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|title=Lightning Staff
|title=''Lightning Staff''
|image=[[Image:LightningStaff.png|215px]]
|image=[[Image:LightningStaff.png|215px]]
|japanese={{tt|いかずちのつえ|Lightning staff}}
|japanese={{tt|いかずちのつえ|Lightning staff}}
|romaji = Ikazuchi no tsue
|romaji = Ikazuchi no tsue
|games=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''<br>''[[Torneko no Daibouken]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''
|games=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br/>{{DQ3HD}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''<br>''[[Torneko no Daibouken]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''
|names=Staff of thunder<br>Bolt staff
|names=Staff of thunder<br>Bolt staff
|buy=Varies, see article
|buy=Varies, see article
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The '''Lightning staff''' is a recurring [[wand]] in the {{DQSeries}}. When used as a tool in battle, it can unleash either lightning or fire to damage a group of enemies. It is typically a powerful weapon for spellcasters.
The '''lightning staff''' is a recurring [[wand]] in the {{DQSeries}}. When used as a tool in battle, it can unleash either lightning or fire to damage a group of enemies. It is typically a powerful weapon for spellcasters.


In ''Dragon Quest XI'', the Lightning staff is now classified as a [[Heavy wand]].
In ''Dragon Quest XI'', the lightning staff is now classified as a [[Heavy wand]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +15 (upgraded to an impressive +45 attack in all remake versions of the game) and can be equipped by all three characters. The staff is dropped by the [[Whackolyte]] in the dungeon of [[Midenhall]]. When used in combat, the staff casts a lightning-themed variant of [[Woosh]].
It is the most powerful weapon that the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] can equip. In the [[NES]] version, players can continually sell it for money, then saving & resetting the game and fighting the whackolyte again. The remake versions of the game only provide one lightning staff per game.
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A staff which crackles with the wrath of the heavens.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
|DQ2=A staff which crackles with the wrath of the heavens.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
}}
}}
The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +15 (upgraded to an impressive +45 attack in all remake versions of the game) and can be equipped by all three characters. The staff is dropped by the [[Whackolyte]] in the dungeon of [[Midenhall]]. When used in combat, the staff casts a lightning-themed variant of [[Woosh]].
It is the most powerful weapon that the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] can equip. In the [[NES]] version, players can continually sell it for money, then saving & resetting the game and fighting the whackolyte again. The remake versions of the game only provide one lightning staff per game.


==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +45 (+30 in the NES version) and can be only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s. It can be found near a well in [[Persistence]], can be sold for 1,875 gold coins, and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as an item.
The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +45 (+30 in the NES version) and can be only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s. It can be found near a well in [[Persistence]], can be sold for 1,875 gold coins, and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as an item.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Lightning staff III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Lightning staff</big>
|sprite=[[File:Lightning staff III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=いかずちのつえ
|description=Unleashes a flurry of flames on a group of enemies when used as an item in battle
|stats=Attack +53
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]
|notes=Casts [[Sizzle]] when used as an item
|price=NA/1,875
|location=Near the [[Persistence]] well
}}


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
The Lightning staff is hidden in the [[Castle Nadiria]]. [[Borya]] and [[Maya]] are able to use it. It has an attack bonus of +29, and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as a tool in battle.  In the remakes, it can also be found in the [[Vault of Vrenor]] in a hidden stairway that's revealed when you search the chest that originally contained the [[Armlet of Transmutation]]. Also in the remakes are the memoirs of [[Rowand]] the Wandering Wandsman, which hint to The Staff and it's location. These snippets are found in various bookshelves in the game.
The lightning staff is hidden in the [[Castle Nadiria]]. [[Borya]] and [[Maya]] are able to use it. It has an attack bonus of +29, and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as a tool in battle.  In the remakes, it can also be found in the [[Vault of Vrenor]] in a hidden stairway that's revealed when you search the chest that originally contained the [[Armlet of Transmutation]]. Also in the remakes are the memoirs of [[Rowand]] the Wandering Wandsman, which hint to the staff and its location. These snippets are found in various bookshelves in the game.


The Staff is also used by the [[Hell raiser]] monsters.
The staff is also used by the [[hell raiser]] monsters.


