Darkness Rune

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Type	Magic Rune
Appears in	Suikoden II

The Darkness Rune (闇の紋章, Yami no Monshō) is a rune that appears in Suikoden II.

Information

The Darkness Rune is a lower-order variant of the Rune of Life and Death, the Soul Eater, one of the 27 True Runes. It holds the power of darkness and several of its spells can even kill enemies instantly.

Data

Data
Cost	12000 potch
Drop	No enemy drops this rune.
Equipped	Sierra
Found	North Window (chest) Guardian Deity (RUDU)
Sold	South Window City Rune Shop (after plot events at Rockaxe Castle)

Spells
1	Finger of Death Instant death to one enemy.
2	Stealer of Souls 300 darkness damage to all enemies.
3	Final Bell Instant death or 500 darkness damage to one enemy row.
4	Black Shadow 500 darkness damage to all enemies.

Trivia

• The Darkness Rune is also available in the Sega Saturn version of Suikoden, as a reward from Eikei's arena mode, a mode also exclusive to that port.

References

1. Gensosuikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 226