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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Sunderbolt Blade''
|title = Sunderbolt blade
|image = [[File:Dq7 thunder sword.png|center|180px]]
|image = [[Image:Sunderbolt blade VII artwork.png|250px]]
|japanese = {{tt|らいめいのけん|Raimei no maken}}
|japanese = らいめいのけん<br>雷鳴の剣
|names = Thunder Sword (DQVII PS1)
|romaji = {{tt|Raimei no ken|Sword of thunder}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'' <br> ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|names = Thunder Sword (''VII'' PS1)
|buy = varies
|games = {{Dragon Quest VI}} <br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQRivals}}<br>{{DQTact}}<br>{{DQKeshiKeshi}}
|sell = varies
|effect = Casts [[Zap]] on a group of enemies when used as a tool in battle. (''VI'' and ''VII'')<br>Increases the duration of High Tension mode. (''Heroes II'' only)<br>Increases the wielder's Zap-type potency. (''Tact'' only)
|effect = When used as an item in battle, it casts [[Zap]] on a group of enemies.
}}
}}


The '''Sunderbolt Blade''' is a recurring sword in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. When used as a tool in battle, it casts [[Zap]] on a group of enemies.
The '''Sunderbolt Blade''' is a recurring sword in the {{DQSeries}}. When used as a tool in battle, it casts [[Zap]] on a group of enemies. In many games, it has become strongly associated with [[Terry]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The sunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +95 and a style bonus of +45. It is equipped by [[Terry]] when he joins the party and it can also be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Milly]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and [[Goowain]]. It cannot be purchased or sold anywhere.
The Sunderbolt blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +95 and a {{Style}} bonus of +45. It is equipped by [[Terry]] when he joins the party and it can also be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Milly]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and [[Goowain]]. It cannot be purchased or sold anywhere.


It can be reworked at the [[Fashion Forge]] for 12,000 gold, boosting its style bonus to +65. If it is equipped with a [[Tempest shield]], the wearer will receive a +35 style bonus.
It can be reworked at the [[Fashion Forge]] for 12,000 gold, boosting its Style bonus to +65. If it is equipped with a [[Tempest shield]] when being ranked for the Best Dressed Contest, the wearer will receive an extra +35 Style bonus.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The sunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +95 and a style bonus of +45. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. The sword can be purchased from the [[Divine Shrine]] and the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]] for 24,000 gold and sold for 12,000 gold. Once again, it has a +35 style bonus if equipped with a tempest shield when being ranked for the Style contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]].
The Sunderbolt blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +95, a {{Style}} bonus of +45 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. The sword can be purchased from the [[Divine Shrine]] and the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]] for 24,000 gold and sold for 12,000 gold. Once again, it has a +35 style bonus if equipped with a tempest shield when being ranked for the Style contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]].


==''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''==
==={{DQH2}}===
The Sunderbolt Blade appears as a spell that can be learned by [[Terry]] through Talent Blossoming and costs 100 MP to use. It inflicts major [[Bounce|unreflectable]] [[Zap]]-type spell damage proportional to his ATK to all enemies in a T-shaped area of effect in front of him. Upgrading the skill increases its damage and reduces the amount of MP it costs to use.
The Sunderbolt blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +165, increases the duration of [[Tension|High Tension]] mode by 1 second, and can only be equipped by [[Terry]]. It is received as a reward for completing Quest #17: Sunderbolts and Lightning during the postgame, where the player must defeat a [[Bullion]] and an [[Axesaurus]] using Tag Tricks.
{{Descriptions
|DQH2=A regal, resplendent weapon imbued with arcing energy.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
The Sunderbolt Blade appears as both a sword that can be equipped by any unit and an ability that can be learned by [[Terry]] through [[Talent Blossoming]]. The sword is an A-rank weapon that can be received as a reward for completing the Zap-type Equipment: Ultra stage of Elemental Equipment. It has an ATK bonus of +11, a max HP bonus of +36, and increases the wielder's Zap-type potency by 2%. It has three slots for Alchemy Effects. Some of the potential effects include increasing the wielder's Zap-type physical or breath potency further.
 