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +29 and casts sizzle when used in battle. It can be picked up in the [[Faerie Palace]], and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Bianca]], and [[Nera]] can equip it. Monsters belonging to the wizard equipment group can also equip it, such as the [[Old man of the sea (Recruit)|old man of the sea]].  
The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +29 and casts sizzle when used in battle. It can be picked up in the [[Faerie Palace]], and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Bianca]], and [[Nera]] can equip it. Monsters belonging to the wizard equipment group can also equip it, such as the [[Old man of the sea (Recruit)|old man of the sea]].  


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
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The staff is given to the party by the King of [[Somnia]] in the [[Lower World]] after defeating [[Murdaw]], and can be sold for 2,475G.
The staff is given to the party by the King of [[Somnia]] in the [[Lower World]] after defeating [[Murdaw]], and can be sold for 2,475G.


The enemies [[Ne'er-Do-Well]] and [[Hirsute hexer]] can use it in battle.
The enemies [[ne'er-do-well]] and [[hirsute hexer]] can use it in battle.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
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==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +24 and deals 29~58 fire damage to a group of enemies. The staff can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]]. It can be found in treasure chest in western [[Argonia]] and can also be sold for 2,300 gold, but there is only one in the game.
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Hurls vicious thunderbolts at the enemy when used as an item in battle.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
|DQ8=Hurls vicious thunderbolts at the enemy when used as an item in battle.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
}}
}}
 
The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +24 and deals 29~58 fire damage to a group of enemies. The staff can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]]. It can be found in treasure chest in western [[Argonia]] and can also be sold for 2,300 gold, but there is only one in the game.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Lightning staff|console=}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|header=[[File:Lightning staff DQIX icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+28}}
|name=Lightning staff
{{Equipment|stat|name=MP Absorb|modifier=+3.5%}}
|kanji=いかずちのつえ
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=8,100 Gold|sellPrice=4,050 Gold|equipableBy=[[Armamentalist]]s, [[Mage|Magi]], [[Paladin]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Sage]]s, & Omnivocational Wandmaster
|icon=[[File:Lightning staff IX artwork.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Stolos' staff]] x 1, [[Thunderball]] x 3, [[Magic water]] x 1}}
|description=A staff that summons savage lightning if used as an item in battle
{{Equipment|stat|name=Sold in|modifier=Sold in [[Gleeba]] & [[Batsureg]]}}
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|flavor= A staff that summons savage lightning if used as an item in battle.
|stats=Attack +28<br>MP absorb +3.5%
|notes=Deals 17~27 lightning/blast damage to one enemy group.
|vocation=[[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[Image:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[Image:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]]
|notes=Deals 17~27 Blast/Lightning damage to one enemy group
|price=8,100/4,050
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Gleeba]]<br>[[Batsureg]]
|i1=[[File:Stolos' staff DQIX icon.png|link=Stolos' staff]]<br>Stolos' staff
|i2=[[File:Thunderball DQIX icon.png|link=Thunderball]]<br>Thunderball x3
|i3=[[File:Magic water DQIX icon.png|link=Magic water]]<br>Magic water
}}
}}
Upgrades into the [[Lightning conductor]] by mixing with five thunderballs and one sage's elixir.
Upgrades into the [[lightning conductor]] by mixing with five [[thunderball]]s and one [[sage's elixir]].


