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The '''Sword Breaker''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. | The '''Sword Breaker''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. | ||
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The sword breaker has an attack bonus of +74, and has a 25% chance to reduce a foe's attack strength by one stage (25%) per hit. It 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. | The sword breaker has an attack bonus of +74, and has a 25% chance to reduce a foe's attack strength by one stage (25%) per hit. It 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. | ||
==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. | |||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 12:11, 5 September 2018
The Sword Breaker is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest franchise.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VIII
The sword breaker has an attack bonus of +56, and may only be equipped by Jessica.
Dragon Quest IX
The sword breaker has an attack bonus of +74, and has a 25% chance to reduce a foe's attack strength by one stage (25%) per hit. It 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.
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.
