Rockbomb shard

The rockbomb shard is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series. When thrown, it creates a small explosion that damages enemies.

Rockbomb shard
Japanese	ばくだんいし (DQV, IX, XI, J2, Builders 1, 2) ばくだん岩のかけら(DQVIII)
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Old localizations
Found in	Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Effect	When thrown, it creates a small explosion that damages enemies.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V

Rockbomb shards can be purchased from item shops in the Fortuna TNT board, and other shops at later points in the game for 450 gold apiece. When used, they function identically to the Boom spell and deal 52~68 damage to all enemies.

Dragon Quest VIII

Rockbomb shards can be purchased from item shops at Arcadia and Tryan Gully for 450 gold apiece. Naturally, they can also be dropped by Rockbombs and Bomboulders after battle. When used, they pulverize all foes for 48~96 damage. In the 3DS version, 2 rockbomb shards can be combined in the Alchemy Pot with a wizard's staff to create a magma staff.

Dragon Quest IX

Rockbomb shards can be harvested in regions such as the Gittish Empire, making them far more common than in previous games. Aside from causing 20~30 damage in battle, they're also used in many alchemy recipes.

Description

Game	Description
	This volatile volcanic fragment will blow with a big bang when hurled at the enemy. These volcanic fragments go off with a bang when flung at foes.