Hardegde
This sword is very versatile, but leans towards physical attacks. It will cause good damage while Cloud is in a more defensive stance.
- How to get the Hardedge: You can buy it at the Weapon Shop in Wall Market in Chapter 9.
- Weapon Ability: Infinity's End — Wind up and unleash an overhead strike. Increased damage on stagger. Costs 2 ATB.
Core
- Attack Power +4
- Attack Power +4
- Magic Attack Power +4
- Buff Duration 10% Boost
Sub-Core I
- Attack Damage 5% Boost
- Aerial Attack Damage 5% Boost
- Punisher Mode Strong Attack Damage 5% Boost
- Crippling Damage (damage dealt to discrete enemy parts) 10% Boost
Sub-Core II
- Attack Power +8
- Attack Power +8
- Attack Power +8
- Magic Attack Power +5
- Stagger Siphon (recover HP when using an ability on a staggered foe)
Sub-Core III
- Attack Power +8
- Attack Power +8
- Attack Power +8
- Magic Attack Power +8
- Limit Break Damage 5% Boost
- Bloodsucker
- New Materia Slot
- New Materia Slot Connection
Sub-Core IV
- Attack Power +12
- Attack Power +12
- Magic Attack Power +10
- Weapon Ability Critical Hit Rate 10% Boost
- New Materia Slot
- New Materia Slot
- New Materia Slot Connection