Rods

Rods are the favored weapons of young Rydia and Palom. Tellah, adult Rydia and FuSoYa can also equip them, though they have more powerful weapons.

Rods have low attacks, but all of them can be used in combat. Though it doesn't come near the power of the original spell, it doesn't cost any MP, and you can cast an infinity of them. For some character, it is better to use the rod rather than to attack with it. For example, at the beginning of the game, young Rydia misses constantly. When using the rod, she cannot miss, and she does close to what Cecil inflicts in term of damages.