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[[File:Ffta2-spellblade.png|thumb|A [[Spellblade (Tactics A2)|Spellblade]] from ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''.]]
 
[[File:Ffta2-spellblade.png|thumb|A [[Spellblade (Tactics A2)|Spellblade]] from ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''.]]
 
'''Mystic Knight''' {{J|魔法剣士|Mahōkenshi|Magic Fencer}}, also known as '''Rune Fencer''', '''Sorcerer''', '''Spellblade''' or '''Spell Fencer''', is a recurring [[job system|job]] in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. Skilled in both [[Magic (term)|magic]] and swordsmanship, they fuse both arts into [[Spellblade (command)|Spellblade]] and are resistant to magic as a whole.
 
'''Mystic Knight''' {{J|魔法剣士|Mahōkenshi|Magic Fencer}}, also known as '''Rune Fencer''', '''Sorcerer''', '''Spellblade''' or '''Spell Fencer''', is a recurring [[job system|job]] in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. Skilled in both [[Magic (term)|magic]] and swordsmanship, they fuse both arts into [[Spellblade (command)|Spellblade]] and are resistant to magic as a whole.
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==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
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{{main|Mystic Knight (Final Fantasy V)}}
 
{{main|Mystic Knight (Final Fantasy V)}}
The Mystic Knight fuses magic spells which includes damaging spells or status inducing spells into their equipped sword. The wielder will smite enemies with his/her [[Spellblade (Final Fantasy V)|Spellblade]].
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The Mystic Knight fuses magic spells which includes damaging spells or status inducing spells into their equipped sword. The wielder will smite enemies with their [[Spellblade (Final Fantasy V)|Spellblade]].
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''===
 
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The [[Support Materia (Final Fantasy VII)#Elemental|Elemental]] Materia allows any character to function similar to a Mystic Knight when paired with an elemental damaging [[Magic Materia (Final Fantasy VII)|Magic Materia]].
 
 
In addition, [[Cloud Strife]] was listed as a "Mystic Knight/Berserker" during development. Although that did not make it to the finished product, Cloud bears some traits of the Mystic Knight such as using swords in combat and being elite both physically and magically.
 
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
 
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Mystic Knight does not appear, but is strongly alluded to. Provided [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]] is in the party and not incapacitated, [[Adelbert Steiner|Steiner]] can use [[List of Final Fantasy IX abilities#Sword Magic|Sword Magic]] with Vivi's aid. Only the damaging Black Magic spells (e.g. [[Fire (ability)|Fire]]) can be used as Sword Magic, not [[status effect]]-inducing spells (e.g. [[Slow (status)|Slow]]), and Vivi must know the spell in question. The attack uses Steiner's turn and [[MP (stat)|MP]], and does not affect Vivi's MP or ATB gauge.
 
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''===
 
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''[[Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin]]'' brings with it the [[Rune Fencer]] job, described as "quick with a blade as well as an incantation", similar to the style of the Mystic Knight.
 
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''===
 
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[[Kurasame Susaya]] functions as a Mystic Knight.
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''===
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{{main|Spellblade (Tactics A2)}}
 
{{main|Spellblade (Tactics A2)}}
 
Spellblade is a job exclusive to [[viera]]. They can use swords to strike enemies and their abilities consist on inflicting status effects while damaging.
 
Spellblade is a job exclusive to [[viera]]. They can use swords to strike enemies and their abilities consist on inflicting status effects while damaging.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''===
 
{{Job section|Final Fantasy Tactics S}}
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{{Job-stub|Final Fantasy Tactics S}}
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light]]''===
 
[[File:FFT4HoL Spell Fencer Icon.png|thumb]]
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[[File:FFT4HoL Spell Fencer Icon.png|right]]
 
 
{{main|Spell Fencer (The 4 Heroes of Light)}}
 
{{main|Spell Fencer (The 4 Heroes of Light)}}
 
Spell Fencers enchant their weapons with magic spells to deal more damage to their foes, and can also shield themselves from magic. [[Krinjh]] joins the player's party as a Spell Fencer.
 
Spell Fencers enchant their weapons with magic spells to deal more damage to their foes, and can also shield themselves from magic. [[Krinjh]] joins the player's party as a Spell Fencer.
   
