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<center>''A spear that kills instantly if it hits an enemy's vitals.''--Description from DQVIII</center>
<center>''A spear that kills instantly if it hits an enemy's vitals.''--Description from DQVIII</center>
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The '''Demon Spear''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. The weapon is notable for having a 12.5%({{fraction|1|8}}) chance to instantly slay any non-boss target upon contact. Despite its name, it is not a cursed item.
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|japanese = デーモンスピア
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The '''Demon Spear''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. The weapon is notable for having a chance to instantly slay any non-boss target upon contact. Despite its name, it is not a cursed item.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The Demon spear appears in the remakes of ''IV'', and has an attack bonus of +100. Two can be found in the bonus dungeon. It may only be equipped by [[Ragnar]] and [[Psaro]].
The Demon spear appears in the remakes of ''IV'', and has an attack bonus of +90 along with a 1/8th chance to kill foes. Two can be found in the [[Fungeon|bonus dungeon]]. It may only be equipped by [[Ragnar]] and [[Psaro]].


===''[[Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The Demon spear has an attack bonus of +99.
The Demon spear has an attack bonus of +99 and a 1/6th chance to kill. [[Tuppence]] is the only human who may equip it, but several monster breeds can pick up the slack.
*In the SNES version, the spear is coded in the same way as the [[Poison needle]] and is thus guaranteed to always deal at least 1 damage.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
The Demon spear has an attack bonus of +99 and a style bonus of +19 (+ 61 after it's been upgraded). It is found in the [[Mortamor's Dreadlair|Dreadlair]] on floor two and can be sold for 18,750 gold or 21,562 gold after it's been upgraded. [[Amos]], [[Carver]], and [[Terry]] can equip it.  
The Demon spear has an attack bonus of +99, a style bonus of +19 (+ 61 after it's been upgraded), and a 1/6th kill chance. It is found in the [[Mortamor's Dreadlair|Dreadlair]] on floor two and can be sold for 18,750 gold or 21,562 gold after it's been upgraded. [[Amos]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], and [[Terry]] can equip it.  


===''[[Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The Demon spear can be sold for 12,500 gold, but not bought. It has an attack bonus of + 99. [[Maribel]], [[Melvin]], and [[Aira]] can equip it.  
The Demon spear can be sold for 12,500 gold, but not bought. It has an attack bonus of + 99, a style boost of +19, and a 1/6th penetration percent. [[Maribel]], [[Melvin]], and [[Aira]] can equip it.  


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The demon spear has an attack bonus of +86. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] can equip it. It can be sold for 12,500 gold, but not bought. Its alchemy recipe is [[Battle fork]] + [[Poison needle]] + [[Devil's tail]].
The demon spear has an attack bonus of +86 and returns to the original 1/8th rate. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] can equip it. It can be sold for 12,500 gold, but not bought. Its alchemy recipe is [[Battle fork]] + [[Poison needle]] + [[Devil's tail]].


A little know, considerably cruel combo can be pulled off by using the Hero's Clean Sweep skill, as the instant death effect is checked for all enemies struck.  
A little known, considerably cruel combo can be pulled off by using the Hero's Clean Sweep skill, as the instant death effect is checked for all enemies struck.  


===''[[Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
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{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Demon Spear}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+93}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+93}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=34,500|sellPrice=17,250
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=34,500|sellPrice=17,250
|flavor=A spear that can floor a foe with a single well-sighted strike.
|flavor=A spear that can floor a foe with a single well-sighted strike.
|notes=Sold in [[Stornway]] (post-game)<br>Recipe: [[Celestial spear]] + [[Terrible tattoo]] x 3 + [[Malicite]]}}
|notes=Sold in [[Stornway]] (post-game)<br>Recipe: [[Celestial spear]] + [[Terrible tattoo]] x 3 + [[Malicite]]<br>1/8th kill chance|class=Spear}}
 
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]

Revision as of 11:01, 3 July 2019

A spear that kills instantly if it hits an enemy's vitals.--Description from DQVIII
Demon spear
DemonSpear.png
Japanese デーモンスピア
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Demon spear
Found in Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Effect Chance to instantly kill foe

The Demon Spear is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest franchise. The weapon is notable for having a chance to instantly slay any non-boss target upon contact. Despite its name, it is not a cursed item.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

The Demon spear appears in the remakes of IV, and has an attack bonus of +90 along with a 1/8th chance to kill foes. Two can be found in the bonus dungeon. It may only be equipped by Ragnar and Psaro.

Dragon Quest V

The Demon spear has an attack bonus of +99 and a 1/6th chance to kill. Tuppence is the only human who may equip it, but several monster breeds can pick up the slack.

  • In the SNES version, the spear is coded in the same way as the Poison needle and is thus guaranteed to always deal at least 1 damage.

Dragon Quest VI

The Demon spear has an attack bonus of +99, a style bonus of +19 (+ 61 after it's been upgraded), and a 1/6th kill chance. It is found in the Dreadlair on floor two and can be sold for 18,750 gold or 21,562 gold after it's been upgraded. Amos, Carver, Nevan, and Terry can equip it.

Dragon Quest VII

The Demon spear can be sold for 12,500 gold, but not bought. It has an attack bonus of + 99, a style boost of +19, and a 1/6th penetration percent. Maribel, Melvin, and Aira can equip it.

Dragon Quest VIII

The demon spear has an attack bonus of +86 and returns to the original 1/8th rate. The Hero can equip it. It can be sold for 12,500 gold, but not bought. Its alchemy recipe is Battle fork + Poison needle + Devil's tail.

A little known, considerably cruel combo can be pulled off by using the Hero's Clean Sweep skill, as the instant death effect is checked for all enemies struck.

Dragon Quest IX

 Demon Spear
Attack +93
Equipable by
Buy Price 34,500
Sell Price 17,250
Flavor text A spear that can floor a foe with a single well-sighted strike.
Notes Sold in Stornway (post-game)
Recipe: Celestial spear + Terrible tattoo x 3 + Malicite
1/8th kill chance

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Dragon Quest Heroes

Dragon Quest Heroes II

Gallery