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{{Item
{{Disambig}}
|title = ''Dragonsbane''
*For the frequently-appearing weapon that slices through serpent scales like a hot knife through butter, see [[Dragonsbane (Weapon)]]
|image = [[Image:Dragonsbane.png|right|210px]]
*For the monster trait that increases damage dealt to dragons, see [[Dragonsbane (Trait)]]
|japanese = {{tt|ドラゴンキラー|Doragon kira}}
|romaji =Doragon kira
|names = Dragonsbane <br> Dragon killer<br>Dragon sword
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<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 XI}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>''[[Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}
|buy = varies, see article
|sell = varies, see article
|effect = Inflicts increased damage to [[dragon family]] monsters.
}}
 
The '''Dragonsbane''' is a powerful sword in the {{DQSeries}}. True to its name, it deals 50% more damage to creatures from the [[Dragon family]] in nearly every game it appears, and this multiplier will stack with skills such as [[Dragon Slash]] and [[Flame Slash]]. In later games, it can be upgraded to the [[Dragon slayer]].
 
==Characteristics==
There have been two distinctive designs for the sword throughout the series. From its debut in the second game to {{Dragon Quest VII}}, the Dragonsbane consisted of a metallic blade similar to the real-world katar, a type of punching dagger from the Indian subcontinent that is held in the wielder's knuckles. The user's wrist was protected by an intricate design shaped like a [[Green dragon]]'s head with gold edges and red jewels set like eyes and two curved horns on either side. The blade has four grooves on each side. Although the weapon has some similarities to the claws used by [[Martial Artist]]s, it was always classified as a sword.
 
Starting with {{Dragon Quest VIII}}, the Dragonsbane's design changed to a conventional longsword, likely due to the fact that the games were now in 3D and the animations for swords were all made uniform. The new design for the Dragonsbane is much like a scimitar, featuring a green blade with curved metal edges, a red grip on the handle, and a dragon's fang on the sword's pommel. The sword's crossguard also featured a stylized dragon's head with red jewels for eyes and two curved golden horns much like the previous design and the sword also had various gold decorations on the blade and handle.
 
The sword has appeared in every game in the main series since {{Dragon Quest II}} and has even showed up in multiple spinoff games, as well.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
The dragonsbane can be purchased for 8,000 [[gold]] coins. It has an {{Attack}} bonus of +50 and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 2}}, though it is merely a strong weapon without any extra capabilities in its debut.
 
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Deals devastating damage to dragons
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The Dragonsbane has an {{Attack}} bonus of +79. It can only be equipped by the {{Hero 3}} and [[Warrior]]s. It can be bought for 15,000 [[gold]] coins in [[Manoza]] and sold for 11,250 gold coins.
 
The sword starts to deal extra damage in this installment, but instead of the familiar +50%, it instead deals 16~32 extra points of damage, calculated separately from normal damage equations. This means that the effects of [[Oomph]] will not increase the range to 32~64.
 
Effected monsters:
*[[Blue dragon]]
*[[Boreal serpent]]
*[[Dragon zombie]]
*[[Red dragon (Quadruped)|Dread dragon]]
*[[Ethereal serpent]]
*[[Gran Dragon]]
*[[Green dragon]]
*[[Infernal serpent]]
*[[Xenlon]]
 
==={{DQ4}}===
The Dragonsbane has an {{Attack}} bonus of +90. It can be bought for 15,000 [[gold]] coins in [[Rosehill]] and [[Riverton]] and sold for 11,250 gold coins. The {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar McRyan]], and the {{Psaro 9}} can equip it.
''IV'' codified the percentage-based effectiveness of the sword, and allowed for the bonus damage to be effected by Attack augmentation.
 
Effected monsters:
*[[Chillanodon]]
*[[Damselfly]]
*[[Dragooner]]
*[[Dragon rider]]
*[[Drakulard]]
*[[Emperor wyvern]]
*[[Eoraptor]]
*[[Flying doctor]]
*[[Jade dragon|Green dragon]]
*[[Komodo]]
*[[Podokesaurus]]
*[[Pteranodon]]
*[[Rashaverak]]
*[[Red dragon (Biped)|Red dragon]]
*[[Spitfire]]
*[[Terminonatator]]
*[[Terrorflyer]]
*[[Woolungasaurus]]
*[[Wyvern]]
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The Dragonsbane has an {{Attack}} bonus of +90. It cannot be purchased until Generation 3 though, at [[Whealbrook]] and [[Precaria]], and it costs 15,000 [[gold]] coins.
 
'''NOTE''': The dragonsbane multiplies damage differently depending on which version of ''V'' is being played. In the SFC version it uses the standard '''1.5''' multiplier, '''2.0''' in the PS2 remake, and '''2.25''' in the DS remake. The likely reasons for these improvements is response to fan criticism of the [[Metal dragon]], [[Black dragon]], and [[Great dragon]] enemies' obscene strength compared to average player level when first encountered.
 
