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'''Wands''' are a recurring type of weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. This class of weapon is favored by magical characters such as [[mage]]s, [[priest]]s, and [[sage]]s, and many can also cast second tier spells if used as an item during battle. Notable staves in the series include the [[Lightning staff]] and and the [[Magma staff]], the latter of which is typically required to advance the story.
'''Wands''' are a recurring type of weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. This class of weapon is favored by magical characters such as [[mage]]s, [[priest]]s, and [[sage]]s, and many can also cast second tier spells if used as an item during battle. Notable staves in the series include the [[lightning staff]] and and the [[magma staff]], the latter of which is typically required to advance the story.


As of ''[[Dragon Quest X]]'', the family was split into the single-handed wands and two-handed [[Heavy Wand (weapon type)|heavy wands]], with many of the staves that have appeared in prior games have now been reclassified as heavy wands. In Japanese versions of the game, they are known as '''sticks''' (スティック, ''Sutikku'') to better differentiate the two.   
As of ''[[Dragon Quest X]]'', the family was split into the single-handed wands and two-handed [[Heavy Wand (weapon type)|heavy wands]], with many of the staves that had appeared in prior games having now been reclassified as heavy wands. In Japanese versions of the game, the former are known as '''sticks''' (スティック, ''Sutikku'') to better differentiate the two.   


'''NOTE:''' Prior to the release of ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', wands were alternatively referred to as ''staves'', and some individual weapons still retain the nomenclature. In spite of this, none of the weapons listed here bare any relations to [[staff|Bo staves]]
'''NOTE:''' Prior to the release of ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', wands were alternatively referred to as ''staves'', and some individual weapons still retain the nomenclature. In spite of this, none of the weapons listed here bare any relations to [[staff|bo staves]]


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
All three characters can use staffs.
All three Luminaries can use staffs.
*[[Wizard's staff]]
*[[Wizard's staff]]
*[[Lightning staff]]
*[[Lightning staff]]
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*[[Sage's staff]]
*[[Sage's staff]]
*[[Somatic staff]]
*[[Somatic staff]]
==={{DQ3HD}}===
*[[Staff of Rain]]
*[[Wizard's staff]]
*[[Snooze stick]]
*[[Staff of antimagic]]
*[[Staff of resurrection]]
*[[Staff of strife]]
*[[Rune staff]]
*[[Staff of sentencing]]
*[[Lightning staff]]
*[[Sage's staff]]
*[[Somatic staff]]
*[[Aurora staff]]
*[[Godbird sceptre]]


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
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*[[Staff of Divine Wrath]]
*[[Staff of Divine Wrath]]
*[[Staff of antimagic]]
*[[Staff of antimagic]]
*[[Staff of salvation]]
*[[Somatic staff]]
*[[Somatic staff]]
*[[Stolos' staff]]
*[[Stolos' staff]]
*[[Magma staff]]
*[[Staff of resurrection]]
*[[Staff of resurrection]]
*[[Dragon staff]]
*[[Dragon staff]]
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* [[Staff of resurrection]]
* [[Staff of resurrection]]
* [[Watermaul wand]]
* [[Watermaul wand]]
* [[Staff of rain]]
* [[Staff of Rain]]
* [[Saviour staff]]
* [[Saviour staff]]


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*[[List of wand alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX]]
*[[List of wand alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX]]
*[[Oak staff]]
*[[Oak staff]]
*[[Faerie staff]]
*[[Wizard's staff]]
*[[Wizard's staff]]
*[[Staff of sentencing]]
*[[Staff of sentencing]]
*[[Staff of Divine Wrath]]
*[[Stolos' staff]]
*[[Stolos' staff]]
*[[Staff of Divine Wrath]]
*[[Watermaul wand]]
*[[Watermaul wand]]
*[[Tsunami staff]]
*[[Lightning staff]]
*[[Lightning staff]]
*[[Tsunami staff]]
*[[Lightning conductor]]
*[[Magma staff]]
*[[Magma staff]]
*[[Lightning conductor]]
*[[Faerie staff]]
*[[Brouhaha boomstick]]
*[[Rune staff]]
*[[Rune staff]]
*[[Brouhaha boomstick]]
*[[Hieroglyph staff]]
*[[Hieroglyph staff]]
*[[Magical mace]]
*[[Magical mace]]
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
Wands are the main weapon type of [[Nera]] and are wielded exclusively by her. In this entry, wands are a long-range weapon that produces magical bubble projectiles that are launched towards the enemy.
Wands are the main weapon type of [[Nera]] and are wielded exclusively by her. In this entry, wands can be used at either close or long range and produce magical bubble projectiles that are launched towards the enemy. These bubbles can be burst with Nera's abilities and spells. Although Nera's wands deal low damage, she can recover her MP with each hit unlike other characters.


