The Ninja in Final Fantasy 14 puts a great emphasis on both stealth and speed to unleash chaos on the battlefield - something that directly reflects the Ninja Job in any Final Fantasy game. And similar to its counterparts in other Final Fantasy entries, the FF14 Ninja holds the key to some of the deadliest rotations to ever grace the game’s overall DPS meta.
Of course, given the Ninja’s strong emphasis on dealing damage, their efficiency as DPS relies heavily on the kind of loadout they have. The Ninja’s overall damage output only meets their desired marks when equipped with the right weapon. However, just what weapon suits the Ninja of FF14 best?
10 Palaka Cleavers
| Item Level | 536 | Physical Damage | 106 |
| Auto Attack | 90.45 | Delay | 2.56 |
| Dexterity | 216 | Vitality | 227 |
| Determination | 147 | Direct Hit Rate | 210 |
Surveying for trouble is a scout’s game, and the Palaka Scouting Set deserves a fitting blade like the Palaka Cleavers to take down threats before they soon pose trouble to the land. Its Auto Attack might not be as high, but it boasts quite a decent base Physical Damage. Stats-wise, the Palaka Cleavers emphasize quick and direct hits, thanks in part to its decent Dexterity and Direct Hit Rate in contrast to its low dexterity.
Players can acquire the Palaka Cleavers from the Vanaspati dungeon in Endwalker, where it has an average Item Level of 510.
9 Manganese Daggers
| Item Level | 539 | Physical Damage | 95 |
| Auto Attack | 81.06 | Delay | 2.56 |
| Dexterity | 197 | Vitality | 205 |
| Critical Hit | 133 | Determination | 191 |
The Manganese Daggers are perhaps one of the most stylish daggers to exist in the game, thanks in part to its sleek appearance with blood-colored details. While the item boasts an Item Level of 539, the Manganese Daggers do suffer from low base stats, as seen immediately from its Physical Damage and Auto Attack. Not to mention, its rather low Critical Hit means the Manganese Daggers work best in direct confrontations but still need necessary buffs from Jobs like the Sage.
Thankfully, the Manganese Daggers are quite easy to acquire. To attain this item, players need the Ironwood Weapon Coffer, commonly found with Junkmongers in Elpis.
8 Ktiseos Main Gauches
| Item Level | 542 | Physical Damage | 107 |
| Auto Attack | 91.30 | Delay | 2.56 |
| Dexterity | 222 | Vitality | 229 |
| Critical Hit | 213 | Determination | 149 |
Nothing would fit the sleek appearance of the Ktiseos Scouting Set than the sheer stylish aesthetic of the Ktiseos Main Gauches. And for a set that appears to blend in with the shadows, the Ktiseos Main Gauches seem befitting a Ninja primed for the attack. Its Dexterity, Vitality, and Critical Hit stats are very close with each other - emphasizing crit-based builds. And while its Determination isn’t as high, its Auto Attack seems enough to compensate.
Players can acquire the Ktiseos Main Gauches from the Ktisis Hyperboreia dungeon in Endwalker.
7 Chondrite Magitek Cleavers
| Item Level | 545 | Physical Damage | 97 |
| Auto Attack | 82.77 | Delay | 2.56 |
| Dexterity | 203 | Vitality | 207 |
| Critical Hit | 193 | Direct Hit Rate | 135 |
Why settle for a typical Ninja look when it’s completely possible to eliminate people with style? While the Ophiotauroskin Scouting Set gives a sense of regal steampunk to its wearer, the Chondrite Magitek Cleavers adds a bit of steam-powered chainsaw violence into the mix. While its base stats aren’t high as desired, the Chondrite Magitek Cleavers seem built to dish out consistent damage, particularly with its addition of a Direct Hit Rate bonus on top of a decent Critical Hit bonus.
Thankfully, this stylish Magitek-themed weapon is easy to acquire as well, as players can get this from the Chondrite Weapon Coffer from the Junkmongers in Labyrinthos and Elpis, as well as the Merchant & Mender and Provisions Node in Ultima Thule.
6 Mutsunokami
| Item Level | 560 | Physical Damage | 111 |
| Auto Attack | 94.72 | Delay | 2.56 |
| Dexterity | 241 | Vitality | 241 |
| Critical Hit | 232 | Determination | 162 |
Often the most powerful katana in the games it appears in, Mutsunokami returns in FF14 as one of the best weapons for the Ninja. In terms of base stats alone, the Mutsunokami boasts a rather balanced set - with equal Dexterity and Vitality, as well as a nearby Critical Hit.
