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{{Item
{{Item
|title=Rune Staff
|title=''Rune Staff''
|image=[[Image:RuneStaff.png|135px]]
|image=[[Image:RuneStaff.png|135px]]
|japanese={{tt|ルーンスタッフ|Rūnsutaffu}}
|japanese={{tt|ルーンスタッフ|Rune staff}}
|romaji = Rūnsutaffu
|names=Lune staff
|names=Lune staff
|games={{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|games={{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
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The '''Rune staff''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. First appearing in the 16-bit remake of the third game, it was a one-handed [[Wand Weapon Family|wand]] that could save casters a large amount of MP by dublicating the effect of the [[Kabuff]] spell for them. As of the tenth game, the rune staff has become a [[Heavy Wand (weapon type)|two-handed wand]] that can paralyse a for when striking.
The '''Rune staff''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. First appearing in the 16-bit remake of the third game, it was a one-handed [[Wand Weapon Family|wand]] that could save casters a large amount of MP by dublicating the effect of the [[Kabuff]] spell for them. As of the tenth game, the rune staff has become a [[Heavy Wand (weapon type)|two-handed wand]] that can paralyze a foe when striking.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The staff increases [[Maribel]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]'s attack by +39 and their style by +19. It is dropped by the [[Necromacer]] and [[Demon deacon]] monsters at a rate of {{fraction|1|128}} for both.
The staff increases [[Maribel]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]'s attack by +39 and their style by +19. It is dropped by the [[Necromacer]] and [[Demon deacon]] monsters at a rate of 1/128 for both.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The rune staff has an attack bonus of +30 and sold for 3,150 [[Gold]] Coins. It can be acquired at the Pickham Casino for 3,00 tokens. It also appears in a treasure chest in the same town, but the [[Ultimate Key]] is needed.  
The rune staff has an attack bonus of +30 and sold for 3,150 [[Gold]] Coins. It can be acquired at the Pickham Casino for 3,000 tokens. It also appears in a treasure chest in the same town, but the [[Ultimate Key]] is needed.  


{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
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==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Rune staff|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|header|name=Rune staff|console=}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+45}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+45}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=MP Absorb|modifier=+6.5%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=MP Absorb|modifier=+6.5%}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=12,400 Gold|sellPrice=6,200 Gold|equipableBy=[[Armamentalist]]s, [[Mage|Magi]], [[Paladin]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Sage]]s, & Omnivocational Wandmaster
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Stolos' staff]] x 1, [[Ruby of protection]] x 1, [[Magic water]] x 5}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Wormwood Creek]]}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Wormwood Creek]]}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Stolos' staff]] x 1, [[Ruby of protection]] x 1, [[Magic water]] x 5}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=12,400 Gold|sellPrice=6,200 Gold|equipableBy=[[Priest]]s, [[Mage|Magi]], [[Paladin]]s, [[Armamentalist]]s, [[Sage]]s, & Omnivocational Wandmaster|class=Wand
|flavor=A stick that steps up Magical Might.
|flavor=A stick that steps up Magical Might.
|notes=
|notes=
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{{Stub}}
==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
The Rune staff is the award for collecting 20 stamps in the Album de Médailles at  [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]].
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|header|name=Rune staff}}
|name=<big><big>Rune staff</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|icon=[[File:Rune staff xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+23<br>(+25, +27 ,+29)}}
|description=A wand within which plentiful reserves of power reside, and whose attacks can sometimes paralyse those they strike
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+21<br>(+23, +25, +27)}}
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+16<br>(+17, +18, +20)}}
|stats= Attack +23/25/27/29<br>Magical Might +21/23/25/27<br>Magical Mending +16/17/18/20<br>MP Absorb +9%
{{Equipment|stat|name=MP Absorption|modifier=+9%}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=N/A|equipableBy=Veronica|class=Heavy Wand
|flavor=A wand within which plentiful reserves of power reside, and whose attacks can sometimes paralyse those they strike.
|notes=8% chance to paralyze a foe
|notes=8% chance to paralyze a foe
|price=N/A
|location=[[L'Académie]], 20 mini medals
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]]
}}
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
The rune staff has an attack bonus of +12.
The rune staff has an attack bonus of +12.


==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{Stub}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Runestaff9.jpg|The rune staff from ''Dragon Quest IX''.
Image:DQIII rune staff.png|The rune staff from ''Dragon Quest III''.
File:Rune staff IX artwork.png|The rune staff from ''Dragon Quest IX''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Wands]]
[[Category:Wands]]
[[Category:Heavy Wands]]
[[Category:Heavy wands]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]

Latest revision as of 12:27, 27 November 2022

Rune Staff
RuneStaff.png
Japanese ルーンスタッフ
Romaji Rūnsutaffu
Old localizations Lune staff
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Casts Kabuff (3~8)
Paralyzes foe (10~11)

The Rune staff is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest franchise. First appearing in the 16-bit remake of the third game, it was a one-handed wand that could save casters a large amount of MP by dublicating the effect of the Kabuff spell for them. As of the tenth game, the rune staff has become a two-handed wand that can paralyze a foe when striking.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation remake[edit]

The Rune staff appears only the remake versions of the game. It has an attack bonus of +40 and only Mages, Priests, and Sages can equip it. It is found in the treasure room in Aliahan Castle, which requires the Magic Key, and can be sold for 5,100 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The staff increases Maribel and Sir Mervyn's attack by +39 and their style by +19. It is dropped by the Necromacer and Demon deacon monsters at a rate of 1/128 for both.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

The rune staff has an attack bonus of +30 and sold for 3,150 Gold Coins. It can be acquired at the Pickham Casino for 3,000 tokens. It also appears in a treasure chest in the same town, but the Ultimate Key is needed.

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Raises the defence of all allies when used as an item in battle.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

 Rune staff
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Attack +45
MP Absorb +6.5%
Equipable by Armamentalists, Magi, Paladins, Priests, Sages, & Omnivocational Wandmaster
Recipe Stolos' staff x 1, Ruby of protection x 1, Magic water x 5
Found Sold in Wormwood Creek
Buy Price 12,400 Gold
Sell Price 6,200 Gold
Flavor text A stick that steps up Magical Might.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Rune staff DQXI Logo EN.png
Rune staff xi icon.png
Description
A wand within which plentiful reserves of power reside, and whose attacks can sometimes paralyse those they strike
Rarity
D
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +23/25/27/29
Magical Might +21/23/25/27
Magical Mending +16/17/18/20
MP Absorb +9%
Notes
8% chance to paralyze a foe
Price Location
N/A L'Académie, 20 mini medals
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Veronica sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gif


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

The rune staff has an attack bonus of +12.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Gallery[edit]