Revolver (Final Fantasy VIII)

The Revolver , is the gunblade of choice for Squall Leonhart in most of his appearances in the Final Fantasy series. An iconic symbol from Final Fantasy VIII, it has since appeared in several other games in the series. Revolver is a sword with a revolver chamber, which serves as the hilt for the blade. Despite its name, it cannot be used as an actual gun, meaning it does not fire projectiles, and can therefore only be used in melee combat.
The Revolver is famous for being Squall Leonhart's weapon, as well as its unique appearance. It is among of the best known weapons in the series, along with the Buster Sword, the Masamune, the Blazefire Saber, the Ultima Weapon, the Brotherhood, and others.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy VIII===
Squall carries the Revolver model gunblade as his personal weapon, adding memorabilia of Griever on the weapon, such as an etching across the blade and a Griever keychain attached to the base of the hilt.
Triggering a round in the gun chamber sends a shock wave through the blade, increasing its damage potential, but the timing required is hard to learn, which is why it takes years to master wielding a gunblade. The player can utilize this ability during gameplay by pressing the trigger button ( in the PlayStation version) just as Squall is about to hit an enemy, causing a critical hit.
The Revolver appears as Squall's first model and as such is quickly outclassed by newer models, but it remains in certain FMV sequences no matter what other model Squall possesses at the time. Such sequences include when Squall frees Rinoa from being flash frozen in the Sorceress Memorial.
During one of the flashback sequences, Laguna Loire wields a gunblade that resembles the Revolver.
In the Game Over screen, the Revolver appears broken in two with the blade sticking out of the ground with a black background and a white feather.
===Final Fantasy XII===
Gilgamesh has the Revolver gunblade among his collection of legendary weapons, but like all his swords, it is slightly different, having an image of a chocobo on the blade, and no chain or Griever symbol.
This weapon can be used by player characters via hacking methods.
===Final Fantasy XIV===
The Revolver is a acquired from the Collector's Edition of Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers. Used by s, it has no bonus attributes, and is intended for glamour purposes only.
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===Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)===
The Revolver is Squall's weapon of choice, although it is used single-handedly. When he enters EX Mode, the Revolver is replaced by the Lion Heart. As a Mime, Bartz also uses the Revolver in his EX Burst, and when using the Climbarrel and Solid Ascension attacks. The Revolver is also an equippable weapon exclusive to Squall found in Destiny Odyssey VIII, and is a level 1 weapon that boosts Attack by 4. It can be traded with other materials for a more powerful weapon.
====Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy====
The Revolver is used by Squall as his primary and exclusive weapon. It increases Attack by 22 and is found in his chapter of the Light to All story.
====Dissidia Final Fantasy NT====
The Revolver is Squall's default weapon, and is based on the weapon's appearance in Final Fantasy VIII. Having it equipped carries no advantages or disadvantages.
====Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia====
===Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call===
Squall wields the Revolver in his character model.
===Pictlogica Final Fantasy===
===Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade===
FFAB Revolver SR.png|SR.
FFAB Revolver SR+.png|SR+.
FFAB Revolver SSR.png|SSR.
FFAB Revolver SSR+.png|SSR+.
FFAB Revolver FFVIII UR+.png|UR+.
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
FFRK Revolver Sprite.png|Sprite.
===Final Fantasy Explorers===
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
Revolver is a great sword that provides 125 ATK, has a damage range of 100-160%, grants +50% accuracy, and requires both hands to wield. It can be obtained during the Final Fantasy VIII event, "SeeD Field Exam".
===Mobius Final Fantasy===
===Non-specific appearances===
Since the Revolver is Squall's iconic weapon, the non-specific appearance of this blade is directly related with the appearance of Squall in other games, like Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special, the Final Fantasy Anthology and Chocobo Racing.
==Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances==
===Parasite Eve II===
A gunblade makes an appearance in Parasite Eve II as a weapon the gorilla-like Number 9 uses. Upon his defeat, Aya Brea can use the weapon as one of her secret weapons if certain objectives are met. Although it is named "Gunblade", it shares the appearance of Revolver in particular. This gunblade uses shotgun shells (Buckshot, Firefly, R. Slug), and uses to fire and to slash.
