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|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|Rūnsutaffu}}
|names=N/A
|names=Lune staff
|games={{DQ3}} (Remake only)<br>{{DQ7}}<br>{{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQ11}}
|games={{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy= various, see articles
|buy= various, see articles
|sell= various, see articles
|sell= various, see articles
|effect= Raises the entire party's defence when used as an item. (DQ8)<br>Has a chance to paralyze the foe on hit. (DQ11)
|effect= Casts Kabuff (3~8)<br>Paralyzes foe (10~11)
}}
}}


The '''Rune staff''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise.
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.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}} remake===
The Rune staff appears only the remake versions of the game. It has an attack bonus of +40 and only [[Mage]]s, [[Priest]]s, and [[Sage]]s can equip it. It is found in the treasure room in [[Aliahan]] Castle, which requires the [[Magic_Key|Magic Key]], and can be sold for 5,100 gold coins.
The Rune staff appears only the remake versions of the game. It has an attack bonus of +40 and only [[Mage]]s, [[Priest]]s, and [[Sage]]s can equip it. It is found in the treasure room in [[Aliahan]] Castle, which requires the [[Magic_Key|Magic Key]], and can be sold for 5,100 gold coins.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
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. Using it as an item raises the entire party's defense, similar to [[Kabuff]].
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.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The rune staff has an attack bonus of +45.
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.  


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
{{Descriptions
The Rune staff has an attack bonus of +23. It is an award for collecting 20 stamps in the Album de Médailles at  L'Académie de Notre Maître des Médailles.
|DQ8=Raises the defence of all allies when used as an item in battle.
[[Veronica]] and [[Rab]] can equip. Attacking an opponent with the Rune staff gives the wielder an 8% chance to [[paralyze]] them.
}}
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Rune staff|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+45}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=MP Absorb|modifier=+6.5%}}
{{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.
|notes=
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQ11}}===
The Rune staff is the award for collecting 20 stamps in the Album de Médailles at  [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]].
{{Equipment|header|name=Rune staff}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+23<br>(+25, +27 ,+29)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+21<br>(+23, +25, +27)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+16<br>(+17, +18, +20)}}
{{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
}}


===''[[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.


==Description==
*'''Raises the defence of all allies when used as an item in battle.''' (Description when selecting the Rune staff in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 weapons]]

Revision as of 10:50, 24 April 2020

Rune Staff
RuneStaff.png
Japanese ルーンスタッフ
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
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 paralyse a for when striking.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation remake

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

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 1128 for both.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

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.

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

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

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

The Rune staff is the award for collecting 20 stamps in the Album de Médailles at L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles.

 Rune staff
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Attack
(forge buffs)
+23
(+25, +27 ,+29)
Magical Might
(forge buffs)
+21
(+23, +25, +27)
Magical Might
(forge buffs)
+16
(+17, +18, +20)
MP Absorption +9%
Equipable by Veronica
Buy Price N/A
Sell Price N/A
Flavor text 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

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

The rune staff has an attack bonus of +12.


Gallery