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Sword breaker (ソードブレイカー)
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The ''' | The '''sword breaker''' is a recurring [[Knife Weapon Family|knife]] in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|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== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The | 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}}=== | ||
{{ | {{DQIXEquipment | ||
|header=[[File:Sword breaker DQIX icon.png]] | |||
|name=Sword breaker | |||
|kanji=ソードブレイカー | |||
|icon=[[File:DQIX Sword Breaker Artwork.png]] | |||
| | |description=A stout, serrated blade that weakens enemies' weapons | ||
| | |rarity=★☆☆☆☆ | ||
The sword breaker can be upgraded into the [[ | |stats=Attack +74 | ||
|vocation=[[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]] | |||
|notes=1/8th chance to [[Blunt]] target | |||
|price=15,500/7,750 | |||
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Upover]] | |||
|i1=- | |||
|i2=- | |||
|i3=- | |||
}} | |||
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 attack. | |||
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|name=<big><big>Sword breaker</big></big> | |name=<big><big>Sword breaker</big></big> | ||
|kanji=ソードブレイカー | |||
|icon=[[File:Sword breaker xi icon.png]] | |icon=[[File:Sword breaker xi icon.png]] | ||
|description=A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power | |description=A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power | ||
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|notes=+8/8/10/10% chance to [[Blunt]] target | |notes=+8/8/10/10% chance to [[Blunt]] target | ||
|price=5,500/2,750 | |price=5,500/2,750 | ||
|location=Sold in [[Phnom Nonh]] | |location=Sold in:<br>[[Phnom Nonh]] | ||
|diff=4/10 | |diff=4/10 | ||
|i1=[[Silver ore]] x2 | |i1=[[File:Silver ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Silver ore]] x2 + [[File:Gold ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Gold ore]] x2 + [[File:Twisted talons xi icon.png|75px|link=Twisted talons]] x2 | ||
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]] | |character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]] | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Soul breaker]] | |||
{{DQWeapons}} | {{DQWeapons}} | ||
Latest revision as of 04:10, 24 June 2025
| Sword breaker | |
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| Japanese | ソードブレイカー |
| Romaji | Sōdobureikā |
| 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 knife 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[edit]
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
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[edit]
Sword breaker (ソードブレイカー)
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 attack.
Dragon Quest X[edit]
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
| Sword breaker (ソードブレイカー) |  |
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| Description | ||||
| A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| C | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Attack +48/51/54/57 | ||||
| Notes | ||||
| +8/8/10/10% chance to Blunt target | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 5,500/2,750 | Sold in: Phnom Nonh |
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| Forging difficulty | ||||
| 4/10 | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
 x2 +  x2 +  x2 |
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The recipe book for the sword breaker is the Knick-Knacks for Nifty Nickers, which is found in a Phnom Nonh treasure chest.
Etymology[edit]
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.