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The '''Cautery sword''' (also known as '''Destruct sword''' and originally the '''Sword of malice''') is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series. If used as a tool in battle, it casts [[Sizz]] on enemies.
{{Item
|title = ''Cautery sword''
|image = [[Image:DQIV DS Cautery Sword.png|250px]]
|japanese =はじゃのつるぎ
|romaji =Hajya no tsurugi
|names = Sword of malice<br>Destruct sword
|games = {{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br.{{DQTreasures}}
| buy = various, see article
| sell = various, see article
|effect = Scorches foes when used in battle
}}
The '''cautery sword''' is a recurring sword in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series. If used as a tool in battle in earlier games it would cast [[Sizz]] on a group of enemies; later games have kept the spitfire trait while changing the damage ranges.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ2HD}}===
The cautery sword has an attack bonus of +45.
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=
|name=<big>Cautery sword</big>
|sprite=[[File:Cautery sword I & II HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=はじゃのつるぎ
|description=A blade that can be used in battle to summon scorching flames to frazzle your foes
|stats=Attack +41
|scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|60px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II))]][[File:Prince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Cannock]]
|notes=Casts [[Sizz]] when used
|price=4,400/2,640
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Cantlin]]
}}
 
==={{DQ4}}===
The cautery sword has an attack bonus of +45. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]], [[Ragnar]], [[Torneko]], and [[Psaro]].
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The cautery sword has an attack bonus of +45. It can be purchased in [[Mostroferrato]], [[Stockenbarrel]], [[Helmunaptra]], and [[Battenburg]] for 4,400 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]] and [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|his son]] can equip it.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
The cautery sword has an attack bonus of +42 and a style bonus of +23. When used as an item, it casts [[Sizz]]. It can be bought for 4,400 gold in [[Alltrades Abbey]], [[Ghent]], and [[Scrimsley]], or sold for 3,300 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Milly]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The cautery sword has an attack bonus of +42 and a style of +23. It can be purchased in various shops for 5,400 gold and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]].
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Cautery sword DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Cautery sword
|kanji=はじゃのつるぎ
|icon=[[File:Cautery sword IX artwork.png]]
|description=A sacred sword that flings flames if used as an item in battle
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Attack +42
|vocation=[[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[Image:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thieves|Thief]][[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=6~10 Fire damage to all enemies
|price=3,000/1,500
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Bloomingdale]]<br>[[Dourbridge]]
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
The cautery sword can be upgraded to an [[aurora blade]] when combined with three [[brighten rock]]s and one phial of [[holy water]].
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
The cautery sword has an attack bonus of +45. It can be purchased in [[Mostroferrato]] for 4,400 gold.
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Cautery sword</big></big>
|kanji=はじゃのつるぎ
|icon=[[File:Cautery sword xi icon.png]]
|description=A blade that can be used in battle to summon scorching flames to frazzle your foes
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
|stats=Attack +42/44/47/50
|notes=12~20 Fire damage to a group of foes
|price=4,400/2,200
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Lonalulu]]<br>[[Phnom Nonh]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Infernal armour]]s (1/128)<br>Reward for Rainbow Rock Ruckus quest (<i>Definitive Edition</i> only)
|diff=3/10
|i1=[[File:Silver ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Silver ore]] x2 + [[File:Lava lump xi icon.png|75px|link=Lava lump]] + [[File:Red eye xi icon.png|75px|link=Red eye]]
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The recipe guide for the sword is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Building a Blade of Blistering Brutality]]'' book, which is found in a Lonalulu chest.
The destruct sword has an attack bonus of +42 and an appearance bonus of +23. It can be purchased for 5,400 gold and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Melvin]], and [[Aira]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
In ''Dragon Quest IX'', the cautery sword can be upgraded to an [[aurora blade]] by the use of [[Alchemy]].
The cautery sword's likeness appears as [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|treasure No. 132]], with a base value of 300,000.
====Info====
{{Equipment|header|name=Cautery sword|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+42}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=3000|sellPrice=1500|flavor=A sacred sword that flings flames if used as an item in battle.}}
====Locations====
{{ItemLocation|header|name=Cautery sword|console=DS}}
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Bloomingdale]]|info=Sold by the weapon dealer}}
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Dourbridge]]|info=Sold by the weapon dealer}}
{{ItemLocation|footer}}


