Prioritizing the acquisition of superior weaponry in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is vital for conquering the game’s challenging boss encounters. As Elliot journeys through diverse dungeons and biomes, he will face a relentless onslaught of adversaries. To maximize your damage output, you can utilize three primary methods: consuming attack-enhancing potions, equipping powerful magicites, and securing the highest-tier gear available.
Every weapon and shield in the game features second- and third-tier upgrades. Below, you will find a comprehensive guide on where to locate all the weapons in The Adventures of Elliot.
[Ed. note: If you are browsing this guide on a mobile device, please swipe left or right to view the full details in the tables provided.]All Age of Safekeeping Weapons
As the initial chapter of your journey, the Age of Safekeeping primarily introduces tier-one equipment. Both upgrades for Elliot’s shield are located here, though they remain inaccessible until you reach specific milestones in the questline.
| Name | Location | Map | Type | How to Obtain | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spin Back | Kingdom of Huther | [Image] | Boomerang | Purchase from the item shop for 100 tul. | Attack: 6 |
| Sapling Spear | Kingdom of Huther | [Image] | Spear | Finish the “A Spear with a Past” side quest (speak with Eugene). | Attack: 10 |
| Short Bow | Kingdom of Huther | [Image] | Bow | Finish the “A Good Old Bow” side quest (speak with Leyka at the orphanage). | Attack: 12 |
| Scythe Chain | Rainbow Lotus — Westerea | [Image] | Scythe | Unlock the blue door within the dungeon to reach the chest. | Attack: 18 |
| Moon Mirror | Rainbow Lotus — Westerea | [Image] | Shield | Obtained automatically through campaign progression. | Stamina: 10 |
| Aefric’s Shield | Temple of Trials – Westerea | [Image] | Shield | Complete the Adept’s Trial (requires progress in the true ending questline). | Stamina: 16; +50% Magic Recovery; +25% Magic Restoration on precision guard. |
Table images: Paulo Kawanishi/Polygon | Source images: Square Enix and Claytechworks/Square Enix via Polygon
All Age of Reconstruction Weapons
In this era, you will diversify your arsenal with explosives and your first hammer. This age also introduces your initial second-tier weapons. Ensure you secure the Leytstaf sword, as it is essential for accessing all of the game’s various endings.
| Name | Location | Map | Type | How to Obtain | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomb | Neverwither | [Image] | Bomb | Complete the “Blow Your Troubles Away” side quest. | Attack: 50 |
| Heavy Hammer | Westerea | [Image] | Hammer | Found in a chest at the end of the Southern Caves – Desert Exit. | Attack: 20 |
| Catalpa Bow | Whiterea | [Image] | Bow | Loot the large red chest in the Eastern Caves, east of Whiterea. | Attack: 15 |
| Dusk Sword | Neverwither | [Image] | Sword | Found in a large red chest in the Doorway Ruins (Sublevel 1); requires light-redirecting puzzle completion. | Attack: 12 |
| Leytstaf | Water Ruins | [Image] | Sword | Open the blue door in Sublevel 2; vital for specific ending routes. | Attack: 16 |
All Age of Magic Weapons
The Age of Magic serves as the primary source for most second- and third-tier equipment. Note that the “Judgment” hammer is strictly tied to the game’s true ending progression.
| Name | Location | Map | Type | How to Obtain | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Back | Weyzn, Nation of Magic | [Image] | Boomerang | Purchase at the Item Shop for 550 tul. | Attack: 9 |
| Devil’s Gut | Neverwither | [Image] | Bow | Clear the Forest Ruins and defeat the final boss. | Attack: 18 |
| Silver Spear | Westerea | [Image] | Spear | Locate the red chest in the northwest section of the Western Cave. | Attack: 15 |
| Black Iron | Garretbelt | [Image] | Hammer | Found in a red chest in the west wing of Doorway Ruins (Sublevel 2); requires Faie’s vacuum ability. | Attack: 28 |
| Orochi | Whiterea | [Image] | Scythe | Blast through the wall of Secret Caves 1 using a bomb. | Attack: 25 |
| Winnehild | Falls Caves — Westerea | [Image] | Spear | Earned after completing the dungeon and defeating the boss. | Attack: 20 |
| Judgment | Geared Ruins — Eddartrayl | [Image] | Hammer | Navigate to the second level of the ruins and activate the pressure switch to reach the chest. | Attack: 36 |
All Age of Budding Weapons
This final age grants access to two powerful upgrades: the third-tier boomerang and the third-tier scythe.
| Name | Location | Map | Type | How to Obtain | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death Spiral | Dragonpillar – Whiterea | [Image] | Boomerang | Open the red chest on the upper level of Sublevel 1 using Faie’s copy ability. | Attack: 12 |
| Ouroboros | Fire Ruins — Garretbelt | [Image] | Scythe | Found in a chest after defeating the Fire Ruins boss. | Attack: 32 |
Source: Polygon
