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|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 XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''<br>''[[Torneko no Daibouken]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''
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The '''Lightning Staff''', also known as the '''Staff of Thunder''' or '''Bolt Staff''', is a powerful weapon wielded by spell casters in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series.
 
The '''Lightning staff''' is a recurring [[wand]] in the {{DQSeries}}. When used as a tool in battle, it can unleash either lightning or fire to damage a group of enemies. It is typically a powerful weapon for spellcasters.
 
In ''Dragon Quest XI'', the Lightning staff is now classified as a [[Heavy wand]].
 
==Characteristics==
The staff has had two distinct designs over the years. From its debut in the second game until ''VII'', the lightning staff appeared as a long green wand with a crystal at its tip and topped with a gold orb. The gold orb has two spikes on its side, a blue gem in its center, and a design of a dragon perched on top. It also has cloth or leather wrapped around the top of the staff underneath the crystal.
 
Starting with ''VIII'', the lightning staff is now a long purple staff with gold accents. The top of the staff has a curved crescent-shaped design with a small green crystal in its middle. It became reclassified as a [[heavy wand]] in ''Dragon Quest X''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
The Staff of Thunder is dropped by the [[Evil Clown]] in the dungeon of [[Midenhall]]. When used in combat the Staff of Thunder casts [[Infernos]]. It is the most powerful weapon the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] can equip. In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version, players can continually sell it for money by selling it, then saving & resetting the game and fighting Evil Clown again. The [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] and [[Game Boy]] Version only provide one Lightning Staff per game.
The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +15 (upgraded to an impressive +45 attack in all remake versions of the game) and can be equipped by all three characters. The staff is dropped by the [[Whackolyte]] in the dungeon of [[Midenhall]]. When used in combat, the staff casts a lightning-themed variant of [[Woosh]].  
 
It is the most powerful weapon that the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] can equip. In the [[NES]] version, players can continually sell it for money by selling it, then saving & resetting the game and fighting the Evil Clown again. The remake versions of the game only provide one lightning staff per game.
 
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A staff which crackles with the wrath of the heavens.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
The Staff of Thunder can be found near a well in [[Soo]]. It casts [[Firebane]] when used as an item.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Lightning Staff is hidden in the [[Castle Nadiria]]. [[Borya]] and [[Maya]] are able to use it. It has an attack bonus of +29, and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as a tool in battle.  In the [[Sony PlayStation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] remakes, it can also be found in the [[Vault of Vrenor]] in a hidden stairway that's revealed when you search the chest that originally contained the [[Armlet of Transmutation]].
The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +45 (+30 in the NES version) and can be only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s. It can be found near a well in [[Persistence]], can be sold for 1,875 gold coins, and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as an item.


Also in the remakes are the memoirs of [[Rowand]] the Wandering Wandsman, which hint to The Staff and it's location.
==={{DQ4}}===
The Lightning staff is hidden in the [[Castle Nadiria]]. [[Borya]] and [[Maya]] are able to use it. It has an attack bonus of +29, and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as a tool in battle.  In the remakes, it can also be found in the [[Vault of Vrenor]] in a hidden stairway that's revealed when you search the chest that originally contained the [[Armlet of Transmutation]]. Also in the remakes are the memoirs of [[Rowand]] the Wandering Wandsman, which hint to The Staff and it's location. These snippets are found in various bookshelves in the game.


The Staff is also used by the [[Hell raiser]] monsters.
The Staff is also used by the [[Hell raiser]] monsters.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +29. It can be picked up in the [[Faerie Palace]].
The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +29 and casts sizzle when used in battle. It can be picked up in the [[Faerie Palace]], and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Bianca]], and [[Nera]] can equip it. Monsters belonging to the wizard equipment group can also equip it, such as the [[Old man of the sea (Recruit)|old man of the sea]].
 
==={{DQ6}}===
The lightning staff increases attack by +28 and style by +24, and deals 20~30 fire damage to a group of foes. [[Nevan]] can be equipped with it in all versions, as well as the [[Battering ram (Recruit)|battering ram]] and [[High djinks (Recruit)|high djinks]] recruits in the SNES version.
 
