In final fantasy 12 what should i have my characters weild?

Weapon list : Vaan is an excellent magic user, yet he is still very well rounded. Get him to use one and two-handed swords. Have him also use spears - the best being the Zodiac Spear - atk of +150. You can get that as soon as you reach the Forest Region. (I have not played this game in a long time so I can't remember its name.) So you do have him right. Now for basch, Heavy swords and axes are the best, keep it up with him, also he is more toward the skill region. Have his skills high. Ashe is a Mage yet a skilled fighter, keep her with magic, ONE-handed swords and staffs. Fran is extremly gifted in distant battles. So yeah magic and bows are the best. Keep her Black Magicks high! Bathier, even though he has a gun in the beginning, don't keep him on one. It is the worst later on, trust me!! Wait till you get to a place called Arcaidia, it is not the place for him. Have him heavy in skills and strengthening weapons. Try to see how a cross bow will help you out. They are actually better. Panelo is not a skilled person, keep her magic higher!! Have her with one-handed swords and shields. You are now in the middle. You still have a long way to go! Go on line and look for side quests or buy the game guide. Find all the summons. Give vaan the head of the summons Zodia. G2G, i will finish in a bit.