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{{Item
|title = Massacre sword
|title = Massacre sword
|image = [[File:DQIV Massacre Sword.png|210px]]
|image = [[Image:DQIV Massacre Sword art.png|300px]]
|japanese = みなごろしのけん
|japanese = みなごろしのけん<br>みなごろしの剣<br>皆殺しの剣
|names = Death sword<br>Sword of decimation
|romaji = {{tt|Minagoroshi no ken|Massacre sword}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}
|names = Death sword<ref>Dragon Quest IV Official Guide Book</ref><br>Sword of Decimation
| buy = various, see article
|games = {{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQTact}}
| sell = various, see article
|effect = Reduces the wielder's {{Defence}} to 0 or significantly.<br>Casts [[Kasap]] when used as a tool in battle. (''IV'' only)<br>Targets all enemies when attacking. (''V'' to ''VII'')
|effect = Targets all monsters
}}
}}
The '''Massacre sword''' is a recurring weapon in the {{Main Series}} franchise. Despite being very powerful and ability to strike every monster in all but one of it's appearances, it is a {{Cursed}} item.
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''By the holies! Just holdin' this weapon gives me the shivers. Sure, it deals out the damage, like, but it's a devil of a sword altogether, so it is.'''''|source=Torneko, when he appraises the massacre sword|console=|align=center|bgcolor=e5a0f2}}
The '''Massacre sword''' is a recurring [[Sword Weapon Family|sword]] in the {{DQSeries}}. Despite being very powerful, it is a {{Cursed}} weapon that reduces the wielder's {{Defence}} to 0. Depending on the game, it is either able to cast [[Kasap]] when used as a tool in battle or has the ability to target all enemies when attacking.
 
==Characteristics==
The sword is made from a bluish-grey metal and has jagged edges all over. The crossguard is decorated with a sinister-looking skull and there are jewels on both the edge and the hilt.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
The Massacre sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +120, and casts [[Kasap]] when used as a tool in battle. It can be equipped by [[Ragnar McRyan]] and [[Torneko Taloon]], at the cost of reducing their defence to 0.
The Massacre sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +120, can be equipped by {{Ragnar}} and {{Torneko}}, and casts [[Kasap]] when used as a tool in battle. It is a cursed piece of equipment that reduces the wearer's {{Defence}} to 0. The sword can be found in a treasure chest at [[Porthrunnel]]'s inn behind a locked door that can be opened with the [[Ultimate key]]. It can be sold for a mere 150 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is only one in the game.
[[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can equip it without becoming cursed, and the sword becomes one of his best options prior to obtaining the [[Pandemonic Equipment#Pandemonic sword|Pandemonic sword]].
* In remake versions of the game, the {{Psaro 9}} can equip it without becoming cursed, and the sword becomes one of his best options prior to obtaining the [[Pandemonic Equipment#Pandemonic sword|Pandemonic sword]].
 
{{Descriptions
It can be found in [[Porthtrunnel]]'s [[Inn]] behind an [[Ultimate Key]] door.
|DQ4=Watch out! There's more to this sword than meets the eye.<ref>Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Massacre sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +120. It can be found in [[Fungeon (Dragon Quest V)|Estark's Labyrinth]].  
The Massacre sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +120 and can be equipped by [[Sancho]], [[Tuppence]], {{Slime knight R}}, {{Restless armour R}}, {{Blizzybody R}}, {{Warhog R}}, {{Moosifer R}}, {{Pip fighter R}}, and {{Conkuistador R}}. Once again, it is a cursed weapon that reduces the wielder's {{Defence}} to 0 when equipped. The sword has been upgraded to hit all enemies now, and possesses this trait in all subsequent games. It can be found in a treasure chest on B2F of [[Estark's Labyrinth]]. It can be sold for a mere 375 gold, but once again, only one can be acquired in the game.
 
The sword has been upgraded to hit all enemies now, and carries this trait in all subsequent games.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The massacre sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +95 and {{Style}} bonus of +15. It can be purchased in [[Greedmore Valley]] for 29,000 [[gold]] coins and sold for 21,750 gold coins.
The Massacre sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +95, a {{Style}} bonus of +15, and can be equipped by [[Carver]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]]. It targets all enemies in battle when attacking, but it is cursed and reduces the wielder's {{Defence}} to 0. The sword can be purchased in [[Greedmore Valley]] for 29,000 [[gold]] and sold for 21,750 gold. [[Tormentaur]]s have a {{fraction|1|256}} chance of dropping them, as well.
 
They are also dropped by [[Tormentaur]] at a rate of 1/256.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Massacre sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +95 and an {{Style}} bonus of +15. It can only be used by [[Kiefer]] and [[Aishe]].  
The Massacre sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +95, a {{Style}} bonus of +15, and can only be equipped by [[Kiefer]] and [[Aishe]]. Once again, it targets all enemies in battle when attacking, but it is a cursed item that reduces the wielder's {{Defence}} to 0. It can be received as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]] at either [[Buccanham]] or the Grand Slum version of the Immigrant Town/final version of [[the Haven]]. The sword can also be dropped rarely by [[Mandrake monarch]]s and [[Night knight]]s. It can be sold for 14,500 gold.
* In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, the Massacre sword can be received as a reward for the first-time completion of the Spooky Ruins [[DLC Tablet]]. [[Sconstrosity|Sconstrosities]] have a {{fraction|1|256}} chance of dropping them, as well. It can also be received as a reward by completing a custom [[Traveller's Tablet]] with either a Mandrake monarch or a [[Major disaster]] as the boss. In the original Sony PlayStation version, it is not possible to acquire the sword through normal means until later in the game, meaning Kiefer never has the chance to equip it. However, it is possible to do so through tablets in the Nintendo 3DS version.