 
===''[[Bravely Default]]''===
 
===''[[Bravely Default]]''===
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{{main|Spell Fencer (Bravely Default)}}
 
{{main|Spell Fencer (Bravely Default)}}
 
The Spell Fencer is an optional job obtained by defeating [[Ciggma Khint]] alongside [[Eloch Quentis Khamer VIII]] during Chapter 1's Sub-Scenarios.
 
The Spell Fencer is an optional job obtained by defeating [[Ciggma Khint]] alongside [[Eloch Quentis Khamer VIII]] during Chapter 1's Sub-Scenarios.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions II]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions II]]''===
 
[[File:FFLII Mystic Knight Alt2 Artwork.png|thumb|200px]]
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{{Section|Final Fantasy Dimensions II}}
[[File:FFLII Mystic Knight Alt2 Artwork.png|right|200px]]
 
{{stub|Final Fantasy Dimensions II}}
 
   
 
===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''===
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The Mystic Knight appears in the form of a [[Duel Colosseum#Cards|Job Card]] in the [[Duel Colosseum]]. Its effects make card luck easier to rise while it is selected.
 
The Mystic Knight appears in the form of a [[Duel Colosseum#Cards|Job Card]] in the [[Duel Colosseum]]. Its effects make card luck easier to rise while it is selected.
   
 
====''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''====
 
====''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''====
 
The Mystic Knight card appears in the [[Labyrinth (Dissidia 012)|Labyrinth]] mode, but this time increases the chances of party cards appearing.
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The Mystic Knight card appears in the new [[Labyrinth (Dissidia 012)|Labyrinth]] mode, but this time increases the chances of party cards appearing.
 
   
 
The Mystic Knight is also an advanced job that can be selected for a character in the player's party for [[Quick Battle]], [[Friend Card]]s, or wireless matches. It is unlocked with the powers of the Black Mage and Dark Knight, and grants 50% damage reduction and 100% damage increase when the character is in critical health.
 
The Mystic Knight is also an advanced job that can be selected for a character in the player's party for [[Quick Battle]], [[Friend Card]]s, or wireless matches. It is unlocked with the powers of the Black Mage and Dark Knight, and grants 50% damage reduction and 100% damage increase when the character is in critical health.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
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{{main|Mystic Knight (Airborne Brigade)}}
 
{{main|Mystic Knight (Airborne Brigade)}}
 
Mystic Knight is unlocked by defeating the boss at Snowbound Mining Town 7, [[Kolts Region]].
 
Mystic Knight is unlocked by defeating the boss at Snowbound Mining Town 7, [[Kolts Region]].
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{{Job section|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade}}
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]''===
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The Mystic Knight appears as a character card.
 
The Mystic Knight appears as a character card.
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{{Section|Final Fantasy Artniks}}
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy All the Bravest]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy All the Bravest]]''===
 
{{Quote|A cape, turban, and spell-imbued blade are the telltale signs of this swordmage.|Description}}
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The Mystic Knight is a character available to the party, he uses the Firaga Sword ability during battle. He unlocks at level 20.
{{Q|A cape, turban, and spell-imbued blade are the telltale signs of this swordmage.|Description}}
 
The Mystic Knight is a character available to the party, he uses the Firaga Sword ability during battle. Unlocks at level 20.
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
 
[[File:FFRK Spellblade Sprite.png|thumb]]
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[[File:FFRK Spellblade Sprite.png|right]]
 
 
{{main|Spellblade (Record Keeper character)}}
 
{{main|Spellblade (Record Keeper character)}}
{{Q|A unique swordmaster who fights with a magic-imbued blade. The Spellblade is an impressive frontline warrior who uses his sword to unleash elemental magic and debuffs that exploit the weaknesses of his enemies.|Official description.}}
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{{Quote|A unique swordmaster who fights with a magic-imbued blade. The Spellblade is an impressive frontline warrior who uses his sword to unleash elemental magic and debuffs that exploit the weaknesses of his enemies.|Official description.}}
 
Spellblade is a playable character who can be recruited as the First Time Reward for completing Calm Lands on Classic difficulty in {{nobr|FF X}} track of the game's Core Dungeons.
 
Spellblade is a playable character who can be recruited as the First Time Reward for completing Calm Lands on Classic difficulty in {{nobr|FF X}} track of the game's Core Dungeons.
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===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
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Mystic Knight, Rune Fencer, and Spellblade appear on cards.
 
