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'''Swords''' are recurring type of weapon, appearing in every installment of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This weapon is favored by [[hero]] | '''Swords''' are recurring type of weapon, appearing in every installment of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This weapon is favored by [[hero]]es, [[warrior]]s, [[gladiator]]s, [[armamentalist]]s, etc., and is favored by many enemies such as the legendary [[Estark]]. | ||
Since swords are often associated with legendary heroes, there are many notable swords in the series such as [[Erdrick's | Since swords are often associated with legendary heroes, there are many notable swords in the series such as [[Erdrick's Sword]], [[Zenithian sword]], [[Falcon blade]], and the [[Hypernova sword]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===[[Dragon Quest]]=== | ===[[Dragon Quest]]=== | ||
The [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|hero]] can equip some swords found in [[Alefgard]]; the strongest weapon | The [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|hero]] can equip some swords found in [[Alefgard]]; the strongest weapon is the [[Erdrick's Sword|ancestral blade]]. | ||
===[[Dragon Quest II]]=== | ===[[Dragon Quest II]]=== | ||
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===[[Dragon Quest III]]=== | ===[[Dragon Quest III]]=== | ||
The [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|hero]], [[warrior|soldiers]], and [[merchant]]s can use various swords. | The [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|hero]], [[warrior|soldiers]], and [[merchant]]s can use various swords. [[Sage]]s can use some swords as well, but not as many as other classes. | ||
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===[[Dragon Quest VII]]=== | ===[[Dragon Quest VII]]=== | ||
The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aira]] can use various swords. [[Melvin]] can use swords as well, but is more restricted. | |||
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]=== | ===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]=== | ||
Both [[Hero (Dragon Quest | Both [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the hero]] and [[Angelo]] can wield swords. While there is some overlap, there are some slight differences in their skill sets, and some swords are restricted to either the Hero or Angelo. The hero (and later Jessica) mostly use broadswords and longswords, while Angelo uses rapiers. | ||
Once [[Jessica]] raises her [[knife]] skill to 30 points, she can start equipping swords as well. | Once [[Jessica]] raises her [[knife]] skill to 30 points, she can start equipping swords as well. | ||
Revision as of 07:09, 15 January 2013
Swords are recurring type of weapon, appearing in every installment of the Dragon Quest franchise. This weapon is favored by heroes, warriors, gladiators, armamentalists, etc., and is favored by many enemies such as the legendary Estark.
Since swords are often associated with legendary heroes, there are many notable swords in the series such as Erdrick's Sword, Zenithian sword, Falcon blade, and the Hypernova sword.
Appearances
Dragon Quest
The hero can equip some swords found in Alefgard; the strongest weapon is the ancestral blade.
Dragon Quest II
Both the Prince of Midenhall and the Prince of Cannock can equip swords, though the former has a larger selection to choose from.
Dragon Quest III
The hero, soldiers, and merchants can use various swords. Sages can use some swords as well, but not as many as other classes.
Dragon Quest IV
The the hero, Ragnar, Torneko, Kiryl, Meena, and Psaro can use various swords. However Kiryl and Meena are much more restricted.
Dragon Quest V
The the hero, his son, Debora, Sancho, Tuppence, and numerous monster companions such as Slime Knights can use various swords. Compared to previous games though, the selection is spread out, and some blades can only be used by certain monster companions.
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
The hero, Kiefer, and Aira can use various swords. Melvin can use swords as well, but is more restricted.
Dragon Quest VIII
Both the hero and Angelo can wield swords. While there is some overlap, there are some slight differences in their skill sets, and some swords are restricted to either the Hero or Angelo. The hero (and later Jessica) mostly use broadswords and longswords, while Angelo uses rapiers.
Once Jessica raises her knife skill to 30 points, she can start equipping swords as well.
Dragon Quest IX
Swords can be used by the warrior, thief, minstrel, gladiator, and armamentalist vocations. However, once a character fully masters the Sword skill, they can freely use swords with any vocation.
Dragon Quest Swords
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