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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title = Sword breaker | |title=''Sword breaker'' | ||
|image = [[ | |image=[[File:SwordBreaker.png|200px]] | ||
|japanese = ソードブレイカー | |japanese={{tt|ソードブレイカー|Sword breaker}} | ||
|names = None | |romaji = Sōdobureikā | ||
|games = {{ | |names=None | ||
| buy = various, see article | |games={{Dragon Quest VIII}} onwards | ||
| sell = various, see article | |buy=various, see article | ||
|effect = | |sell=various, see article | ||
|effect=Has a chance to decrease an enemy's attack power (IX onwards) | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Sword Breaker''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. Outside of it's debut appearance, it has a chance to lower the target's attack power by casting [[Blunt]] on them after a slash. | The '''Sword Breaker''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. Outside of it's debut appearance, it has a chance to lower the target's attack power by casting [[Blunt]] on them after a slash. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The | The Sword breaker has an attack bonus of +56, and costs 5,500 at [[Arcadia]] weapon shops. Only [[Jessica]] can equip it in the PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Sword breaker|console= | {{Equipment|header|image=|name=Sword breaker|console=}} | ||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+74}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+74}} | ||
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=15,500|sellPrice=7,750|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master | {{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=15,500|sellPrice=7,750|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master | ||
|flavor=A stout, serrated blade that weakens enemies' weapons.|notes=1/8th (12.5%) chance to blunt target | {{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=For sale in [[Upover]]}} | ||
|flavor=A stout, serrated blade that weakens enemies' weapons. | |||
|notes=1/8th (12.5%) chance to blunt target|class=Knife}} | |||
The sword breaker can be upgraded into the [[Soul breaker]] by combining it with one [[Life Bracer]] and one [[Spirit Bracer]]. The new dirk will have an attack bonus of +87, and the same chance to reduce a foe's strength. | The sword breaker can be upgraded into the [[Soul breaker]] by combining it with one [[Life Bracer]] and one [[Spirit Bracer]]. The new dirk will have an attack bonus of +87, and the same chance to reduce a foe's strength. | ||
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==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
{{ | {{DQXIEquipment | ||
|name=<big><big>Sword breaker</big></big> | |||
|icon=[[File:Sword breaker xi icon.png]] | |||
|description=A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power | |||
|rarity=<big><big>C</big></big> | |||
|stats=Attack +48/51/54/57 | |||
|notes=+8/8/10/10% chance to [[Blunt]] target | |||
|price=5,500/2,750 | |||
|location=Sold in [[Phnom Nonh]] | |||
|diff=4/10 | |||
|i1=[[Silver ore]] x2, [[Gold ore]] x2, [[Twisted talons]] x2 | |||
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]] | |||
}} | |||
The recipe book for the sword breaker is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Knick-Knacks for Nifty Nickers]]'', which is found in a Phnom Nonh treasure chest. | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The sword breaker refers to a class of parrying daggers that is notable for having deep serrations along the shaft of the blade. Though it is unknown if the daggers were indeed capable of breaking swords, the comb-like serrations allowed a man on defense to lock his opponent's weapon in a tight bind. | The sword breaker refers to a class of Medieval parrying daggers that is notable for having deep serrations along the shaft of the blade. Though it is unknown if the daggers were indeed capable of breaking swords, the comb-like serrations allowed a man on defense to lock his opponent's weapon in a tight bind. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<div align=center><gallery> | |||
DQIX Sword Breaker Artwork.png|As seen in {{DQ9}} | |||
</gallery></div> | |||
{{DQWeapons}} | {{DQWeapons}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category: Knives]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:54, 3 December 2022
| Sword breaker | |
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| Japanese | ソードブレイカー |
| Romaji | Sōdobureikā |
| Old localizations | None |
| Found in | Dragon Quest VIII onwards |
| Effect | Has a chance to decrease an enemy's attack power (IX onwards) |
The Sword Breaker is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest franchise. Outside of it's debut appearance, it has a chance to lower the target's attack power by casting Blunt on them after a slash.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
The Sword breaker has an attack bonus of +56, and costs 5,500 at Arcadia weapon shops. Only Jessica can equip it in the PS2 version, as well as Red in the 3DS port.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
The sword breaker can be upgraded into the Soul breaker by combining it with one Life Bracer and one Spirit Bracer. The new dirk will have an attack bonus of +87, and the same chance to reduce a foe's strength.
Dragon Quest X[edit]
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
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| Description | ||||
| A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| C | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Attack +48/51/54/57 | ||||
| Notes | ||||
| +8/8/10/10% chance to Blunt target | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 5,500/2,750 | Sold in Phnom Nonh | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
| 4/10 | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
| Silver ore x2, Gold ore x2, Twisted talons x2 | ||||
| Characters | ||||
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The recipe book for the sword breaker is the Knick-Knacks for Nifty Nickers, which is found in a Phnom Nonh treasure chest.
Etymology[edit]
The sword breaker refers to a class of Medieval parrying daggers that is notable for having deep serrations along the shaft of the blade. Though it is unknown if the daggers were indeed capable of breaking swords, the comb-like serrations allowed a man on defense to lock his opponent's weapon in a tight bind.