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
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|name=<big><big>Lightning staff</big></big>
|name=<big><big>Lightning staff</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Lightning staff xi icon.png]]
|icon=[[File:Lightning staff xi icon.png]]
|kanji=いかずちのつえ
|description=A wand which can be used in battle to call down lethal barrages of lightning
|description=A wand which can be used in battle to call down lethal barrages of lightning
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
|stats= Attack +24/26/28/30<br>Magical Might +22/24/26/28<br>Magical Mending +10/11/12/13<br>MP Absorb +9%
|stats= Attack +24/26/28/30<br>Magical Might +22/24/26/28<br>Magical Mending +10/11/12/13<br>MP Absorb +9%
|notes=31~41 lightning damage to one group<br>Dropped by [[Wight prince]] at {{fraction|1|128}}, [[Professaurus]] at {{fraction|1|64}}
|notes=31~41 Lightning damage to one group
|price=4,600/2,300
|price=4,600/2,300
|location=Sold in [[Lonalulu]] & [[Phnom Nonh]]
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Lonalulu]]<br>[[Phnom Nonh]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Wight prince]] (1/128)<br>[[Professaurus]] (1/64)
|diff=3/10
|diff=3/10
|i1=[[Pink pine]] x2, [[Thunderball]] x1, [[Royal soil]] x1
|i1=[[File:Pink pine xi icon.png|50px|link=Pink pine]] x2 + [[File:Thunderball xi icon.png|50px|link=Thunderball]] + [[File:Royal soil xi icon.png|50px|link=Royal soil]]
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]]
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]]
}}
}}
The recipe book for the Lightning staff, ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Electrifying Equipment]]'' is found inside a treasure within the Eerie Eyrie.
The recipe book for the lightning staff, ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Electrifying Equipment]]'' is found inside a treasure within the Eerie Eyrie.


==={{DQM}}===
==={{DQM}}===
The bolt staff appears as a single-use tool that can cause around 50 points of lightning damage to enemies. The staffs can be found throughout various Travelers' Gates or can be purchased from the Bazaar for 3,000 gold.
The bolt staff appears as a single-use tool that can cause around 50 points of lightning damage to enemies. The staffs can be found throughout various Travelers' Gates or can be purchased from the Bazaar for 3,000 gold.


==={{DQM2}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQH2}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQTreasures}}===
A replica staff appears as [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|treasure No.116]], with a base value of 2,700,000.
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQII Lightning Staff.png|The lightning staff from ''Dragon Quest II''. (Famicom)
Image:DQII Lightning Staff.png|The lightning staff from ''Dragon Quest II'' (Famicom)
Image:Staff of thunder.png|NES manual art
Image:Staff of thunder.png|NES manual art
Image:DQVII Lightning Staff.png|The lightning staff from ''Dragon Quest VII''.
Lightning staff VII artwork.png|The lightning staff from ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Lightning staff IX artwork.png|The lightning staff from ''Dragon Quest IX''.
File:Victorious Cobi and Tara.png|Wielded by [[Tara]]
Image:DQR lightning staff.png|The lightning staff card from ''Dragon Quest Rivals''.
Lightning staff treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
LightningStaff RedOrb.jpg|The lightning staff as it appears in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''.
Image:DQR lightning staff.png|The lightning staff card from ''Dragon Quest Rivals''
LightningStaff RedOrb.jpg|The lightning staff as it appears in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[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 IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 items]]

Latest revision as of 17:40, 22 July 2025

The lightning staff is a recurring wand in the Dragon Quest series. When used as a tool in battle, it can unleash either lightning or fire to damage a group of enemies. It is typically a powerful weapon for spellcasters.

Lightning Staff
LightningStaff.png
Japanese いかずちのつえ
Romaji Ikazuchi no tsue
Old localizations Staff of thunder
Bolt staff
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Torneko no Daibouken
Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Treasures
Dragon Quest Rivals
Effect Casts Woosh, Sizzle, or Zap

In Dragon Quest XI, the lightning staff is now classified as a Heavy wand.

CharacteristicsEdit

The staff has had two distinct designs over the years. From its debut in the second game until VII, the lightning staff appeared as a long green wand with a crystal at its tip and topped with a gold orb. The gold orb has two spikes on its side, a blue gem in its center, and a design of a dragon perched on top. It also has cloth or leather wrapped around the top of the staff underneath the crystal.

Starting with VIII, the lightning staff is now a long purple staff with gold accents. The top of the staff has a curved crescent-shaped design with a small green crystal in its middle. It became reclassified as a heavy wand in Dragon Quest X.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary LineEdit


GameDescription
 
A staff which crackles with the wrath of the heavens.[1]

The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +15 (upgraded to an impressive +45 attack in all remake versions of the game) and can be equipped by all three characters. The staff is dropped by the Whackolyte in the dungeon of Midenhall. When used in combat, the staff casts a lightning-themed variant of Woosh.

