Bad axe
The Bad axe is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. It can be evolved all the way up to the Galaxy axe.
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| Japanese | グレートアックス |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | N/A |
| Found in | Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Decreases Tension from a target. (DQIX) Reduces an enemy's attack. (DQXI) |
Appearances
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
 Bad axe (DS)
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| Attack | +146 |
| Rarity | ★★★★☆ |
| Found | 1% drop in Rank 10 Grotto chests. Recipe: Climaxe x1 + Reset stone x1 |
| Equipable by | Gladiators, Rangers, Omnivocational Axemaster |
| Buy Price | N/A |
| Sell Price | 20,000 |
| Flavor text | A tip-top tomahawk that takes tension from its target. |
| Notes | Reduces target's tension. |
Upgrades into the Maxi axe by mixing with one Agate of evolution and one Purple orb.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
The Bad axe has an Attack bonus of +106, a maximum MP boost of +10 and a Charm bonus of +27. These bonuses cannot be upgraded. It also has an 8% chance to lower the target's attack, and is found in a chest on the 7th floor of The Battleground. Hendrik can equip it.