Lightbringer (weapon)

Lightbringer in its sheath in Final Fantasy XI.

Holy sword immersed in holy power.Final Fantasy IV description

The Lightbringer (ライトブリンガー, Raitoburingā?), also known as Illumina, is a weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It is usually one of, if not the strongest sword available, and is associated with the Holy element, meaning it is particularly effective against the undead. It functions as a ranged weapon in Final Fantasy IV and VI.

Appearances

Final Fantasy

A sword that casts Holy when used.Description

The Lightbringer appears from the Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls port onward (bar Pixel Remaster), and is the Red Wizard's ultimate weapon. It can drop from Death Gaze in the Whisperwind Cove. If used as an item, it will cast Holy. It provides +50 Evasion, +7 Strength, Agility, Intelligence, and Stamina, and has Attack of 48, Accuracy of 40 and Critical of 37.

Final Fantasy IV

The Lightbringer appears in the Advance and Complete Collection ports, and is Cecil's best weapon. It is obtained by performing noble deeds, as is a Paladin's job, in Cecil's Lunar Trial. It randomly casts Holy when Cecil attacks with it. It has an Attack of 255 and an Accuracy of 49. It also adds +15 to Strength, Stamina, and Agility. This weapon is metallic and unusually, deals normal damage from the back row.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

The Lightbringer was dummied out, and the only way to acquire it is through hacking via Homebrew. The description says "Removed from title", as with many other items available in Advance version that do not appear. It can, however, be used as a weapon. It has an Attack of 255 and an Accuracy of 99%. It also adds +15 to Strength, Stamina, and Speed.

Final Fantasy VI

Main article: Lightbringer (Final Fantasy VI)

Lightbringer (originally translated as Illumina) is the most powerful weapon and sword obtained by betting the Ragnarok in the Dragon's Neck Coliseum. It has an attack power of 255, and increases Strength, Speed, Stamina, and Magic by 7 and increases Evasion and Magic Evasion by 50% each.

It has a random chance of casting the Holy spell in addition to its attack. It consumes 20 MP each turn to perform an automatic critical hit, and enables the Bushido and Runic commands (although Cyan can't equip it without a Merit Award). The weapon is a long range weapon. Terra, Locke, Edgar, and Celes can equip it.

In the SNES version, due to the Evade bug, the Evasion bonus does nothing, and the Magic Evasion bonus also affects physical attacks. Lightbringer is affected by the Capture glitch.

Final Fantasy XI

Lightbringer is a non-usable sword in San d'Oria mission storyline. It was the weapon that caused the destruction of Tavnazia during the Crystal War. The main objective of San d'Oria missions is to retrieve the Lightbringer and to prevent its destructive power from being used again.

Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV icon.

Lightbringer is the level 89 Artifact Weapon for Paladins, item level 560. Completing the Tank role quests for Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker unlocks dyes.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King

Lightbringer is a level 40 sword that provides +44 Attack and is bought for 620 gil.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light

The Lightbringer is stolen from Rolan and Lucifer during their boss battles. The sword has an attack and a magic attack of 11 and is Light-elemental.

Final Fantasy Dimensions

Lightbringer is a holy sword, equippable by the Jobless and Paladin classes. It provides 75 Attack Power and 20 Hit Rate, is Holy-elemental, effective against undead, and gives Strength +3 and Wisdom +3.

Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)

The Lightbringer is a level 100 weapon exclusive to Cecil, providing ATK +69, Minor Sneak Attack Effect, Additional DEF +2 in Paladin Form. In the Japanese version, it provides ATK +69, Physical Damage +20%, Additional ATK +2 in Paladin Form. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 32,750 gil, a Lustrous Sword, Twin Form x5, and Titan Orb x5.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Lightbringer is a level 100 exclusive weapon for Cecil, and provides +69 Attack, -1 Defense (+1 Defense when in Paladin form), and the Sneak Attack effect. It can be obtained by trading 182,800 gil, Lustrous Sword, Twin Form, and Knight's Hope x5.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia

Lightbringer (VI) is a Greatsword for Celes that enables access to the ability Runic Reins. It provides 120 HP, 75 DEF, 198-273 INT BRV, 2175-2850 Max BRV, 725-950 ATK, and requires 35-50 CP to equip.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy

[Harmony] Lightbringer is a rarity 7 sword that provides a minimum of 162 Attack and 18 Magic, a maximum of 234 Attack and 54 Magic, is Ice-elemental, increases the power of the user's Ice-elemental attacks, and Limit Break +3000. It can only be equipped by Terra (No.383).