Mystic Knight, Rune Fencer, and Spellblade appear on cards.
   
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Spellblade TCG.png|Trading card of a viera as a Spellblade.
 
Spellblade TCG.png|Trading card of a viera as a Spellblade.
 
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==Allusions to the job in the series==
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''===
 
Though there is no job system, [[Cloud Strife]] was listed as a "Mystic Knight/Berserker" during [[Final Fantasy VII development|development]]. Although that did not make it to the finished product, Cloud bears some traits of the Mystic Knight such as using swords in combat and being elite both physically and magically.
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===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
 
The Mystic Knight is strongly alluded to in [[Final Fantasy IX]]. Provided [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]] is in the party and not incapacitated, [[Adelbert Steiner|Steiner]] can use [[Swd Mag (Final Fantasy IX)|Sword Magic]] with Vivi's aid. Only the damaging Black Magic spells (e.g. [[Fire (ability)|Fire]]) can be used as Sword Magic, not [[status effect]]-inducing spells (e.g. [[Slow (status)|Slow]]), and Vivi must know the spell in question. The attack uses Steiner's turn and [[MP (stat)|MP]], and does not affect Vivi's MP or ATB gauge.
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===''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''===
 
[[Kurasame Susaya]] functions as a Mystic Knight.
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==Related jobs==
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===Rune Fencer===
 
[[File:Elvaan F Rune Fencer.png|200px|right|A female [[Elvaan]] Rune Fencer in ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''.]]
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The Rune Fencer {{J|魔導剣士|Madō Kenshi|Sorcery Fencer}} is an unlockable [[Final Fantasy XI jobs|job]]. The job functions as the ''Final Fantasy XI'' equivalent of the recurring Mystic Knight job, infusing their blades with magical [[Harbor Rune|runes]].
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Rune Fencers are intended to use their damage-dealing capabilities to help draw the foe's attention and use their spells and special job abilities to mitigate magic damage. Their magical attacks and defenses have a strong elemental aspect, determined by which runes they are harboring at the time. Built-up harbored runes provide elemental attack and defense, and furthermore can be expended for various effects.
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The player can only unlock Rune Fencer by purchasing the ''[[Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin|Seekers of Adoulin]]'' expansion and completing the unlocking quest line located in the expansion zones.
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
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V Sors.PNG|[[Mystic Knight (Final Fantasy V)|Mystic Knights]] in ''[[Final Fantasy V]]''.
 
V Sors.PNG|[[Mystic Knight (Final Fantasy V)|Mystic Knights]] in ''[[Final Fantasy V]]''.
Elvaan F Rune Fencer.png|A female [[Elvaan]] Rune Fencer in ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''.
 
 
SpellFencerCrown.jpg|[[Aire]] as a Spell Fencer in ''[[Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light]]''.
 
SpellFencerCrown.jpg|[[Aire]] as a Spell Fencer in ''[[Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light]]''.
 
BDFF Magic Swordsman.png|Agnès and Tiz as Spell Fencers in ''[[Bravely Default]]''.
 
BDFF Magic Swordsman.png|Agnès and Tiz as Spell Fencers in ''[[Bravely Default]]''.
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FFTS Spellblade SR Icon.png|Viera Spellblade icon in ''Final Fantasy Tactics S''.
 
FFTS Spellblade SR Icon.png|Viera Spellblade icon in ''Final Fantasy Tactics S''.
 
FFTS Spellblade Sprite.png|Viera Spellblade sprite in ''Final Fantasy Tactics S''.
 
FFTS Spellblade Sprite.png|Viera Spellblade sprite in ''Final Fantasy Tactics S''.
FFVA Mystic Knight Artniks.png|[[Krile Mayer Baldesion|Krile]] as a Rank N Mystic Knight card in ''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]''.
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FFVA Mystic Knight Artniks.png|[[Krile Mayer Baldesion (Final Fantasy V)|Krile]] as a Rank N Mystic Knight card in ''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]''.
 
FFAB Mystic Knight Male.png|A male Mystic Knight in ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''.
 
FFAB Mystic Knight Male.png|A male Mystic Knight in ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''.
 
FFAB Mystic Knight Female.png|A female Mystic Knight in ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''.
 
FFAB Mystic Knight Female.png|A female Mystic Knight in ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''.
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Ffta2-spellblade

A Spellblade from Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.

