[Top 15] FF14 Best Red Mage Weapons That Look Freakin' Awesome

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Red Mage, the maestro of magical and melee.


Red Mage is a Caster introduced in the Stormblood expansion along with the arrival of the Samurai battle job. Red Mage is a unique Caster as they have a melee combo rotation along with their magical spells rotation.

As a Caster introduced in the Stormblood expansion, Red Mages have seen some weapons and glamours added into their roster, adding a lot of options for Red Mages to choose their weapon glamours for.

Because of this, this article will list out fifteen of the best looking  Red Mage weapons that can be a candidate to be added to your glamour plate!

 

15. Abyssos Degen

The new shiny savage weapon.

Abyssos Degen is the first weapon to be featured in this list, which also works as one of the first shiny savage weapons added into the game.

Why it looks awesome:

  • It has a pink glow to it that makes it look beautiful and enchanting.
  • The glow on the weapons combined with the glowy armor that also come from the same raid tier makes the set look awesome and in sync with each other.
  • The weapon also still looks good even without the armor raid tier, when combined with other glamour plates that the player might have for their Red Mages.

How To Get Abyssos Degen:

  • Clear the latest Savage raid tier added into the game, Abyssos: The Eighth Circle (Savage).

 

14. Shinryu’s Ephemeral Rapier

The green scales of Shinryu as a weapon.

The second weapon on this list is Shinryu’s Ephemeral Rapier, which can be earned by doing Shinryu’s trial in Stormblood expansion.

Why it looks awesome:

  • First, it has a green glow as well as a blue circle around it that looks subtle but still shines brightly enough to take attention.
  • The crystal medium that Red Mages carry also has a very bright green glow to it, making it very noticeable as a carrier of magic.
  • The shape of the design itself resembles a scale, which is to take honor of where the weapon comes from, Shinryu, a very large dragon in Stormblood.

How To Get Shinryu’s Ephemeral Rapier:

  • Crafted by a Master Goldsmith at level 70.
  • The main material to craft the rapier, Shinryu’s Scale, can be obtained by clearing the Extreme Trial in the Stormblood expansion, The Minstrel’s Ballad: Shinryu’s Domain,

 

13. Augmented Agonia

The dark glow of Hades’ blessing… or curse?

The third weapon to be featured in this article is Augmented Agonia, a very intricate and unique weapon from Shadowbringers era. 

Why it looks awesome:

  • Augmented Agonia has a very beautiful design that is very intricate, making the players able to see each hand-drawn detail on the glow of the weapon.
  • Not to mention, the glow itself has a very unique blend of purple and black, making it shine in a dark way, which is very unique.
  • It also suits a lot of glamour types, but especially so for darker-toned glamour, as the weapon will enhance the look of the glamour even more.

How To Get Augmented Agonia:

  • Crafted by a Master Goldsmith at level 80.
  • The main material to craft the rapier, Hades’ Auracite, can be obtained by clearing the Extreme Trial in the Shadowbringers expansion, The Minstrel’s Ballad: Hades’ Elegy.

 

12. Seiryu’s Sanctified Rapier

The blue weapon that makes a Red Mage not red anymore.

Seiryu’s Sanctified Rapier is the fourth weapon to be featured on this list. It has a very distinct blue glow to it.

Why it looks awesome:

  • It has a bright, almost flame-y blue glow on the weapon, making it look great alongside any other blue glamour that the player might have for their Red Mage.
  • It also put a different twist to the usual Red Mage that is always clad in red cloth, making a different look for the Red Mage.
  • Not to mention, the base of the rapier itself still has a hint of purplish-red orb to it, still signifying their position as a Red Mage.

How To Get Seiryu’s Sanctified Rapier:

  • Crafted by a Master Goldsmith at level 70.
  • The main material to craft the rapier, Seiryu’s Scale, can be obtained by clearing the Extreme Trial in the Shadowbringers expansion, The Wreath of Snakes (Extreme).

 

11. Rapier of the Round

The paladin-like glow of the Rapier of the Round for Red Mages.

