Rapier is the third Speed class in the WipEout HD campaign, and is a step up from Flash. It is not present in the very early Campaign events, but becomes more prominent later on.

Rapier is recommended for more advanced players, and beginners will most likely struggle at this speed without adequate practice.

Rapier is present in Zone Mode as well, and occupies zones 12 through to 15. The colour palette fo rapier is Pink, Orange and White. At zone 16 of Zone Mode, players enter the next speed class, Sub Phantom.