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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title = Sword breaker | |title=Sword breaker | ||
|image = [[ | |image=[[File:SwordBreaker.png|200px]] | ||
|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 = {{Dragon Quest VIII}} 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 (IX 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 (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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
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DQIX Sword Breaker Artwork.png|As seen in {{DQ9}} | |||
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{{DQWeapons}} | {{DQWeapons}} | ||
[[Category: Knives]] | [[Category: Knives]] | ||
Revision as of 16:32, 28 September 2020
| Sword breaker | |
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| 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
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
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
| Sword breaker | |
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| 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.