Mystic Knight (魔法剣士, Mahōkenshi?, lit. Magic Fencer), also known as Rune Fencer, Sorcerer, Spellblade or Spell Fencer, is a recurring job in the Final Fantasy series. Skilled in both magic and swordsmanship, they fuse both arts into Spellblade and are resistant to magic as a whole.

Appearances

Final Fantasy V

The Mystic Knight fuses magic spells which includes damaging spells or status inducing spells into their equipped sword. The wielder will smite enemies with their Spellblade.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Spellblade is a job exclusive to viera. They can use swords to strike enemies and their abilities consist on inflicting status effects while damaging.

Final Fantasy Tactics S

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Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light

FFT4HoL Spell Fencer Icon

Spell Fencers enchant their weapons with magic spells to deal more damage to their foes, and can also shield themselves from magic. Krinjh joins the player's party as a Spell Fencer.

Bravely Default

The Spell Fencer is an optional job obtained by defeating Ciggma Khint alongside Eloch Quentis Khamer VIII during Chapter 1's Sub-Scenarios.

Final Fantasy Dimensions II

FFLII Mystic Knight Alt2 Artwork
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Dissidia Final Fantasy

The Mystic Knight appears in the form of a Job Card in the Duel Colosseum. Its effects make card luck easier to rise while it is selected.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

The Mystic Knight card appears in the Labyrinth mode, but this time increases the chances of party cards appearing.

The Mystic Knight is also an advanced job that can be selected for a character in the player's party for Quick Battle, Friend Cards, or wireless matches. It is unlocked with the powers of the Black Mage and Dark Knight, and grants 50% damage reduction and 100% damage increase when the character is in critical health.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade

Mystic Knight is unlocked by defeating the boss at Snowbound Mining Town 7, Kolts Region.

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Final Fantasy Artniks

The Mystic Knight appears as a character card.

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Final Fantasy All the Bravest

A cape, turban, and spell-imbued blade are the telltale signs of this swordmage.

Description

The Mystic Knight is a character available to the party, he uses the Firaga Sword ability during battle. He unlocks at level 20.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

FFRK Spellblade Sprite

A unique swordmaster who fights with a magic-imbued blade. The Spellblade is an impressive frontline warrior who uses his sword to unleash elemental magic and debuffs that exploit the weaknesses of his enemies.

Official description.

Spellblade is a playable character who can be recruited as the First Time Reward for completing Calm Lands on Classic difficulty in FF X track of the game's Core Dungeons.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

Mystic Knight, Rune Fencer, and Spellblade appear on cards.

Allusions to the job in the series

Final Fantasy VII

Though there is no job system, Cloud Strife was listed as a "Mystic Knight/Berserker" during development. Although that did not make it to the finished product, Cloud bears some traits of the Mystic Knight such as using swords in combat and being elite both physically and magically.

Final Fantasy IX

The Mystic Knight is strongly alluded to in Final Fantasy IX. Provided Vivi is in the party and not incapacitated, Steiner can use Sword Magic with Vivi's aid. Only the damaging Black Magic spells (e.g. Fire) can be used as Sword Magic, not status effect-inducing spells (e.g. Slow), and Vivi must know the spell in question. The attack uses Steiner's turn and MP, and does not affect Vivi's MP or ATB gauge.

Final Fantasy Type-0

Kurasame Susaya functions as a Mystic Knight.

Related jobs

Rune Fencer

A female Elvaan Rune Fencer in Final Fantasy XI.

The Rune Fencer (魔導剣士, Madō Kenshi?, lit. Sorcery Fencer) is an unlockable job. The job functions as the Final Fantasy XI equivalent of the recurring Mystic Knight job, infusing their blades with magical runes.

Rune Fencers are intended to use their damage-dealing capabilities to help draw the foe's attention and use their spells and special job abilities to mitigate magic damage. Their magical attacks and defenses have a strong elemental aspect, determined by which runes they are harboring at the time. Built-up harbored runes provide elemental attack and defense, and furthermore can be expended for various effects.

The player can only unlock Rune Fencer by purchasing the Seekers of Adoulin expansion and completing the unlocking quest line located in the expansion zones.

Gallery

Etymology

A spell, charm or hex is a set of words, spoken or unspoken, which are considered by its user to invoke some magical effect. Historical attestations exist for the use of some variety of incantations in many cultures around the world.