Axe Weapon Family: Difference between revisions

Axes are a recurring family of weapons in the {{DQSeries}}. Though typically depicted in official artwork as the weapon of choices for [[Warrior]]s and other melee-oriented characters, their actual presence in the series has been relatively scarce until the release of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.

Unlike [[sword]]s and [[spear]]s, axes have been featureless weapons with no additional benefits complimenting their strength since the original game, with the sole exception of the [[Headsman's axe]]. As with several other armament types, this would change with the development of ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', which features many hatchets with additional effects.

Axes are one of the the three weapon types that [[Yangus]] specializes in, serving as a middle ground between the brute force of the [[Hammer Weapon Family|Hammers]] and the group targeting [[Scythe Weapon Family|Scythes]]. Axes are recommended for players that prefer to inflict status ailments while simultaneously dealing damage, and for those that prefer to gamble on all-or-nothing attacks through the [[Hatchet Man]] and [[Hatchet Man| Executioner]] skills.

[[Gladiator]]s and [[Ranger]]s are the only vocations that may Axes by default. By putting 100 points into the [[List of axe skills in Dragon Quest IX|skill set]], any character may wield an Axe. All axes will deal an extra 10% damage to members of the [[Nature family]].

Axes can be equipped by the same vocations as in the previous game, along with the [[Monster master]]. Hatchets still deal extra damage to the nature family.