The Moore Branch (ムーアの小枝, Mūa no Koeda?, lit. Moore Branchlet or ムーアの剣, Mūa no Ken?, lit. Moore Sword) is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It is the signature weapon of Exdeath, and appears as his primary weapon in virtually all of his appearances. It is a cross between a staff and a sword. The name refers to the Great Forest of Moore in Final Fantasy V where evil spirits were sealed.
Appearances
Final Fantasy V
Exdeath wields the Moore Branch as his weapon, visible in his battle sprite. It is not an item in the game data.
Final Fantasy XIV
Exdeath appears in the Deltascape V4.0 dungeon, where he wields the Moore Branch.
Final Fantasy Dimensions II
The Moore Branch is used by Exdeath when called as a summon.
Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)
Exdeath wields the Moore Branch as his weapon in battle. Exdeath manikins wield crystal versions of the weapon, colored blue.
The Moore Branch is a level 92 exclusive weapon for Exdeath. It gives +62 ATK, +38 Bravery, and boosts his current Bravery by 15% when he blocks an attack.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
The Moore Branch appears as both Exdeath's in-battle weapon and a piece of equipment. The equipment piece is now a Level 90 weapon that gives +62 ATK, +34 Bravery, and boosts Exdeath's Bravery by 7% on a block.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
The Moore Branch is Exdeath's default weapon. Like all other characters' weapons, equipping it offers no advantages or disadvantages.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia
Moore Branch (V) is a 5★ Sword for Exdeath, enabling access to the ability Wicked Warlock. It provides 74 HP, 66 DEF, 170-320 iBRV, 2296-3001 mBRV, 759-984 ATK, and adds 35-50 CP.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper
The Moore Branch is a Rank 5 rod. At level 20, its default maximum level, it provides 50 Attack, 117 Magic, and 61 Mind. Through combining and reforging it can reach a maximum level of 35, where it will have 66 Attack, 143 Magic, and 74 Mind. It contains the Grand Cross Soul Break for Exdeath.
Exdeath has two Relics that are variants of the Moore Branch, Ghido's Whisker and Moore Sword. Ghido's Whisper is a palette swap of the Moore Branch with a green color scheme and foliage growing from it. Moore Sword is a closer approximation of Exdeath's sword in Dissidia, with a longer, straight blade, and the tassle and spikes that the original Moore Branch Relic lacks.
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Etymology
The weapon is named after the Great Forest of Moore, the forest where Exdeath was born. The name of the weapon may mean it is part of the original tree that Exdeath spawned from.