Grimoires are the weapons used exclusively by Nichol in Final Fantasy Resonance. Each grimoire has its own Physical Attack, Magic Attack, and sometimes additional stats or passive abilities that can help you build Nichol for different situations. If you’re looking for the strongest option, Last Resort+ has the highest Magic Attack at 204.
There are 31 grimoires to collect, and you can obtain them in several ways. Some are available from shops in towns and aboard the airship, while others are found in chests, dropped by enemies, obtained through events, or earned as rewards. Thirteen grimoires can be purchased from shops, and 17 have passive abilities.
In this guide, we’ll cover all 31 grimoires in Final Fantasy Resonance, including their stats, passive effects, acquisition methods, and selling prices where available. We’ll also highlight the Twelve Legendary Arms so you can identify the most powerful grimoires and plan your collection.
Final Fantasy Resonance Grimoires Guide – Weapons Locations
The table below lists all 31 grimoires, sorted from lowest to highest Magic Attack, following the supplied weapon data.
| Grimoire | Phys. Atk. | Mag. Atk. | Passive Ability | Where to Get It | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Tome | 1 | 1 | — | Event | — |
| Total Calisthenics | 89 | 37 | Physical Attack +10% | Chest: Cave of Waters | 750 gil |
| Illegible Lexicon | 139 | 57 | Physical Attack +10% | Dropped by Hill Gigas | 1,000 gil |
| Book of Strength | 165 | 67 | Physical Attack +10% | Chest: Mysidia, the Magiapolis | 1,250 gil |
| Codex Belli | 37 | 69 | — | Nichol’s starting gear | — |
| Disciple’s Grimoire | 37 | 69 | — | Buy for 4,500 gil: Town of Amore or Zoldaad, the Imperial Capital | 1,120 gil |
| Battle Grimoire | 200 | 78 | Physical Attack +10% | Dropped by Dark Wizard | 1,500 gil |
| Knightly Tactics | 45 | 81 | — | Buy for 6,300 gil: Town of Amore | 1,570 gil |
| Index of War | 211 | 82 | Physical Attack +10% | Buy for 43,000 gil: Grandshelt, the Royal Capital; also stolen from Ogre Chief | 10,750 gil |
| Blessed Cults | 52 | 93 | Angelic Advocate | On the world map | 750 gil |
| R’lyeh Text | 35 | 93 | — | Chest: Water Shrine | 750 gil |
| Adept’s Grimoire | 59 | 105 | — | Buy for 11,000 gil: Rebel Hideout or Zoldaad, the Imperial Capital | 2,750 gil |
| Annihilaticon | 59 | 105 | Deprotect on Stagger | On the world map | 1,000 gil |
| Celaeno Fragments | 59 | 105 | — | Chest: Oblivion Palace; 36 Tablet Shards in the 2-Star Chamber | 750 gil |
| Codex Asura | 69 | 122 | — | Buy for 15,000 gil: Airship | 3,750 gil |
| Master’s Grimoire | 69 | 122 | Critical Hit Rate +5% | Buy for 18,000 gil: Mysidia, the Magiapolis | 4,500 gil |
| Codex Pestis | 74 | 131 | — | Buy for 22,500 gil: Village of Sunioo | 5,620 gil |
| Luminous Grimoire | 76 | 134 | Angelic Advocate | On the world map | 1,250 gil |
| Sage’s Journal | 81 | 142 | — | Buy for 30,000 gil: Airship | 7,500 gil |
| Tome of Grace | 81 | 142 | Healing Magic +10% | Buy for 35,700 gil: Gaberada, the Undertown | 8,920 gil |
| Anatomy of Magic | 87 | 150 | Deshell Opener | On the world map | 1,500 gil |
| Book of the Stars | 87 | 150 | Magic Attack +10% | Buy for 38,500 gil: Town of Duggle | 9,620 gil |
| The Savant General | 92 | 157 | — | Buy for 40,000 gil: Airship | 10,000 gil |
| Arch Drain | 97 | 164 | Restore MP on Stagger | Chest: Oblivion Palace; 94 Tablet Shards in the 4-Star Chamber | 1,750 gil |
| Book of the Cosmos | 97 | 164 | Restore MP on Critical Hit | Buy for 47,500 gil: Town of Sian | 11,870 gil |
| Pnakotic Manuscript | 100 | 169 | — | Buy for 50,000 gil: Airship | 12,500 gil |
| Book of Eibon | 104 | 176 | — | Chest: Crystal Tower | 2,000 gil |
| Necronomicon | 104 | 176 | — | Stolen from Belphegor | 2,000 gil |
| Codex Providentiae | 106 | 181 | First Strike | Side event | — |
| Last Resort | 112 | 193 | Angelic Advocate | The Twelve Legendary Arms | — |
| Last Resort+ | 118 | 204 | Angelic Advocate; Break the Limit | The Twelve Legendary Arms | — |
Best Grimoires in Final Fantasy Resonance
The best grimoire for Nichol depends on whether you want higher Magic Attack, a particular passive ability, or additional stats. Here are the key options from the supplied weapon list.
Last Resort+ — Highest Magic Attack
- Physical Attack: 118
- Magic Attack: 204
- Sanctity: 136
- Passives: Angelic Advocate, Break the Limit
- How to get it: The Twelve Legendary Arms
Last Resort+ is the strongest grimoire by Magic Attack in the supplied list. It also has the highest Physical Attack among the listed grimoires and includes two passive abilities.
