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|romaji =  {{tt|Hakai no tekkyū|Iron ball of destruction}}
|romaji =  {{tt|Hakai no tekkyū|Iron ball of destruction}}
|names = Wreck whip<br>Destructiball<br>Destroyer hammer
|names = Wreck whip<br>Destructiball<br>Destroyer hammer
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' remakes only<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' remakes only<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''
|games = {{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}} <br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQTact}}
|effect = Targets all enemies.
|effect = Targets all enemies.
}}
}}


The '''Flail of destruction''', known as the '''Iron ball of destruction''' in Japanese, is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}} which first appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'' as a weapon found in its [[Estark's Labyrinth|post-game dungeon]]. It is often one of the strongest weapons, if not the strongest itself, in the game and can attack all enemies. It was originally classified as a [[whip]], but later in the series, flails became their own separate weapon type.
The '''flail of destruction''', also known as the '''destructiball''', is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}} which first appeared in {{DQ5}} as a weapon found in its [[Estark's Labyrinth|post-game dungeon]].
 
It is often one of the strongest weapons, if not the strongest itself, in each game it appears and can attack all enemies for full damage. It was originally classified as a {{Whip}}, but later in the series flails became their own separate weapon type.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}} Remakes===
==={{DQ2HD}}===
The weapon is known as the '''Destructiball''' in the smartphone and Nintendo Switch version of ''III'', having an attack bonus of +135 and being able to target all enemies in battle. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], and [[Sage]]s. One can be found in the [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|bonus dungeon]], while others can be obtained from the fifth [[Pachisi]] track at [[Zipangu]]. In the smartphone and Nintendo Switch versions, there is only one available in the game.
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Destructiball III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Destructiball</big>
|sprite=[[File:Destructiball III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=はかいのてっきゅう
|description=One of the best ways to inflict profound pain on all unlucky baddies
|stats={{Attack}} +155
|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]]
|notes=Flattens all foes
|price=196,100/27,750
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Aliahan|The final kingdom]]<br>Found in:<br>{{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}} tower
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The destructiball has an {{Attack}} bonus of +135 and targets all enemies in battle. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, {{Thieves}}, and [[Sage]]s. One can be found in the [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|bonus dungeon]], while others can be obtained from the fifth [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track at [[Jipang]]. In the [[Cell phone|smartphone]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions, there is only one available in the game. In the HD-2D Remake, another can be found in the [[Temple of Trials]].
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Destructiball III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Destructiball</big>
|sprite=[[File:Destructiball III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=はかいのてっきゅう
|description=One of the best ways to inflict profound pain on a group of unlucky baddies
|stats={{Attack}} +155
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]]
[[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=NA/27,750 {{Gold}}
|location=Found in:<br>{{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}, tower section 4F<br>[[Temple of Trials]]
}}


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
In the remakes, the Flail of destruction has an attack bonus of +115, and hits ''all'' enemies. It can only be wielded by [[Ragnar]] and [[Torneko]]. They can be purchased in the final stage of [[Pioneer Town]].
In the remakes, the flail of destruction has an {{Attack}} bonus of +115, and hits ''all'' enemies. It can only be wielded by [[Ragnar McRyan]] and [[Torneko Taloon]]. They can be purchased in the final stage of [[Pioneer Town]].


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Flail of destruction has an attack bonus of +125. It can be found in [[Estark's Labyrinth]], and can be purchased on the Stark Raving Mad T'N'T board's shop for 50,000 gold. The {{Hero 5}}, [[Sancho]], and numerous monster companions can equip it. It can be sold for either 37,500 [[Gold]] Coins in the original or 25,000 Gold in the remakes.
The flail of destruction has an {{Attack}} bonus of +125. It can be found in [[Estark's Labyrinth]], and can be purchased on the Stark Raving Mad {{T'n'T}} board's shop for 50,000 {{Gold}}. The {{Hero 5}}, [[Sancho]], and numerous monster companions can equip it. It can be sold for either 37,500 [[Gold]] Coins in the original or 25,000 {{Gold}} in the remakes.
 
