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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Bad axe''
|title = Bad axe
|image = [[Image:nopic.png|right|210px]]
|image = [[Image:DQIX Bad axe.png|200px]]
|japanese = {{tt|グレートアックス|Gurētoakkusu}}
|japanese = {{tt|グレートアックス|Great axe}}
|names = N/A
|romaji = Gurēto akkusu
|games = [[Dragon Quest IX]]<br>[[Dragon Quest XI]]
|names = Great axe
| buy = Varies, see articles
|games = {{Dragon Quest VIII}} (remake only)<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTact}}
| sell = Varies, see articles
|effect = Casts [[Kaswoosh]] when used as a tool in battle. (''VIII'' only)<br>Reduces target's [[Tension]] when attacking. (''IX'' only)<br>Reduces target's {{Attack}} when attacking. (''XI'' only)
|effect = Decreases [[Tension]] from a target. (DQIX)<br>Reduces a enemy's chance to attack. (DQXI)
}}
}}


The '''Bad axe''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. It can be evolved all the way up to the [[Galaxy axe]].
The '''Bad axe''' is a recurring axe in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a powerful axe that, in most games, can be improved all the way up to the [[Galaxy axe]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}} remake only===
In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, the Bad axe has an attack bonus of +90 and casts [[Kaswoosh]] when used as a tool in battle. It can only be equipped by [[Yangus]] as long as he is level 40. The axe can be sold for 31,000 but it is not recommended to do so as only one can be acquired in the game.
The axe was available as a special promotion to Japanese players through the Square Enix Members website, eventually becoming available as a special delivery item from June 8, 2016 to June 21, 2016. It also became available to international players for a short time in 2017, but after 2018, all DLC items for the 3DS version became unavailable.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Launches an enormous whirlwind at the enemy when used as an item in battle.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version.</ref>
}}
==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=Bad_axe_IX Icon.png|name=Ice axe|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+146}}
|header=[[Image:Bad_axe_IX Icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
|name=Bad axe
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=1% drop in Rank 10 Grotto chests.<br>Recipe: [[Climaxe]] x1 + Reset stone x1}}
|icon=[[Image:Bad axe IX art.png|275px]]
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=20,000|equipableBy=[[Gladiator]]s, [[Ranger]]s, Omnivocational Axemaster
|description=A tip-top tomahawk that takes tension from its target.
|flavor=A tip-top tomahawk that takes tension from its target.|notes=|class=Axe}}
|rarity=★★★★☆
Upgrades into the [[Maxi axe]] by mixing with one [[Agate of evolution]] and one [[Purple orb]]
|stats=Attack +146
|vocation=[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]]
|notes=Reduces target's [[Tension]] when attacking.<br>Upgrades into [[Maxi axe]].
|price=N/a / 20,000
|location=1% chance of finding in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX|Rank 10]] (S) blue treasure chests.
|i1=[[Image:Bad_axe_IX Icon.png|32px|link=Climaxe]]<br>Climaxe
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Reset stone.png|32px|link=Reset stone]]<br>Reset stone
|i3=-
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
The Bad axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +100, a max {{MP}} bonus of +6, a {{Style}} bonus of +16, increase the wielder's Weight by 19, and has an equipment level of 60. It can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, [[Ranger]]s, [[Monster Master]]s, [[Death Master]]s, and [[Pirate]]s, as well as [[Hussar]] in the ''[[Dragon Quest X Offline|Offline]]'' version of the game. The axe can be crafted with weaponsmithing.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
The Ice axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +106, a maximum MP boost of +10 and a Charm bonus of +27. These bonuses cannot be upgraded. It is found in a chest on the 7th floor of [[The Battleground]].  
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Bad axe</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Bad axe xi icon.png]]
|description=A clever cleaver that can turn the tide of battle by impairing the attack power of anyone it hits.
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|stats=Attack +106<br>Charm +27<br>Max MP +10
|notes=8% chance to [[Blunt]] target
|price=N/A
|location=Found on the seventh floor of [[The Battleground]]
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
Being the first stage of an upgrade chain, the bad axe can neither be sold nor reworked as other weapons can.
 
