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<center><small>'''An extraordinary hard blade allows this sword to inflict massive amounts of damage.'''<br>(Description when selecting the Liquid metal sword in ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)</small></center>
<center><small>'''An extraordinary hard blade allows this sword to inflict massive amounts of damage.'''<br>(Description when selecting the Liquid metal sword in ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)</small></center>
{{Item
{{Item
|title = Liquid metal sword
|title=Liquid metal sword
|image = [[File:LiquidMetalSword.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:LiquidMetalSword.png|200px]]
|japanese = はぐれメタルのけん
|japanese={{tt|はぐれメタルのけん|Hagure metaru no ken}}<br>はぐれメタルの剣
|names = Metal babble sword
|romaji =Hagure metaru no ken
|games = {{DQ4}}<br>{{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ9}}
|names=Metal babble sword
| buy = various, see article
|games={{DQ2HD}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon]]''<br>''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''<br>''[[Torneko no Daibouken 3]]''<br>''[[Shounen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''<br>{{DQB2}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''
| sell = various, see article
|buy=various, see article
|effect = Guarantees metal slime damage
|sell=various, see article
|effect=Guaranteed damage against metal slimes.
}}
}}
'''Liquid metal sword''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series.
 
The '''liquid metal sword''' is a powerful recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. It is often one of the strongest weapons in the game and boasts the ability to deal damage to [[Metal slime family|metal slime]]s. It features an emblem of a [[liquid metal slime]] on its crossguard, and in certain titles is a stand alone weapon while in others it is the direct upgrade of the [[metal slime sword]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ2HD}}===
The liquid metal sword has an attack bonus of +130 and cannot be sold. It can be found in [[Cascade Cave]], but only after the player receives a special item in [[Dunplundrin]].
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=
|name=<big>Liquid metal sword</big>
|sprite=[[File:Liquid metal sword I & II HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=はぐれメタルのけん
|description=A exceptionally sturdy blade specially designed for slicing through metal monsters
|stats=Attack +154
|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]][[File:Princess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=+1 damage to [[Metal slime family|metal slimes]]
|price=NA/10,050
|location={{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}} tombola
}}
The liquid metal sword can be won as the Ultimate Prize at the [[tombola]] booth at [[Cloudsgate Citadel]], which opens up next to the nun after you defeat [[Xenlon]] and wish for it, with extremely steep odds; it is most common to receive 10 green balls ([[Magic Water]]s) at this booth. It has an attack bonus of +154 and is equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Prince of Midenhall]] and the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince]] and [[Princess of Cannock]]. Depending when you wish for it, you may already have more powerful weapons for all three, while skills like [[Critical Claim]] (also wished for from Xenlon) render its effect on metal monsters underwhelming. However, it is possible to give [[Erdrick's Supreme Sword]] to the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], the [[Liquid Metal Sword]] to the Princess of Cannock, and the [[Destructiball]] and [[Sword of Rubiss]] to the Hero and Prince of Cannock, and thus have the four most powerful weapons in the game equipped.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
The liquid metal sword has an attack bonus of +118 and can be sold for 5,000 [[gold]] coins. It's guaranteed to inflict 1-2 damage on metal monsters and can mix with the [[Dragovian sword]] to make the [[Dragovian king sword]] through [[alchemy]].
The liquid metal sword has an attack bonus of +130 and cannot be sold. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], [[Kiryl]], [[Torneko]], [[Meena]], and [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]]. It can be found in [[Cascade Cave]], but only after retrieving the [[karstaway stone]] in [[Dunplundrin]]. In the NES version, it is the most powerful weapon in the game.


