Valhalla (weapon)

Valhalla in Final Fantasy XI.

A tainted blade spoken of in legends about the end of the world, said to feed upon the souls of its victims.Final Fantasy Tactics description

Valhalla (ヴァルハラ, Varuhara?) is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series.

Appearances

Final Fantasy XI

Valhalla is a great Sword that provides 86 damage, 444 Delay, and Scourge while in Dynamis. It deals 11.62 damage per second and accumulates TP per hit. It can be equipped by level 75 Warrior, Paladin, and Dark Knight. It can be obtained during the "Relic Great Sword: Ragnarok" quest.

Final Fantasy Tactics

Valhalla is the most powerful fell blade, providing 40 Attack, is dark-elemental, and can inflict KO when attacking with it. It is obtained through Rendezvous mode in The War of the Lions version.

Final Fantasy Dimensions

Valhalla is a dark sword that provides 115 Attack, +4 Strength, 20 Hit Rate, is Dark-elemental, and raises maximum damage.

Non-Final Fantasy appearances

Blood of Bahamut

Valhalla is a greatsword that can be equipped by Ibuki.

Gallery

Final Fantasy Tactics.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIII].

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFVI].

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFXII].

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR) [FFT].

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIV].

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFX].

Etymology and origin

[view · edit · purge]In Norse mythology, Valhalla (from Old Norse Valhöll "hall of the slain") is a majestic, enormous hall located in Asgard, ruled over by the god Odin. Chosen by Odin, half of those who die in combat travel to Valhalla upon death, led by valkyries, while the other half go to the goddess Freyja's field Fólkvangr. In Valhalla, the dead join the masses of those who have died in combat known as Einherjar, as well as various legendary Germanic heroes and kings, as they prepare to aid Odin during the events of Ragnarök.

Within the context of Final Fantasy swords taking inspiration from Nordic and Germanic mythology, although swords such as the Valhalla and the Balmung are associated with the sacred and heroic, most such swords are dark swords rather than holy swords, or attributed with the holy element, such as the Ragnarok. The Valhalla likely gains its darkness attribute from its originating element, drawing gloomy similarities to the Buddhist concepts of the Asura, the powerful demigod-like beings considered reincarnations of warriors accursed with the karma of experiencing never-ending strife in their lifetimes.