The ability costs 100 MP to cast and inflicts major [[Bounce|unreflectable]] [[Zap]]-type spell damage proportional to his ATK to all enemies in a T-shaped area of effect in front of him. Upgrading the skill increases its damage and reduces the amount of MP it costs to use.
{{DQTactSkill
{{DQTactSkill
|name=Sunderbolt Blade
|name=Sunderbolt Blade
|kanji=らいめいのけん
|kanji=らいめいのけん
|romanji=Raimei no maken
|romanji=Raimei no ken
|role=Attack
|role=Attack
|type=Spell
|type=Spell
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|description=Deals major, unreflectable Zap-type spell damage proportional to ATK to all enemies in area of effect
|description=Deals major, unreflectable Zap-type spell damage proportional to ATK to all enemies in area of effect
|monsters=Terry
|monsters=Terry
}}
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Espada cercenante|es-meaning=Spanish for "cutting/severing sword".
|fr=Lame du châtiment|fr-meaning=French for "blade of punishment".
}}
}}


==Related weapons==
==Related weapons==
* [[Thunderbolt blade]]
*[[Thunderbolt blade]]
*[[Thunderstorm sword]]
*[[Thunderstorm sword]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQR Raimei no Ken.png|''Rivals'' card
DQT Sunderbolt Blade.png|''Tact'' equipment icon
File:Sunderbolt blade.jpg|The sunderbolt blade as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
File:Sunderbolt blade.jpg|The sunderbolt blade as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==References==
<references/>
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{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Lightning skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact spells]]
[[fr:Lame du châtiment]]

Latest revision as of 00:52, 16 September 2023

Sunderbolt blade
Sunderbolt blade VII artwork.png
Japanese らいめいのけん
雷鳴の剣
Romaji Raimei no ken
Old localizations Thunder Sword (VII PS1)
Found in Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Rivals
Dragon Quest Tact
Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi
Effect Casts Zap on a group of enemies when used as a tool in battle. (VI and VII)
Increases the duration of High Tension mode. (Heroes II only)
Increases the wielder's Zap-type potency. (Tact only)

The Sunderbolt Blade is a recurring sword in the Dragon Quest series. When used as a tool in battle, it casts Zap on a group of enemies. In many games, it has become strongly associated with Terry.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The Sunderbolt blade has an Attack bonus of +95 and a Style bonus of +45. It is equipped by Terry when he joins the party and it can also be equipped by the Hero, Milly, Nevan, Amos, and Goowain. It cannot be purchased or sold anywhere.

It can be reworked at the Fashion Forge for 12,000 gold, boosting its Style bonus to +65. If it is equipped with a Tempest shield when being ranked for the Best Dressed Contest, the wearer will receive an extra +35 Style bonus.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The Sunderbolt blade has an Attack bonus of +95, a Style bonus of +45 and can be equipped by the Hero, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. The sword can be purchased from the Divine Shrine and the Sea Dragon for 24,000 gold and sold for 12,000 gold. Once again, it has a +35 style bonus if equipped with a tempest shield when being ranked for the Style contest of the Excellence Grading Organisation.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

The Sunderbolt blade has an Attack bonus of +165, increases the duration of High Tension mode by 1 second, and can only be equipped by Terry. It is received as a reward for completing Quest #17: Sunderbolts and Lightning during the postgame, where the player must defeat a Bullion and an Axesaurus using Tag Tricks.

GameDescription
DQHII Logo.png
A regal, resplendent weapon imbued with arcing energy.[1]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The Sunderbolt Blade appears as both a sword that can be equipped by any unit and an ability that can be learned by Terry through Talent Blossoming. The sword is an A-rank weapon that can be received as a reward for completing the Zap-type Equipment: Ultra stage of Elemental Equipment. It has an ATK bonus of +11, a max HP bonus of +36, and increases the wielder's Zap-type potency by 2%. It has three slots for Alchemy Effects. Some of the potential effects include increasing the wielder's Zap-type physical or breath potency further.

The ability costs 100 MP to cast and inflicts major unreflectable Zap-type spell damage proportional to his ATK to all enemies in a T-shaped area of effect in front of him. Upgrading the skill increases its damage and reduces the amount of MP it costs to use.

Sunderbolt Blade (らいめいのけん Raimei no ken)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Sunderbolt Blade
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Attack Spell DQTact Zap.png 100
Range Additional effects
DQTact SkillRangeT.png
T
None
Description
Deals major, unreflectable Zap-type spell damage proportional to ATK to all enemies in area of effect
Naturally learnt by
Terry


In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolEspada cercenanteSpanish for "cutting/severing sword".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisLame du châtimentFrench for "blade of punishment".

Related weapons[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.