Murasame (Final Fantasy VII)

The Murasame is a weapon for Cloud in Final Fantasy VII, which can be purchased in Wutai. It is a medium-tier well-rounded weapon, stronger than Butterfly Edge, but weaker than Organics. The player can equip it to Cloud or throw it.
==Obtained==
The Murasame can be purchased in Wutai for 6,500 gil. Depending on when the player travels to Wutai, an optional location, it may be acquired early or later in the game. The player needs to complete the Yuffie sidequest at the village for the shops to open.
==Mechanics==
As the Murasame has a base Attack stat bonus of 51, the base damage for physical attacks when the Murasame is equipped is the following formula:
:\text{Base Damage} = \text{(51 + Strength)} + \frac{\text{(51 + Strength)} + \text{Level}}{32} \times \frac{\text{(51 + Strength)} \times \text{Level}}{32}
where "Level" is Cloud's current level and "Strength" is his Strength stat. The Murasame also has an Attack% (Accuracy) of 100%, and grants a +12 bonus to Cloud's Magic stat when casting spells.
==Use==
The Murasame is a well-rounded weapon, with a fairly strong Attack stat, and three Materia slots. The weapon is in the medium tier, midway between Butterfly Edge and Organics in terms of power. If the player travels to Wutai early, it can be very powerful; if they arrive later, it will be outclassed.
Murasame has two linked Materia slots, meaning one Materia can benefit from Support Materia. For Cloud, a Summon Materia or Magic Materia can be a good pair to benefit from his high Magic and Strength stats. For the unlinked slot, a Command Materia or an Independent Materia are good choices.
==Etymology==
Category:Weapons in Final Fantasy VII