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|japanese = {{tt|ソードブレイカー|Sōdobureikā}}
|japanese = {{tt|ソードブレイカー|Sōdobureikā}}
|names = None
|names = None
|games = {{DQ8}} onwards
|games = {{Dragon Quest VIII}} onwards
| buy = various, see article
| buy = various, see article
| sell = various, see article
| sell = various, see article
|effect = Has a chance to decrease an enemy's attack power.
|effect = Has a chance to decrease an enemy's attack power (IX onwards)
}}
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The '''Sword Breaker''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. Outside of it's debut appearance, it has a chance to lower the target's attack power by casting [[Blunt]] on them after a slash.
The '''Sword Breaker''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. Outside of it's debut appearance, it has a chance to lower the target's attack power by casting [[Blunt]] on them after a slash.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Sword breaker has an attack bonus of +56, and costs 5,500 at [[Arcadia]] weapon shops. Only [[Jessica]] can equip it.
The Sword breaker has an attack bonus of +56, and costs 5,500 at [[Arcadia]] weapon shops. Only [[Jessica]] can equip it.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
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{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Sword breaker|console=}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+74}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+74}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=15,500|sellPrice=7,750|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=15,500|sellPrice=7,750|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master
|flavor=A stout, serrated blade that weakens enemies' weapons.|notes=1/8th (12.5%) chance to blunt target<br>For sale in [[Upover]]|class=Knife}}
|flavor=A stout, serrated blade that weakens enemies' weapons.|notes=1/8th (12.5%) chance to blunt target<br>For sale in [[Upover]]|class=Knife}}
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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
The Sword breaker can be bought in Phnom Nonh for 5,500 gold and sold for 2,750 gold. It has a 8% percent chance to lower an enemy's attack power initially. [[Erik]] and [[Sylvando]] can equip it.
{{Equipment|header|name=Sword breaker}}
 
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆ }}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+142<br>(+148, +155, +162)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Blunt chance<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+8%<br>(+8%, +10%, +10%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Silver ore]] x2, [[Gold ore]] x2, [[Twisted talons]] x2}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Phnom Nonh]]}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=5,500|sellPrice=2,750|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]|class=Knife
|flavor=A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power
|notes=
}}
The recipe book for the sword breaker is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Knick-Knacks for Nifty Nickers]]'', which is found in a Phnom Nonh treasure chest.
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The sword breaker refers to a class of parrying daggers that is notable for having deep serrations along the shaft of the blade. Though it is unknown if the daggers were indeed capable of breaking swords, the comb-like serrations allowed a man on defense to lock his opponent's weapon in a tight bind.
The sword breaker refers to a class of parrying daggers that is notable for having deep serrations along the shaft of the blade. Though it is unknown if the daggers were indeed capable of breaking swords, the comb-like serrations allowed a man on defense to lock his opponent's weapon in a tight bind.
{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category: Knife]]
[[Category: Knives]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]

Revision as of 17:58, 11 May 2020

Sword breaker
SwordBreaker.png
Japanese ソードブレイカー
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations None
Found in Dragon Quest VIII onwards
Effect Has a chance to decrease an enemy's attack power (IX onwards)

The Sword Breaker is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest franchise. Outside of it's debut appearance, it has a chance to lower the target's attack power by casting Blunt on them after a slash.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The Sword breaker has an attack bonus of +56, and costs 5,500 at Arcadia weapon shops. Only Jessica can equip it.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

 Sword breaker
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Attack +74
Equipable by Mages, Thieves, Warriors, Omnivocational master
Buy Price 15,500
Sell Price 7,750
Flavor text A stout, serrated blade that weakens enemies' weapons.
Notes 1/8th (12.5%) chance to blunt target
For sale in Upover

The sword breaker can be upgraded into the Soul breaker by combining it with one Life Bracer and one Spirit Bracer. The new dirk will have an attack bonus of +87, and the same chance to reduce a foe's strength.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

 Sword breaker
Rarity ★★☆☆☆
Attack
(forge buffs)
+142
(+148, +155, +162)
Blunt chance
(forge buffs)
+8%
(+8%, +10%, +10%)
Recipe Silver ore x2, Gold ore x2, Twisted talons x2
Found Sold in Phnom Nonh
Equipable by Erik, Sylvando
Buy Price 5,500
Sell Price 2,750
Flavor text A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power

The recipe book for the sword breaker is the Knick-Knacks for Nifty Nickers, which is found in a Phnom Nonh treasure chest.

Etymology

The sword breaker refers to a class of parrying daggers that is notable for having deep serrations along the shaft of the blade. Though it is unknown if the daggers were indeed capable of breaking swords, the comb-like serrations allowed a man on defense to lock his opponent's weapon in a tight bind.