e q u i p m e n t  i n t r o d u c t i o n
combat is something that takes place often in the very unstable world of final fantasy viii, because of this truth having the best equipment possible is a goal that every player will wish to set for their self. the process of gaining the best equipment however will not always be a simple one, and deciding which weapon best suits your character is not always an easy decision as each individual weapon has it’s own pros and cons. please remember that at any given time each character may only equip one weapon at a time. if you have any questions concerning the equipment feel free to post the on our ( questions board )
w e a p o n  c l a s s e s  e x p l a i n e d
there are a total of six predefined weapon classes available for characters here on ffviii annihilation, below you will find a small introduction for each. for those looking to create their own weapon class please visit the ( custom weapons ) page for more information on the process.
›› ( gloves ) :: ( a very basic weapon from an equally basic concept of the fist being the best possible weapon. generally gloves simply feature padding or some kind of additional slicing or bashing properties and are favored heavily by the martial artists. )
 ›› ( gunblades ) :: ( a strange combination, that of a blade and a gun, the gunblade is one of the most fabled weapons in final fantasy viii and are said to take countless years to truly master. gunblades are often used by the knight class )
 ›› ( nunchaku ) :: ( the nunchaku class of weapons is one favored by many classes, from martial artists to the mages due to it’s usefulness in combat. able to be used as a medium or short ranged weapon it grants the user a many fighting styles. )
 ›› ( projectiless ) :: ( favorite of the magic users, the projectile class, which consists of any and all weapons that are thrown or propelled by other means, allows the user the ability to fight at a distance where casting magic is safer. )
 ›› ( rifles ) :: ( lets face it, guns of any kind are useful in combat due to their power and ability to fight from a distance, which is the real strength of the rifle. used mainly by sharpshooters it is a fearsome class of weapons due to stealth. )
 ›› ( whips ) :: ( another common mid to close range weapon, the whip is used by many classes due to it’s functionality in several different circumstances. while not as powerful as others this class of weapon is still deadly in the hands of a master )
o b t a i n i n g  &  u p g r a d i n g  w e a p o n s
from the start each character will be allowed to select one weapon to start with, that weapon being the first listed in each of the weapon classes above or a custom weapon created specifically for their character. any player can choose to buy another starting weapon at any point and are not limited to the weapon they select at the beginning. the process of upgrading ones equipment is also fairly simple, when in any city you may visit a weapons mechanic which will rework your weapon of choice for a little gil as long as you bring the required items along with you. for information on what items are needed to upgrade please redirect to the weapon page containing your weapon class’ detailed information. also please remember you do not have to upgrade in order, you can skip an upgrade to the next one if you have the gil and items.