Rune Blade

The Rune Blade , 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 ===
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 ===
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 ===
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====
====Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis====
The Rune Blade is a weapon for Cloud.
==== Final Fantasy VII G-Bike ====
=== 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 ===
The Rune Blade has attack power of 275, and is purchased from Charon at the hideaway for 4000 gil.
=== Final Fantasy Tactics ===
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 ===
====Pictlogica Final Fantasy ≒====
=== Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade ===
=== Final Fantasy All the Bravest ===
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 ===
=== Final Fantasy Brave Exvius ===
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.
 
== Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances ==
=== Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring ===
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 ===
In Bravely Default, Rune Blade is a sword that provides 39 P.ATK, 15 M.ATK, and 90 Aim. It is found in and dropped from (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 for 20000 pg, or stolen from (ch 5).
== Gallery ==
Rune Blade FFI Art.png|Official art from Final Fantasy.
FF1-NES-Rune.png|Final Fantasy (NES).
FF1-GBA-RuneBlade.png|Final Fantasy (GBA).
Rune Blade.png|Final Fantasy (PSP).
Rune Blade.jpg|Final Fantasy V.
Rune Blade - FF5.png|Final Fantasy V (GBA).
Rune Blade from FFVI SNES.png|Final Fantasy VI (SNES).
RuneBlade-ffvii-cloud.png|In-game model from Final Fantasy VII.
FFVIIGB Rune Blade.png|Final Fantasy VII G-Bike.
Rune Blade from FFVIIEC.png|Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis.
Rune Blade FFIX Art.jpg|Concept art for Final Fantasy IX.
Rune Blade from FFIX weapon render.png|Final Fantasy IX in-game model.
FFX Weapon - Sword 2.png|Rune Steel in Final Fantasy X.
FFX Weapon - Katana 2.png|Runeblade in Final Fantasy X.
FFXI Sword 19.png|Final Fantasy XI.
Runeblade-ffxii.png|Final Fantasy XII.
FFXIIRW - Generic Sword Sprite.png|Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings.
Runeblade.jpg|Final Fantasy XII.
FFT Runeblade.gif|Final Fantasy Tactics.
BD Rune Blade.png|Bravely Default.
Rune BladeBS.jpg|Bravely Second: End Layer.
Dissidia2015RuneSword.png|Terra's Rune Blade in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT.
DFF2015 Runeblade Ramza.png|Ramza's Runeblade in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT.
DFFOO Rune Blade (V).png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia. [FFV].
DFFOO Rune Blade (VI).png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia. [FFVI].
DFFOO Rune Blade (VII).png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia. [FFVII].
DFFOO Rune Blade (IX).png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia [FFIX].
DFFOO Runeblade (FFT).png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia [FFT].
PFF Runeblade Icon.png|Icon in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
PFF Rune Blade Unknown.png|Sprite in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
FFAB Rune Blade R.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (R) [FFX].
FFAB Rune Blade R+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (R+) [FFX].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVI SR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR) [FFVI].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVII SR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR) [FFVII].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVI SR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR+) [FFVI].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVII SR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR+) [FFVII].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVI SSR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [FFVI].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVII SSR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [FFVII].
FFAB Rune Blade DFF SSR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [DFF].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVI SSR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [FFVI].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVII SSR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [FFVII].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVII UR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR+) [FFVII].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVI UUR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UUR) [FFVI].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVII CR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (CR) [FFVII].
FFAB Rune Blade FFVII CR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (CR+) [FFVII].
Rune Blade ATB.png|Final Fantasy All the Bravest.
FFRK Rune Blade FFII.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFII].
FFRK Runeblade FFIII.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIII].
FFRK Rune Blade FFIV.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIV].
FFRK Rune Blade FFVIII.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFVIII].
FFRK Rune Blade FFIX.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIX].
FFRK Rune Blade FFXIII-2.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFXIII-2].
FFRK Rune Blade FFXV.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFXV].
FFRK Rune Blade FFXVI.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFXVI].
FFRK Runeblade FFT.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFT].
FFBE Rune Blade.PNG|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
FFBE Rune Blade FFVI.jpg|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius [FFVI].
== Etymology ==
Category:Swords