While Determination is a bit lackluster, the near-equal numbers of attack stats emphasize the Mutsunokami specializing in assisting heavy-attack builds, as well as the capability of dishing out consistent damage to opponents. Thankfully, players can obtain this weapon from Varsarudh in Old Sharlayan.
5 Moonward Ninja Blades
| Item Level | 570 | Physical Damage | 113 |
| Auto Attack | 96.42 | Delay | 2.56 |
| Dexterity | 251 | Vitality | 256 |
| Critical Hit | 173 | Determination | 247 |
Albeit with a name too on the nose, the Moonward Ninja Blades is quite a fitting set of daggers for the Moonward Scouting Set, particularly with its straightforward yet stylish appearance. In terms of base stats, the Moonward Ninja Blades seem to prioritize adding more Vitality, with Dexterity and Determination following close by.
Its Critical Hit bonus isn’t as high as desired, which may emphasize a focus on a build with heavy combat in mind. Players can acquire this weapon with the Allagan Tomestone of Aphorism, from Chanti at Radz-at-Han.
4 Classical Daggers
| Item Level | 580 | Physical Damage | 103 |
| Auto Attack | 87.89 | Delay | 2.56 |
| Dexterity | 239 | Vitality | 245 |
| Critical Hit | 159 | Direct Hit Rate | 228 |
Nothing’s better than the classic, and the Classical Daggers is every bit deserving of the name. Despite its rather mundane appearance and mediocre base Physical Damage and Auto Attack, it does have decent stats to boast. Its prioritization of Vitality with Dexterity and Direct Hit Rate means there’s an emphasis on direct combat compared to critical-reliant builds. This may fit Ninjas who want more of a sub-DPS role.
Players can get the Classical Daggers through crafting, primarily for a Blacksmith 90 rating and as a 2-Star recipe.
3 Radiant’s Sword Breakers
| Item Level | 590 | Physical Damage | 117 |
| Auto Attack | 99.84 | Delay | 2.56 |
| Dexterity | 280 | Vitality | 290 |
| Critical Hit | 182 | Direct Hit Rate | 260 |
The Radiant’s Scouting Set is in itself stylish enough, and the Radiant’s Sword Breakers just amplifies the sense of sleekness associated with the set. Its Physical Damage is among the highest in its weapon class, alongside a decent Auto Attack that emphasizes quick attack bursts. While its Critical Hit isn’t as high as desired, its high Vitality, Dexterity, and Direct Hit Rate all encourage a straightforward damage build - befitting the weapon’s three-blade fan appearance.
Players can obtain the Radiant’s Sword Breakers via the Allagan Tomestone of Astronomy and a Discal Tomestone from Cihanti in Radz-at-Han.
2 Augmented Radiant’s Sword Breakers
| Item Level | 600 | Physical Damage | 119 |
| Auto Attack | 101.54 | Delay | 2.56 |
| Dexterity | 296 | Vitality | 310 |
| Critical Hit | 186 | Direct Hit Rate | 266 |
It’s often when a weapon is upgraded that it shows its true colors, and such is the case with Augmented Radiant’s Sword Breakers. While its base Physical Damage and Auto Attack didn’t receive as many buffs, it’s the added bonuses to Vitality that showed the weapon’s true emphasis on giving the Ninja more HP for combat. With Dexterity and Direct Hit Rate bonuses coming on second, it’s now more evident that the Augmented Radiant’s Sword Breakers fit a direct damage build.
Players can acquire the Augmented Radiant’s Sword Breakers by enhancing the original Radiant’s Sword Breakers with Radiant Raborant from Khaldeen in Radz-at-Han.
1 Asphodelos Daggers
| Item Level | 605 | Physical Damage | 120 |
| Auto Attack | 102.40 | Delay | 2.56 |
| Dexterity | 304 | Vitality | 320 |
| Critical Hit | 269 | Determination | 188 |
It’s perhaps the rather simple appearance of the Asphodelos Scouting Set that makes the Asphodelos Daggers such an impressive addition to its arsenal. Its unimposing nature fits its status as perhaps the best in the Ninja’s arsenal, especially with its decent Physical Damage and Auto Attack stats on top of its impressive Vitality, Dexterity, and Critical Hit bonuses. While Determination leaves a lot to be desired, the weapon more than makes up for its emphasis on the Ninja’s potential for heavy criticals.
Players can acquire this from the Asphodelos Mythos IV, sold by Djole in Radz-at-Han and Mylenie in Labyrinthos.
Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker was released on November 19, 2021 for the PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and macOS.