Werebuster

Official art from Final Fantasy.

There are many mysteries surrounding werebeasts that are party human and part animal. Legends tell of the existence of such beings, but these accounts can probably be better attributed to humans falling under the influence of a curse or illness. However, when livestock begins to suddenly die of unnatural causes, it could be a sign that a werebeast is lurking nearby. It is best to tread with caution if that is the case.Final Fantasy Brave Exvius description

The Werebuster (ウェアバスター, Weabasutā?), also called Were, is a recurring low-ranked weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It sometimes has the capabilities to deal extra damage to werebeast enemies.

Appearances

Final Fantasy

A sword effective against beasts.Description

The Werebuster is a low to mid-ranked sword that provides 18 Attack, 15 Accuracy, and 26 Critical. It can be found in the Chaos Shrine by using the Mystic Key. It can be equipped by the Warrior, Knight, Ninja, Red Mage, and Red Wizard.

The Werebuster deals extra damage to Werebeast enemies in releases prior to the Pixel Remaster release. As only the Werewolf and Weretiger fell into this category, the Werebuster was changed to be effective against the new and much broader Beast category in Pixel Remaster, improving its usefulness.

Final Fantasy II

A spiked mace effective against werebeasts.Description

The Werebuster is a low-ranked staff that provides 28 Attack, 62% Accuracy, 1% Evasion, and -20% Magic Accuracy (PS and earlier). It deals more damage to Werefiends and can be found in Kashuan Keep.

Final Fantasy XI

The Werebuster is a club that can only be equipped by White Mages level 75 and higher. It has a damage rating of 29 with a delay of 267 and no additional stats or properties, making it solidly mediocre as a weapon. Despite the fact that werewolf-like monsters exist, it has no special effects against them or any other monster-type. Along with the other Vigil Weapons, Werebuster is dropped by any of the bosses that are fought every 20 floors of Nyzul Isle. It is the Vigil Weapon for the Mythic Weapon Yagrush.

As such it has two special uses:

• It is required as the first step to acquiring Yagrush.
• By speaking to Zalsuhm in Lower Jeuno with Werebuster equipped, the quest "Unlocking a Myth" can be started. This quest requires that the player perform weapon skills with Werebuster until 250 Weapon Skill Points are accumulated, and rewards the player with the Mythic weapon skill Mystic Boon.

Final Fantasy Adventure

Were has a axe icon before its name. It is the second axe, found inside Davias' Mansion. It has an attack power of 20 and will kills Werewolves in one hit.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

The Werebuster is a level 1 axe that provides -52 Bravery, +26 Attack, and Wall Rush HP Damage +5%. In the Labyrinth, it is used to get a Cottage. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 1 gil and a Joy of Conflict in the Labyrinth.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia

Werebuster (II) is a 5★ Staff for Minwu that enables access to the ability Elite White Wizard. It provides 90 HP, 55 DEF, 195-270 iBRV, 2235-2925 mBRV, 759-984 ATK, and adds 35-50 CP.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade

Werebuster is a weapon the player can equip.

Final Fantasy Explorers

A club capable of robbing foes of their sight. Deals additional damage to bestians.Description

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Werebuster is a Mace obtained by buying it for 900 gil from Felicitas Town, by crafting it using 180 gil, x5 Thickened Hides, x1 Otherworldly Bone, and x8 Silver Ores, and as the reward for completing Beginner C-3 in the Colosseum. It provides 25 ATK and +50% physical damage against Beasts.

Gallery

Final Fantasy (NES).

Final Fantasy (PSP).

Final Fantasy II (NES).

Final Fantasy II (PSP).

Artwork in Final Fantasy Adventure.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [FFII].

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFII].

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.

Final Fantasy (GBA).

Official art from Final Fantasy II.

Final Fantasy II (GBA).

Final Fantasy XI.

In-game Sprite in Final Fantasy Adventure.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [FFII].

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFVII].

Etymology

[view · edit · purge]In folklore and fantasy fiction, were- is often used as a prefix applied to an animal name to indicate a type of lycanthropy and/or shapeshifter (e.g. "were-boar"). Hyphenation used to be mandatory but is now commonly dropped, as in werecat and wererat. This usage can be seen as a back-formation from werewolf (literally, "man-wolf"), as there is no equivalent wifewolf.

[view · edit · purge]The word "buster" means a person who breaks up something, e.g. crime busters, or something big or unusual for its kind. It derives from the verb "bust".