Ame no Murakumo (weapon)

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Ame-no-murakumo from Final Fantasy XII. — Ame-no-murakumo from *Final Fantasy XII*.

A sacred blade plucked from the tail of a great dragon, with a hilt carved from its bones.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift description

The Ame no Murakumo (天の叢雲, Ame no Murakumo?) or Ama-no-Murakumo, also known as Murakumo, Heaven's Cloud, or Strato, is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It is usually a high-ranking katana, outclassed by top weapons such as the Muramasa and the Masamune. It has had numerous different spellings in Japanese.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy III[]

The Murakumo (あまのむらくも, Ame no Murakumo?) is available for level 99 Dark Knights in the 3D remake, and is tied with the Muramasa as the strongest katana, with an Attack of 140. It also provides +20 Agility.

Final Fantasy V[]

Legendary katana. Can be used two-handed.

Description

The Murakumo (天のむら雲, Ame no Murakumo?) is the strongest katana in the original release, but the Mutsunokami surpasses it in the Advance and 2013 releases. It can be stolen from Yojimbo and the front section of Neo Exdeath. It provides 114 Attack and 117 Hit, and has a 20% chance for critical hits.

Final Fantasy VI[]

Ancient Doman blade lost during the War of the Magi.

Description

The Murakumo (あめのむらくも, Ame no Murakumo?) is Cyan's third-strongest katana. It drops from Red Dragon, is stolen from Samurai Soul, and is obtained by betting the Ichigeki, Holy Lance, Masamune, or Magus Rod in the Dragon's Neck Coliseum. It has an attack power of 199, and enables the Bushido and Runic commands (although Cyan can't use Runic).

Final Fantasy VII[]

Main article: Heaven's Cloud (Final Fantasy VII)

The Heaven's Cloud is found in the Sunken Gelnika and is Cloud's third-strongest sword, providing 93 Attack and 100 Hit, as well as 31 Magic, and is of the Cut attribute. It has six unlinked Materia slots with normal growth.

Final Fantasy X[]

Auron's katana becomes the Heaven's Cloud if it has the Break Damage Limit as the dominant ability.

Final Fantasy XI[]

The Amanomurakumo (天の村雲, Ame no Murakumo?) is the great katana Relic Weapon of the Samurai job, available to level 75 Samurai after having completed an immensely lengthy and expensive quest (often taking months of time, hundreds of millions of gil, and the full assistance of an entire Linkshell community to obtain difficult Dynamis drop items).

It is widely recognized among the endgame community as one of the most powerful weapons, and is the strongest weapon available to the Samurai class due to the unique way it modifies the Store TP attribute—pivotal for the heavily TP-reliant Samurai job—and its high Damage statistic (the highest of all great katana present).

Final Fantasy XII[]

Main article: Ame-no-Murakumo (Final Fantasy XII)

The Ame-no-Murakumo (雨のむら雲, Ame no Murakumo?) is the third-strongest katana. In the original version it is unlocked on the License Board for 50 LP and is bought for 15,000 gil at Balfonheim Port. It gives +78 to Attack and +5 to Evasion and is Wind-elemental. Katana are average what it comes to attacking speed.

The weapon can also be bought from the Hunt Club after giving ten trophies to each bangaa, stolen from the Rare Game Etherian and bought at the bazaar for 13,800 gil after selling Water Crystal x9, Iron Ore x5, and Screamroot x7. Ame-no-Murakumo can also found in a treasure chest within the Pharos, Subterra, Umbra level.

In the Zodiac versions, Ame-no-Murakumo now provides 96 Attack, 29 Evade, 31 CT, 20% combo rate, is Wind-elemental, and requires the Katana 4 license for 90 LP. It can be bought in Balfonheim Port for 11,600 gil, found as a treasure in Ridorana Cataract (Colosseum), stolen from Etherian (3%), bought from the bazaar for 8,400 gil after selling Iron Ore x5, Screamroot x7, and Water Crystal x9, and from the Hunt Club sidequest. It can be equipped by the Bushi.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII[]

A long sword forged for relentless physical attacks, and nothing else. Rank: Ultimate

Description

Heaven's Cloud is a longsword that provides Strength +2600, Magic 0, ATB Speed -15, and has the passive ability Hard Hitter Lv. 2. It can be bought at Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge and the Final Day Forge (Hard Mode) for 800,000 gil.

Final Fantasy XIV[]

Ame-no-Murakumo (アメノムラクモ, Ame no Murakumo?) is the primal Susano's sword. During the Hildibrand quest line for Stormblood, Yojimbo attempts to steal Ame no Murakumo from the Kojin of the Red's treasure vault.

Final Fantasy Tactics[]

This katana's design was inspired by a legendary blade said to have been plucked from the tail of a marauding dragon.

Description

The Ama-no-Murakumo (天のむら雲, Ame no Murakumo?) is a mid-powered katana acquired in chapter 2. It has an attack power of 11, evasion of 15%, compatible with both Dual Wield and Doublehand, and can be equipped by samurai. It can be purchased from trade cities, such as Dorter, for 8,000 gil. It can also be found with the Treasure Hunter ability as a rare treasure in Grogh Heights. The katana's Iaido ability is called Cloudsea Curse, which deals non-elemental magick damage and can inflict Slow.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance[]

Divine blade taken from an evil dragon's tail.