==Related items==
==See also==
* [[Aurora blade]]
* [[Aurora blade]]
==Etymology==
Cautery is derived from ''Cauterize'', which is to burn an open wound, and stems from the firey nature of the sword.
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIV_Cautery_Sword.png|{{Famicom}} art.
Cauterysword6.jpg|
Cautery_sword_VII_artwork.png|Circa 2000 in ''VII''
DQ IV DS Cautery Sword & Scale Shield.jpg|Cautery sword and [[Scale shield]] from {{IV}}. ({{DS}})
Cautery sword treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures''
</gallery></center>
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]

Latest revision as of 16:36, 23 March 2026

Cautery sword
DQIV DS Cautery Sword.png
Japanese はじゃのつるぎ
Romaji Hajya no tsurugi
Old localizations Sword of malice
Destruct sword
Found in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI<br.Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Scorches foes when used in battle

The cautery sword is a recurring sword in the Dragon Quest series. If used as a tool in battle in earlier games it would cast Sizz on a group of enemies; later games have kept the spitfire trait while changing the damage ranges.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Cautery sword (はじゃのつるぎ)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Cautery sword I & II HD sprite.png
Description
A blade that can be used in battle to summon scorching flames to frazzle your foes
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Attack +41 Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png
Notes
Casts Sizz when used
Price Location
4,400/2,640 Sold in:
Cantlin



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The cautery sword has an attack bonus of +45. It can be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, Torneko, and Psaro.

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

The cautery sword has an attack bonus of +45. It can be purchased in Mostroferrato, Stockenbarrel, Helmunaptra, and Battenburg for 4,400 gold. The Hero and his son can equip it.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The cautery sword has an attack bonus of +42 and a style bonus of +23. When used as an item, it casts Sizz. It can be bought for 4,400 gold in Alltrades Abbey, Ghent, and Scrimsley, or sold for 3,300 gold. The Hero, Milly, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain can equip it.

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

The cautery sword has an attack bonus of +42 and a style of +23. It can be purchased in various shops for 5,400 gold and can be equipped by the Hero, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe.

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

Cautery sword DQIX icon.png Cautery sword (はじゃのつるぎ)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Cautery sword IX artwork.png
Description
A sacred sword that flings flames if used as an item in battle
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +42 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngThiefIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
6~10 Fire damage to all enemies
Price Location
3,000/1,500 Sold in:
Bloomingdale
Dourbridge
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -


The cautery sword can be upgraded to an aurora blade when combined with three brighten rocks and one phial of holy water.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

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

Cautery sword (はじゃのつるぎ) DQXI Logo EN.png
Cautery sword xi icon.png
Description
A blade that can be used in battle to summon scorching flames to frazzle your foes
Rarity
D
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +42/44/47/50
Notes
12~20 Fire damage to a group of foes
Price Location
4,400/2,200 Sold in:
Lonalulu
Phnom Nonh
Dropped by:
Infernal armours (1/128)
Reward for Rainbow Rock Ruckus quest (Definitive Edition only)
Forging difficulty
3/10
Ingredients
Silver ore xi icon.png x2 + Lava lump xi icon.png + Red eye xi icon.png
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



The recipe guide for the sword is the Building a Blade of Blistering Brutality book, which is found in a Lonalulu chest.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

The cautery sword's likeness appears as treasure No. 132, with a base value of 300,000.

See also[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Cautery is derived from Cauterize, which is to burn an open wound, and stems from the firey nature of the sword.


Gallery[edit]

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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