Recipe: [[Rusty old sword]] + [[Slime crown]] + [[Orichalcum]]
==={{DQ8}}===
The liquid metal sword has an attack bonus of +118 and can be sold for 5,000 [[gold]] coins. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}, [[Angelo]], and [[Jessica]] if she has enough skill points in her Knives skill to equip swords, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS version. It's guaranteed to inflict 1~2 damage on metal monsters and can mix with the [[dragovian sword]] to make the [[dragovian king sword]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Liquid metal sword.png]]<br>Liquid metal sword
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Rusty old sword.png|link=Rusty old sword]]<br>Rusty old sword
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Slime crown PS2.png|link=Slime crown]]<br>Slime crown
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Orichalcum.png|link=Orichalcum]]<br>Orichalcum
}}
 
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Rusty old sword.png]]<br>Rusty old sword
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Liquid metal sword.png]]<br>Liquid metal sword
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Mystifying mixture.png|link=Mystifying mixture]]<br>Mystifying mixture
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Cowpat icon.png|link=Cowpat]]<br>Cowpat
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Liquid metal sword|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+124}}
|header=[[File:Liquid metal sword DQIX icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★☆☆}}
|name=Liquid metal sword
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=27,000|equipableBy=[[Armamentalist]]s, [[Gladiator]]s, [[Minstrel]]s, [[Thieves]], Omnivocational master
|kanji=
|flavor=An extremely hard blade that carries incredible clout.|notes=[[Metal Slime Sword]], one [[Orichalcum]], and six Slimedrops.<br>Upgrades to metal king sword via one lump of orichalcum and one slime crown|class=Sword}}
|icon=[[File:Liquid metal slime sword IX artwork.png]]
|description=An extremely hard blade that carries incredible clout
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|stats=Attack +124
|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=+1 damage to metal slimes
|price=NA/27,000
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:Metal slime sword DQIX icon.png|link=Metal slime sword]]<br>Metal slime sword
|i2=[[File:Orichalcum DQIX icon.png|link=Orichalcum]]<br>Orichalcum
|i3=[[File:Slimedrop DQIX icon.png|link=Slimedrop]]<br>SLimedrop x6
}}
The sword upgrades into the [[metal king sword]] with one chunk of [[Orichalcum]] and a [[slime crown]].


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Liquid metal sword</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Liquid metal sword xi icon.png]]
|description=An insanely sturdy blade specially designed for slicing through metal monsters
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|stats=Attack +93/96/100/105
|notes=+1 damage to metal slimes
|price=NA/12,500
|location=Fun-size forge
|diff=5/10
|i1=[[File:Molten globules xi icon.png|75px|link=Molten globules]] + [[File:Goobricant xi icon.png|75px|link=Goobricant]] + [[File:Dragon horn xi icon.png|75px|link=Dragon horn]] x2 + [[File:Lamplight xi icon.png|75px|link=Lamplight]] x2
|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]]
}}
The guide for creating the sword is the aptly named  ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|In Fine Fettle with Liquid Metal]]'', which is found in a treasure chest in the [[Fortress of Fear]].
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
The liquid metal slime sword has an attack bonus of +14, a max HP bonus of +45, and has three possible slots for Alchemy. The sword can be acquired by turning in 65 [[mini medals]] to King Maximog.


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Metal slime sword]]
*[[Metal slime sword]]
*[[Metal king sword]]
*[[Metal king sword]]
*[[Liquid metal armour]]
*[[Liquid metal shield]]
*[[Liquid metal slime gloves]]
*[[Liquid metal slime boots]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQIV Kiryl Liquid Metal Armour.png|Famicom art of Kiryl wielding the liquid metal sword
Image:DQIV Liquid metal sword.png|DS art of the sword from ''Dragon Quest IV''
File:Liquid metal sword b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon
Image:Liquid Metal Equipment.jpg|''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
</gallery></center>


{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:sword]]
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
[[fr:Épée de mercure]]

Latest revision as of 16:39, 23 March 2026

An extraordinary hard blade allows this sword to inflict massive amounts of damage.
(Description when selecting the Liquid metal sword in Dragon Quest VIII.)
Liquid metal sword
LiquidMetalSword.png
Japanese はぐれメタルのけん
はぐれメタルの剣
Romaji Hagure metaru no ken
Old localizations Metal babble sword
Found in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon
Torneko: The Last Hope
Torneko no Daibouken 3
Shounen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Guaranteed damage against metal slimes.