Description

The Heaven's Cloud (天のむら雲, Ame no Murakumo?) is a mid-powered katana for Ninjas and Assassins. It is Holy-elemental, and makes the user absorb Holy attacks. It teaches Unspell to Ninjas. It adds 39 to Attack and 5 to Resistance. It can be obtained from Cyril for 12,000 gil and from any other town for 13,500 gil.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]

The Ama-no-murakumo (天のむら雲, Ame no Murakumo?) provides +34 Attack and +5 Resistance, is Holy-elemental, and allows the user to absorb Holy-elemental attacks. It teaches Hoarfrost Blade to Parivirs and Unspell to Ninjas. It can be bought for 4,800 gil in the shop after creating it in the Bazaar after using a Lightwing Crystal, Gemsteel, and Strange Liquid.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[]

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Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]

The Heaven's Cloud is a level 100 katana that increases EX Intake Range by +6m and boosts +68 Attack. It can traded in the shop for 31,920 gil, a Kazekiri, and Behemoth Horn x5.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

The Heaven's Cloud is a level 100 katana that increases EX Intake Range by +3m and boosts +67 Attack and lessens Defense by -1. It can traded in the shop for 180,320 gil, a Murasame, a Kazekiri, and an Eureka Metal.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

Murakumo (VI) is a LD Greatsword for Cyan that enables access to the LD ability, Bushido Tempest, as well as the abilities Bushido Tempest Power, Bushido Tempest Advance Up, and Bushido Tempest Charge. It provides 102 HP, 74 DEF, 275-350 iBRV, 2874-3324 mBRV, 994-1144 ATK, and adds 90-100 CP.

Heaven's Cloud (VII) is a LD Greatsword for Zack that enables access to the LD ability, Meteor Shots, as well as the abilities Meteor Shots Power, Embrace Your Dreams Longer, and Meteor Shots Charge. It provides 132 HP, 75 DEF, 264-339 iBRV, 2874-3324 mBRV, 982-1132 ATK, and adds 90-100 CP.

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

Ame no Murakumo is a rarity 6 katana that provides a minimum of 125 Attack and 5 Luck, a maximum of 181 Attack and 25 Luck, and is Wind and Ice-elemental. It can be upgraded to rarity 7 where it provides a minimum of 135 Attack and 18 Luck, a maximum of 207 Attack and 36 Luck, and Limit Break +3000.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

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Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]

Despite its name, this treasured sword was found in the depths of the ocean.

Description

Murakumo grants +10 to Attack. It can be equipped by Samurai, Ninja, and Auron.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

[Data from April 27, 2017 · data (Daggers · Swords · Katanas · Spears · Fists · Rods · Staves · Bows · Thrown · Other) · edit · purge]

Weapon	Category	Level	Attack	Magic	Mind
Murakumo (VI) (Gathering Clouds of Heaven (VI)Name in Japanese: 天叢雲【VI】 (Amenomurakumo [VI]?))	Katanas	1	90	0	0
		20	125	0	0
		30	142	0	0
		35	151	0	0
	Additional stats: Accuracy +95 Super Soul Break: Bushido Bloodmoon (Cyan), ATK +10 when mastered

Final Fantasy Explorers[]

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

A katana that came from a faraway world. It is extremely powerful, and is infused with dark powers. This katana was made by a legendary smith who traveled across the land, and it is said that only those who have mastered the ways of the dark knight can wield this sword.

Description

Murakumo is a Katana that provides 168 ATK, is Dark-elemental, and enables usage of the ability Dark Blade - Murakumo. It is obtained as the STMR from Dark Knight Luneth.

War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

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Mobius Final Fantasy[]

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Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin[]

The Ame-no-Murakumo is a katana.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game[]

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Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances[]

Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring[]

A well-balanced weapon.

Description

The Heaven's Cloud is a 2-handed sword within the Forsaken Dungeon. It provides 90 Weapon Atk, 8 Durability, +2 Defense, +1 Magic Def, -3 Speed, and -2 Consumption Rate. Only Masuda Koji can equip this weapon.

Blood of Bahamut[]

Ama no Murakumo is a katana that can be equipped by Ren.

Bravely series[]

In Bravely Default, Ama-no-Murakumo is a katana that provides 51 P.ATK, 90 Aim, 15 Critical, and deals 50% more damage to Dragonkind. It can be found in Dimension's Hasp (B7).

In Bravely Second: End Layer, Ama-no-Murakumo is a katana that provides 45 P.ATK, 90 Aim, 15 Critical, and deals 50% more damage to aquatic foes. It can be found in Via Celestio.

Mana series[]

The Ame no Murakumo uses its Japanese dialect alternative name, Kusanagi no Ken, and is localized as the Herald Sword in English territories.

In Secret of Mana, the Herald Sword is one of the sacred incarnations of the Mana Sword. In gameplay, the Herald Sword is obtained with forging three Sword Orbs. Its official art depicts it with a contorting oblong blade with a gold ring pommeled leather-wrapped handle, while its depiction in the HD Remake has it more akin to a real world gladius with a light grass-green color with a red crest and a grass pattern on its blade. Described as a blade with an old fashioned shape, it is still considered a trusty weapon. It deals increased damage to Lizards and Amorphous foes.

In Trials of Mana, the Herald Sword is a weapon for Duran should he undergo the Dark class path of the Gladiator, and any of its succeeding classes. A curved sword with a grass-green shine, this sword takes after imagery from a legendary sword from an age of gods and myths from a faraway land, where an evil dragon who wrought calamity on the land was slain by a god cast down from the heavens. Finding the sword in the evil dragon's remains, the god presented the sword as penance to the heavens, leading to the creation of replicas by descending empires to bestow upon those they find worthy to show their sovereign right over heaven and earth.

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Etymology[]

[view · edit · purge]The name "Ame no Murakumo" is based on the legendary Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi sword of Japanese myth. It was originally called Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi (天叢雲剣), which roughly translates as "Sword of the Gathering Clouds of Heaven", but its name was later changed to the more popular Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi ("Grass Cutting Sword"). In legend, the sword is found by the storm god Susano'o in one of the tails of the Yamata no Orochi. It is also one of the three Imperial Regalia used in the ritual of imperial ascension.