Axe Weapon Family
Axes are a recurring family of weapons in the Dragon Quest series. Though typically depicted in official artwork as the weapon of choices for Warriors and other melee-oriented characters, their actual presence in the series has been relatively scarce until the release of Dragon Quest VIII.
Unlike swords and spears, 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.
Appearances
Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Axes are one of the the three weapon types that Yangus specializes in, serving as a middle ground between the brute force of the Hammers and the group targeting 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 Executioner skills.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Gladiators and Rangers are the only vocations that may Axes by default. By putting 100 points into the skill set, any character may wield an Axe.
- List of axe alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX
- Iron axe
- Steel axe
- Gigasteel axe
- Golden axe
- Battle axe
- Moon axe
- Fullmoon axe
- King axe
- Kaiser axe
- Pro's axe
- Headsman's axe
- Executioner's axe
- Ice axe
- Avalanche axe
- Heavy hatchet
- Bad axe
- Maxi axe
- Climaxe
- Galaxy axe
Dragon Quest X
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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.
