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The '''Blizzard Blade''' is a weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] series.  
{{Item
|title = ''Blizzard blade''
|image = [[File:BlizzardBlade.png|160px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ふぶきのつるぎ|Falling-snow sword}}
|romaji=Fubuki no Tsurugi
|names = Snowblast Sword<br>Frost Blade
|games = {{DQ3}}<br>{{DQ5}}<br>{{DQ6}}<br>{{DQ7}}<br>{{DQ8}}<br>{{DQSwords}}<br>
| buy = various, see article
| sell = various, see article
|effect = various, see article
}}
 
The '''blizzard blade''' 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 V]]===
==={{DQ3}}===
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 +80 in the {{NES}} version and +90 in all others, and will cast [[Crackle]] when used as an item. It can only be equipped by the {{Hero 3}} and [[Warrior]]s, and is dropped by the [[armful]] and [[one-man army]] {{MFamilies}}s at a rate of 1/256 and 1/128 respectivly.
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
 
===[[Dragon Quest Swords]]===
In the 16-bit remake of the game the blade is available for purchase in [[Damdara]] for 23,000 {{Gold}}.
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]].
 
====Info====
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{Equipment|header}}
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
{{Equipment|entry|name=Fire Blade|statModified=Attack|statModifier=+58|sellPrice=2137g}}
|header=[[File:Blizzard blade III HD icon.png]]
{{Equipment|footer}}
|name=<big>Blizzard blade</big>
====Locations====
|description=Assaults a group of enemies with razor-sharp icicles when used as an item in battle
{{ItemLocation|header}}
|stats=Attack +101
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Tempered at armor shop (2850g)}}
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
{{ItemLocation|footer}}
|notes=Ice element<br>Casts [[Crackle]] when used as an item
====Equipping characters====
|price=34,000/10,200
{{CharacterList|header}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Damdara]]
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
}}
{{CharacterList|footer}}
 
==={{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]], {{Parry}}, 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.
 
==={{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 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.
 
The blade deals bonus, Ice-element damage to the target monster that is half of the physical damage previously dealt before resistance apply and if said monster is defeated by the initial blow then the bonus damage will be redirected to a different target. This bonus damage will activate on the following physical-blow skills: [[Dragon Slash]], [[Double-Edged Slash]], [[Flame Slash]], [[Frenzy]], [[Gust Slash]], [[Hatchet Man]], [[Kacrackle Slash]], [[Lightning Slash]], [[Mercurial Thrust]], [[Metal Slash]], & [[Undead Undoer]].
 
==={{DQ7}}===
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]], and features the same bonus damage effect and necessary skills for activation as in {{VI}}.
 
==={{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 8}}, [[Jessica Albert]], and [[Red]] can equip it.
 
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Blizzard blade.png|32px]]<br>Blizzard blade
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Icicle dirk.png|32px|link=Icicle dirk]]<br>[[Icicle dirk]]
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Cold cheese.png|32px|link=List of cheeses in Dragon Quest VIII|Cold cheese]]<br>{{Cold cheese}}
|i3=-
}}
 
==={{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 Swords}} the [[Master Stroke|Tundra Sunderer Master Stroke]].  It can be tempered into a [[Wrath of Boreas]].
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIII Snow Sword.png|{{III}}, {{Famicom}} art.
DQIII Blizzard blade.png|{{III}}, {{Super Famicom}} art.
DQ VIII Android Alchemy Made Blizzard Blade.jpg|Made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] from {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])
Blizzard blade VII artwork.png|{{VII}}.
</gallery></center>
 
{{DQWeapons}}


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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]
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Latest revision as of 18:41, 18 December 2024

The blizzard blade 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[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The blizzard blade has an Attack bonus of +80 in the NES version and +90 in all others, and will cast Crackle when used as an item. It can only be equipped by the Hero and Warriors, and is dropped by the armful and one-man army monsters at a rate of 1/256 and 1/128 respectivly.

In the 16-bit remake of the game the blade is available for purchase in Damdara for 23,000 gold coins.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Blizzard blade III HD icon.png Blizzard blade DRAGONQUEST III HD2D Logo 800px.png
Description
Assaults a group of enemies with razor-sharp icicles when used as an item in battle
Stats Vocations
Attack +101 Hero iconHD2D.pngWarrior iconHD2D.png
Notes
Ice element
Casts Crackle when used as an item
Price Location
34,000/10,200 Sold in:
Damdara



Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The blizzard blade has an Attack bonus of +105. It can only be purchased in Precaria for the high price of 21,000 gold coins. It is also restrictive, as only Tuppence, Parry, 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[edit]

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.

The blade deals bonus, Ice-element damage to the target monster that is half of the physical damage previously dealt before resistance apply and if said monster is defeated by the initial blow then the bonus damage will be redirected to a different target. This bonus damage will activate on the following physical-blow skills: Dragon Slash, Double-Edged Slash, Flame Slash, Frenzy, Gust Slash, Hatchet Man, Kacrackle Slash, Lightning Slash, Mercurial Thrust, Metal Slash, & Undead Undoer.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

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, and features the same bonus damage effect and necessary skills for activation as in VI.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

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, Jessica Albert, and Red can equip it.


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Blizzard blade.png
Blizzard blade
DQVIII Icicle dirk.png
Icicle dirk
Cold cheese
Cold cheese
-


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

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.

Gallery[edit]