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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title = ''Sword of ruin'' | |title = ''Sword of ruin'' | ||
|image = [[ | |image = [[File:Sword of ruin VII artwork.png|200px]] | ||
|japanese = はかいのつるぎ | |japanese = はかいのつるぎ | ||
|names = Sword of ruin<br> | |romaji = {{tt|Hakai no tsurugi|Sword of destruction}} | ||
|games = {{ | |names = Sword of ruin<br>Devil sword<br>Sword of Destruction | ||
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTact}} | |||
|effect = Randomly paralyzes wielder.<br>Reduces the wielder's Agility. (''Tact'' only) | |||
|effect = Randomly paralyzes wielder | |||
}} | }} | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ2}}=== | ==={{DQ2}}=== | ||
{{Descriptions | |||
|DQ2=A wicked weapon made by a devious demon.<ref>[[Cell phone]] and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref> | |||
}} | |||
The sword of ruin has an attack bonus of +105 (+93 in the {{NES}} Version), the single highest bonus in the game. It could only be equipped by the [[Prince of Midenhall]] in the NES version, but in the remakes, the [[Prince of Cannock]] can equip it, as well. It can be dropped by both [[Gigantes]]es and [[Green dragon]]s and can be sold for 11,250 [[Gold]] Coins. | The sword of ruin has an attack bonus of +105 (+93 in the {{NES}} Version), the single highest bonus in the game. It could only be equipped by the [[Prince of Midenhall]] in the NES version, but in the remakes, the [[Prince of Cannock]] can equip it, as well. It can be dropped by both [[Gigantes]]es and [[Green dragon]]s and can be sold for 11,250 [[Gold]] Coins. | ||
===={{DQ2HD}}==== | |||
In the HD-2D remake the Prince of Cannock becomes immune to the negative aspects of cursed equipment after surviving a terrible curse. He still can't remove them without a priest or [[Sheen]], but he otherwise cannot be paralyzed by the blade, nor affected by any other cursed equipment. With an attack bonus of 135, it is not the most powerful weapon in the game anymore, however; those are [[Erdrick's Supreme Sword]], [[Rubiss's sword]], the [[Destructiball]], and the [[Liquid Metal Sword]]. Still, it has a much higher chance of inflicting a critical hit. | |||
The extremely rare [[falcon sword of ruin]] can be stolen from [[liquid metal slime]]s or dropped by [[Malroth]]. While its attack bonus is also only 135, it allows its wielder (ideally the Prince of Cannock) to attack twice. | |||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
The sword of ruin has an attack bonus of +105 and has a 3 | The sword of ruin has an attack bonus of +105 and has a {{fraction|3|64}} (4.7%) chance to inflict a critical hit at the cost of a 25% chance of being [[Status effect#Negative Status Ailments|Paralyze]]d for one turn . It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]] and [[Warrior]]s. In the NES version, it can be purchased from [[Rimuldar]] for 45,000 Gold Coins. In all other versions, it can be found in the [[Craggy Cave]]. It can also be dropped by the [[Bones of Baramos]] at a rate of {{fraction|1|256}}. It may be sold for 33,750 Gold Coins. | ||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | |||
{{DQIIIHDEquipment | |||
|header=[[File:Sword of ruin III HD icon.png]] | |||
|name=<big>Sword of ruin</big> | |||
|sprite=[[File:Sword of ruin III HD sprite.png]] | |||
|kanji=はかいのつるぎ | |||
|description=Few swords are so capable of critical hits, but its brilliance comes at a cost; whoever wields it is inevitably cursed | |||
|stats=Attack +135 | |||
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]] | |||
|notes=1/4 chance to become paralysed<br>1/8 chance to land a critical hit | |||
|price=NA/13,750 | |||
|location=[[Craggy Cave]] | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
The sword of ruin has an attack bonus of +110. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. In the [[Sony PlayStation#PlayStation|PS1]] Version, it can be purchased from the Grand Slum final evolution of the Immigrant Town for 45,000 Gold Coins and sold for 22,500. Swords of ruin can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at [[Buccanham]]'s [[Casino]]. | The sword of ruin has an attack bonus of +110. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. In the [[Sony PlayStation#PlayStation|PS1]] Version, it can be purchased from the Grand Slum final evolution of the [[Immigrant Town]] for 45,000 Gold Coins and sold for 22,500. Swords of ruin can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at [[Buccanham]]'s [[Casino]]. | ||
==={{DQB}}=== | ==={{DQB}}=== | ||
It has an attack bonus of +50. Part of a set of cursed equipment, which in turn if you collect them all will complete a secret challenge in the final chapter of the game (alongside | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQB=An unwieldy weapon with a strange and sinister shape. It emits an ominous aura...<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref> | |||
