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The Rune Blade in Final Fantasy VII.

Mystical sword adorned with ancient glyphs.

The Rune Blade (ルーンブレイド, Rūn Bureido?), also translated as Runeblade, Rune Sword, or Rune Edge, is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It often is related to the user's magical abilities. It is part of the rune equipment set.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy[]

A sword effective against spellcasters.

Description

The Rune Blade can be found in the Chaos Shrine and deals extra damage to enemy magic users. It provides 18 Attack, 15 Accuracy, and 27 Critical.

Final Fantasy V[]

Sword that uses MP for critical hits. Can be used two-handed.

Description

The Rune Edge consumes 8 MP upon attacking for an automatic critical hit with 20 more Attack Power and adds Magic stat to the damage formula. It can be stolen from Stingrays, and found in Istory Falls. It provides 57 Attack and 50 Accuracy.

Final Fantasy VI[]

Sword that draws MP from its wielder to deal criticals.

Description

The Rune Blade consumes 10 MP upon attacking for an automatic critical hit. It can be found in the Narshe Mines, and bought later in the World of Ruin in Nikeah for 7,500 gil, although by this time it is largely useless, or stolen from Number 024. Only Edgar, Terra, and Celes can equip it. It provides 55 Attack, +10% Evasion, enables the Bushido and Runic commands, although Cyan can't natively equip it.

Final Fantasy VII[]

The Rune Blade is a weapon for Cloud. It can be found on Mt. Nibel, and bought in Junon for 3,800 gil (after the party has Highwind). It has four unlinked Materia slots and gives double Materia growth, and provides 40 Attack, 108 Accuracy, and 9 Magic.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[]

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Final Fantasy VII G-Bike[]

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Final Fantasy IX[]

The Rune Blade teaches the Iai Strike to Steiner, and can inflict Darkness when attacking while equipped with Add Status with 25% chance. It provides 57 Attack, and is bought at Daguerreo for 8,900 gil. If it is not purchased before the player goes through the Shimmering Island portal, it cannot be acquired and Steiner cannot learn Iai Strike.

Final Fantasy X[]

Auron's katana is the Rune Blade with the Magic +5% as its dominant ability.

Final Fantasy XI[]

The Rune Blade is a rune weapon of the one-handed sword class. Like all rune weapons, it has additional effects as long as the weapon is drawn. In the Rune Blade's case, it increases Dexterity and raises its base damage.

Final Fantasy XII[]

The Runeblade is a one-handed sword with attack power of 85, which costs 60 LP to equip via the Swords 6 License. It is purchased at Balfonheim Port for 14,500 gil, and is also available via the Hunt Club. Swords are among the slower weapons.

In the Zodiac versions, it now provides 78 Attack, 5 Evade, 32 CT, 5% combo rate and requires the Swords 7 license for 70 LP. It can be bought at Archades, Balfonheim Port for 12,100 gil, found as a treasure in Tchita Uplands (Uazcuff Hills), Necrohol of Nabudis (Cloister of the Highborn), dropped by Babil (3% chance), or from the Conversations with Ktjn sidequest. In the Trial Mode it is a rare Poach (Final Fantasy XII)poach from Brainpan in Stage 45 and a treasure Stage 90 (with Diamond Armlet). It can be equipped by the Time Battlemage and Knight class.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings[]

The Runeblade is a weapon crafted from the Arms Encyclopaedia recipe book, or bought in Chapter 5 for 3,600 gil at Tomaj's Sky Saloon shop with the following stats: Attack +50, Magick +25, Attack Speed +60. It uses a generic sword sprite during battle.

Final Fantasy XVI[]

Rune Blade from Final Fantasy XVI icon

Long before the Valisthean alphabet became commonplace, early tribes across the Twins used a form of lettering now known collectively as "runes." While most scholars agree that these runes were merely a crude representation of sophisticated pre-Fall writing, some religious sects believe that the symbols hold power that is unlockable only when used in a specific order—much like those inscribed on the blade of this sword.

