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Axes are a recurring family of weapons in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)| Dragon Quest]]'' series. Though typically depicted in official artwork as the weapon of choices for [[warrior]]s and other melee-oriented characters, their actual presence in the series has been relatively scarce until the release of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.
Axes are a recurring family of weapons in the {{DQSeries}}. Though typically depicted in official artwork as the weapon of choices for [[Warrior]]s and other melee-oriented characters, their actual presence in the series has been relatively scarce until the release of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.


Unlike [[sword]]s and [[spear]]s, axes have been featureless weapons with no additional benefits complimenting their strength since the original game, with the sole exception of the [[Headsman's axe]]. As with several other armament types, this would change with the development of ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', which features many hatchets with additional effects.
Unlike [[sword]]s and [[spear]]s, axes have been featureless weapons with no additional benefits complimenting their strength since the original game, with the sole exception of the [[Headsman's axe]]. As with several other armament types, this would change with the development of ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', which features many hatchets with additional effects.
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==


===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
==={{DQ}}===
*[[Iron Axe]]
*[[Iron Axe]]


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
*[[Battle Axe]]
*[[Battle Axe]]
*[[Headsman's axe]]
*[[Headsman's axe]]


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
*[[Battle Axe]]
*[[Battle Axe]]


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Battle Axe]]
*[[Battle Axe]]


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Battle Axe]]
*[[Battle Axe]]


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Battle Axe]]
*[[Battle Axe]]
*[[Headsman's axe]]
*[[Headsman's axe]]


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
Axes are one of the the three weapon types that [[Yangus]] specializes in, serving as a middle ground between the brute force of the [[Hammer Weapon Family|Hammers]] and the group targeting [[Scythe Weapon Family|Scythes]]. Axes are recommended for players that prefer to inflict status ailments while simultaneously dealing damage, and for those that prefer to gamble on all-or-nothing attacks through the [[Hatchet Man]] and [[Hatchet Man| Executioner]] skills.
Axes are one of the the three weapon types that [[Yangus]] specializes in, serving as a middle ground between the brute force of the [[Hammer Weapon Family|Hammers]] and the group targeting [[Scythe Weapon Family|Scythes]]. Axes are recommended for players that prefer to inflict status ailments while simultaneously dealing damage, and for those that prefer to gamble on all-or-nothing attacks through the [[Hatchet Man]] and [[Hatchet Man| Executioner]] skills.
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Stone axe]]
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*[[Conquerer's axe]]
*[[Conquerer's axe]]


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
[[Gladiator]]s and [[Ranger]]s are the only vocations that may Axes by default. By putting 100 points into the [[List of axe skills in Dragon Quest IX|skill set]], any character may wield an Axe.
[[Gladiator]]s and [[Ranger]]s are the only vocations that may Axes by default. By putting 100 points into the [[List of axe skills in Dragon Quest IX|skill set]], any character may wield an Axe.


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===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
Axes can be equipped exclusively by [[Hendrik]].
Axes can be equipped exclusively by [[Hendrik]]. Axes are recommended for dealing extra damage to certain monster families (mainly Material) and dealing elemental damage. Some of the axes increase Hendrik's maximum MP when equipped, allowing him to use skills and spells more frequently.  


List of axes:
*[[Cavalier cleaver]]
* Cavalier cleaver
*[[Ice axe]]
* Ice axe
*[[King axe]]
* King axe
*[[Obliteratoriser]]
* Obliteratoriser
*[[Kaiser axe]]
* Kaiser axe
*[[Avalanche axe]]
* Avalanche axe
*[[Overlord's axe]]
* Overlord's axe
*[[Bad axe]]
* Bad axe
*[[Conqueror's axe]]
* Conqueror's axe
*[[Maxi axe]]
* Maxi axe
*[[Climaxe]]
* Climaxe
*[[Arisocrat's axe]]
* Arisocrat's axe
*[[Kairos cleaver]]
* Kairos cleaver
*[[Galaxy axe]]
* Galaxy axe


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{{DQWeapons}}
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[[Category: Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category: Weapon families]]
[[Category: Weapon families]]

Revision as of 06:53, 2 April 2020

Axes are a recurring family of weapons in the Dragon Quest series. Though typically depicted in official artwork as the weapon of choices for Warriors and other melee-oriented characters, their actual presence in the series has been relatively scarce until the release of Dragon Quest VIII.

Unlike swords and spears, axes have been featureless weapons with no additional benefits complimenting their strength since the original game, with the sole exception of the Headsman's axe. As with several other armament types, this would change with the development of Dragon Quest IX, which features many hatchets with additional effects.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Axes are one of the the three weapon types that Yangus specializes in, serving as a middle ground between the brute force of the Hammers and the group targeting Scythes. Axes are recommended for players that prefer to inflict status ailments while simultaneously dealing damage, and for those that prefer to gamble on all-or-nothing attacks through the Hatchet Man and Executioner skills.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Gladiators and Rangers are the only vocations that may Axes by default. By putting 100 points into the skill set, any character may wield an Axe.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Axes can be equipped exclusively by Hendrik. Axes are recommended for dealing extra damage to certain monster families (mainly Material) and dealing elemental damage. Some of the axes increase Hendrik's maximum MP when equipped, allowing him to use skills and spells more frequently.