}} | |||
It has an attack bonus of +50. Part of a set of cursed equipment, which in turn if you collect them all will complete a secret challenge in the final chapter of the game (alongside [[thanatos' shield]] and [[wailer's mail]], which can be found in the same dungeon) In order to complete the challenge you only need to find them (it isn't needed to equip them) | |||
==={{DQB2}}=== | |||
The Sword of Ruin is a post-game, one-star sword in DQB2 with +50 Attack and a curse. When equipped, it curses the player, preventing it from unequipping the sword and randomly paralyzing the player when attacking. The sword can't be equipped by NPCs. To unequip the sword and remove its curse, consume Sheen Salts. | |||
It can be built with an anvil. The recipe for building the Sword of Ruin is: x2 Orichalcum, x1 Silvery Sludge, x1 Humongous Horn, and x1 Terrible Talon. You can unlock the recipe by slaying a super-strong [[Boss Troll]] in Unholy Holm. | |||
Like with every weapon in the game, when obtained, you gain the ability to set the Sword of Ruin’s skin over every weapon that you equip, via a Dressing Table. | |||
It can be transformed into the secret three-star [[Falcon Blade]] (the strongest sword of the game) if equipped along with the [[Falcon Blade]]'s skin. When doing this, the sword loses its curse property as it becomes a completely different sword, allowing you to unequip it without the use of Sheen Salts. | |||
The in-game description reads: “An unwieldy weapon with a strange and sinister shape. Attack +50. It emits an ominous aura…”. | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''=== | ||
The Sword of Ruin is an S-rank sword that can be acquired as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest II'' event by defeating [[Malroth]] | The Sword of Ruin is an S-rank sword that can be acquired as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest II'' event by defeating [[Malroth]] at the [[Hall of Hargon]] on Hard mode. It can also be obtained by clearing floor 25 of the 1st Anniversary Tower. It has an attack bonus of +30, an HP bonus of +40 and has three slots for Alchemy Effects. But since it's a cursed piece of equipment, it has an agility penalty of -40. | ||
== | ==Other Languages== | ||
{{ | {{OtherLanguages | ||
| | |fr=Épée du ravage|fr-meaning=French for "ravaging sword". | ||
|es=Hachaespada|es-meaning=Spanish for "axe sword". | |||
}} | }} | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Falcon sword of ruin]] | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
DQII_Sword_of_Destruction.png|Vintage artwork circa 1987 | |||
Image:Sword_of_Ruin.jpg|The sword of ruin as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]'' | Image:Sword_of_Ruin.jpg|The sword of ruin as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]'' | ||
DQT Sword of Ruin.png|''Tact'' icon | |||
DQT Hakai no Tsurugi.jpg|The sword of ruin in ''Tact'' | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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{{DQWeapons}} | {{DQWeapons}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Swords]] | ||
[[Category:Cursed equipment]] | [[Category:Cursed equipment]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]] | |||
[[fr:Épée du ravage]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:32, 5 January 2026
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| Japanese | はかいのつるぎ |
| Romaji | Hakai no tsurugi |
| Old localizations | Sword of ruin Devil sword Sword of Destruction |
| Found in | Dragon Quest II Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest Builders Dragon Quest Builders 2 Dragon Quest of the Stars Dragon Quest Walk Dragon Quest Tact |
| Effect | Randomly paralyzes wielder. Reduces the wielder's Agility. (Tact only) |
The sword of ruin is a powerful sword in the Dragon Quest series. It is frequently one of the most powerful weapons in the game, if not the most powerful, yet that power comes at a price as the sword is cursed... If equipped, the wielder will occasionally become paralyzed for a turn in battle. The sword features an unusual design of bones and skulls and has an axe head at the tip of the blade.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | A wicked weapon made by a devious demon.[1] |
The sword of ruin has an attack bonus of +105 (+93 in the NES Version), the single highest bonus in the game. It could only be equipped by the Prince of Midenhall in the NES version, but in the remakes, the Prince of Cannock can equip it, as well. It can be dropped by both Giganteses and Green dragons and can be sold for 11,250 Gold Coins.
