The Warrior in Final Fantasy 14 resembles the battle-hardened fighter of the Final Fantasy franchise. Similar to typical fighters of usual RPGs, the Warrior Job in Final Fantasy serves as the frontline fighter of the entire team. And in FF14, the Warrior is one of the best tanking Jobs with the most straightforward of toolkits.
As with any MMO, the Warrior in FF14 will only be as efficient as the gear and loadout they have. And with other MMOs, Warriors have weapons that help them excel in their role as tanks and damage-dealers in any party. However, just which weapons fit them best?
10 Palaka Bardiche
| Item Level | 536 | Physical Damage | 106 |
| Auto Attack | 118.72 | Delay | 3.36 |
| Strength | 216 | Vitality | 227 |
| Critical Hit | 147 | Tenacity | 210 |
Serving as a part of the Palaka Fending Set, the Palaka Bardiche is a decent addition to the set’s offering of decent defensive additions. Boasting an Item Level of 536, the Palaka Bardiche has 106 Physical Damage with an Auto Attack threshold of 118.72. Being a heavy-hitting weapon, it’s expected for the Palaka Bardiche to prioritize more Strength and Tenacity compared to its Critical Hit. Moreover, its Vitality bonus is a decent way to add tankiness to the Warrior, especially when supported by Jobs like the Scholar.
Players can obtain the Palaka Bardiche from inside the Vanaspati Dungeon in Endwalker, with a required Level of 85.
9 Manganese Axe
| Item Level | 539 | Physical Damage | 95 |
| Auto Attack | 106.40 | Delay | 3.36 |
| Strength | 197 | Vitality | 205 |
| Critical Hit | 191 | Tenacity | 133 |
What better way to equip the Manganese Behemoth King set than with a weapon that reflects such majesty - and the Manganese Axe is an interesting weapon of choice. While its Physical Damage and Auto Attack aren't as desirable compared to other weapons, it does have decent Strength, Critical Hit, and Vitality. Sadly, its Tenacity isn’t as high as well.
Thankfully, the Manganese Axe is easily acquired via the Junkmonger or from an Ironwood Weapon Coffer. This makes it a decent starting weapon for the endgame in Endwalker, with an Item Level of 539.
8 Ktiseos War Axe
| Item Level | 543 | Physical Damage | 107 |
| Auto Attack | 119.84 | Delay | 3.36 |
| Strength | 222 | Vitality | 229 |
| Critical Hit | 213 | Determination | 149 |
For a ceremonial-looking garb like the Ktiseos Fending Set, the Ktiseos War Axe is a befitting choice for the Warrior Job. Boasting an Item Level of 542, the Ktiseos War Axe has 107 Physical Damage with an Auto Attack of 119.84. What’s perhaps interesting is the equal prioritization towards Strength, Critical Hit, and Vitality bonuses. Determination suffers from a rather lackluster addition, but the War Axe compensates for the focus on heavy damage.
Players can obtain the Ktiseos War Axe from the Ktisis Hyperboreia Dungeon in Endwalker, with a required Level of 87. It has an Average Item Level of 515 upon acquisition.
7 Chondrite Magitek Axe
| Item Level | 545 | Physical Damage | 97 |
| Auto Attack | 108.64 | Delay | 3.36 |
| Strength | 203 | Vitality | 207 |
| Determination | 193 | Tenacity | 135 |
Warriors who can look no further than the Chondrite Fending Set for a more steampunk look as they drop fierce justice to opponents, and the Chondrite Magitek Axe balances a sturdy hammer and fierce axe aesthetic. Granted, the Magitek Axe suffers from a rather low Physical Attack rating and rather middling Auto Attack damage. However, its stats compensate with decent Strength and Vitality ratings, as well as beneficial bonuses to Determination and Tenacity.
Fans might not appreciate that this boasts an Item Level of 545, but it’s a decent weapon to acquire considering it’s easily craftable via the Chondrite Weapon Coffer.
6 Gigantaxe
| Item Level | 550 | Physical Damage | 111 |
| Auto Attack | 124.32 | Delay | 3.36 |
| Strength | 241 | Vitality | 241 |
| Critical Hit | 162 | Determination | 232 |
The Gigantaxe bears an awesome name for a fierce-looking weapon, and it sure feels like a weapon destined for a Job that can ear through opponents. Its 111 Physical Damage and 124.32 Auto Attack is a decent upgrade compared to its other counterparts. And while Critical Hit doesn’t get as many bonuses compared to Strength, Vitality, and Determination, Gigantaxe remains a decent callback to the popular weapon in the franchise.