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|{{Brownie R}}
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|{{Slime knight R}}
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|{{Restless armour R}}
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|{{Hoodlum R}}
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|{{Orc king R}}
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|{{Conkuistador R}}
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|{{Conkerer R}}
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|{{Blizzybody R}}
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|{{Warhog R}}
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|{{Moosifer R}}
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|{{Pip fighter R}}
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|{{Battle pip R}}
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|{{Archdemon R}}
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|{{Killing machine R}}
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|{{Gigantes R}}
|}


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Flail of destruction has an attack bonus of +125 and a style bonus of +26, but it can be upgraded to have a style bonus of +68. [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it. [[Mechalomaniac|Mechalomaniacs]] have a {{fraction|1|4096}} chance of dropping one. They can be purchased in the [[Greedmore Valley]] casino for 300,000 tokens. It cannot be sold.
The flail of destruction has an {{Attack}} bonus of +125 and a {{Style}} bonus of +26, but it can be upgraded to have a {{Style}} bonus of +68. [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it. [[Mechalomaniac]]s have a {{fraction|1|4096}} chance of dropping one. They can be purchased in the [[Greedmore Valley]] casino for 300,000 [[token]]s. It cannot be sold.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Flail of destruction has an attack bonus of +125 and a style bonus of +26. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], and [[Aishe]] and can be purchased from the Grand Slum immigrant town's or the final stage of [[The Haven]]'s casino for 300,000 tokens (350,000 in the 3DS version). It can be sold for 10,000 Gold Coins.
The flail of destruction has an {{Attack}} bonus of +125 and a {{Style}} bonus of +26. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], and [[Aishe]] and can be purchased from the Grand Slum immigrant town's or the final stage of [[The Haven]]'s casino for 300,000 [[token]]s (350,000 in the {{3DS}} version). It can be sold for 10,000 {{Gold}}.
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
{{DQVIIREquipment
|header=
|name=<big>Flail of destruction</big>
|kanji=はかいの鉄球
|romanji=
|sprite=
|description=Each swing of this fearsome flail not only strikes all enemies at once, but hits them with equal impact
|stats=Attack +155
|warrior=[[File:Hero DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest VII)]][[File:Ruff DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Ruff]][[File:Aishe DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Aishe]]
|notes=All enemies take full damage
|price=N/A
|location=Found in:<br>[[Buccanham]] battle arena<br>(Simmering Road)
}}


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Flail of destruction has an attack bonus of +125 and can only be equipped by [[Yangus]]. It is obtained from [[Princess Minnie]] after delivering her 110 [[mini medal]]s (121 in the 3DS remake). Unlike other weapons, there are no skills associated with flails. It can be sold for 22,500 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is only one in the game.
The flail of destruction has an {{Attack}} bonus of +125 and can only be equipped by [[Yangus]]. It is obtained from [[Princess Minnie]] after delivering her 110 [[Mini medal]]s (121 in the 3DS remake). Unlike other weapons, there are no skills associated with flails. It can be sold for 22,250 {{Gold}}, but it is not recommended to do so as there is only one in the game.


==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
The Flail of Destruction appears as one of the abilities Torneko can use in combat. It costs 13 MP and covers a wide arc over his head before slamming into the ground.
The flail of destruction appears as one of the abilities {{Torneko}} can use in combat. It costs 13 MP and covers a wide arc over his head before slamming into the ground.


==={{DQStars}}===
==={{DQStars}}===
Introduced in the second part of the Dragon Quest V event alongside the [[Princess's robe|Princess Attire]], the Flail of destruction is a whip obtainable via gacha banners.
Introduced in the second part of the {{Dragon Quest V}} event alongside the [[Princess's robe|Princess Attire]], the flail of destruction is a whip obtainable via gacha banners.
It's main skill is Destruction Derby, a non-elemental combo attack that hits all enemies twice with a 100% potency hit, and then hits a random enemy once with a 250% potency attack.
It's main skill is Destruction Derby, a non-elemental combo attack that hits all enemies twice with a 100% potency hit, and then hits a random enemy once with a 250% potency attack.


It eventually received [[Alchemy]], allowing it to turn into the '''Royal Flail of Destruction''', a more powerful version that added a second main skill: Drop the Ball.
It eventually received [[Alchemy]], allowing it to turn into the '''Royal Flail of Destruction''', a more powerful version that added a second main skill: Drop the Ball.