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]
In the HD-2D remake the Prince of Cannock becomes immune to the negative aspects of cursed equipment after surviving a terrible curse. He still can't remove them without a priest or Sheen, but he otherwise cannot be paralyzed by the blade, nor affected by any other cursed equipment. With an attack bonus of 135, it is not the most powerful weapon in the game anymore, however; those are Erdrick's Supreme Sword, Rubiss's sword, the Destructiball, and the Liquid Metal Sword. Still, it has a much higher chance of inflicting a critical hit.
The extremely rare falcon sword of ruin can be stolen from liquid metal slimes or dropped by Malroth. While its attack bonus is also only 135, it allows its wielder (ideally the Prince of Cannock) to attack twice.
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
The sword of ruin has an attack bonus of +105 and has a 3⁄64 (4.7%) chance to inflict a critical hit at the cost of a 25% chance of being Paralyzed for one turn . It can only be equipped by the Hero and Warriors. In the NES version, it can be purchased from Rimuldar for 45,000 Gold Coins. In all other versions, it can be found in the Craggy Cave. It can also be dropped by the Bones of Baramos at a rate of 1⁄256. It may be sold for 33,750 Gold Coins.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]
Sword of ruin (はかいのつるぎ)
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| Description | ||||
| Few swords are so capable of critical hits, but its brilliance comes at a cost; whoever wields it is inevitably cursed | ||||
| Stats | Vocations | |||
| Attack +135 |   |
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| Notes | ||||
| 1/4 chance to become paralysed 1/8 chance to land a critical hit |
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| Price | Location | |||
| NA/13,750 | Craggy Cave | |||
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
The sword of ruin has an attack bonus of +110. It can only be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. In the PS1 Version, it can be purchased from the Grand Slum final evolution of the Immigrant Town for 45,000 Gold Coins and sold for 22,500. Swords of ruin can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at Buccanham's Casino.
Dragon Quest Builders[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | An unwieldy weapon with a strange and sinister shape. It emits an ominous aura...[2] |
It has an attack bonus of +50. Part of a set of cursed equipment, which in turn if you collect them all will complete a secret challenge in the final chapter of the game (alongside thanatos' shield and wailer's mail, which can be found in the same dungeon) In order to complete the challenge you only need to find them (it isn't needed to equip them)
Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]
The Sword of Ruin is a post-game, one-star sword in DQB2 with +50 Attack and a curse. When equipped, it curses the player, preventing it from unequipping the sword and randomly paralyzing the player when attacking. The sword can't be equipped by NPCs. To unequip the sword and remove its curse, consume Sheen Salts.
It can be built with an anvil. The recipe for building the Sword of Ruin is: x2 Orichalcum, x1 Silvery Sludge, x1 Humongous Horn, and x1 Terrible Talon. You can unlock the recipe by slaying a super-strong Boss Troll in Unholy Holm.
Like with every weapon in the game, when obtained, you gain the ability to set the Sword of Ruin’s skin over every weapon that you equip, via a Dressing Table.
It can be transformed into the secret three-star Falcon Blade (the strongest sword of the game) if equipped along with the Falcon Blade's skin. When doing this, the sword loses its curse property as it becomes a completely different sword, allowing you to unequip it without the use of Sheen Salts.
The in-game description reads: “An unwieldy weapon with a strange and sinister shape. Attack +50. It emits an ominous aura…”.
Dragon Quest Tact[edit]
The Sword of Ruin is an S-rank sword that can be acquired as part of the limited Dragon Quest II event by defeating Malroth at the Hall of Hargon on Hard mode. It can also be obtained by clearing floor 25 of the 1st Anniversary Tower. It has an attack bonus of +30, an HP bonus of +40 and has three slots for Alchemy Effects. But since it's a cursed piece of equipment, it has an agility penalty of -40.
Other Languages[edit]
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Hachaespada | Spanish for "axe sword". |
 Français | Épée du ravage | French for "ravaging sword". |
See also[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Vintage artwork circa 1987
The sword of ruin as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery
Tact icon
The sword of ruin in Tact
Reference[edit]
- ↑ Cell phone and Nintendo Switch versions.
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.