Description

The Rune Blade has attack power of 275, and is purchased from Charon at the hideaway for 4000 gil.

Final Fantasy Tactics[]

A sword inscribed with ancient runes.

Description

The Runeblade powers up the user's Strength and Magic abilities and can be bought for 20,000 gil at the outfitters. It can also be found with the Treasure Hunter ability in the Fort Besselat North Wall.

The Final Fantasy Legend[]

Rune has a sword icon before its name. It can be bought in Hidden Town for 9,800 GP. It has 50 uses and an attack power of 7, the damage formula for Rune is base on Strength.

Vagrant Story[]

Rune Blade is a high-ranked great sword that boost Strength by 33 and Range by 5, but lowers Agility by 5.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles[]

The Rune Blade is a strong sword that can be forged for a Clavat for 700 gil with a Master's Weapon scroll, a Mythril, and Alloy. It has a Strength of 30 and is one of two weapons with the powerful Soulshot Focus attack. The only other weapon that can use Soulshot is Excalibur.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King[]

Rune Blade is a level 25 sword that provides +29 Attack and is bought for 240 gil.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[]

Rune Blade is a holy sword equipped by Jobless and Paladin that provides 71 Attack Power and 20 Hit rate. It is Holy-elemental and gives Strength +2, Wisdom +1. It can be dropped from Ahriman.

Dissidia Final Fantasy[]

The Rune Blade is a level 57 sword that increases Attack by 40 and increases base Bravery by 20% at the start of a battle. It can be obtained by trading 17,810 gil, an Estoc, a Levistone, and Mako Stone x2.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

Rune Blade returns as a level 60 Sword that provides +45 Attack and +30% Initial Bravery. It can be obtained by trading 76,800 gil, Estoc, Gulg Steel, and Flash's Desire x3.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[]

The Rune Blade is one of Terra's unlockable weapons. It can be obtained either by random chance when redeeming a Treasure token, or by purchasing them from the Shop for 7,200 Gil.

The Runeblade is also one of Ramza's unlockable weapons. This can also be obtained either by random chance when redeeming a Treasure token, or by purchasing them from the Shop for 7,200 Gil.

Like all other characters' weapons, equipping either of these carries no advantages or disadvantages.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

Rune Blade (VI) is a 4★ weapon for Terra with a base CP of 10 and is classified as a sword. It teaches her the affinity ability INT+55. It has a maximum level of 30.

Rune Blade (VII) is a 5★ weapon for Cloud with a base CP of 35 and is classified as a greatsword. It teaches him the affinity ability Blood Bath, which boosts the BRV damage of the command ability Finishing Touch, as well as giving an additional buffs of MAX BRV Up I, PHY ATK UP I, critical hit Rate Up I. It has a maximum level of 35.

Rune Blade (XII) is a 5★ weapon for Steiner with a base CP of 15 and is classified as a greatsword. It teaches him the affinity ability Slaughter, which affects and improves the command ability Power Break (IX). It has a maximum level of 35.

Runeblade (FFT) is an EX 5★ weapon for Ramza with a base CP of 70 and is classified as a sword. It teaches him the affinity ability Beoulve Blood, which grants the EX ability Enervate. It has a maximum level of 35 and with each limit break, it either upgrades the EX ability performance or slightly increased MAX BRV. An evolved version, called Runeblade+ also exists with stronger capabilities and stats.

Rune Blade (FFCC) is a 5★ weapon for Ciaran with a base CP of 35 and is classified as a sword. It teaches him the affinity ability Power Dwelling in Magic Stones, which affects and improves the command abilities Holy Sword, Holyra Sword, Soulshot and Soulshot+. It has a maximum level of 35.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy ≒[]

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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

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Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]

This blade's engravings conjure foreboding imagery of retribution and reckoning.

