The Bad axe, known as the great axe in Japanese, is a recurring axe in the Dragon Quest series. In most games, it can be evolved all the way up to the Galaxy axe.
| Bad axe | |
|---|---|
| |
| Japanese | グレートアックス |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | N/A |
| Found in | Dragon Quest VIII (remake only) Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below Dragon Quest of the Stars Dragon Quest Walk |
| Effect | Casts Kaswoosh when used as a tool in battle. (DQVIII) Decreases Tension from a target. (DQIX) Reduces an enemy's attack. (DQXI) |
Appearances
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King remake only
In the Nintendo 3DS version, the bad axe has an attack bonus of +90 and casts Kaswoosh when used as a tool in battle. It can only be equipped by Yangus as long as he is level 40. The axe can be sold for 31,000 but it is not recommended to do so as only one can be acquired in the game.
The axe was available as a special promotion to Japanese players through the Square Enix Members website, eventually becoming available as a special delivery item from June 8, 2016 to June 21, 2016. It also became available to international players for a short time in 2017, but after 2018, all DLC items for the 3DS version became unavailable.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
 Bad axe (DS)
| |
|---|---|
| Attack | +146 |
| Rarity | ★★★★☆ |
| Found | 1% chance in Level 10 chests |
| Recipe | Recipe: Climaxe x1 + Reset stone x1 |
| Equipable by | Gladiator, Ranger, Omnivocational Axemaster |
| Class | Axe |
| 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
| Bad axe | |
|---|---|
| Attack | +106 |
| Max MP | +10 |
| Charm | +47 |
| Rarity | ★★★★☆ |
| Found | Found on the seventh floor of The Battleground |
| Equipable by | Hendrik |
| Buy Price | N/A |
| Sell Price | N/A |
| Flavor text | A clever cleaver that can turn the tide of battle by impairing the attack power of anyone it hits. |
| Notes | +8% chance to land a Critical Hit. |
Being the first stage of an upgrade chain, the bad axe can neither be sold nor reforged as other weapons can.
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
The bad axe has an attack bonus of +111 and can only be equipped by Yangus. It can be purchased for 31,000 gold after Shadroth is defeated and can be sold for 15,500 gold.
Descriptions
| Game | Description |
 | Wield this wicked weapon, and the whole world will notice you. |
Gallery
The bad axe in Dragon Quest Heroes