Last Resort — Legendary Grimoire
- Physical Attack: 112
- Magic Attack: 193
- Sanctity: 124
- Passive: Angelic Advocate
- How to get it: The Twelve Legendary Arms
Last Resort is another of the Twelve Legendary Arms. Its Magic Attack is lower than Last Resort+, but it remains one of the strongest grimoires in the collection.
Codex Providentiae — Highest Sanctity
- Physical Attack: 106
- Magic Attack: 181
- Sanctity: 169
- Passive: First Strike
- How to get it: Side event
Codex Providentiae stands out for its Sanctity stat of 169, the highest listed among these grimoires. It also has a First Strike passive.
Book of the Stars — Magic Attack Bonus
- Physical Attack: 87
- Magic Attack: 150
- Passive: Magic Attack +10%
- How to get it: Buy for 38,500 gil at Town of Duggle
Book of the Stars is worth considering if you’re looking for a grimoire with a direct Magic Attack percentage bonus. The supplied data lists its passive as Magic Attack +10%.
Tome of Grace — Healing Bonus
- Physical Attack: 81
- Magic Attack: 142
- Sanctity: 56
- Passive: Healing Magic +10%
- How to get it: Buy for 35,700 gil at Gaberada, the Undertown
Tome of Grace has a Healing Magic bonus and an additional Sanctity stat. It offers a different passive focus from grimoires designed around attack bonuses.
Book of the Cosmos — MP Recovery
- Physical Attack: 97
- Magic Attack: 164
- Sanctity: 59
- Passive: Restore MP on Critical Hit
- How to get it: Buy for 47,500 gil at Town of Sian
Book of the Cosmos provides a passive that restores MP on critical hits. Its listed stats include both Magic Attack and Sanctity.
Grimoire Passives Explained
Seventeen grimoires in the supplied list have passive abilities. These effects vary, from direct stat increases to effects triggered by combat actions.
| Passive Ability | Grimoire Examples | Effect Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Attack +10% | Total Calisthenics, Illegible Lexicon, Book of Strength, Battle Grimoire, Index of War | Increases Physical Attack by 10% |
| Angelic Advocate | Blessed Cults, Luminous Grimoire, Last Resort, Last Resort+ | Passive listed on these grimoires |
| Deprotect on Stagger | Annihilaticon | Applies Deprotect on Stagger |
| Critical Hit Rate +5% | Master’s Grimoire | Increases Critical Hit Rate by 5% |
| Healing Magic +10% | Tome of Grace | Increases Healing Magic by 10% |
| Deshell Opener | Anatomy of Magic | Passive listed on the grimoire |
| Magic Attack +10% | Book of the Stars | Increases Magic Attack by 10% |
| Restore MP on Stagger | Arch Drain | Restores MP on Stagger |
| Restore MP on Critical Hit | Book of the Cosmos | Restores MP on Critical Hit |
| First Strike | Codex Providentiae | Passive listed on the grimoire |
| Break the Limit | Last Resort+ | Passive listed on the grimoire |
The supplied data names these abilities but doesn’t explain every passive’s detailed mechanics. Check the in-game weapon description for further information where needed.
Where to Find Grimoires
Grimoires come from several sources, so collecting all 31 requires more than visiting shops.
Buy Grimoires from Shops
Thirteen grimoires are listed as purchasable. Their prices range from 4,500 gil for Disciple’s Grimoire to 50,000 gil for Pnakotic Manuscript.
Shop locations include:
- Town of Amore
- Zoldaad, the Imperial Capital
- Grandshelt, the Royal Capital
- Rebel Hideout
- Airship
- Mysidia, the Magiapolis
- Village of Sunioo
- Gaberada, the Undertown
- Town of Duggle
- Town of Sian
Check the main weapon table for each grimoire’s exact price and listed shop.
Find Grimoires in Chests
Several grimoires can be found in chests around the world:
- Total Calisthenics: Cave of Waters
- Book of Strength: Mysidia, the Magiapolis
- R’lyeh Text: Water Shrine
- Celaeno Fragments: Oblivion Palace, using 36 Tablet Shards in the 2-Star Chamber
- Arch Drain: Oblivion Palace, using 94 Tablet Shards in the 4-Star Chamber
- Book of Eibon: Crystal Tower
For the two Oblivion Palace grimoires, make sure you have the required Tablet Shards for the appropriate chamber.
Obtain Grimoires from Enemies
Some grimoires are obtained from specific enemies:
- Illegible Lexicon: Dropped by Hill Gigas
- Battle Grimoire: Dropped by Dark Wizard
- Index of War: Can be stolen from Ogre Chief
- Necronomicon: Can be stolen from Belphegor
The Index of War also has a shop source, so you have more than one listed acquisition method for that weapon.
World Map, Events, and Starting Gear
Other grimoires have different acquisition methods:
- Ancient Tome: Event
- Codex Belli: Nichol’s starting gear
- Blessed Cults: On the world map
- Annihilaticon: On the world map
- Luminous Grimoire: On the world map
- Anatomy of Magic: On the world map
- Codex Providentiae: Side event
- Last Resort and Last Resort+: The Twelve Legendary Arms