InMetaphor: ReFantazio, there are several weapon types available depending on the Archetype lineage of a character. Aside from standard damage and hit applications, weapons can also have multiple effects that include passive and active abilities. Below are the different weapon types available in-game:
Weapon Purification
Often, weapons can be purified in an effort to increase their stats and ultimately change the weapon into a significantly better one. Weapons can be purified at a church, andSt. Fermis Churchwill prove to be a central locale for this. to even begin purification, however, you must increase yourWisdom stats to “Informed.“You will also have to obtainBlessed Water.
All Signals
A signal is a weapon type that is used by characters who fall under theCommanderarchetype umbrella. Below is a comprehensive list of all signals available in-game. Hover over a specific item for more details.
Admiral’s Semaphore
Comet Semaphore
Ebony Semaphore
Magla Semaphore
Pearl Semaphore
Referee’s Signal
Saunaphore
Caesar’s Semaphore
Magic +3, Automatically increases all allies' defence at start of combat.
Leader’s Semaphore
Automatically increases hit rate and evasion at start of combat.
Sage’s Semaphore
Can be purified at church.
Victor’s Sempahore
Automatically increases all allies' defence at start of combat.
Bishamonten’s Sign
Significantly increases Ice attack strength.
Captain’s Semaphore
Crystal Ice Gumbai
Increases Ice attack strength.
Firebloom Signal
Increases Fire attack strength.
Floral Semaphore
Increases damage against insectoid-type monsters.
Shingen’s Sign
Significantly increases Wind attack strength.
Genral’s Semaphore
Magic +5, Automatically increases all allies' attack at start of combat.
Hero King’s Banner
Prevents Poison, Malady, Paralysis, Hex, Burn, and Frostbite, Prevents physical status ailments.
Kongming’s Signal
Magic +5, Significantly increases Almighty attack strength.
Raging Flame Gunbai
Significantly increases Fire attack strength.

