Shooting Star (weapon)



The Shooting Star is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It is generally the strongest Blaster Edge weapon. It first appeared in Final Fantasy VIII as Rinoa Heartilly's ultimate weapon.

Final Fantasy VIII
The Shooting Star is the ultimate weapon for Rinoa, and provides 28 attack and 107 hit rate. It is obtained through the Junk Shop by paying 1,000 gil and using up two Windmills, one Regen Ring, one Force Armlet, and two Energy Crystals.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Shooting Star is the level 100 Exclusive weapon for Ultimecia, and provides +307 HP, +67 Attack, +1 Defense, EX Force Absorption +30%, and the Back to the Wall effect. It can be obtained from the shop by trading in 31,920 gil, Cardinal, five Gears of Time, and five Light Orbs.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
The Shooting Star returns as a level 100 exclusive weapon for Ultimecia, and provides +327 HP, -80 Bravery, +68 Attack, +1 Defense, EX Force Absorption +10%, and the Back to the Wall effect. It can be obtained from the shop by trading in 182,800 gil, Cardinal, Gears of Time, and five Witch's Hopes.

Etymology
Shooting Star references Rinoa in its name and looks: Rinoa is associated with angels with the angel wing design on the back of her duster and her Angel Wing Limit Break, and upon her first and last sightings in the game points at a shooting star. Spotting a shooting star is said to be a lucky omen and to grant the viewer one wish.