List of wands:
List of wands:
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End]]''===
[[Image:DQHII Teresa Wand.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Teresa using a wand to create magic bubbles.]]
Wands can now be equipped by either [[Lazarel]] or [[Teresa]] if their class is a [[Mage]], Priest, or [[Sage]].
Wands can now be equipped by either [[Lazarel]] or [[Teresa]] if their class is a [[Mage]], Priest, or [[Sage]].


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[[category:Weapon families]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]
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Latest revision as of 17:50, 16 June 2025

Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon

Wands are a recurring type of weapon in the Dragon Quest franchise. This class of weapon is favored by magical characters such as mages, priests, and sages, and many can also cast second tier spells if used as an item during battle. Notable staves in the series include the lightning staff and and the magma staff, the latter of which is typically required to advance the story.

As of Dragon Quest X, the family was split into the single-handed wands and two-handed heavy wands, with many of the staves that had appeared in prior games having now been reclassified as heavy wands. In Japanese versions of the game, the former are known as sticks (スティック, Sutikku) to better differentiate the two.

NOTE: Prior to the release of Dragon Quest IX, wands were alternatively referred to as staves, and some individual weapons still retain the nomenclature. In spite of this, none of the weapons listed here bare any relations to bo staves

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

All three Luminaries can use staffs.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Staffs are restricted to priests, mages, and sages.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Staffs can be used by Kiryl, Borya, Meena, and Maya.

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

Most staffs could be used by Bianca, Nera, and the hero's daughter. Some can also be used by the the hero though.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Every human character can equip at least one staff, and Slime Buddies may only equip the staff of Ghent in the DS version.

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

Staffs can be used by Maribel and Sir Mervyn.

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

Both Jessica and Angelo can equip wands, referred to collectively as staves, though there are some slight differences in their skill sets. After investing enough skill points, equipping a staff will increase the wielder's maximum MP and allow them to regenerate between 3~10 MP each turn in battle.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

These weapons can be equipped by mages, priests, paladins, armamentalists, and sages, as well as any character who fully masters the wand skill. All wands deal an extra 10% damage to members of the Demon family.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Wands can be equipped by Priests, Paladins, Luminaries, Dancers, and Druids, and still deal 10% more damage to demons.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Wands can only be equipped by Serena. Like their bigger and heavier cousins, wands have the able to sap MP away from an enemy after physically attacking them. Unlike heavy wands however, wands are weaker in terms of physical damage, and boost magical mending instead of magical might. Wands deal 10% bonus damage to monsters of the Elemental and Undead families. After unlocking a certain skill Serena will be able to dual-wield Wands for more damage.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Wands are the main weapon type of Nera and are wielded exclusively by her. In this entry, wands can be used at either close or long range and produce magical bubble projectiles that are launched towards the enemy. These bubbles can be burst with Nera's abilities and spells. Although Nera's wands deal low damage, she can recover her MP with each hit unlike other characters.

List of wands:

  • Briscoletti baton
  • Slime-on-a-stick
  • Winged wand
  • Fond wand
  • Scirocco sceptre
  • Wyvern wand
  • Seraphic sceptre

Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Teresa using a wand to create magic bubbles.

Wands can now be equipped by either Lazarel or Teresa if their class is a Mage, Priest, or Sage.

Weapons in the Dragon Quest series
Abacus
Axes
Boomerangs
Bows
Claws
Fans
Fangs
Flails
Greatswords
Hammers
Heavy Wands
Knives
Spears
Staves
Swords
Tarot cards
Wands
Whips
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