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
The Massacre sword is an S-rank sword that can be acquired as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest VI}} event by clearing the Treasure Trove Guard stages in To the Undersea Treasury. It has an HP bonus of +30, an {{Attack}} bonus of +30 and has three slots for [[Alchemy]] Effects. But since it's a cursed equipment, it has an {{Defense}} cost of -40.
The Massacre sword is a S-rank sword that can be acquired as part of the ''Dragon Quest VI'' event by clearing the Treasure Trove Guard stages in To the Undersea Treasury. It has an {{Attack}} bonus of +30, a max {{HP}} bonus of +30, and has three slots for [[Alchemy]] Effects. Although the penalty is not as harsh as the main series, the sword still reduces the wielder's DEF by 40. The potential alchemy effects include boosting the ATK and max HP bonuses further or gaining an AGL bonus.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Masacradora|es-meaning=Spanish for "slaughterer".
|fr=Épée du massacre|fr-meaning=French for "massacre sword".
|de=Massakerschwert|de-meaning=German for "massacre sword".
|it=
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIV Massacre Sword.png|Famicom art
Sword of Decimation DWIV NES.png|NES manual art from ''IV''
DQT TreasureTroveGuard.jpg
DQT Minagoroshi no Ken.jpg|The massacre sword in ''Tact''
DQT Massacre Sword.png|''Tact'' equipment icon
DQTCG Massacre Sword.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
MassacreSword RebirthStone.jpg|The massacre sword and the [[rebirth stone]] from the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
</gallery></center>
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:50, 2 July 2024

Massacre sword
DQIV Massacre Sword art.png
Japanese みなごろしのけん
みなごろしの剣
皆殺しの剣
Romaji Minagoroshi no ken
Old localizations Death sword[1]
Sword of Decimation
Found in Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Reduces the wielder's Defence to 0 or significantly.
Casts Kasap when used as a tool in battle. (IV only)
Targets all enemies when attacking. (V to VII)

"By the holies! Just holdin' this weapon gives me the shivers. Sure, it deals out the damage, like, but it's a devil of a sword altogether, so it is."

—Torneko, when he appraises the massacre sword

The Massacre sword is a recurring sword in the Dragon Quest series. Despite being very powerful, it is a Cursed weapon that reduces the wielder's Defence to 0. Depending on the game, it is either able to cast Kasap when used as a tool in battle or has the ability to target all enemies when attacking.

Characteristics[edit]

The sword is made from a bluish-grey metal and has jagged edges all over. The crossguard is decorated with a sinister-looking skull and there are jewels on both the edge and the hilt.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The Massacre sword has an Attack bonus of +120, can be equipped by Ragnar and Torneko, and casts Kasap when used as a tool in battle. It is a cursed piece of equipment that reduces the wearer's Defence to 0. The sword can be found in a treasure chest at Porthrunnel's inn behind a locked door that can be opened with the Ultimate key. It can be sold for a mere 150 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is only one in the game.

  • In remake versions of the game, the 9th Chosen One can equip it without becoming cursed, and the sword becomes one of his best options prior to obtaining the Pandemonic sword.


GameDescription
DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
Watch out! There's more to this sword than meets the eye.[2]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The Massacre sword has an Attack bonus of +120 and can be equipped by Sancho, Tuppence, Slime knight, Restless armour, Blizzybody, Warhog, Moosifer, Pip fighter, and Conkuistador. Once again, it is a cursed weapon that reduces the wielder's Defence to 0 when equipped. The sword has been upgraded to hit all enemies now, and possesses this trait in all subsequent games. It can be found in a treasure chest on B2F of Estark's Labyrinth. It can be sold for a mere 375 gold, but once again, only one can be acquired in the game.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The Massacre sword has an Attack bonus of +95, a Style bonus of +15, and can be equipped by Carver, Terry, Amos, Lizzie, and Goowain. It targets all enemies in battle when attacking, but it is cursed and reduces the wielder's Defence to 0. The sword can be purchased in Greedmore Valley for 29,000 gold and sold for 21,750 gold. Tormentaurs have a 1256 chance of dropping them, as well.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The Massacre sword has an Attack bonus of +95, a Style bonus of +15, and can only be equipped by Kiefer and Aishe. Once again, it targets all enemies in battle when attacking, but it is a cursed item that reduces the wielder's Defence to 0. It can be received as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino at either Buccanham or the Grand Slum version of the Immigrant Town/final version of the Haven. The sword can also be dropped rarely by Mandrake monarchs and Night knights. It can be sold for 14,500 gold.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, the Massacre sword can be received as a reward for the first-time completion of the Spooky Ruins DLC Tablet. Sconstrosities have a 1256 chance of dropping them, as well. It can also be received as a reward by completing a custom Traveller's Tablet with either a Mandrake monarch or a Major disaster as the boss. In the original Sony PlayStation version, it is not possible to acquire the sword through normal means until later in the game, meaning Kiefer never has the chance to equip it. However, it is possible to do so through tablets in the Nintendo 3DS version.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The Massacre sword is a S-rank sword that can be acquired as part of the Dragon Quest VI event by clearing the Treasure Trove Guard stages in To the Undersea Treasury. It has an Attack bonus of +30, a max HP bonus of +30, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects. Although the penalty is not as harsh as the main series, the sword still reduces the wielder's DEF by 40. The potential alchemy effects include boosting the ATK and max HP bonuses further or gaining an AGL bonus.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolMasacradoraSpanish for "slaughterer".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisÉpée du massacreFrench for "massacre sword".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschMassakerschwertGerman for "massacre sword".

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Dragon Quest IV Official Guide Book
  2. Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.