=== series===
Leon wields his gunblade throughout the series as he leads the majority of the Final Fantasy cast into battle against the Heartless and Nobodies. It is never shown if the trigger function of the gunblade actually works in the game, but some sound effects during battle seem to indicate that it does.
The and are modeled on the Revolver, bearing silver color schemes and Griever accessories. The Sleeping Lion more heavily resembles the Revolver of the two, bearing a double-edged blade along its length and a decorative gun barrel near the handle.
Leon's Gunblade KHII.png|Leon's Revolver in Kingdom Hearts
Gunblade (Mobile).png|Appearance in Kingdom Hearts Mobile.
File:Keyblade-Lionheart.png|The Lionheart Keyblade, named after the Lion Heart gunblade.
SleepingLion.png|The Sleeping Lion Keyblade, based on the Revolver.
===Puzzle & Dragons===
Squall's Revolver appeared as part of the Final Fantasy collaboration.
==Other media==
In the Epilogue of 8-Bit Theater, when Fighter and Black Mage realize they are lost, the Revolver is seen along with the Buster Sword in "Akbar's Not Useless Tools" shop.
==Behind the scenes==
Gunblades were, in their original appearance of Final Fantasy VIII, designed by Tetsuya Nomura. At the time he was planning Squall's weapon, he was into silver accessories and Nomura felt he wanted Squall to have a silver weapon as well. Another key factor in creating Squall's weapon was how he wanted some new way for the player to control the weapon in battle. With both of these ideas combined, Nomura came up with a gunblade. Nomura has stated that upon reflection, it has a rather odd appearance.http://flaregamer.com/b2article.php?p=81&more=1#more81
==Merchandise==
Squall's Play Arts Action Figure comes with a Revolver gunblade. Final Fantasy Master Arms include miniaturized replicas of both Squall's gunblade and Seifer's Hyperion. The "Sleeping Lion Heart" Zippo lighter comes with a stand that features the Revolver. The also has it.
==Gallery==
;Artworks and Promotional Material
AmanoSquall1.jpg|Final Fantasy VIII concept.
Squall Sketch.jpg|Final Fantasy VIII concept.
FFVIII Promo Art 14.jpg|Final Fantasy VIII promotional image.
Squall Gunblade.jpg|Final Fantasy VIII promotional image.
Griever Gunblade FFVIII Art.jpg|Concept art for the Griever emblem on Squall's Revolver.
Case.jpg|Final Fantasy VIII promotional image.
Revolver-ultimania-ffviii.png|Revolver on the inside cover of Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania.
Revolver Cylinder.jpg|The cylinder of a Revolver model.
FF8-Revolver.png|Final Fantasy VIII item model.
Theatrhythm Squall.png|Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call.
PFF Squall Illust.png|Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
Mobius Squall Outfit.png|Wol with Squall's attire and Revolver in Mobius Final Fantasy.
Kh-leon.png|Kingdom Hearts artwork.
;Models
Revolver-ffviii-squall.png|Final Fantasy VIII in-game model.
SquallCGhalf.jpg|Final Fantasy VIII CG model.
Squallsmall.jpg|Final Fantasy VIII CG model.
Squall-ffviii-battle.png|Final Fantasy VIII battle model.
Squall012Outfit.PNG|Dissidia Final Fantasy character model.
Dissidia-Revolver.png|Squall's Revolver in Dissidia.
Manikin-Revolver.png|Crystal Revolver used by manikins in Dissidia and Dissidia 012.
Manikin Bartz-Revolver.png|Crystal Revolver used by Bartz's manikins in Dissidia and Dissidia 012.
Dissidia2015Revolver.png|Dissidia Final Fantasy NT.
DFFNT Squall's Sleeping Lion.png|Sleeping Lion Keyblade from Dissidia NT.
MFF Gunblade Model.png|Mobius Final Fantasy.
Ff14sb-revolver-gunblade-render.png|Revolver in Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers.
;Screenshots
FF8GunbladeImbedded2.png|Revolver in Final Fantasy VIII.
SquallAggressiveDissidia.jpg|Squall wielding the Revolver in Dissidia Final Fantasy.
Dissidia Bartz Gunblade.jpg|Bartz wielding the Revolver in Dissidia Final Fantasy.
==Etymology==
==Citations==
it:Revolver
Category:Weapons in Final Fantasy VIII
Category:Gunblades
Category:Merchandise
Category:Signature weapons