Sharp Spike Guide
Sharp Spike is a Miscellaneous item found in Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (FF8, FFVIII) it is used in weapon crafting and can be modded into AP Ammo. Sharp Spikes are typically obtained as a drop from the Armadodo, Grand Mantis, and Death Claw enemies in Final Fantasy VIII, it can also be obtained in a few other ways, as shown below.
The Sharp Spike item is used as an upgrade material for numerous weapons including the Slaying Tail, Save the Queen, Cardinal, Morningstar, and Cresent Wish. It can also be modded into AP Ammo (armor-piercing ammo) for Irvine.
How to Find Sharp Spikes in the Early Game
In order to obtain Sharp Spikes as early as possible, you’ll need to use the Card Mod ability on the Grand Mantis or Death Claw Card, which are relatively easy cards to obtain if you play plenty of card games.
Weapons that Require Sharp Spikes
| WEAPON NAME: | CHARACTER: | MAGAZINE: | COMPONENTS: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaying Tail | Quistis | Weapons Mon May (can be purchased in the Esthar Book Store, also obtained via a sewer grate near the Presidents Residence in Deling City.) | Magic Stone x2 Sharp Spike |
| Save the Queen | Quistis | Weapons Mon Aug (can be purchased in the Esthar Book Store, also obtained via Trabia Garden on the ground at the Front Gate). | Energy Crystal x4 Sharp Spike x4 Malboro Tentacle x2 |
| Cardinal | Rinoa | Weapons Mon Aug (can be purchased in the Esthar Book Store, also obtained via Trabia Garden on the ground at the Front Gate). | Cockatrice Pinion Sharp Spike Mesmerize Blade |
| Morning Star | Selphie | Weapons Mon Jun (can be purchased in the Esthar Book Store, also obtained at the Galbadia Missle Base after defeating BGH251F2). | Sharp Spike x2 Steel Orb x2 |
| Crescent Wish | Selphie | Weapons Mon Jul (can be purchased in the Esthar Book Store, also obtained on the ground of the Balamb Garden Training Center after Disc 3). | Sharp Spike x4 Life Ring Inferno Fang |
How to find Sharp Spikes as a Drop
The Sharp Spike can be obtained as a drop from the Armadodo, Death Claw, and Grand Mantis enemies at all levels. You’ll find the locations of these enemies below:
| Monster: | Location: | Map Area: |
|---|---|---|
| Armadodo | Tomb of the Unknown King | – |
| Centra Ruins | Upper Levels |
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| Ultimecia Castle | Passageway Clock Tower Prison Art Gallery |
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| Death Claw | Galbadia Garden | Athletic Track |
| Centra Region | Almaj Mountains Lenown Plains Serengeti Plains |
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| Grand Mantis | Deling City | Sewers |
| Centra Region | Serengeti Plains Lenown Plains (Forest) |
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| Esthar Region | Forest/Mountains/Rocks near Centra Continent |
How to Steal a Sharp Spike (Mug Ability)
Sharp Spike can also be obtained as a steal, using the Mug ability, against the Grand Mantis enemy fought in the above-listed locations.
| Monster: | Levels: | Chance to Mug: | Items: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Mantis | 1-19 | 100% | Sharp Spike x2 |
| 20-29 | 100% | Sharp Spike x4 | |
| 30+ | 100% | Sharp Spike x8 |
Refine Formula Containing Sharp Spike
Sharp Spike is used in Refine abilities to create other items, it’s also possible to obtain Sharp Spikes as a result of the Refine abilities.
Refine Formula’s Producing Sharp Spike
| Refine Ability: | Item Required: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Card Mod | Grand Mantis Card | Sharp Spike x1 |
| Card Mod | Death Claw Card | Sharp Spike x1 |
Refine Formula’s Requiring Sharp Spike
| Refine Ability: | Item Required: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Ammo-RF | Sharp Spike x1 | AP Ammo x10 |