Effected monsters:
*[[Black dragon]]
*[[Drag-goof]]
*[[Drag-goon]]
*[[Dragon zombie]]
*[[Great dragon]]
*[[Lick-o'-flame]]
*[[Mandrake marauder]]
*[[Mechan-o'-wyrm]]
*[[Metal dragon]]
*[[Sizzard]]
*[[Small fry]]
 
==={{DQ6}}===
The Dragonsbane cannot be purchased, but it can be sold for 11,250 [[gold]] coins or 11,625 gold coins after it's been upgraded. It has an {{Attack}} bonus of +95 and a {{Style}} bonus of +35 (+55 after it's been upgraded). It also does 1.5 times more damage to dragons. One is found in the [[Pillar of Pegasus]] and they are also dropped by [[Hell gladiator]]s at a rate of {{fraction|1|128}}. The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.
 
Effected monsters:
*[[Axesaurus]]
*[[Cutterfly]] (also [[Flying Knee|Flying]])
*[[Damselfly]] (also [[Flying Knee|Flying]])
*[[Finned fatale]] (ocean)
*[[Gasbagon]]
*[[Hacksaurus]]
*[[Noble gasbagon]]
*[[Sea fortress]] (ocean)
*[[Tyrantosaurus]]
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The Dragonsbane has an {{Attack}} bonus of +83 and a {{Style}} bonus of +35. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 20,000 [[gold]] coins at [[Buccanham]] and the [[Den of the Dwarves]] in the present and sold for 10,000 gold coins. It deals 1.5 times more damage to dragons. Dragonsbanes can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Buccanham [[Casino]].
 
==={{DQ8}}===
The Dragonsbane has an {{Attack}} bonus of +72, and deals 30% more damage to dragons. It can be upgraded into a [[Dragon slayer]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]] by combining it with a [[Mighty armlet]] and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Jessica Albert]], provided she can use swords. It can be bought for 11,000 [[gold]] coins in [[Orkutsk]] and [[Tryan Gully]] and sold for 6,000 gold coins.
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Dragonsbane|console=}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+73}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=10,000|sellPrice=5,000|equipableBy=[[Armamentalist]]s, [[Gladiator]]s, [[Minstrel]]s, [[Thieves]], Omnivocational master
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=[[Wormwood Creek]]}}
|flavor=A might masher that's merciless even against the scales of dragons.|notes=120% damage against dragons<br>Dropped by [[Mandrake marshal]]s at a rate of 1/128
}}
Upgrades into the [[Dragon slayer]] when combined with one [[Mighty armlet]].
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Dragonsbane</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Dragonsbane xi icon.png]]
|description=A trusty sword that's especially effective against super-sized lizards
|rarity=<big><big>B</big></big>
|stats=Attack +72/76/80/84
|notes=+20% more damage to dragons
|price=11,000/5,500
|location=Sold in [[Octagonia]], [[Sniflheim]], & [[Lonalulu]] after the first act<br>Dropped by [[Dragon rider]]s at {{fraction|1|256}}
|diff=5/10
|i1=[[Mythril ore]] x2, [[Dragon horn]] x2, [[Red eye]] x2
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
==={{DQMJ}}===
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==={{DQB2}}===
The Dragonsbane increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] {{Attack}} by +52, it can be crafted with 1 unit of dragon scales, 2 gold ingots, and four iron ingots at an anvil. As in most games, it deals 150% damage to dragons.
 
==={{DQH}}===
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==={{DQH2}}===
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==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQII Dragon Killer.png|The Dragonsbane from {{Dragon Quest II}}.
DQIII Dragon Killer.png|{{Dragon Quest III}}.
Dragon killer.png|The Dragon killer from the {{NES}} Version of {{Dragon Quest IV}}.
Dragon sword.png|The Dragonsbane from {{Dragon Quest VII}}.
Dragonsbane IX artwork.png|The dragonsbane from {{Dragon Quest IX}}.
DQH Dragonsbane.png|The Dragonsbane from {{Dragon Quest Heroes}}.
DQTCG_dragonsbane.png|''DQ Trading Card Game''.
DragonsbaneWyrmwand.jpg|The Dragonsbane, along with the [[Wyrmwand]], as seen in the [[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]].
</gallery></center>
 
 
{{DQWeapons}}
 
[[Category:Sword]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]

Latest revision as of 20:15, 19 March 2024

  • For the frequently-appearing weapon that slices through serpent scales like a hot knife through butter, see Dragonsbane (Weapon)
  • For the monster trait that increases damage dealt to dragons, see Dragonsbane (Trait)