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[[ | {{Item | ||
|title = ''Thunderbolt blade'' | |||
|image = [[Image:DQII thunderbolt blade.png|185px]] | |||
|japanese = いなずまのけん | |||
|names = Thunder sword<br>Lightning sword | |||
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]'' | |||
|buy = N/a | |||
|sell = Varies, see article | |||
|effect = Casts [[Woosh]] or [[Boom]] when used as a tool in battle. | |||
}} | |||
== | <center><small>'''Not to be confused with the [[Sunderbolt blade]]'''</small></center> | ||
The '''thunderbolt blade''' is a recurring sword in ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a very powerful sword and can be used as a tool in battle to call thunder and lightning. | |||
==Characteristics== | |||
The thunderbolt blade has a curved orange blade much like a scimitar but with a jagged shape meant to evoke the shape of lightning. The entire blade is covered with a golden filigree and the hilt is blue with a golden pommel and a red jewel on its crossguard. The blade also has a white section in the center of its blade which is tapered on both ends and inscribed with runes, as well as a black circle surrounded by triangles closer to the hilt. When the sword is swung in battle, it is accompanied by lightning. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''=== | ||
The | The thunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +95 (+80 in the NES version) and it was found in the [[Cave to Rendarak]] and served as the [[Prince of Midenhall|Prince of Midenhall's]] most powerful weapon. It can be sold for a measly 375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so. In addition to melee attacks, the sword could be used during combat as an item which would have the effect of casting [[Woosh]], but with a visual effect of lightning. In various spinoffs, the thunderbolt blade has often appeared as the signature weapon of the Prince of Midenhall. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''=== | ||
The | The thunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +82 (+85 in the NES version) and can be found in the [[Cave of the Necrogond]]. It can be equipped [[Erdrick|Hero]] and [[Warrior]]s, as well as [[Thief|Thieves]] in the Super Famicom version due to a bug. When used as a tool in battle, it has the same effect as the [[Boom]] spell. | ||
When | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''=== | ||
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<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
Image:DQII Lightning Sword.png|''Dragon Quest II'' Famicom | Image:DQII Lightning Sword.png|''Dragon Quest II'' Famicom | ||
Image:DQR Thunderbolt blade.png|The thunderbolt blade from ''Dragon Quest Rivals'' | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
Revision as of 03:23, 11 September 2019
| Thunderbolt blade | |
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| Japanese | いなずまのけん |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Thunder sword Lightning sword |
| Found in | Dragon Quest II Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest Swords Dragon Quest Heroes Dragon Quest Heroes II Dragon Quest Builders 2 Dragon Quest Rivals |
| Effect | Casts Woosh or Boom when used as a tool in battle. |
The thunderbolt blade is a recurring sword in Dragon Quest series. It is a very powerful sword and can be used as a tool in battle to call thunder and lightning.
Characteristics
The thunderbolt blade has a curved orange blade much like a scimitar but with a jagged shape meant to evoke the shape of lightning. The entire blade is covered with a golden filigree and the hilt is blue with a golden pommel and a red jewel on its crossguard. The blade also has a white section in the center of its blade which is tapered on both ends and inscribed with runes, as well as a black circle surrounded by triangles closer to the hilt. When the sword is swung in battle, it is accompanied by lightning.
Appearances
Dragon Quest II
The thunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +95 (+80 in the NES version) and it was found in the Cave to Rendarak and served as the Prince of Midenhall's most powerful weapon. It can be sold for a measly 375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so. In addition to melee attacks, the sword could be used during combat as an item which would have the effect of casting Woosh, but with a visual effect of lightning. In various spinoffs, the thunderbolt blade has often appeared as the signature weapon of the Prince of Midenhall.
Dragon Quest III
The thunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +82 (+85 in the NES version) and can be found in the Cave of the Necrogond. It can be equipped Hero and Warriors, as well as Thieves in the Super Famicom version due to a bug. When used as a tool in battle, it has the same effect as the Boom spell.
Dragon Quest Swords
This weapon is made by tempering the Lightning Blade with 5 Monsterbone, 4 Iron Ore, and 2 Thunderball. This sword also teaches the hero the Thunder Thrust Master Stroke. It can be tempered into a Wrath of Zeus.
Info
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Locations
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| Location | Info |
| Castle Avalonia | Tempered at armor shop (3200g) |
Equipping characters
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Descriptions
| Game | Description |
 | A sword within whose blade thunder rumbles restlessly.[1] |
Gallery
Dragon Quest II Famicom
The thunderbolt blade from Dragon Quest Rivals
Reference
- ↑ Mobile, Android and iOS version