==={{DQH}}===
The Bad axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +111, a {{Defence}} bonus of +25, and can only be equipped by [[Yangus]]. It can be purchased for 31,000 gold after [[Shadroth]] is defeated and can be sold for 15,500 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQH=Wield this wicked weapon, and the whole world will notice you.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Known as the '''Great axe''' in this game, it is an A-rank axe that can be received as a reward for turning in 35 [[Mini medal]]s to [[King Maximog]]. It has an ATK bonus of +22, increases the wielder's physical potency by 2%, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects. Some of the potential effects include increasing the brilliant effect of [[Frizz]] and [[Zam]]-type physical skills.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Hacha mala|es-meaning=Spanish for "bad axe".
|fr=Hache oar|fr-meaning=
|de=Verhaxt|de-meaning=
|it=Bandita|it-meaning=Feminine form of "{{tt|bandito|a bandit, outlaw}}" in Italian.
}}


==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Bad axe IX art.png|''IX'' artwork
DQH Bad axe.png|The bad axe in ''Dragon Quest Heroes''
DQT Great Axe.png|''Tact'' icon
</gallery></center>
==References==
<references/>
{{clear}}


{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Axes]]
[[Category:Axes]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds weapons]]
[[fr:Hache oar]]

Latest revision as of 02:11, 20 August 2023

Bad axe
DQIX Bad axe.png
Japanese グレートアックス
Romaji Gurēto akkusu
Old localizations Great axe
Found in Dragon Quest VIII (remake only)
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Casts Kaswoosh when used as a tool in battle. (VIII only)
Reduces target's Tension when attacking. (IX only)
Reduces target's Attack when attacking. (XI only)

The Bad axe is a recurring axe in the Dragon Quest series. It is a powerful axe that, in most games, can be improved all the way up to the Galaxy axe.

Appearances[edit]

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

In the Nintendo 3DS version, the Bad axe has an attack bonus of +90 and casts Kaswoosh when used as a tool in battle. It can only be equipped by Yangus as long as he is level 40. The axe can be sold for 31,000 but it is not recommended to do so as only one can be acquired in the game.

The axe was available as a special promotion to Japanese players through the Square Enix Members website, eventually becoming available as a special delivery item from June 8, 2016 to June 21, 2016. It also became available to international players for a short time in 2017, but after 2018, all DLC items for the 3DS version became unavailable.

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Launches an enormous whirlwind at the enemy when used as an item in battle.[1]

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

Bad axe IX Icon.png Bad axe DQIX Logo.png
Bad axe IX art.png
Description
A tip-top tomahawk that takes tension from its target.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★★☆ Attack +146 IXgladiatoricon.pngIXrangericon.png
Notes
Reduces target's Tension when attacking.
Upgrades into Maxi axe.
Price Location
N/a / 20,000 1% chance of finding in Rank 10 (S) blue treasure chests.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Bad axe IX Icon.png
Climaxe		 DQIX Reset stone.png
Reset stone		 -



Dragon Quest X[edit]

The Bad axe has an Attack bonus of +100, a max MP bonus of +6, a Style bonus of +16, increase the wielder's Weight by 19, and has an equipment level of 60. It can be equipped by Warriors, Rangers, Monster Masters, Death Masters, and Pirates, as well as Hussar in the Offline version of the game. The axe can be crafted with weaponsmithing.

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

Bad axe DQXI Logo EN.png
Bad axe xi icon.png
Description
A clever cleaver that can turn the tide of battle by impairing the attack power of anyone it hits.
Rarity
A
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +106
Charm +27
Max MP +10
Notes
8% chance to Blunt target
Price Location
N/A Found on the seventh floor of The Battleground
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hendrik sprite walk.gif


Being the first stage of an upgrade chain, the bad axe can neither be sold nor reworked as other weapons can.

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

The Bad axe has an Attack bonus of +111, a Defence bonus of +25, and can only be equipped by Yangus. It can be purchased for 31,000 gold after Shadroth is defeated and can be sold for 15,500 gold.

GameDescription
DQH Logo.png
Wield this wicked weapon, and the whole world will notice you.[2]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Known as the Great axe in this game, it is an A-rank axe that can be received as a reward for turning in 35 Mini medals to King Maximog. It has an ATK bonus of +22, increases the wielder's physical potency by 2%, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects. Some of the potential effects include increasing the brilliant effect of Frizz and Zam-type physical skills.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolHacha malaSpanish for "bad axe".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisHache oar
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschVerhaxt
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoBanditaFeminine form of "bandito" in Italian.

Gallery[edit]

  • IX artwork

  • The bad axe in Dragon Quest Heroes

  • Tact icon

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Nintendo 3DS version.
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.


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