Players can obtain the Gigantax from Varsarudh, in the Agora in Old Sharlayan. It has an Item Level of 550.
5 Moonward War Axe
| Item Level | 570 | Physical Damage | 113 |
| Auto Attack | 126.56 | Delay | 3.36 |
| Strength | 251 | Vitality | 255 |
| Critical Hit | 247 | Determination | 173 |
The sheer elegance of the Moonward Warding set is reflected in the Moonward War Axe, this time boasting blades on each side with an ornate angle. It has a particular focus on tearing through enemy foes unlike other Jobs like the Gunslinger and the Dancer, explaining the high bonuses on Strength, Critical Hit, and Vitality but not much on Determination. Either way, its base 113 Physical Damage on top of 126.56 Auto Attack makes it quite a deadly weapon on the get-go.
Players can acquire the Moonward War Axe upon acquisition of the Allagan Tomestone of Aphorism, or from Cihanti from Radz-at-Han. It has an Item Level of 570.
4 Classical Battleaxe
| Item Level | 580 | Physical Damage | 103 |
| Auto Attack | 115.36 | Delay | 3.36 |
| Strength | 239 | Vitality | 245 |
| Critical Hit | 159 | Determination | 228 |
Nothing beats the classics, and it’s exactly what the Classical Battleaxe represents among the Warrior’s weapons. While the Classical Battleaxe doesn’t boast as high base stats compared to other weapons, it does compensate for focusing on Determination more than Critical Hit. Regardless, its 103 Physical Damage is significantly lower than other weapons in the list, explaining its status as an item of ordinary rarity.
Players can acquire the Classical Battleaxe via crafting, with a recipe acquired from Master Blacksmith IX. It has an Item Level requirement of 580.
3 Radiant’s Battleaxe
| Item Level | 590 | Physical Damage | 117 |
| Auto Attack | 131.04 | Delay | 3.36 |
| Strength | 280 | Vitality | 290 |
| Critical Hit | 182 | Determination | 260 |
The Radiant’s Battleaxe has that stylish look of a battleaxe created from the essence of darkness, and it has the stats to back it up. Its 117 Physical Damage and 131.04 Auto Attack remain decent for base stats, and its Strength, Vitality, and Determination bonuses are quite above average on the scale. There’s a cost in the form of lackluster Critical Hit, which emphasizes the Radiant’s Battleaxe as a heavy damage weapon for tanks and frontline Jobs.
To acquire the Radiant’s Battleaxe, they need to acquire this from Cihanti at Radz-at-Han via the Allagan Tomestone of Astronomy and the Discal Tomestone.
2 Augmented Radiant’s Battleaxe
| Item Level | 600 | Physical Damage | 119 |
| Auto Attack | 133.28 | Delay | 3.36 |
| Strength | 296 | Vitality | 310 |
| Critical Hit | 186 | Determination | 266 |
Players at some point get the option to upgrade the Radiant’s Battleaxe, and it’s worth the modification considering the sheer benefits of obtaining an Augmented Radiant’s Battleaxe for a tanking Job like the Warrior. While the Physical Damage boost from 117 to 119 isn’t as high, the stat boosts are fairly decent on the get-go. Granted, Critical Hit is still abysmal given its 100-point difference compared to the other stats but is still higher compared to most high-level gear.
To acquire this, players need a Radiant Roborant to apply to their Radiant’s Battleaxe, with Khaldeen in Radz-at-Han providing the materials.
1 Asphodelos War Hammer
| Item Level | 605 | Physical Damage | 120 |
| Auto Attack | 134.40 | Delay | 3.36 |
| Strength | 304 | Vitality | 320 |
| Critical Hit | 269 | Determination | 188 |
The Asphodelos War Hammer has a regal feel to it, particularly with its marble-looking colors and its sturdy feel. Its 120 Physical Damage is extremely close to the Augmented Radiant’s Battleaxe, but the rest of its stats are significantly greater. At its core, the Asphodelos War Hammer emphasizes Strength, Vitality, and even decent Critical Hit. Its Determination isn’t as high, but it may not make a difference in pure damage builds.
Players can obtain the Asphodelos War Hammer via the Asphodelos Weapon Coffer, or obtained from the Asphodelos Mythos IV of either Djole in Radz-at-Han or Mylenie at Labyrinthos.
Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker was released on November 19, 2021, for the PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and macOS.