The staff is given to the party by the King of [[Somnia]] in the [[Lower World]] after defeating [[Murdaw]], and can be sold for 2,475G.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +28 and a style bonus of +24. It can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It is found in [[Hubble]] after [[Hybris]] is defeated, and can be sold for a paltry 1,650G.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +24 and deals 29~58 fire damage to a group of enemies. The staff can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]]. It can be found in treasure chest in western [[Argonia]] and can also be sold for 2,300 gold, but there is only one in the game.
 
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Hurls vicious thunderbolts at the enemy when used as an item in battle.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
}}
 
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Lightning staff|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+28}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=MP Absorb|modifier=+3.5%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Sold in|modifier=[[Gleeba]] & [[Batsureg]]}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Stolos' staff]] x 1, [[Thunderball]] x 3, [[Magic water]] x 1}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=8,100 Gold|sellPrice=4,050 Gold|equipableBy=[[Priest]]s, [[Mage|Magi]], [[Paladin]]s, [[Armamentalist]]s, [[Sage]]s, & Omnivocational Wandmaster|class=Wand
|flavor= A staff that summons savage lightning if used as an item in battle.
|notes=Deals 17~27 lightning/blast damage to one enemy group.
}}
Upgrades into the [[Lightning conductor]] by mixing with five thunderballs and one sage's elixir.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
In [[Dragon Quest VII]], the Bolt Staff is found in [[Mardra]] after [[Zeppel]] is defeated.
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Lightning staff}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Difficulty|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+24<br>(+26, +28 ,+30)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+22<br>(+24, +26, +28)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Mending<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+10<br>(+11, +12, +13)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=MP Absorption|modifier=+9%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Special effect|modifier=Deals lightning damage to an enemy group.}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Lonalulu]] and [[Phnom Nonh]]<br>Recipe: Pink Pine x2 + Thunderball x1 + Royal soil x1}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=4,600|sellPrice=2,300|equipableBy=Veronica, [[Rab]]|class=Heavy Wand
|flavor=A wand which can be used in battle to call down lethal barrages of lightning.
|notes=31~41 lightning damage to one goup<br>Dropped by [[Wight prince]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>Dropped by [[Professaurus]]{{fraction|1|64}}
}}
The recipe book for the Lightning staff, '''Electrifying Equipment''' is found inside a treasure within the Eerie Eyrie.
 
==={{DQM}}===
The bolt staff appears as a single-use tool that can cause around 50 points of lightning damage to enemies. The staffs can be found throughout various Travelers' Gates or can be purchased from the Bazaar for 3,000 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +24 and has the same effect as [[Zap]] when used as an item in battle, but can only target one group of enemies.  It can also be sold for 2,300 [[Gold]] Coins.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQII Lightning Staff.png|''Dragon Quest II'' Famicom
Image:DQII Lightning Staff.png|The lightning staff from ''Dragon Quest II''. (Famicom)
File:Staff of thunder.png|
Image:Staff of thunder.png|
Image:DQVII Lightning Staff.png|The lightning staff from ''Dragon Quest VII''.
Image:Lightningstaff9.jpg|The lightning staff from ''Dragon Quest IX''.
Image:DQR lightning staff.png|The lightning staff card from ''Dragon Quest Rivals''.
LightningStaff RedOrb.jpg|The lightning staff as it appears in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Reference==
<references/>
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Wands]]
[[Category:Heavy wands]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]

Revision as of 14:37, 24 April 2020

Lightning Staff
LightningStaff.png
Japanese いかずちのつえ
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Staff of thunder
Bolt staff
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Monsters
Torneko no Daibouken
Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Rivals
Effect Casts Woosh, Sizzle, or Zap when used as a tool in battle.

The Lightning staff is a recurring wand in the Dragon Quest series. When used as a tool in battle, it can unleash either lightning or fire to damage a group of enemies. It is typically a powerful weapon for spellcasters.

In Dragon Quest XI, the Lightning staff is now classified as a Heavy wand.

Characteristics

The staff has had two distinct designs over the years. From its debut in the second game until VII, the lightning staff appeared as a long green wand with a crystal at its tip and topped with a gold orb. The gold orb has two spikes on its side, a blue gem in its center, and a design of a dragon perched on top. It also has cloth or leather wrapped around the top of the staff underneath the crystal.