Final Fantasy All the Bravest

No enemy likes having a light shone in its face. Even less so a sword of light.Description

Lightbringer grants +10 to Attack. It can be equipped by Warrior, Red Mage, Blue Mage, Onion Knight, Firion, Terra, Celes, Zidane, Tidus, Ashe, and Lightning.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

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Weapon	Category	Level	Attack	Magic	Mind
Lightbringer (VI)	Swords	1	93	0	0
		20	128	0	0
		30	145	0	0
		35	154	0	0
	Additional stats: Accuracy +95 Bonus effects when equipped: Adds small boost to holy damage. Burst Soul Break: Maria's Song (Celes), ATK +10 when mastered
Lightbringer (IX)	Swords	1	93	0	45
		20	128	0	68
		30	145	0	80
		35	154	0	87
	Additional stats: Accuracy +95 Bonus effects when equipped: Adds small boost to holy damage. Burst Soul Break: Knight Protector (Beatrix), ATK +10 when mastered

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

A sword imbued with light. It was once wielded by the hero of legend from a faraway world. In the darkest of nights, it shines bright like the morning star in the midnight sky.King's Knight version's description

One of the Twelve Radiant Arms. A great sword infused with holy light. The sword grants power to its wielder, and leads them to destroy evil with its powerful light. It is believed to be a sword bestowed by a god of light, but no one knows for sure. Only those who have shown their might to the Wandering Dead Hero, Dabih, can hold this sword.FFBE version's description

A sword from a faraway world. It appears to bestow various blessings upon those who wield it. In its world of origin, the sword is said to have been carried by a magitek knight who, despite her young age, rapidly rose through the Gestahlian Empire's ranks to become a general only to eventually become a deserter.FFVI description

Lightbringer is a Sword obtained during the King's Knight event, Conqueror of Izander. It provides 96 ATK, is Light-elemental, and when equipped by Ray Jack, enables usage of the ability Morning Star.

Lightbringer (FFBE) is a Great Sword obtained by defeating Dabih in the Chamber of Arms. It provides 135 ATK, is Light-elemental, and has a 20% chance of countering with Holy once per turn.

Lightbringer (FFVI) is a Sword obtained as the Super Trust Master reward from Triumphant General Celes. It provides 180 ATK, 180 MAG, 180 SPR, increases Limit Burst damage by 50%, increases static ATK/MAG/SPR by 250, and increases physical and magical evasion by 30%.

Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances

Bravely series

Lightbringer in Bravely Second: End Layer

A sword wielded by Braev the Templar.
Sage Yulyana entrusted the sword to Braev along with the templar asterisk.Description in Bravely Second: End Layer

In Bravely Second: End Layer, Lightbringer is a greatsword that provides 53 P.ATK, 85 Aim, and deals 50% more damage to dragonkind. It can be bought in Chompshire for 200000 pg.

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy [FFVI].

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR+) [FFIV].

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [DFF].

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UUR).

Final Fantasy All the Bravest.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFII].

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFXIII].

Sprite in Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIX].

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius [FFVI].

Mobius Final Fantasy.

Final Fantasy (PSP).

Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR) [FFIV].

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [DFF].

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR) [FFIV].

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (CR) [FFIV].

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFI].

Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIV].

Sprite in Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFII].

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius [King's Knight].

Etymology

Lightbringer is an alternate name for Lucifer. [view · edit · purge]Lucifer is a Latin word (from lucem ferre), literally meaning "light-bearer". In English, "Lucifer" generally refers to the Devil, although the name is not applied to him in the New Testament. The use of the name "Lucifer" in reference to a fallen angel stems from an interpretation of Isaiah 14:3–20, a passage that speaks of a particular Babylonian King titled Morning Star (another name for the planet Venus) as fallen or destined to fall from the heavens. In 2 Peter 1:19 and elsewhere, the same Latin word lucifer is used to refer to the Morning Star, with no relation to the Devil. In post-New Testament times lucifer has often been used as a name for the Devil, both in religious writing and in fiction, especially when referring to him before he fell from Heaven. Lucifer is also one of the Seven Princes of Hell, representing the Sin of Pride, often seen as the worst of the Seven Deadly Sins.

[view · edit · purge]Illumina means "one who, or that which, illuminates".