===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
==={{DQTact}}===
The Flail of destruction is an S-rank axe that can be acquired as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest IV'' event by defeating [[Psaro the Manslayer]] on his [[Psaro's Peak|peak]] on Hard mode. It can also be obtained by clearing floor 15 of the 1st Anniversary Tower. It has an ATK bonus of +40 and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.
The flail of destruction is an S-rank axe that can be acquired as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest IV}} event by defeating [[Psaro the Manslayer]] on his [[Psaro's Peak|peak]] on Hard mode. It can also be obtained by clearing floor 15 of the 1st Anniversary Tower. It has an {{ATK}} bonus of +40 and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.


==Other Languages==
==In other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Fléau du carnage|fr-meaning=French for "flail of carnage".
|es=Mangual destructor|es-meaning=''Destructive flail''
|es=Mangual destructor|es-meaning=Spanish for "destructive/destroying flail".
|les=Mangual devastador|les-meaning=''Devastating flail''
|de=Flegel der Verheerung|de-meaning=German for "flail of devastation".
|fr=Fléau du carnage|fr-meaning=''Flail of carnage''
|de=Flegel der Verheerung|de-meaning=''Flail of devastation''
|it=Flagello del caos|it-meaning=''Flail of chaos''
|ko=파괴의 철퇴, ''Pagoe-ui Cheoltoe''|ko-meaning=''Mace of destruction''
|zh-cn=破坏铁球, ''Pòhuài Tiěqiú''|zh-cn-meaning=''Destructive iron ball''
|zh-tw=破壞鐵球, ''Pòhuài Tiěqiú''|zh-tw-meaning=''Destructive iron ball''
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIII flail of destruction.png|The flail of destruction in ''Dragon Quest III''
DQIII flail of destruction.png|The Flail of destruction in {{III}}.
DQVII flail of destruction.png|The flail of destruction in ''Dragon Quest VII''
Flail of destruction VII artwork.png|The Flail of destruction in {{VII}}.
TornekoFlailOfDestruction.jpg|Torneko using the flail of destruction in ''Dragon Quest Heroes II''
TornekoFlailOfDestruction.jpg|{{Torneko}} using the Flail of destruction in {Heroes II}}.
DQotS FlailOfDestruction PrincessAttire.jpg|The flail of destruction in ''Dragon Quest of the Stars''
DQotS FlailOfDestruction PrincessAttire.jpg|The Flail of destruction in {{DQStars}}.
DQotS_Flail_of_Destruction.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQotS_Flail_of_Destruction.jpg|{{Stars}} model. ([[Cell phone]]]
DQotS_Royal_Flail_of_Destruction.jpg|Royal Flail of Destruction's model.
DQotS_Royal_Flail_of_Destruction.jpg|Royal Flail of Destruction's model. ([[Cell phone]])
DQT Flail of Destruction.png|''Tact'' icon
DQT Flail of Destruction.png|{{Tact}} icon. ([[Cell phone]])
Flail of destruction.jpg|The flail of destruction as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
Flail of destruction.jpg|The flail of destruction as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]

Latest revision as of 00:34, 21 October 2026

Flail of destruction
FlailOfDestruction.png
Japanese はかいのてっきゅう (III to V)
はかいの鉄球 (VII onwards)
Romaji Hakai no tekkyū
Old localizations Wreck whip
Destructiball
Destroyer hammer
Found in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Targets all enemies.

The flail of destruction, also known as the destructiball, is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series which first appeared in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride as a weapon found in its post-game dungeon.

It is often one of the strongest weapons, if not the strongest itself, in each game it appears and can attack all enemies for full damage. It was originally classified as a Whip, but later in the series flails became their own separate weapon type.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Destructiball III HD icon.png Destructiball (はかいのてっきゅう)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Destructiball III HD sprite.png
Description
One of the best ways to inflict profound pain on all unlucky baddies
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Attack +155 Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png
Notes
Flattens all foes
Price Location
196,100/27,750 Sold in:
The final kingdom
Found in:
Cloudsgate Citadel tower



Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The destructiball has an Attack bonus of +135 and targets all enemies in battle. It can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Martial Artists, Thieves, and Sages. One can be found in the bonus dungeon, while others can be obtained from the fifth Treasures n' Trapdoors track at Jipang. In the smartphone and Nintendo Switch versions, there is only one available in the game. In the HD-2D Remake, another can be found in the Temple of Trials.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Destructiball III HD icon.png Destructiball (はかいのてっきゅう)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Destructiball III HD sprite.png
Description
One of the best ways to inflict profound pain on a group of unlucky baddies
Stats Vocations
Attack +155 Hero iconHD2D.pngMartial artist iconHD2D.png Monster wrangler iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.pngThief iconHD2D.pngWarrior iconHD2D.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
NA/27,750 gold coins Found in:
Cloudsgate Citadel, tower section 4F
Temple of Trials



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

In the remakes, the flail of destruction has an Attack bonus of +115, and hits all enemies. It can only be wielded by Ragnar McRyan and Torneko Taloon. They can be purchased in the final stage of Pioneer Town.

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

The flail of destruction has an Attack bonus of +125. It can be found in Estark's Labyrinth, and can be purchased on the Stark Raving Mad T'n'T board's shop for 50,000 gold coins. The Hero, Sancho, and numerous monster companions can equip it. It can be sold for either 37,500 Gold Coins in the original or 25,000 gold coins in the remakes.

Can be equipped by
Brownie
Slime knight
Restless armour
Hoodlum
Orc king
Conkuistador
Conkerer
Blizzybody
Warhog
Moosifer
Pip fighter
Battle pip
Archdemon
Killing machine
Gigantes

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The flail of destruction has an Attack bonus of +125 and a Style bonus of +26, but it can be upgraded to have a Style bonus of +68. Carver, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain can equip it. Mechalomaniacs have a 1⁄4096 chance of dropping one. They can be purchased in the Greedmore Valley casino for 300,000 tokens. It cannot be sold.

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

The flail of destruction has an Attack bonus of +125 and a Style bonus of +26. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Ruff, and Aishe and can be purchased from the Grand Slum immigrant town's or the final stage of The Haven's casino for 300,000 tokens (350,000 in the 3DS version). It can be sold for 10,000 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit]

Flail of destruction (はかいの鉄球)
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Description
Each swing of this fearsome flail not only strikes all enemies at once, but hits them with equal impact
Stats Warriors of Eden
Attack +155 Hero DQVIIR icon.pngRuff DQVIIR icon.pngAishe DQVIIR icon.png
Notes
All enemies take full damage
Price Location
N/A Found in:
Buccanham battle arena
(Simmering Road)



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

The flail of destruction has an Attack bonus of +125 and can only be equipped by Yangus. It is obtained from Princess Minnie after delivering her 110 Mini medals (121 in the 3DS remake). Unlike other weapons, there are no skills associated with flails. It can be sold for 22,250 gold coins, but it is not recommended to do so as there is only one in the game.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

The flail of destruction appears as one of the abilities Torneko can use in combat. It costs 13 MP and covers a wide arc over his head before slamming into the ground.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Introduced in the second part of the Dragon Quest V event alongside the Princess Attire, the flail of destruction is a whip obtainable via gacha banners. It's main skill is Destruction Derby, a non-elemental combo attack that hits all enemies twice with a 100% potency hit, and then hits a random enemy once with a 250% potency attack.

It eventually received Alchemy, allowing it to turn into the Royal Flail of Destruction, a more powerful version that added a second main skill: Drop the Ball.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The flail of destruction is an S-rank axe that can be acquired as part of the limited Dragon Quest IV event by defeating Psaro the Manslayer on his peak on Hard mode. It can also be obtained by clearing floor 15 of the 1st Anniversary Tower. It has an ATK bonus of +40 and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

In other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png Español castellanoMangual destructorDestructive flail
Icons-flag-mx.png Español latinoamericanoMangual devastadorDevastating flail
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisFléau du carnageFlail of carnage
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschFlegel der VerheerungFlail of devastation
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoFlagello del caosFlail of chaos
ICON-FLAG-KO.png 한국어파괴의 철퇴, Pagoe-ui CheoltoeMace of destruction
ICON-FLAG-CN.png 简体中文破坏铁球, Pòhuài TiěqiúDestructive iron ball
ICON-FLAG-TW.png 繁體中文破壞鐵球, Pòhuài TiěqiúDestructive iron ball

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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