Starting with VIII, the lightning staff is now a long purple staff with gold accents. The top of the staff has a curved crescent-shaped design with a small green crystal in its middle. It became reclassified as a heavy wand in Dragon Quest X.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +15 (upgraded to an impressive +45 attack in all remake versions of the game) and can be equipped by all three characters. The staff is dropped by the Whackolyte in the dungeon of Midenhall. When used in combat, the staff casts a lightning-themed variant of Woosh.

It is the most powerful weapon that the Princess of Moonbrooke can equip. In the NES version, players can continually sell it for money by selling it, then saving & resetting the game and fighting the Evil Clown again. The remake versions of the game only provide one lightning staff per game.


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
A staff which crackles with the wrath of the heavens.[1]


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +45 (+30 in the NES version) and can be only be equipped by Mages and Sages. It can be found near a well in Persistence, can be sold for 1,875 gold coins, and casts Sizzle when used as an item.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The Lightning staff is hidden in the Castle Nadiria. Borya and Maya are able to use it. It has an attack bonus of +29, and casts Sizzle when used as a tool in battle. In the remakes, it can also be found in the Vault of Vrenor in a hidden stairway that's revealed when you search the chest that originally contained the Armlet of Transmutation. Also in the remakes are the memoirs of Rowand the Wandering Wandsman, which hint to The Staff and it's location. These snippets are found in various bookshelves in the game.

The Staff is also used by the Hell raiser monsters.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +29 and casts sizzle when used in battle. It can be picked up in the Faerie Palace, and the Hero, Bianca, and Nera can equip it. Monsters belonging to the wizard equipment group can also equip it, such as the old man of the sea.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

The lightning staff increases attack by +28 and style by +24, and deals 20~30 fire damage to a group of foes. Nevan can be equipped with it in all versions, as well as the battering ram and high djinks recruits in the SNES version.

The staff is given to the party by the King of Somnia in the Lower World after defeating Murdaw, and can be sold for 2,475G.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +28 and a style bonus of +24. It can only be equipped by Maribel and Sir Mervyn. It is found in Hubble after Hybris is defeated, and can be sold for a paltry 1,650G.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +24 and deals 29~58 fire damage to a group of enemies. The staff can only be equipped by Jessica and Angelo. It can be found in treasure chest in western Argonia and can also be sold for 2,300 gold, but there is only one in the game.

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Hurls vicious thunderbolts at the enemy when used as an item in battle.[2]


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

 Lightning staff  (DS)
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Attack +28
MP Absorb +3.5%
Sold in Gleeba & Batsureg
Recipe Stolos' staff x 1, Thunderball x 3, Magic water x 1
Equipable by Priests, Magi, Paladins, Armamentalists, Sages, & Omnivocational Wandmaster
Buy Price 8,100 Gold
Sell Price 4,050 Gold
Flavor text A staff that summons savage lightning if used as an item in battle.
Notes Deals 17~27 lightning/blast damage to one enemy group.

Upgrades into the Lightning conductor by mixing with five thunderballs and one sage's elixir.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

 Lightning staff
Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
Attack
(forge buffs)
+24
(+26, +28 ,+30)
Magical Might
(forge buffs)
+22
(+24, +26, +28)
Magical Mending
(forge buffs)
+10
(+11, +12, +13)
MP Absorption +9%
Special effect Deals lightning damage to an enemy group.
Found Sold in Lonalulu and Phnom Nonh
Recipe: Pink Pine x2 + Thunderball x1 + Royal soil x1
Equipable by Veronica, Rab
Buy Price 4,600
Sell Price 2,300
Flavor text A wand which can be used in battle to call down lethal barrages of lightning.
Notes 31~41 lightning damage to one goup
Dropped by Wight prince1128
Dropped by Professaurus164

The recipe book for the Lightning staff, Electrifying Equipment is found inside a treasure within the Eerie Eyrie.

Dragon Quest Monsters

The bolt staff appears as a single-use tool that can cause around 50 points of lightning damage to enemies. The staffs can be found throughout various Travelers' Gates or can be purchased from the Bazaar for 3,000 gold.


Gallery

Reference

  1. Mobile, Android and iOS version
  2. Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version