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|names = Snowblast Sword<br>Frost Blade
|names = Snowblast Sword<br>Frost Blade
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''<br>
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The '''Blizzard Blade''' is a weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. Originally it would cast [[Crackle]] on a group of enemies when used as an item in battle, but later titles have it inflict bonus damage based on the foe's ice resistance instead.
The '''Blizzard blade''' (Originally '''Snow sword''') is a weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. Originally it would cast [[Crackle]] on a group of enemies when used as an item in battle, but later titles have it inflict bonus damage based on the foe's ice resistance instead.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The snow sword has an attack bonus of +90. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]] and [[Warrior]]s.
The Blizzard blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +90. It can only be equipped by the {{Hero 3}} and [[Warrior]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The blizzard blade has an attack bonus of +105. It can only be purchased in [[Precaria]] for the high price of 21,000 gold. It is also restrictive, as only [[Tuppence]] and some monster companions can wield it.
The Blizzard blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +105. It can only be purchased in [[Precaria]] for the high price of 21,000 gold. It is also restrictive, as only [[Tuppence]] and some monster companions can wield it.


The sword's description states that it deals extra damage to those weak to ice, and the bonuses are calculated as thusly: no resistance=150% damage, 20% resistance=130% damage, 67% resistance=115%, and immunity=normal damage calculation. Though the precise bonus damage would be adjusted slightly for each subsequent game, this is the standard ability the blade has in all following appearances.
The sword's description states that it deals extra damage to those weak to ice, and the bonuses are calculated as thusly: no resistance=150% damage, 20% resistance=130% damage, 67% resistance=115%, and immunity=normal damage calculation. Though the precise bonus damage would be adjusted slightly for each subsequent game, this is the standard ability the blade has in all following appearances.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The blizzard blade has an attack bonus of +105 and a style bonus of +38. It can be bought for 21,000 gold in [[Despairia]] or sold for 15,750 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.  
The Blizzard blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +105 and a {{Style}} bonus of +38. It can be bought for 21,000 [[gold]] coins in [[Despairia]] or sold for 15,750 gold coins. The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.  


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The snow sword has an attack bonus of +105 and an appearance bonus of +38. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aira]].   
The Blizzard blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +105 and an {{Style}} bonus of +38. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]].   


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The blizzard blade has an attack bonus of +90 and deals half of its melee damage as [[crack]] type damage, before resistances apply. It can be bought for 21,000 gold in [[Tryan Gully]] or sold for 10,500 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Jessica]] can equip it.
The Blizzard blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +90 and deals half of its melee damage as [[Crack]] type damage, before resistances apply. It can be bought for 21,000 gold coins in [[Tryan Gully]] or sold for 10,500 gold coins. The {{Hero 8}} and [[Jessica Albert]] can equip it.


Recipe: [[Bastard sword]] + [[Icicle dirk]] + [[Cold cheese]]
Recipe: [[Bastard sword]] + [[Icicle dirk]] + {{Cold cheese}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQSwords}}===
This weapon is made by [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|tempering]] the [[Frost Sword]] with 8 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Monsterbone]], 3 Iron Ore, and 3 Ice Crystal.  This sword also teaches the hero the [[Master Stroke|Tundra Sunderer Master Stroke]].  It can be tempered into a [[Wrath of Boreas]].
This weapon is made by [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|tempering]] the [[Frost Sword]] with 8 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Monsterbone]], 3 Iron Ore, and 3 Ice Crystal.  This sword also teaches the hero the [[Master Stroke|Tundra Sunderer Master Stroke]].  It can be tempered into a [[Wrath of Boreas]].
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====Equipping characters====
====Equipping characters====
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{{CharacterList|header}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character={{Hero Swords}}}}
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{{CharacterList|footer}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:DQIII Snow Sword.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQIII Snow Sword.png|''Dragon Quest III''.
File:DQIII Blizzard blade.png|''Dragon Quest III'', Super Famicom art
DQIII Blizzard blade.png|''Dragon Quest III''. {{Super Famicom}} art.
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{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
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[[Category:Sword]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]

Revision as of 17:05, 20 January 2022

Blizzard blade
BlizzardBlade.png
Japanese ふぶきのつるぎ
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Snowblast Sword
Frost Blade
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest Swords
Effect various, see article

The Blizzard blade (Originally Snow sword) is a weapon in the Dragon Quest series. Originally it would cast Crackle on a group of enemies when used as an item in battle, but later titles have it inflict bonus damage based on the foe's ice resistance instead.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The Blizzard blade has an Attack bonus of +90. It can only be equipped by the Hero and Warriors.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The Blizzard blade has an Attack bonus of +105. It can only be purchased in Precaria for the high price of 21,000 gold. It is also restrictive, as only Tuppence and some monster companions can wield it.

The sword's description states that it deals extra damage to those weak to ice, and the bonuses are calculated as thusly: no resistance=150% damage, 20% resistance=130% damage, 67% resistance=115%, and immunity=normal damage calculation. Though the precise bonus damage would be adjusted slightly for each subsequent game, this is the standard ability the blade has in all following appearances.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

The Blizzard blade has an Attack bonus of +105 and a Style bonus of +38. It can be bought for 21,000 gold coins in Despairia or sold for 15,750 gold coins. The Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain can equip it.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The Blizzard blade has an Attack bonus of +105 and an Style bonus of +38. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The Blizzard blade has an Attack bonus of +90 and deals half of its melee damage as Crack type damage, before resistances apply. It can be bought for 21,000 gold coins in Tryan Gully or sold for 10,500 gold coins. The Hero and Jessica Albert can equip it.

Recipe: Bastard sword + Icicle dirk + Cold cheese

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

This weapon is made by tempering the Frost Sword with 8 Monsterbone, 3 Iron Ore, and 3 Ice Crystal. This sword also teaches the hero the Tundra Sunderer Master Stroke. It can be tempered into a Wrath of Boreas.

Info

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Locations

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Location Info
Castle Avalonia Tempered at armor shop (2850g)

Equipping characters

Characters


Hero


Gallery