The liquid metal sword is a powerful recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. It is often one of the strongest weapons in the game and boasts the ability to deal damage to metal slimes. It features an emblem of a liquid metal slime on its crossguard, and in certain titles is a stand alone weapon while in others it is the direct upgrade of the metal slime sword.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Liquid metal sword (はぐれメタルのけん)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Liquid metal sword I & II HD sprite.png
Description
A exceptionally sturdy blade specially designed for slicing through metal monsters
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Attack +154 Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png
Notes
+1 damage to metal slimes
Price Location
NA/10,050 Cloudsgate Citadel tombola


The liquid metal sword can be won as the Ultimate Prize at the tombola booth at Cloudsgate Citadel, which opens up next to the nun after you defeat Xenlon and wish for it, with extremely steep odds; it is most common to receive 10 green balls (Magic Waters) at this booth. It has an attack bonus of +154 and is equipped by the Prince of Midenhall and the Prince and Princess of Cannock. Depending when you wish for it, you may already have more powerful weapons for all three, while skills like Critical Claim (also wished for from Xenlon) render its effect on metal monsters underwhelming. However, it is possible to give Erdrick's Supreme Sword to the Princess of Moonbrooke, the Liquid Metal Sword to the Princess of Cannock, and the Destructiball and Sword of Rubiss to the Hero and Prince of Cannock, and thus have the four most powerful weapons in the game equipped.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The liquid metal sword has an attack bonus of +130 and cannot be sold. It can be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, Kiryl, Torneko, Meena, and Psaro. It can be found in Cascade Cave, but only after retrieving the karstaway stone in Dunplundrin. In the NES version, it is the most powerful weapon in the game.

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

The liquid metal sword has an attack bonus of +118 and can be sold for 5,000 gold coins. It can be equipped by the Hero, Angelo, and Jessica if she has enough skill points in her Knives skill to equip swords, as well as Red in the 3DS version. It's guaranteed to inflict 1~2 damage on metal monsters and can mix with the dragovian sword to make the dragovian king sword in the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Liquid metal sword.png
Liquid metal sword		 DQVIII Rusty old sword.png
Rusty old sword		 DQVIII Slime crown PS2.png
Slime crown		 DQVIII Orichalcum.png
Orichalcum



Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Rusty old sword.png
Rusty old sword		 DQVIII Liquid metal sword.png
Liquid metal sword		 DQVIII Mystifying mixture.png
Mystifying mixture		 DQVIII Cowpat icon.png
Cowpat


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

Liquid metal sword DQIX icon.png Liquid metal sword
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Liquid metal slime sword IX artwork.png
Description
An extremely hard blade that carries incredible clout
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★☆☆ Attack +124 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngThiefIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
+1 damage to metal slimes
Price Location
NA/27,000 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Metal slime sword DQIX icon.png
Metal slime sword		 Orichalcum DQIX icon.png
Orichalcum		 Slimedrop DQIX icon.png
SLimedrop x6


The sword upgrades into the metal king sword with one chunk of Orichalcum and a slime crown.

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

Liquid metal sword DQXI Logo EN.png
Liquid metal sword xi icon.png
Description
An insanely sturdy blade specially designed for slicing through metal monsters
Rarity
A
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +93/96/100/105
Notes
+1 damage to metal slimes
Price Location
NA/12,500 Fun-size forge
Forging difficulty
5/10
Ingredients
Molten globules xi icon.png + Goobricant xi icon.png + Dragon horn xi icon.png x2 + Lamplight xi icon.png x2
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif


The guide for creating the sword is the aptly named In Fine Fettle with Liquid Metal, which is found in a treasure chest in the Fortress of Fear.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The liquid metal slime sword has an attack bonus of +14, a max HP bonus of +45, and has three possible slots for Alchemy. The sword can be acquired by turning in 65 mini medals to King Maximog.

See also[edit]

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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