Lion Heart (weapon)


 * For the Limit Break Lion Heart, see Renzokuken.

The Lion Heart (ライオンハート, Raionhāto) is Squall Leonhart's ultimate gunblade from Final Fantasy VIII. Although it, like the other variant gunblade models, are never seen in any of the game's FMVs the Lion Heart stands out in people's mind if for nothing more then because of its bright blue blade. If the player mugs or defeats certain monsters at certain levels, it is actually possible to obtain the Lion Heart as early as Disc 1.



Final Fantasy VIII
Cost: 2000G Length: Differs between media (Merchandise: 176.3 cm) Limits: Rough Divide, Fated Circle, Blasting Zone, Lion Heart Of gunblades, the finest model is the Lion Heart. It requires rare items to be remodeled to its highest quality. Sporting an Assault Rifle Handle this gunblade possesses the ability to switch between different fire settings. An excerpt of this model is mentioned in Weapons Monthly Magazine.

Final Fantasy X
Cost: 100,000 (Variable Steel) Length: Abilities: Double Overdrive A customized version of the Variable Steel is available for Tidus, the weapon variant is called the Lionheart. The Lionheart is a level 10 weapon that possesses the Double Overdrive ability.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
AP Required: 200 Length: n/a Abilities: Defense The name Lionheart appears as a Knight Sword for Paladins, Templars and Defenders. It has 34 Attack, 2 Defense, 1 Magic Resistance and able to perform the Defense ability.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
In Dissidia Final Fantasy when Squall Leonhart enters EX mode in battle, his regular Revolver is replaced by the Lion Heart. The Lion Heart also appears as a stat boosting item specifically for Squall's use.

Kingdom Hearts series
A Keyblade named after the Lionheart can be obtained by defeating Cloud and Leon in the Hades Cup in Kingdom Hearts. It has high attack power, increases Sora's max MP, and increases his magic and summoning powers. A similar weapon called the Sleeping Lion can be acquired in Kingdom Hearts II from Leon in Hollow Bastion partway through the game. It has decent attack strength and magical abilities, and increases the amount of strikes Sora can deliver in a combo.

Both the Sleeping Lion and the Lion Heart, despite their names, look more like the Revolver and not the Lionheart, and use Squall's Griever emblem as the basis for their designs. The Sleeping Lion in particular has a bladed edge along its length unique from other Keyblades, making it appear very similar to the Revolver.

Merchandise

 * The Lion Heart is included in the Play Arts Arms set along with four other ultimate weapons.