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Axes are a recurring family of weapons in the | Axes are a recurring family of weapons in the {{DQSeries}}. Though typically depicted in official artwork as the weapon of choices for [[Warrior]]s and other melee-oriented characters, their actual presence in the series has been relatively scarce until the release of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. | ||
Unlike [[sword]]s and [[spear]]s, axes have been featureless weapons with no additional benefits complimenting their strength since the original game, with the sole exception of the [[Headsman's axe]]. As with several other armament types, this would change with the development of ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', which features many hatchets with additional effects. | Unlike [[sword]]s and [[spear]]s, axes have been featureless weapons with no additional benefits complimenting their strength since the original game, with the sole exception of the [[Headsman's axe]]. As with several other armament types, this would change with the development of ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', which features many hatchets with additional effects. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ}}=== | ||
*[[Iron Axe]] | *[[Iron Axe]] | ||
=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
*[[Battle Axe]] | *[[Battle Axe]] | ||
*[[Headsman's axe]] | *[[Headsman's axe]] | ||
=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
*[[Battle Axe]] | *[[Battle Axe]] | ||
=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
*[[Stone axe]] | *[[Stone axe]] | ||
*[[Battle Axe]] | *[[Battle Axe]] | ||
=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
*[[Stone axe]] | *[[Stone axe]] | ||
*[[Battle Axe]] | *[[Battle Axe]] | ||
=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
*[[Stone axe]] | *[[Stone axe]] | ||
*[[Battle Axe]] | *[[Battle Axe]] | ||
*[[Headsman's axe]] | *[[Headsman's axe]] | ||
=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
Axes are one of the the three weapon types that [[Yangus]] specializes in, serving as a middle ground between the brute force of the [[Hammer Weapon Family|Hammers]] and the group targeting [[Scythe Weapon Family|Scythes]]. Axes are recommended for players that prefer to inflict status ailments while simultaneously dealing damage, and for those that prefer to gamble on all-or-nothing attacks through the [[Hatchet Man]] and [[Hatchet Man| Executioner]] skills. | Axes are one of the the three weapon types that [[Yangus]] specializes in, serving as a middle ground between the brute force of the [[Hammer Weapon Family|Hammers]] and the group targeting [[Scythe Weapon Family|Scythes]]. Axes are recommended for players that prefer to inflict status ailments while simultaneously dealing damage, and for those that prefer to gamble on all-or-nothing attacks through the [[Hatchet Man]] and [[Hatchet Man| Executioner]] skills. | ||
*[[Stone axe]] | *[[Stone axe]] | ||
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*[[Conquerer's axe]] | *[[Conquerer's axe]] | ||
=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
[[Gladiator]]s and [[Ranger]]s are the only vocations that may Axes by default. By putting 100 points into the [[List of axe skills in Dragon Quest IX|skill set]], any character may wield an Axe. | [[Gladiator]]s and [[Ranger]]s are the only vocations that may Axes by default. By putting 100 points into the [[List of axe skills in Dragon Quest IX|skill set]], any character may wield an Axe. | ||
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=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
Axes can be equipped exclusively by [[Hendrik]]. | Axes can be equipped exclusively by [[Hendrik]]. Axes are recommended for dealing extra damage to certain monster families (mainly Material) and dealing elemental damage. Some of the axes increase Hendrik's maximum MP when equipped, allowing him to use skills and spells more frequently. | ||
*[[Cavalier cleaver]] | |||
* Cavalier cleaver | *[[Ice axe]] | ||
* Ice axe | *[[King axe]] | ||
* King axe | *[[Obliteratoriser]] | ||
* Obliteratoriser | *[[Kaiser axe]] | ||
* Kaiser axe | *[[Avalanche axe]] | ||
* Avalanche axe | *[[Overlord's axe]] | ||
* Overlord's axe | *[[Bad axe]] | ||
* Bad axe | *[[Conqueror's axe]] | ||
* Conqueror's axe | *[[Maxi axe]] | ||
* Maxi axe | *[[Climaxe]] | ||
* Climaxe | *[[Arisocrat's axe]] | ||
* Arisocrat's axe | *[[Kairos cleaver]] | ||
* Kairos cleaver | *[[Galaxy axe]] | ||
* Galaxy axe | |||
{{DQWeapons}} | {{DQWeapons}} | ||
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[[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 XI weapons]] | |||
[[Category: Weapon families]] | [[Category: Weapon families]] | ||