Rune staff
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.
| Rune Staff | |
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| 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) |
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 1⁄128 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.
| Game | Description |
 | 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
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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
The rune staff from Dragon Quest IX.
