Vaan - Sword/Sword (2H) + Shield
Balthier - Crossbow, Bow, Gun + Ammunition
Fran - Spear, Staff, Mace
Basch - Axe/Hammer + Shield, Hand-bombs + Ammunition
Ashe - Rod, Pole, Measure
Penelo - Katana, Ninja Sword, Dagger + Shield

The one that is bolded is what I'm using currently. While the other one will probably be the one I will never use.

HANDBOMB AND MEASURE SUCKED IS WRONG:
Hand-bomb is in the same category as Axe, unlike, Axe, they're long-ranged. Hand-bomb act as the long-ranged version of Axe.
Measure is designated to attack your party for positive status and save some MP.


My party is all hit, I never bother with magic, I only use magic on Flying enemies or enemy that have a vital elemental weakpoint. That's the reason I never use Rod, Staff, Mace and Measure. I'm trying to get an Excalibur in Giruvegan!!