The Punishment from Final Fantasy VIII.
The Punishment looks almost identical to the Twin Lance, but is lighter and more powerful. The only gunblade more powerful than this is the Lion Heart.
Final Fantasy VIII description
The Punishment (クライム＆ペナルティ, Kuraimu ando Penaruti?, lit. Crime and Penalty) is a recurring high-powered gunblade in the Final Fantasy series, often used by Squall Leonhart.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy VIII[]
The weapon is the second strongest weapon for Squall, and provides 24 attack and 255% hit rate. It is obtained by spending 1000 gil and using a Chef's Knife, Star Fragment x2, Turtle Shell, and Screw x8 at the junk shop.
Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]
The weapon is a level 92 exclusive weapon for Squall, and provides +63 attack and EX Core Absorption +20%. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 29,570 gil, Twin Lance, Goddess's Magicite x5, and Bless Crystal x3.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]
The weapon is a level 90 exclusive weapon for Squall, and provides +63 Attack and EX Core Absorption +20%. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 158,000 gil, Twin Lance, Electrum, and Lion's Dream x5.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
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| Weapon | Category | Level | Attack | Magic | Mind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punishment (VIII) (Crime & Penalty (VIII))  | Swords | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | 166 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 35 | 184 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 40 | 194 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Additional stats: Accuracy +95 Bonus effects with Synergy: Adds small boost to ice damage. Overstrike Soul Break: Sub-Zero Blast (Squall), ATK +10 when mastered | |||||
Gallery[]
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [FFVIII].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Punishment_SSR.png "FFAB Punishment SSR.png (21 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [DFF].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Punishment_DFF_SSR.png "FFAB Punishment DFF SSR.png (8 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [FFVIII].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Punishment_SSR%2B.png "FFAB Punishment SSR+.png (21 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [DFF].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Punishment_DFF_SSR%2B.png "FFAB Punishment DFF SSR+.png (8 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR) [FFVIII].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Punishment_FFVIII_UR.png "FFAB Punishment FFVIII UR.png (8 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR) [DFF].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Punishment_DFF_UR.png "FFAB Punishment DFF UR.png (8 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR+) [DFF].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Punishment_DFF_UR%2B.png "FFAB Punishment DFF UR+.png (9 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UUR) [FFVIII].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Punishment_FFVIII_UUR.png "FFAB Punishment FFVIII UUR.png (10 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (CR) [FFVIII].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Punishment_FFVIII_CR.png "FFAB Punishment FFVIII CR.png (10 KB)")
Etymology[]
As per its Japanese name, the weapon appears to be named after Crime and Punishment, a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky.