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The ''' | The '''steel broadsword''' is a recurring [[Sword Weapon Family|sword]] in the {{DQSeries}}. It is often the first mid-level sword the player can obtain. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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==={{DQ2}}=== | ==={{DQ2}}=== | ||
{{Descriptions | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ2=Slices through enemies like a knife through butter.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref> | |DQ2=Slices through enemies like a knife through butter.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +30 and can only be equipped by The {{Hero 2}}. It can be purchased from [[Moonahan]], [[Rippleport]], [[Tantegel]], and [[Dirkandor]] for 1,500 [[Gold]] Coins and sold for 1,125. | |||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
The | The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33. It can be equipped by The {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, and [[Sage]]s. However, it actually decreases a Martial Artists's attack by 16. It can be purchased for 1,300 gold coins (1,500 gold in the original NES version) at several locations or one can be obtained by winning the first [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] Track near [[Romaria]]. | ||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | |||
{{DQIIIHDEquipment | |||
|header=[[File:Steel broadsword III HD icon.png]] | |||
|name=<big>Steel broadsword</big> | |||
|description=The perfect choice for those ready to take their sword skills to the next level | |||
|stats=Attack +32 | |||
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]] | |||
|notes=N/A | |||
|price=2,000/520 | |||
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Norvik]]<br>[[Asham]]<br>[[Ibis]] | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ4}}=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
The | The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +40. It can be equipped by The {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]]. It can be bought in [[Ballymoral]], [[Porthtrunnel]], [[Mintos]], [[Zalenagrad]], and [[Canalot]] for 2,000 Gold Coins. | ||
In [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], after opening his own [[Torneko's shop|shop]], [[Torneko Taloon|Torneko]] can obtain 60,000 Gold Coins by giving [[Endor]] soldiers a total of 6 steel broadswords and 6 pieces of [[iron armour]]. | In [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], after opening his own [[Torneko's shop|shop]], [[Torneko Taloon|Torneko]] can obtain 60,000 Gold Coins by giving [[Endor]] soldiers a total of 6 steel broadswords and 6 pieces of [[iron armour]]. | ||
==={{DQ5}}=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
The | The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33. The {{Hero 5}}, [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|his son]], [[Harry]], [[Tuppence]], and [[Dwight]] can equip it. Among recruitable monsters, [[Barbatos_(Recruit)|Barbatos]], [[Killing machine_(Recruit)|Killing machine]], [[Golem_(Recruit)|Golem]], [[Magic marionette_(Recruit)|Magic marionette]], [[Mudraker_(Recruit)|Mudraker]], [[Wax murderer_(Recruit)|Wax murderer]], [[Hawk man_(Recruit)|Hawk man]], [[Hyperanemon_(Recruit)|Hyperanemon]], [[Mandrake marshal_(Recruit)|Mandrake marshal]] and [[Samigina_(Recruit)|Samigina]] can equip it too. It can be bought for 2,000 Gold Coins in [[Coburg]], [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Stockenbarrel]]. | ||
==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
In this game, the | In this game, the steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33 and a style bonus of +16. The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it. [[Metal slime knight|Metal slime knights]] have a 1/64 chance of dropping one. They can also be bought in [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]], [[Amor]], [[Wellshire]], [[Ghent]], and [[Scrimsley]] for 2000 Gold Coins, and can be sold for 1,500. | ||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
The | The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33 and a style bonus of +16. It can be equipped by The {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. Equipping the sword will actually decrease Ruff's attack by 16, though. Sir Mervyn joins the party with one equipped. Steel broadswords can be purchased for 2,800 gold coins at [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VII)|Alltrades Abbey]] and sold for 1,400. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]. | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
{{Descriptions | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ8=A sturdy sword made from forged steel.<ref>PS2 and 3DS version</ref> | |DQ8=A sturdy sword made from forged steel.<ref>PS2 and 3DS version</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +35 and can be equipped by The {{Hero 8}}, as well as [[Jessica]] and [[Red]], provided they have enough skill points in Swords. It can be purchased in [[Ascantha]] and [[Pickham]] for 2,000 Gold Coins and sold for 1,000. | |||
==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
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|notes=N/A | |notes=N/A | ||
|price=2,000/1,000 | |price=2,000/1,000 | ||
|location=Sold in [[Octagonia]] & [[Puerto Valor]] | |location=Sold in [[Octagonia]] & [[Puerto Valor]]<br>Chest in Erik's interlude, in [[The Rock of Wrong]] - Depths (<i>Definitive Edition</i> only). | ||
|diff=3/10 | |diff=3/10 | ||
|i1=[[Silver ore]] x2, [[Iron ore]] x1, [[Blue eye]] x1 | |i1=[[Silver ore]] x2, [[Iron ore]] x1, [[Blue eye]] x1 | ||
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The recipe guide for the sword is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Smithing with Steel]]'' book, which is found in the [[Warrior's Rest Inn]]. | The recipe guide for the sword is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Smithing with Steel]]'' book, which is found in the [[Warrior's Rest Inn]]. | ||
==={{DQMJ}}=== | ==={{DQMJ}}=== | ||
Steel broadswords have an attack bonus of +30. They are described in game as "A sturdy sword forged from steel". It can be bought from the [[Lethal Weapons Armoury]] as well as the vending machine on [[Celeste Isle]] for 1,600 Gold Coins. | Steel broadswords have an attack bonus of +30. They are described in game as "A sturdy sword forged from steel". It can be bought from the [[Lethal Weapons Armoury]] as well as the vending machine on [[Celeste Isle]] for 1,600 Gold Coins. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''=== | ||
This weapon is made by [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|tempering]] the [[ | This weapon is made by [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|tempering]] the [[copper Sword]] with 2 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Monsterbone]] and 1 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Iron Ore]]. After this sword is tempered into a derivate sword, it becomes available to buy normally in the weapon shop for 750 Gold Coins. This sword also teaches the hero the [[Master Stroke|Multistrike Master Stroke]] and increases his attack by +25. | ||
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DQII Steel broadsword.jpg|The Steel broadsword from the {{Game Boy Color}} version of {{II}}. | DQII Steel broadsword.jpg|The Steel broadsword from the {{Game Boy Color}} version of {{II}}. | ||
DQIII steel broadsword.png|The Steel broadsword from {{III}}. | DQIII steel broadsword.png|The Steel broadsword from {{III}}. | ||
Steel broadsword VII artwork.png|The Steel broadsword from {{VII}}. | |||
DQ IV DS Steel Broadsword & Iron Armour.jpg|Steel broadsword and [[Iron armour]]. ({{DS}}) | DQ IV DS Steel Broadsword & Iron Armour.jpg|Steel broadsword and [[Iron armour]]. ({{DS}}) | ||
Steel broadsword IX artwork.png|The Steel broadsword from {{IX}}. | Steel broadsword IX artwork.png|The Steel broadsword from {{IX}}. | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:29, 1 January 2025
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| Japanese | はがねのつるぎ |
| Romaji | Hagane no tsurugi |
| Old localizations | Steel broadsword Broad Sword Steel sword |
| Found in | Dragon Quest I Dragon Quest II Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest Swords Dragon Quest Builders Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below Dragon Quest Builders Dragon Quest Builders 2 Dragon Quest Rivals Dragon Quest Walk |
| Effect | varies |
The steel broadsword is a recurring sword in the Dragon Quest series. It is often the first mid-level sword the player can obtain.
Characteristics[edit]
The steel broadsword is a standard sword with a long blade forged from steel and a yellow hilt and crossguard. It often marks the turning point from early game weapons to mid-level weapons, being an effective weapon in terms of attack power and gold cost. This sword has appeared in every main entry in the series and even multiple spinoffs, as well.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest[edit]
Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake of Dragon Quest, it was known as Steel with a symbol of a sword next to it in said version.
| Steel broadsword (はがねのつるぎ hagane no tsurugi) |  |
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | Slices through enemies like a knife through butter.[1] |
The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +30 and can only be equipped by The Hero. It can be purchased from Moonahan, Rippleport, Tantegel, and Dirkandor for 1,500 Gold Coins and sold for 1,125.
