Empyrean Weapons

Upgrade and build the ultimate weapon of the Gods!
Flaunt stylish looks with the Red Afterglow from the final upgrade while you crush the skulls of your enemies!
Obtain powerful bonuses that will push your strength to the next level!
Use the table below to map out your desired weapon…

See the Google Docs Spreadsheet for a full layout of the Empyrean Upgrade system.

Weapon Type	Jobs	Trial Start	Upgrade 1	Upgrade 2	Level 80	Level 85	Level 90

Hand-to-Hand	MNK, PUP	Pugilists	Simian Fists	Mantis	Verethragna	Verethragna	Verethragna
Dagger	THF, BRD, DNC	Peeler	Renegade	Kartika	Twashtar	Twashtar	Twashtar
Sword	RDM, PLD, BLU	Side-sword	Schiavona	Nobilis	Almace	Almace	Almace
Great Sword	PLD, DRK	Break Blade	Sunblade	Albion	Caladbolg	Caladbolg	Caladbolg
Axe	WAR, BST	Chopper	Splinter	Bonebiter	Farsha	Farsha	Farsha
Great Axe	WAR	Lumberjack	Sagaris	Bonesplitter	Ukonvasara	Ukonvasara	Ukonvasara
Scythe	DRK	Farmhand	Stigma	Ultimatum	Redemption	Redemption	Redemption
Polearm	DRG	Ranseur	Copperhead	Oathkeeper	Rhongomiant	Rhongomiant	Rhongomiant
Katana	NIN	Kibashiri	Koruri	Mozu	Kannagi	Kannagi	Kannagi
Great Katana	SAM	Donto	Shirodachi	Radennotachi	Masamune	Masamune	Masamune
Club	WHM	Stenz	Rageblow	Culacula	Gambanteinn	Gambanteinn	Gambanteinn
Staff	BLM, SMN, SCH	Crook	Shillelagh	Slaine	Hvergelmir	Hvergelmir	Hvergelmir
Bow	RNG	Sparrow	Kestrel	Astrild	Gandiva	Gandiva	Gandiva
Gun	RNG, COR	Thunderstick	Blue steel	Magnatus	Armageddon	Armageddon	Armageddon
Instrument	BRD	Pyf Harp	»	»	»	Daurdabla	Daurdabla
Shield	PLD	Utilis Shield	»	»	»	Ochain	Ochain

Getting Started

The Empyrean Weapon system can be accessed by visiting Eastern Adoulin via the Warp NPC.

Upon reaching Rank 6 the Handmaiden NPCs will allow you to start building your first Empyrean Weapon.
There are 6 stages total: Starting Weapon, Upgrade 1, 2, 80, 85, and 90.
Each Handmaiden NPC (left-to-right) will handle different upgrade stages.

In order to use a Handmaiden's services, you must first complete a quest to prove your worth.
The center Handmaiden will provide teleportation to the battlefield.
Return to the Handmaiden after defeating the requested Notorious Monster to unlock her upgrade services.

Gather the required items for upgrading and trade it to the NPC to store it.
Trade the NPC your weapon to use the stored materials. The upgraded weapon is added to your inventory.

Starting Weapon

Purchase a weapon from the Starter Handmaiden for a fee of 25,000 Gil.

Upgrade 1

Quest #1
Defeat Sin in the Walk of Echoes.

Materials
Gather 250 Crystal Clusters (any type) and trade them to the NPC.
Storing each Cluster costs 4000 Gil. A total of 1,000,000 Gil required.
Gil is automatically removed from inventory.

Upgrade
Trade a Starting Weapon after storing the crystals.

Upgrade 2

Quest #2
Defeat Metus in the Empyreal Paradox.

Materials
Use the menu to store 50 Merit Points.

Upgrade
Trade an Upgrade 1 Weapon after storing the Merit Points.

Upgrade 80

Quest #3
Defeat The Wyrmking Bahamut in Riverne Site #B01.

Materials

25 Mog Kupon AW-Kupo by defeating battlefields for Metus (Quest 2) or The Wyrmking (Quest 3).
12 of any High Quality 3 Gems: Flame, Snow, Breeze, Soil, Thunder, Aqua, Light, or Shadow with Goldsmithing.
50,000 Cruor
5,000,000 Gil

Upgrade
Trade a Upgrade 2 Weapon to the NPC to upgrade it to Level 80.

* Weapons starting at level 80 and above have additional (hidden) bonuses and stats.

Upgrade 85

Quest #4
Defeat Shinryu in Abyssea - Empyreal Paradox.

Materials

25 Mog Kupon E85 by defeating battlefields Shinryu (Quest 4) or Odin (Quest 5).
12 Iron Plates from Iron Giants in Abyssea zones.
12 Cashmere Cloth. Obtain Cashmere Wool or Cashmere Thread in the battlefields and craft it into Cashmere Cloth with Clothcrafting.
100,000 Cruor
10,000,000 Gil

Upgrade
Trade a Level 80 Empyrean Weapon to the NPC to upgrade it to Level 85.

Upgrade 90

Quest #5
Defeat Odin in Hazhalm Testing Grounds.

Materials

25 Mog Kupon E90 by defeating Notorious Monsters inside of Dynamis [D] (Leafallia), Challenge instances (Leafallia), or Azi Dahaka (Escha ZiTah).
99 Sacred Kindred Crest from Dynamis [D] monsters.
1500 Heavy Metal Plate from Dynamis [D] monsters. Bosses drop Heavy Metal Pouch containing several plates.
200,000 Cruor
25,000,000 Gil

Upgrade
Trade a Level 85 Empyrean Weapon to the NPC to upgrade it to Level 90.

Congratulations! You've obtained an exceptional Level 90 Empyrean Weapon!
Enjoy the amazing Red Afterglow model and the heightened power hidden within!

Note
Mog Kupon E90 can be obtained from each Dynamis [D] boss or Challenge Instance bosses one time every week. The weekly reset occurs on Tuesday 12:00AM Server Time (Central Time US)