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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title=Sword breaker | |title=''Sword breaker'' | ||
|image=[[File:SwordBreaker.png|200px]] | |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}} | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The Sword breaker has an attack bonus of +56, and costs 5,500 at [[Arcadia]] weapon shops. Only [[Jessica]] can equip it. | The Sword breaker has an attack bonus of +56, and costs 5,500 at [[Arcadia]] weapon shops. Only [[Jessica]] can equip it in the PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port. | ||
==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
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{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+74}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+74}} | ||
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=15,500|sellPrice=7,750|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master | {{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=15,500|sellPrice=7,750|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master | ||
|flavor=A stout, serrated blade that weakens enemies' weapons.|notes=1/8th (12.5%) chance to blunt target | {{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=For sale in [[Upover]]}} | ||
|flavor=A stout, serrated blade that weakens enemies' weapons. | |||
|notes=1/8th (12.5%) chance to blunt target|class=Knife}} | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+142<br>(+148, +155, +162)}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+142<br>(+148, +155, +162)}} | ||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Blunt chance<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+8%<br>(+8%, +10%, +10%)}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Blunt chance<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+8%<br>(+8%, +10%, +10%)}} | ||
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=5,500|sellPrice=2,750|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]|class=Knife | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Silver ore]] x2, [[Gold ore]] x2, [[Twisted talons]] x2}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Silver ore]] x2, [[Gold ore]] x2, [[Twisted talons]] x2}} | ||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Phnom Nonh]]}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Phnom Nonh]]}} | ||
|flavor=A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power | |flavor=A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power | ||
|notes= | |notes= | ||
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==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 Medieval 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== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 12:07, 17 July 2021
| 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 in the PS2 version, as well as Red in the 3DS port.
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
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 Medieval 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.