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33. It can be equipped by The Hero, Warriors, Martial Artists, and Sages. However, it actually decreases a Martial Artists's attack by 16. It can be purchased for 1,300 gold coins (1,500 gold in the original NES version) at several locations or one can be obtained by winning the first Treasures n' Trapdoors Track near Romaria.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]
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Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +40. It can be equipped by The Hero, Ragnar, and Psaro. It can be bought in Ballymoral, Porthtrunnel, Mintos, Zalenagrad, and Canalot for 2,000 Gold Coins.
In Chapter 3, after opening his own shop, Torneko can obtain 60,000 Gold Coins by giving Endor soldiers a total of 6 steel broadswords and 6 pieces of iron armour.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33. The Hero, his son, Harry, Tuppence, and Dwight can equip it. Among recruitable monsters, Barbatos, Killing machine, Golem, Magic marionette, Mudraker, Wax murderer, Hawk man, Hyperanemon, Mandrake marshal and Samigina can equip it too. It can be bought for 2,000 Gold Coins in Coburg, Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, Mostroferrato, and Stockenbarrel.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]
In this game, the steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33 and a style bonus of +16. The Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, and Goowain can equip it. Metal slime knights have a 1/64 chance of dropping one. They can also be bought in Alltrades Abbey, Amor, Wellshire, Ghent, and Scrimsley for 2000 Gold Coins, and can be sold for 1,500.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33 and a style bonus of +16. It can be equipped by The Hero, Kiefer, Ruff, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. Equipping the sword will actually decrease Ruff's attack by 16, though. Sir Mervyn joins the party with one equipped. Steel broadswords can be purchased for 2,800 gold coins at Alltrades Abbey and sold for 1,400. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | A sturdy sword made from forged steel.[2] |
The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +35 and can be equipped by The Hero, as well as Jessica and Red, provided they have enough skill points in Swords. It can be purchased in Ascantha and Pickham for 2,000 Gold Coins and sold for 1,000.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
For the first time in the series, the steel broadsword cannot be purchased from any shop. It can be made by upgrading an iron broadsword in the Krak Pot and can be upgraded even further.
 Steel broadsword (DS)
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| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Attack | +45 |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Omnivocational Swordmaster |
| Recipe | Iron broadsword + Iron ore + Lava lump |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 1,900 |
| Flavor text | A fully fledged fighting blade forged from steel. |
| Notes | Upgrades into Gigasteel broadsword. |
Dragon Quest X[edit]
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
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| Description | ||||
| A sword forged from tempered steel that any warrior worth his salt will know like the back of his hand | ||||
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| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Attack +35/37/40/43 | ||||
| Notes | ||||
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| Price | Location | |||
| 2,000/1,000 | Sold in Octagonia & Puerto Valor Chest in Erik's interlude, in The Rock of Wrong - Depths (Definitive Edition only). |
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| 3/10 | ||||
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| Silver ore x2, Iron ore x1, Blue eye x1 | ||||
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The recipe guide for the sword is the Smithing with Steel book, which is found in the Warrior's Rest Inn.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]
Steel broadswords have an attack bonus of +30. They are described in game as "A sturdy sword forged from steel". It can be bought from the Lethal Weapons Armoury as well as the vending machine on Celeste Isle for 1,600 Gold Coins.
Dragon Quest Swords[edit]
This weapon is made by tempering the copper Sword with 2 Monsterbone and 1 Iron Ore. After this sword is tempered into a derivate sword, it becomes available to buy normally in the weapon shop for 750 Gold Coins. This sword also teaches the hero the Multistrike Master Stroke and increases his attack by +25.
Dragon Quest Builders[edit]
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Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]
The steel broadsword increases the Builder's attack by +64, it can be crafted with 3 steel ingots at an anvil. The recipe is learned at level 21.
Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
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Gallery[edit]
The Steel broadsword from Dragon Quest.
The Steel broadsword from II.
The Steel broadsword from the Game Boy Color version of II.
The Steel broadsword from III.
The Steel broadsword from VII.
Steel broadsword and Iron armour. (DS)
The Steel broadsword from IX.
The Steel broadsword as seen in the Dragon Quest Trading Card Game.
The Steel broadsword as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery.
The Steel broadsword in Rivals.
