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{{Item
|title=Battle axe
|image=[[Image:Battle axe VII artwork.png|300px]]
|japanese=バトルアックス
|romaji={{tt|Batoru akkusu|Battle axe}}
|names=Battle-axe<br>Battleaxe
|games={{Dragon Quest III}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTact}}<br>{{AHB}}
|effect=Inflicts bonus damage to [[Plant family|plants]]. (''Stars'' only)<br>Increases the wielder's physical potency. (''Tact'' only)
}}

The '''Battle axe''' is a recurring [[Axe Weapon Family|axe]] in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a mid-ranking axe that can typically only be wielded by physically powerful characters and vocations.

==Characteristics==
The axe's original design featured a head with three blades of differing size and gold designs throughout. It had a short handle with a leather strap at the end. The design featured in ''VIII'' is a double bit axe short enough to be wielded in one hand and has red cloth wrapped around the handle. The battle axe featured in ''IX'' has a longer handle, making it closer in appearance to a [[Wikipedia:Poleaxe|poleaxe]]. This design has been used in most modern games, with the handle being made long enough for the axe to be wielded with two hands.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
The Battle axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +60 and can only be equipped by [[Warrior]]s. It can be purchased from [[Persistence]] for 8,700 gold and can be sold for 6,525 gold. It only appears in remake versions of the game.

==={{DQ4}}===
The Battle-axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +50 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]]. It can be purchased for 5,500 gold from [[Zalenagrad]] and [[Aubout du Monde]] from Chapter 5 onward, [[Canalot]], [[Rosehill]], and [[Riverton]] and sold for 4,125 gold. The axe can also be dropped rarely by [[Rhinothrope]]s.

==={{DQ5}}===
The Battle axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +45 and can be equipped by [[Sancho]], {{Brownie R}}, {{Hoodlum R}}, {{Gigantes R}}, and {{Orc king R}}. It can be purchased for 4,000 gold from [[Stockenbarrel]], [[Helmunaptra]], and [[Battenberg]] and sold for 2,000 gold. The axe can also be dropped by [[Warhog]]s.

==={{DQ6}}===
The Battle axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +49, a {{Style}} bonus of +15, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Lizzie]]. It can be purchased from [[Arcbolt]], [[Clearvale]], [[Castle Swanstone|Swanstone]], and [[Turnscote]] for 4,300 gold and sold for 3,225 gold. One can be found in a treasure chest in the [[Wayfarer's Pass]]. [[Axesaurus|Axesauruses]] and [[Tyrantosaurus|Tyrantosauruses]] drop them, as well.

==={{DQ7}}===
The Battle axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +49, a {{Style}} bonus of +15, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[Spilton-on-Sea]] in the past and [[Wetlock]] for 6,500 gold and sold for 3,250 gold. Battle axes can be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]] starting from [[Pilgrim's Rest]] in the present. It can also be dropped by [[Stainless scrapper]]s, and [[Decayurion]]s, as well as [[Splitting headache]]s in the Nintendo 3DS version.

==={{DQ8}}===
The Battle-axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +45 and can only be equipped by [[Yangus]]. It can be purchased in [[Argonia]] for 4,300 gold and sold for 2,150. The axe can also be upgraded into a [[Bandit axe]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Bandit axe PS2.png|32px|link=Bandit axe]]<br>Bandit axe
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Battle axe.png|32px|Battle axe]]<br>Battle axe
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Thiefs key.png|32px|link=Thief's key]]<br>Thief's key
|i3=-
}}

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:Battle axe icon IX.png]]
|name=Battle-axe
|icon=[[Image:Battle axe IX art.png|275px]]
|description=A huge hacker created exclusively for combat.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Attack +52
|vocation=[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]]
|notes=Used to create [[Halberd]] and [[Moon axe]].
|price=3,900 / 1,950
|location=Sold in [[Gleeba]].
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
The Battle-axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +37, a {{Style}} bonus of +3, increases the wielder's Weight by 16, and has an equipment level of 21. It can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, [[Gladiator]]s, [[Monster Master]]s, [[Death Master]]s, and [[Pirate]]s, as well as [[Hussar]] in the {{Offline}} version of the game. The axe can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith. Starting with Version 6.2 of the game, the axe became easier to craft.
*Recipe: [[Silver ore]] x4 + [[Densinium]] x2

==={{DQMJ}}===
The Battleaxe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +52. It can be purchased for 6,700 gold from the Department Store on [[Domus Isle]] after the start of the tournament and sold for 3,350 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQMJ=A large axe forged for the battlefield.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
}}

==={{DQH}}===
The Battle-axe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +36, a {{Defence}} bonus of +6, and can only be equipped by [[Yangus]]. It can be purchased for 2,700 gold onboard the Stonecloud after the events at [[Sylvea]] and can be sold for 1,350 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQH=A three-pronged polearm perfect for poking foes.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}

==={{DQB}}===
The Battleaxe has an {{Attack}} bonus of +38. It can be crafted at sewing stations using two rusty nuggets and a steel ingot.
{{Descriptions
|DQB=A stout and steely weapon of war.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}

==={{DQB2}}===
The Battleaxe is one of several weapons that are exclusively used by [[Malroth]], it boosts his attack by +74. It can be crafted from three steel ingots and three iron ingots at an anvil. The recipe is learned at level 22.

==={{DQTreasures}}===
The Battle-axe is Treasure No. 151 in the Weapons category and can be found on [[the Wingswept Moors]]. Its base value is 870,000 gold. The design featured in the game is the original design from ''Dragon Quest IV''.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A woodcutter's axe repurposed for chopping down enemies instead of trees.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}

==={{DQWalk}}===
The Battle-axe is a 3★ axe with an {{Attack}} bonus of +26 at level 1. It allows the wielder to use [[Poplar Toppler]]. It gains the ability to inflict additional damage to [[Beast family|Beasts]] when its weapon level increases.

==={{DQTact}}===
The Battle-axe is an A-rank axe that appeared during the original ''Dragon Quest IV'' event that can be received as a reward for completing Chapter 2, Episode 4: A Royal Soldier of the event quests at any difficulty or purchased from the DQIV Medal Swap Shop. It has an ATK bonus of +22, increases the wielder's physical potency by 2%, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects. One of the potential effects is increasing the potency of [[Ragnar]]'s [[Phoenix Dance]].

==={{AHB}}===
The Battle axe is a 3★ axe that could only be wielded by the [[Luminary Leader]] as a [[Warrior]] and [[Crocodine]]. It could occasionally be acquired from limited Treasure Hunts.

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Hacha de guerra|es-meaning=Spanish for "battle axe".
|fr=Hache de guerre|fr-meaning=French for "battle axe".
|de=Kampfaxt|de-meaning=German for "batle axe".
|it=Ascia da battaglia|it-meaning=Italian for "battle axe".
}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Battle axe DQIV NES.png|NES manual art from ''IV''.
BattleAxe.png|The battle axe in ''VIII''.
DQH Battle axe.png|The battle-axe in {{Heroes}}
File:Battleaxe builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
Battle axe treasures icon.jpg|{{Treasures}} icon.
DQotS Battle-axe.jpg|The battle-axe in {{Stars}}.
DQT KillerPierce BattleAxe ClothesHiding.jpg|The battle axe, seen in the middle, in {{Tact}}.
DQT Battle Axe.png|''Tact'' equipment icon.
AHB Battle-Axe.png|''A Hero's Bonds'' icon
</gallery>

==References==
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{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Axes]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds equipment]]

[[fr:Hache de guerre]]