Sleipner, the horse of the legendary GF, Odin. |
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| Red Scorpion | The Red Scorpion is a unique whip made of rare materials. Its strength comes from the dragon skin, while its flexibility comes from the Ochu tentacle. |
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| Save the Queen | Save the Queen is the most powerful whip in the world. It is made with Malboro’s tentacles which are the most ideal material for making whips. |
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Zell Dincht: Gloves
Zell’s primary weapon is Gloves.
| Weapon | Weapons Monthly Description | Items for Remodeling |
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| Metal Knuckle | A punch can be a deadly weapon, but it can be made even more effective by wearing these, the Metal Knuckle. These gloves are widely used. |
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| Maverick | With the Maverick, the combatant can deliver direct punching blows to the enemy. The gloves are made of black leather and have metal plates on the knuckles. |
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| Gauntlet | The Gauntlet is covered with layers of steel. It is a fighting glove for delivering heavy rather than smooth blows. |
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| Ehrgeiz | Ehrgeiz is the most powerful fighting glove. It allows the wearer to deliver optimal hits based on his or her ability. |
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Selphie Tilmett: Nunchakus
Selphie’s primary weapon is Nunchakus.
| Weapon | Weapons Monthly Description | Items for Remodeling |
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| Flail | Even a weakling can cause serious damage with this type of nunchaku, but they’re also hard to use. This Flail has long been a favorite for beginners. |
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| Morning Star | The ends of the Morning Start were equipped with spiked metal balls to cause more damage. It is a plain weapon, similar to nunchaku, but it is fairly effective. |
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| Crescent Wish | The Crescent Wish is an extremely powerful nunchaku. Some rare items are required to forge this weapon. |
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| Strange Vision | This Strange Vision is famous for its ability to hit a target with perfect accuracy. It’s also famous for its rarity. |
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Irvine Kinneas: Shotguns
Irvine’s primary weapon is Shotguns.
| Weapon | Weapons Monthly Description | Items for Remodeling |
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| Valiant | Guns have the advantage of range, but damage is less compared to swords. The Valiant uses powerful bullets to cause damage comparable to a sword. |
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| Ulysses | The Ulysses lacks style, but is a quality rifle with tremendous firepower. The inelegant design was necessary to absorb the powerful recoil after firing. |
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| Bismarck | Contrary to the Ulysses, the Bismarck has a sleek look. The rifle is very hand and light, but in turn, requires more physical strength and energy to handle its powerful recoil. |
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| Exeter | Exeter comes to mind when considering high-powered guns. Despite its simple design, it’s a fine weapon made of many rare metals. |
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