Aerith New Weapon: Floral Wand Featured Draw

As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent battling the forces of evil in Final Fantasy VII, I can’t help but feel a tinge of excitement when a new weapon for Aerith graces the banner. The Floral Wand looks promising, especially with its focus on debuffing wind resistance, which pairs nicely with her Prism Rod.


Aerith acquires a fresh weapon and equipment prior to the debut of the Valentine’s banner. It seems intriguing, so let’s consider whether it’s worthwhile to obtain it. Here are some specifications about the Blooming Staff:

Floral Wand

Base Stats

  • [PATK: 236] [MATK: 160] [HEAL: 165] (90 OB0)
  • [PATK: 566] [MATK: 384] [HEAL: 231] (90 OB10)
  • [PATK: 590] [MATK: 400] [HEAL: 247] (90 OB+20)

C Ability

  1. Ruinra Smash [Phys. Non-elem.]:
    • 380% Phys. Non-elem. Damage [Range: Single Enemy]
  2. Floral Flare [Phys. Non-elem.]:
    • 260% Phys. Non-elem. Damage [Range: Single Enemy]
    • 16s PDEF Down (+5s) (Mid) [Range: Single Enemy]
    • 16s Wind Resistance Down (+5s) (Low -> Mid) [Range: Single Enemy] [Condition: Self 50-100% HP]
    • 10% Crit Rate [Range: Single Enemy]
  3. Floral Flare [Phys. Non-elem.] (Enhanced):
    • 300% Phys. Non-elem. Damage [Range: Single Enemy]
    • 18s PDEF Down (+6s) (Mid) [Range: Single Enemy]
    • 18s Wind Resistance Down (+6s) (Low -> Mid) [Range: Single Enemy] [Condition: Self 50-100% HP]
    • 10% Crit Rate [Range: Single Enemy]
  4. Floral Flare+ [Phys. Non-elem.] (Upgraded):
    • 360% Phys. Non-elem. Damage [Range: Single Enemy]
    • 20s PDEF Down (+6s) (Mid) [Range: Single Enemy]
    • 20s Wind Resistance Down (+6s) (High) [Range: Single Enemy] [Condition: Self 50-100% HP]
    • 10% Crit Rate [Range: Single Enemy]
  5. Floral Flare++ [Phys. Non-elem.] (Ultimate):
    • 420% Phys. Non-elem. Damage [Range: Single Enemy]
    • 24s PDEF Down (+8s) (Mid) [Range: Single Enemy]
    • 24s Wind Resistance Down (+8s) (High) [Range: Single Enemy] [Condition: Self 50-100% HP]
    • 10% Crit Rate [Range: Single Enemy]

R Ability

54 Boost ATK / 36 Boost Wind Pot.

Support Materia Slots

PATK Boost I

ATK Boost (Wind) I

All (Cure Spells) I

Floral Gown

R Ability

Boost HP / Buff and Debuff Extension

Review Notes

It seems that the Floral Staff is an effective tool for Aerith when it comes to reducing wind resistance in enemies. Combined with her Prism Rod, she could become a self-reliant dealer of wind damage and wind resistance debuff. Both weapons share a wind damage enhancement ability, making them complementary. Furthermore, the Floral Staff has a support materia slot that increases wind damage when used alone, offering versatility in solo play. The All-Cure materia slot also allows for more flexible builds, as she won’t need Fairy Tale to perform area healing.

In my view, the Floral Gown truly stands out in this banner, mainly because of its versatile R Ability which can both boost and weaken enemies. Since Aerith possesses a variety of weapons for buffing and debuffing, this item becomes exceptionally beneficial for her, especially when you don’t have Yuffie to play the role of buffer/debuffer.

Regarding whether you should tug at this banner, I would advise against it generally. However, if the situation suits the characteristics of the weapon and equipment it represents, then it could potentially be beneficial for your objectives, particularly if you’re aiming to achieve a 12-stamp goal, as this gear seems distinctive enough to merit attention.

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2024-08-06 13:41