The fifth weapon to be featured in this article is the Rapier of the Round, a very intricate weapon that comes from the Heavensward expansion.

Why it is awesome:

  • First, it has a glow that is bright enough as it encases the weapon, but not too bright that it’s blinding.
  • Not to mention, the shape and design of the rapier and the crystal itself resembles the paladin’s sword from the Round, making it a unique weapon design for the Red Mages.
  • It also suits glamour types that will look knightly or elegant, as it will enhance the look of the glamour that the Red Mage has even more.

How To Get Rapier of the Round:

  • Crafted by a Master Goldsmith at level 60.

 

10. Senor Sabotender’s Rapier

The cute and unique design of Senor Sabotender’s Rapier.

The Senor Sabotender’s Rapier is a very unique weapon glamor available for Red Mages that can suit the Manderville suit very well.

Why it looks awesome:

  • First of all, it has a very unique design. The sword itself resembles the Manderville design with the color scheme and the shapes used in the weapon.
  • In addition, the crystal shape is also designed like a shooting aim in Air Force One, with the iconic cactuar on top of it.
  • It will make for a very unique design that attracts the attention of many players as there is none other than this weapon that has a similar design to this weapon.

How To Get The Senor Sabotender’s Rapier:

  • Buying it from the NPC Gold Saucer Attendant in The Gold Saucer for 100,000 MGP.

 

9. Blade’s Temperance

The red glow of Blade’s Temperance.

The next weapon to be featured in this article is also the first relic weapon to be featured in this article. It is a relic weapon from the Shadowbringers’ era.

Why it looks awesome:

  • It has a very distinct red glow that suits very well with the Red Mages.
  • It also has a gem-like design and shape for the weapon, making it distinctive to the design of the relic weapon of Shadowbringers.
  • Not to mention, it goes well with a lot of glamour that Red Mages might have, especially with the color of Red it has.

How To Get Blade’s Temperance:

  • Unlock Boza Southern Front and finish the  relic questline for Shadowbringers as a Red Mage.

 

8. The Fae’s Crown Rapier

The beautiful butterfly-like sword.

The Fae’s Crown Rapier is the next weapon on this list that is obtained from the Shadowbringers era.

Why it looks awesome:

  • The Fae’s Crown Rapier has a very beautiful butterfly-like design that makes the weapon look ethereal and elegant with a tint of playfulness to it that resembles the Fae.
  • Not to mention, the glow that comes off of the Fae’s Crown Rapier also gives out a gentle glow that is still noticeable.
  • It is very suitable when worn with gentle, elegant, or playful glamour as it will let the shine of the glamour out even more with the help of this weapon.

How To Get The Fae’s Crown Rapier:

  • Crafted by a Master Goldsmith at level 80.
  • The main material to craft the rapier, Dancing Wing, can be obtained by clearing the Extreme Trial in the Shadowbringers expansion, The Dancing Plague (Extreme).

 

7. Brunello Physeos

Another red glow from a beautiful weapon.

Brunello Physeos is the second weapon on this list that comes from a relic weapon series, this time from the Eureka weapon series.

Why it looks awesome:

  • First, it has a very distinctive red glow all across the rapier and the crystal, making it very noticeable and is very suitable for the Red Mage.
  • Not to mention, the design of the crystal of the Brunello Physeos is also bright and attracts attention, which looks like power is integrating around the crystal.
  • In addition, the weapon also suits with a lot of different kinds of glamour types because of its subtle design and beautiful glow, making it a very versatile weapon glamour.

How To Get Brunello Physeos:

  • Unlock the Eureka instance in Stormblood expansion and finish the questline for the relic weapon quest as a Red Mage.

 

6. Pyros Tuck

The beautiful flaming rapier of Pyros Tuck.

Pyros Tuck is another weapon on this list that can be obtained from the Eureka relic weapon questline in Stormblood.

Why it looks awesome:

  • First, Pyros Tuck doesn’t need one to complete as much Eureka questline as compared to Brunello Physeos, allowing the player to do less grinding.
  • Secondly, the flaming glow that comes off the weapon is very beautiful and unique, as if the weapon itself is being bathed in blue flames.
  • It also suits a lot of different glamour types, making it a beautiful weapon that is also versatile and can suit in with a lot of different styles.

