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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}}
|names=N/A
|romaji = Rūnsutaffu
|games={{DQ3}} (Remake only)<br>{{DQ7}}<br>{{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQ11}}
|names=Lune staff
|games={{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<Br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}
|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 (7~8)<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 duplicating 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.
 
The staff is notable for changing designs frequently, starting off as a gnarled wood cane before changing into a thin metal staff with an Egyptian eye motif as its cap, before settling on a mace-like design for {{DQ10}}.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Rune staff appears only the remake versions of the game. It increases the attack by +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, though it does not increase defence when used as an item in it's debut. It is found in the treasure room in [[Aliahan]] Castle, which requires the [[magic key]], and can be sold for 5,100 gold coins.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Rune staff III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Rune staff</big>
|sprite=[[File:Rune staff III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=ルーンスタッフ
|description=Those who are able to wield this staff are well on their way to becoming bona fide magic users
|stats=Attack +39
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]
|notes=N/A
|price=NA/3,100
|location=[[Aliahan]] Castle
}}


===''[[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, and now casts [[Kabuff]] when used as an item. It is dropped by the [[necromacer]] and [[demon deacon]] monsters at a rate of 1/128 for both.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The rune staff has an attack bonus of +45.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Raises the defence of all allies when used as an item in battle.
}}
The rune staff has an attack bonus of +30 and sold for 3,150 [[gold]]. 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.  


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
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.
{{DQIXEquipment
[[Veronica]] and [[Rab]] can equip. Attacking an opponent with the Rune staff gives the wielder an 8% chance to [[paralyze]] them.
|header=[[File:Rune staff DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Rune staff
|kanji=ルーンスタッフ
|icon=[[File:Rune staff IX artwork.png]]
|description=A stick that steps up Magical Might
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Attack +45<br>Magical might +8<br>MP absorb +6.5%
|vocation=[[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[Image:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[Image:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]]
|notes=N/A
|price=12,400/6,200
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Wormwood Creek]]
|i1=[[File:Stolos' staff DQIX icon.png|link=Stolos' staff]]<br>Stolos' staff
|i2=[[File:Ruby of protection DQIX icon.png|link=Ruby of protection]]<br>Ruby of protection
|i3=[[File:Magic water DQIX icon.png|link=Magic water]]<br>Magic water x5
}}
Upgrades into a [[hieroglyph staff]] when combined with one [[sorcerer's ring]] and three phials of [[sage's elixir]].


==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Rune staff</big></big>
|kanji=ルーンスタッフ
|icon=[[File: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=<big><big>D</big></big>
|stats= Attack +23/25/27/29<br>Magical Might +21/23/25/27<br>Magical Mending +16/17/18/20<br>MP Absorb +9%
|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.


==Description==
==={{DQMJ2}}===
*'''Raises the defence of all allies when used as an item in battle.''' (Description when selecting the Rune staff in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
{{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''
Rune staff VII artwork.png|The rune staff from ''Dragon Quest VII''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Wand]]
[[Category:Wands]]
[[Category:Heavy wands]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[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]]

Latest revision as of 13:54, 22 July 2025

Rune Staff
Japanese ルーンスタッフ
Romaji Rūnsutaffu
Old localisations Lune staff
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Effect Casts Kabuff (7~8)
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 duplicating 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.

The staff is notable for changing designs frequently, starting off as a gnarled wood cane before changing into a thin metal staff with an Egyptian eye motif as its cap, before settling on a mace-like design for Dragon Quest X .

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

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, though it does not increase defence when used as an item in it's debut. 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 III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Rune staff (ルーンスタッフ)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Those who are able to wield this staff are well on their way to becoming bona fide magic users
Stats Vocations
Attack +39
Notes
N/A
Price Location
NA/3,100 Aliahan Castle

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

The staff increases Maribel and Sir Mervyn's attack by +39 and their style by +19, and now casts Kabuff when used as an item. 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 | edit source]

GameDescription
Raises the defence of all allies when used as an item in battle.

The rune staff has an attack bonus of +30 and sold for 3,150 gold. 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.

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

Rune staff (ルーンスタッフ)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A stick that steps up Magical Might
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +45
Magical might +8
MP absorb +6.5%
Notes
N/A
Price Location
12,400/6,200 Sold in:
Wormwood Creek
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Stolos' staff
Ruby of protection
Magic water x5

Upgrades into a hieroglyph staff when combined with one sorcerer's ring and three phials of sage's elixir.

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

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

Rune staff (ルーンスタッフ)
Description
A wand within which plentiful reserves of power reside, and whose attacks can sometimes paralyse those they strike
Rarity
D
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
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 (Buy/Sell) Location
N/A L'Académie, 20 mini medals
Forging Difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

The rune staff has an attack bonus of +12.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

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Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The rune staff from Dragon Quest III
    The rune staff from Dragon Quest III
  • The rune staff from Dragon Quest VII
    The rune staff from Dragon Quest VII

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