It is the most powerful weapon that the Princess of Moonbrooke can equip. In the NES version, players can continually sell it for money, then saving & resetting the game and fighting the whackolyte again. The remake versions of the game only provide one lightning staff per game.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit

The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +45 (+30 in the NES version) and can be only be equipped by Mages and Sages. It can be found near a well in Persistence, can be sold for 1,875 gold coins, and casts Sizzle when used as an item.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit

  Lightning staff (いかずちのつえ)
 
Description
Unleashes a flurry of flames on a group of enemies when used as an item in battle
Stats Vocations
Attack +53   
Notes
Casts Sizzle when used as an item
Price Location
NA/1,875 Near the Persistence well



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

The lightning staff is hidden in the Castle Nadiria. Borya and Maya are able to use it. It has an attack bonus of +29, and casts Sizzle when used as a tool in battle. In the remakes, it can also be found in the Vault of Vrenor in a hidden stairway that's revealed when you search the chest that originally contained the Armlet of Transmutation. Also in the remakes are the memoirs of Rowand the Wandering Wandsman, which hint to the staff and its location. These snippets are found in various bookshelves in the game.

The staff is also used by the hell raiser monsters.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit

The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +29 and casts sizzle when used in battle. It can be picked up in the Faerie Palace, and the Hero, Bianca, and Nera can equip it. Monsters belonging to the wizard equipment group can also equip it, such as the old man of the sea.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

The lightning staff increases attack by +28 and style by +24, and deals 20~30 fire damage to a group of foes. Nevan can be equipped with it in all versions, as well as the battering ram and high djinks recruits in the SNES version.

The staff is given to the party by the King of Somnia in the Lower World after defeating Murdaw, and can be sold for 2,475G.

The enemies ne'er-do-well and hirsute hexer can use it in battle.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +28 and a style bonus of +24. It can only be equipped by Maribel and Sir Mervyn. It is found in Hubble after Hybris is defeated, and can be sold for a paltry 1,650G.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

GameDescription
 
Hurls vicious thunderbolts at the enemy when used as an item in battle.[2]

The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +24 and deals 29~58 fire damage to a group of enemies. The staff can only be equipped by Jessica and Angelo. It can be found in treasure chest in western Argonia and can also be sold for 2,300 gold, but there is only one in the game.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

  Lightning staff (いかずちのつえ)
 
Description
A staff that summons savage lightning if used as an item in battle
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +28
MP absorb +3.5%		      
Notes
Deals 17~27 Blast/Lightning damage to one enemy group
Price Location
8,100/4,050 Sold in:
Gleeba
Batsureg
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Stolos' staff		  
Thunderball x3		  
Magic water


Upgrades into the lightning conductor by mixing with five thunderballs and one sage's elixir.

Dragon Quest XEdit

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Lightning staff (いかずちのつえ)  
 
Description
A wand which can be used in battle to call down lethal barrages of lightning
Rarity
D
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +24/26/28/30
Magical Might +22/24/26/28
Magical Mending +10/11/12/13
MP Absorb +9%
Notes
31~41 Lightning damage to one group
Price Location
4,600/2,300 Sold in:
Lonalulu
Phnom Nonh
Dropped by:
Wight prince (1/128)
Professaurus (1/64)
Forging difficulty
3/10
Ingredients
  x2 +   +  
Characters
  


The recipe book for the lightning staff, Electrifying Equipment is found inside a treasure within the Eerie Eyrie.

Dragon Quest MonstersEdit

The bolt staff appears as a single-use tool that can cause around 50 points of lightning damage to enemies. The staffs can be found throughout various Travelers' Gates or can be purchased from the Bazaar for 3,000 gold.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2Edit

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Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's EndEdit

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Dragon Quest TreasuresEdit

A replica staff appears as treasure No.116, with a base value of 2,700,000.

Dragon Quest RivalsEdit

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GalleryEdit

  • The lightning staff from Dragon Quest II (Famicom)

  • NES manual art

  • The lightning staff from Dragon Quest VII

  • Wielded by Tara

  • Treasures icon

  • The lightning staff card from Dragon Quest Rivals

  • The lightning staff as it appears in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery

ReferenceEdit

  1. ↑ Mobile, Android and iOS version
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version
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