Yakei

Yakei in Final Fantasy XII.

Originally called the jagehakkei, its blade is seeping with poison, and is able to bring down even giants [sic] monsters with the smallest of scratches. It's [sic] name seemingly having no meaning, though various theories have been passed around over the years, this blade is still surrounded in mystery.Final Fantasy Brave Exvius description

Yakei (邪迎八景, Jagei Hakkei?) is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series.

Appearances

Final Fantasy XII

Main article: Yakei (Final Fantasy XII)

Yakei is a high-ranked katana that requires the Katana 3 license to equip, and provides 74 Attack, 5 Evade, 29 CT, 13% Combo Rate, and a 10% chance to inflict Poison when attacking with it. It can be bought for 12,500 gil at Balfonheim Port or dropped from any of the Baknamy at the Nabreus Deadlands (1% chance).

In the Zodiac versions, it now provides 83 Attack, 27 Evade, 31 CT, 20% Combo Rate, and a 10% chance to inflict Poison on a target and requires the Katana 4 license for 90 LP. It can be bought for 9,300 gil at Archades and Balfonheim Port, dropped from Baknamy at Nabreus Deadlands (1% chance), and found as treasure at Tchita Uplands (The Lost Way), Necrohol of Nabudis (Cloister of Distant Song) ad in Trial Mode Stage 89 with the Diamond Armlet equipped.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade

Yakei was a katana the player could obtain.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Yakei was a Katana obtained by finding and turning in the Flamering Key found at Snowy Woods. It provided 58 ATK and had a 30% chance of inflicting Poison.

Gallery

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR).

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFV].

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFVII].

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+).

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFVI].

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFX].

Etymology

[view · edit · purge]Jagei Hakkei translates to "Evil Welcoming/Inviting Eight Views". Ya is another pronunciation for the number eight in Japanese, being the kun'yomi or native Japanese pronunciation and reading of its kanji.

"Eight views" is a prestigious term in East Asian culture, used to refer to landmarks and places of great beauty and hallmark vistas.