Description

Rune Blade grants +4 to Attack. It can be equipped by Knight, Mystic Knight, Cecil, Bartz, Cloud, Squall, Seifer, Steiner, and Vaan.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

WeaponCategoryLevelAttackMagicMind
Rune Blade (V)
Rarity 3
Swords12030
103430
204830
255630
Additional stats: Accuracy +89
Rune Blade (I)
Rarity 3
Swords12255
103755
205355
256255
Additional stats: Accuracy +89
Runeblade (XII)
Rarity 5
Swords156780
20831120
30961290
351031380
Additional stats: Accuracy +95
Unique Soul Break: Northswain's Glow (Ashe)
Rune Blade (VI)
Rarity 5
Swords18000
2011500
3013200
3514100
Additional stats: Accuracy +95
Unique Soul Break: Spinning Edge (Celes)
Rune Blade (VII)
Rarity 5
Swords16800
2010100
3011700
3512600
Additional stats: Accuracy +95
Shared Soul Break: Slow Buster
Rune Blade (VII-CC)
(Rune Blade (CCVII))
Rarity 5
Swords19700
2013200
3014900
3515800
Additional stats: Accuracy +95
Burst Soul Break: Meteor Shots (Zack), ATK +10 when mastered

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

A great sword of mysterious power engraved with ancient writing that emits a sacred aura. The archaic symbols belonging to an ancient civilization that have been chiseled into the blade hold the mysterious hidden power that give this weapon its special ability. Unfortunately, replicating the rune blade is quite difficult, as there are currently only a handful of people left who can effectively read and write these characters, in addition to understanding the sorcery behind them.

Description

A mysterious greatsword from a faraway world. The blade is inscribed with unintelligible ancient symbols. It can be found in a certain moogle's dwelling within the mines of Narshe.

FFVI description

Rune Blade is a Great Sword obtained by finding it at Surging Volcano. It provides 27 ATK, 10 MAG, and is Light-elemental.

Rune Blade (FFVI) is a Great Sword obtained during the Final Fantasy VI exploration event, Narshe. It provides 55 ATK, 5% physical Evasion, and 40% critical rate.

Runeblade (FFT) is a Sword that provides 231 ATK, 220 MAG, +50% Accuracy, has a damage range of 125-175%, requires both hands to wield, increases physical and magic damage against Reapers and Demons by 75%, increases physical evasion by 15%, and when equipped by Unsung Hero Ramza, increases ATK by 1000. It is obtained as the STMR of Unsung Hero Ramza.

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Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances[]

Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring[]

Ehrgeiz Rune Blade

A crescent-shaped sword.

Description

The Rune Blade appears as a sword within the Forsaken Dungeon. It provides 45 Weapon Atk, 8 Durability, -2 Speed, -1 Consumption Rate, and EXP Gain Rate + 2.

Blood of Bahamut[]

Rune Blade is a greatsword that can be equipped by Ibuki.

Bravely series[]

A mystical sword with ancient runes inscribed on its blade. It is imbued with wondrous magic power that raises its wielder's magic attack. This makes it the perfect blade for those who combine sword-based melee combat with magic attacks.

Description in Bravely Default

In Bravely Default, Rune Blade is a sword that provides 39 P.ATK, 15 M.ATK, and 90 Aim. It is found in Everlast Tower and dropped from Khint (Ch. 6).

In Bravely Second: End Layer, Rune Blade is a sword that provides 44 P.ATK, 15 M.ATK, 90 Aim, and deals 50% more damage to demonkind. It can be bought in Caldisla for 20000 pg, or stolen from Janne (ch 5).

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Etymology[]

Runes are the letters in a set of related alphabets known as runic alphabets, which were used to write various Germanic languages before the adoption of the Latin alphabet and for specialized purposes thereafter. Historic anthropology regarding the Germanic and Norse peoples that used runes also note that the language was also highly used in magical practices related to these cultures, whether it be in divination, enchantment, and incantation.

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