The Darkness Rune (闇の紋章, Yami no Monshō) is a rune that appears in Suikoden II.
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 steal the enemy's soul instantly through said power.
| Data | |
|---|---|
| Cost | 0 potch |
| Drop | No enemy drops this rune. |
| Equipped | No character comes equipped with this rune. |
| Found | Chance to obtain after clearing the final round of Eikei's arena. |
| Sold | No store in-game sells this rune. |
| Spells | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Finger of Death Instant death to one enemy. |
| 2 | Stealer of Souls 300 darkness damage to one enemy. |
| 3 | Black Shadow 500 darkness damage to all enemies. |
| 4 | Hell Instant death to all enemies. |
| Data | |
|---|---|
| Cost | 12000 potch |
| Drop | No enemy drops this rune. |
| Equipped | Sierra  |
| Found | North Window Castle (chest) Guardian Deity statue (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 one enemy, restores damage dealt to caster. |
| 3 | Final Bell Instant death or 500 darkness damage to one enemy row. |
| 4 | Black Shadow 500 darkness damage to all enemies. |
