For attacks that involve specific timing, such as Counter and Raid, if players do not configure anything specific the main weapons will be used, but it is possible to set weapons for these attacks and automatically switch between them. Players won't be able to equip sub-weapons, but other party members can. During normal attack combos, weapons will automatically be switched and players can continue their attacks using their four chosen weapons. The player can equip up to 4 main weapons and spells and switch among them via the d-pad in real-time. Noctis alone can wield all weapons, while the other Characters each specialize in a primary and a secondery arm. Weapons are graded by tier which is a numerical value that can be viewed in the menu. Firearms will have rapid fire shots instead of combos, and will require reloads. Weapons can be improved and forged from materials the player can collect in the game through the game's Upgrades system. Noctis has a number of different weapons with different methods of attack, and some will be usable as shields. Some weapons can have status effects attached to them. Weapons in Final Fantasy XV are what the Characters use to deal damage to Enemies while in Combat.
