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{{Item | |||
|title = ''Headsman's axe'' | |||
|image = [[File:Headmans axe VII artwork.png|300px]] | |||
|japanese = {{tt|まじんのオノ|Majin no Ono}} (III & VII)<br>{{tt|はしゃのオノ|Hajya no Ono}} (IX) | |||
|romaji = {{tt|Majin no Ono}} (III & VII)<br>{{tt|Hasha no Ono}} (IX) | |||
|names = Demon axe | |||
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'' | |||
| buy = various, see article | |||
| sell = various, see article | |||
|effect = Varies, see article | |||
}} | |||
The '''headsman's axe''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)| Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a ferocious-looking axe that provides melee-oriented characters with considerable boon in the late-game part of their journey. It is the first of the low-accuracy-but-always-[[Critical Hit|critical]] category of weapons, succeeded by the [[Hela's hammer]]. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | |||
Found in the [[Castle of Baramos|Castle]] of [[Baramos]], the Headsman's axe gives an attack bonus of +90 (+105 in the remakes) to [[Warrior]]s, and will land a critical hit exactly 12.5% ({{fraction|1|8}}) of the time. A chance to miss the target entirely, also 12.5%, balances this out. | |||
It can be sold for 375 [[gold]] coins. | |||
===''[[ | ==={{DQ3HD}}=== | ||
{{DQIIIHDEquipment | |||
|header=[[File:Headsman's axe III HD icon.png]] | |||
|name=<big>Headsman's axe</big> | |||
|sprite=[[File:Headsman's axe III HD sprite.png]] | |||
|kanji=まじんのオノ | |||
|description=Just as likely to land a critical hit as it is to miss entirely. Best wait to wield this till you're feeling lucky | |||
|stats=Attack +110 | |||
|vocation=[[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]] | |||
|notes=1/8th chance to land a [[Critical Hit]]<br>1/8th chance to miss target | |||
|price=NA/375 | |||
|location=[[Baramos' Lair]] | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ7}}=== | |||
[[Aishe]] is the only one who can equip the axe in either version of ''VII''. It provides +108 attack, +20 [[Style]], and a reduced accuracy of {{fraction|3|8}} (37.5%). As it is not cursed and does not consume MP upon use, it is more convenient to use than the normal Hela Hammer and the [[Hatchet Man]] skill. | |||
The axe is '''incredibly''' hard to come by in a normal playthrough, being dropped only by [[vulgarian]]s at a {{fraction|1|256}} rate. | |||
==={{DQ9}}=== | |||
{{DQIXEquipment | |||
|header=[[File:Headsman's axe DQIX icon.png]] | |||
|name=Headsman's axe | |||
|icon=[[File:Headman's axe IX art.png]] | |||
|description=An enormous axe of frankly fearsome force | |||
|rarity=★★☆☆☆ | |||
|stats=Attack +98 | |||
|vocation=[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]] | |||
|notes=N/A | |||
|price=28,800/14,400 | |||
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Dourbridge]]'s secret shop | |||
|i1=- | |||
|i2=- | |||
|i3=- | |||
}} | |||
Much like the Hela Hammer, the headsman's axe has lost its special critical hit rate, and is simply an incredibly powerful weapon. Upgrades in to the [[executioner's axe]] by mixing with two [[Ethereal stone|ethereal stones]] and one [[Raging ruby|raging ruby]]. | |||
==='' | ==Etymology== | ||
'''Headsman''' is an antiquated term for a judicial executioner. Specifically, it refers to one who executes convicted criminals via decapitation by a large axe. These axes would be inscribed with the words ''Cast in the name of God, ye not guilty'', to show that the executioner was not guilty of murder in the eyes of God. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:DQIII_Headsmans_Axe.png|Vintage art circa 1988 | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{DQWeapons}} | |||
[[Category:Axes]] | |||
[[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: | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:31, 22 July 2025
The headsman's axe is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. It is a ferocious-looking axe that provides melee-oriented characters with considerable boon in the late-game part of their journey. It is the first of the low-accuracy-but-always-critical category of weapons, succeeded by the Hela's hammer.
| Headsman's axe | |
|---|---|
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| Japanese | まじんのオノ (III & VII) はしゃのオノ (IX) |
| Romaji | Majin no Ono (III & VII) Hasha no Ono (IX) |
| Old localizations | Demon axe |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest IX |
| Effect | Varies, see article |
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit
Found in the Castle of Baramos, the Headsman's axe gives an attack bonus of +90 (+105 in the remakes) to Warriors, and will land a critical hit exactly 12.5% (1⁄8) of the time. A chance to miss the target entirely, also 12.5%, balances this out. It can be sold for 375 gold coins.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit
Headsman's axe (まじんのオノ)
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| Description | ||||
| Just as likely to land a critical hit as it is to miss entirely. Best wait to wield this till you're feeling lucky | ||||
| Stats | Vocations | |||
| Attack +110 |  |
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| Notes | ||||
| 1/8th chance to land a Critical Hit 1/8th chance to miss target |
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| Price | Location | |||
| NA/375 | Baramos' Lair | |||
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit
Aishe is the only one who can equip the axe in either version of VII. It provides +108 attack, +20 Style, and a reduced accuracy of 3⁄8 (37.5%). As it is not cursed and does not consume MP upon use, it is more convenient to use than the normal Hela Hammer and the Hatchet Man skill.
The axe is incredibly hard to come by in a normal playthrough, being dropped only by vulgarians at a 1⁄256 rate.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit
Headsman's axe 
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| Description | ||||
| An enormous axe of frankly fearsome force | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★★☆☆☆ | Attack +98 |   |
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| Notes | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 28,800/14,400 | Sold in: Dourbridge's secret shop |
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| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
| - | - | - | ||
Much like the Hela Hammer, the headsman's axe has lost its special critical hit rate, and is simply an incredibly powerful weapon. Upgrades in to the executioner's axe by mixing with two ethereal stones and one raging ruby.
EtymologyEdit
Headsman is an antiquated term for a judicial executioner. Specifically, it refers to one who executes convicted criminals via decapitation by a large axe. These axes would be inscribed with the words Cast in the name of God, ye not guilty, to show that the executioner was not guilty of murder in the eyes of God.
GalleryEdit
Vintage art circa 1988