How To Get Pyros Tuck:

  • Unlock the Eureka instance in Stormblood expansion and finish the questline for the relic weapon quest as a Red Mage up to the Pyros stage.

 

5. Talekeeper Recollection

The elegant weapon of Talekeeper Recollection.

Talekeeper Recollection is another weapon that can be obtained from a relic weapon questline, but this time it is the same as the Blade’s Temperance questline, the Bojzan relic questline.

Why it looks awesome:

  • First, it is much easier to get compared to Blade’s Temperance, as players will only need to finish the first chain quest of the relic weapon instead of completing it all the way through.
  • The design of the weapon itself is also very stunning, with a crown as the crystal and a royal sword as the rapier, making the Red Mage look like royalty.
  • It definitely suits a royalty type of glamour, or an elegant one, as this weapon will help enhance the look of those glamour by several levels.

How To Get Talekeeper Recollection:

  • Unlock Boza Southern Front and finish the  relic questline for Shadowbringers as a Red Mage and finish the first chain quest line.

 

4. Ultimate Rapier of the Heavens

The Ishgard-like Weapon of the Red Mage.

Ultimate Rapier of the Heavens is the first ultimate weapon series that is featured on this article.

Why it looks awesome:

  • It has a very unique and intricate design with a lot of details that are on the rapier as in on the crystal.
  • It also has a very distinct orange glow that will make the weapon light up and attract the attention of many.
  • Wearing this weapon in public will also show off your capability as a player that has successfully beaten the latest ultimate raid in the game.

How To Get Ultimate Rapier of the Heavens:

  • Clear the latest ultimate raid available in the game, Dragonsong’s Reprise (Ultimate).

 

3. Ultimate Dreadwyrm Rapier

The shiny yellow glow of the ultimate weapon.

Ultimate Dreadwyrm Rapier is the second ultimate weapon to be featured in this article. It has a very distinct bright, yellow glow to it.

Why it looks awesome:

  • First, the yellow glow it emits is very fierce and very distinctive, making it looks attractive and unique.
  • Not to mention, the combined glow of yellow and slight blue on the crystal also makes it even more beautiful and will gain the attention of a lot of players that have seen it.
  • In addition, having it out in public will also show your prowess as a player that has successfully beaten one of the hardest fights in the game.

How To Get Ultimate Dreadwyrm Rapier:

  • Clear the 2nd ultimate raid available in the game, The Unending Coils of Bahamut (Ultimate).

 

2. Needle Ultima

The blue glow of the Needle Ultima.

Needle Ultima is the second last weapon to be featured on this article and it has earned the second spot by being the 3rd ultimate weapon on the list.

Why it looks awesome:

  • It has a very distinctive bright, blue glow that will never fail to draw attraction.
  • It also is a weapon that can serve as a glamour to many different styles of sets, from elegant to sexy and fierce, making it a very effective and versatile weapon to use as a glamour.
  • Not to mention, wearing this particular glamour will allow you to show your prowess as a capable player that is able to beat the ultimate raid.

How To Get Item Name:

  • Clear the 1st ultimate raid available in the game, The Weapon’s Refrain (Ultimate).

 

1. Ultimate Vorpal Sword

The time-clock weapon.

Ultimate Vorpal Sword has won the first place as the most awesome looking Red Mage weapon in this article, and for a very good reason at that.

Why it looks awesome:

  • First, it has a very vivid white and purple glow to the weapon, making it eyecatching wherever you go.
  • Not to mention, it also has a very stunning design, with clock winding all around the crystal and the sword, symbolizing the Alexander raid with the machine gear of time.
  • In addition, wearing this weapon out in public will show your prowess as a player who has beaten The Epic of Alexander (Ultimate).

How To Get Ultimate Vorpal Sword:

  • Clear the 3rd ultimate raid available in the game, The Epic of Alexander (Ultimate).

 

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