Lightbringer The Lightbringer , also known as Illumina , is a weapon appearing in a few " Final Fantasy " games . It is usually one of , if not the strongest sword available and is associated with the Holy element , meaning it is particularly effective against the undead . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . The Lightbringer appears from the " " port onward , and is the Red Wizard ' s ultimate weapon . It can be dropped from Death Gaze in the Whisperwind Cove . If used as an item , it will cast Holy . It provides + 50 Evasion , + 7 Strength , Agility , Intelligence , and Stamina , and has Attack of 48 , Accuracy of 40 and Critical of 37 . " Final Fantasy IV " . The Lightbringer appears in the " Advance " and " " ports , and is Cecil ' s best weapon . It is obtained by performing noble deeds , as is a Paladin ' s job , in Cecil ' s Lunar Trial . It randomly casts Holy when Cecil attacks with it . It has an Attack of 255 and an Accuracy of 49 . It also adds + 15 to Strength , Stamina , and Agility . This weapon is metallic . The was dummied out , and the only way to acquire it is through hacking via Homebrew . The description to the weapon says " Removed from title , " as with many other items available in " Final Fantasy IV Advance " that do not appear . It can , however , be used as a weapon . It has an Attack of 255 and an Accuracy of 99 % . It also adds + 15 to Strength , Stamina , and Speed . " Final Fantasy VI " . Originally translated as Illumina , Lightbringer is the most powerful weapon and sword obtained by betting the Ragnarok in the Dragon ' s Neck Coliseum . It has an attack power of 255 , and increases Strength , Speed , Stamina , and Magic by 7 and increases Evasion and Magic Evasion by 50 % each . In the SNES version , due to the Evade bug , the Evasion bonus does nothing , and the Magic Evasion bonus also affects physical attacks . It has a random chance of casting the Holy spell in addition to its attack . It consumes 20 MP each turn to perform an automatic critical hit , and enables the Bushido and Runic commands . The weapon is a long range weapon . Terra , Locke , Edgar , and Celes can equip it . Lightbringer is affected by the Capture glitch . " Final Fantasy XI " . Lightbringer is a non - usable sword in San d ' Oria mission storyline . It was the weapon that caused the destruction of Tavnazia during the Crystal War . The main objective of San d ' Oria missions is to retrieve the Lightbringer and to prevent its destructive power from being used again . Lightbringer is a level 40 sword that provides + 44 Attack and is bought for 620 gil . The can only be from Rolan and Lucifer during their boss battles . The sword has an attack and a magic attack of 11 and is Light - elemental . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . Lightbringer is a holy sword , equippable by the Jobless and Paladin classes . It provides 75 Attack Power and 20 Hit Rate , is Holy - elemental , effective against undead , and gives Strength + 3 and Wisdom + 3 . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . The Lightbringer is one of Cecil ' s ultimate weapons , and depending on the version , it gives slightly different bonuses : in the Japanese version , it provides ATK + 69 , Physical Damage + 20 % , Additional ATK + 2 in Paladin Form . In the US version , it provides ATK + 69 , Minor Sneak Attack Effect , Additional DEF + 2 in Paladin Form . Cecil can equip the Lightbringer at level 100 and it can be obtained from the shop by trading 32 , 750 gil , a Lustrous Sword , Twin Form x5 , and Titan Orb x5 . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Lightbringer returns as a level 100 exclusive weapon for Cecil , and provides + 69 Attack , - 1 Defense ( + 1 Defense when in Paladin form ) , and the Sneak Attack effect . It can be obtained by trading 182 , 800 gil , Lustrous Sword , Twin Form , and Knight ' s Hope x5 . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . Lightbringer grants + 10 to Attack . It can be equipped by Warrior , Red Mage , Blue Mage , Onion Knight , Firion , Terra , Celes , Zidane , Tidus , Ashe , and Lightning . Etymology . Lightbringer is an alternate name for Lucifer .