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{{Item
The '''Steel broadsword''' (also known as '''steel sword''' or '''broadsword''') is a common weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is often a mid-level sword.
|title = ''Steel broadsword''
|image = [[Image:SteelBroadsword.png|center|200px]]
|japanese = {{tt|はがねのつるぎ|hagane no tsurugi}}
|names = Steel broadsword <br> Broadsword <br> Steel sword
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest I]]''<br>''[[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 Swords]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''
|buy = varies, see article
|sell = varies, see article
|effect = varies
}}
 
The '''Steel broadsword''' is a recurring [[Sword Weapon Family|sword]] in the {{DQSeries}}. It is often a mid-level sword.
 
==Characteristics==
The steel broadsword is a standard sword with a long blade forged from steel and a yellow hilt and crossguard. It often marks the turning point from early game weapons to mid-level weapons, being an effective weapon in terms of attack power and gold cost. This sword has appeared in every main entry in the series and even multiple spinoffs, as well.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
==={{DQ}}===
A light, strong sword made of steel that's really powerful.
Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake of {{DQ}}, it was known as ''Steel'' with a symbol of a sword next to it in said version.
In Dragon Quest, it can be bought for 1500 G at Rimuldar and Cantlin/Mercado, and gives the user +20 attack. Due to text restrictions in the Gameboy Color remake of Dragon Quest, it was renamed Steel with a picture of a sword next to it.
{{DQEquipment
|name=Steel broadsword
|kanji=はがねのつるぎ
|romanji=hagane no tsurugi
|buy=1,500
|sell=750
|attributes={{Attack}} +20
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|type=[[Sword]]
|in-battle=no
|shops=[[Rimuldar]] and [[Cantlin]]
|locations=
|description=Slices through enemies like a knife through butter.
}}
 
==={{DQ2}}===
The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +30 and can only be equipped by The {{Hero 2}}. It can be purchased from [[Moonahan]], [[Rippleport]], [[Tantegel]], and [[Dirkandor]] for 1,500 [[Gold]] Coins and sold for 1,125.
 
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Slices through enemies like a knife through butter.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33. It can be equipped by The {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, and [[Sage]]s. However, it actually decreases a Martial Artists's attack by 16. It can be purchased for 1,300 gold coins (1,500 gold in the original NES version) at several locations or one can be obtained by winning the first [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] Track near [[Romaria]].


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
The steel sword has an attack bonus of +33. It can be equipped by the hero, warriors, fighters, and sages. It can be purchased for 1,300 gold at several locations or one can be obtained by winning the first [[Pachisi]] Track near Romaly.
The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +40. It can be equipped by The {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]]. It can be bought in [[Ballymoral]], [[Porthtrunnel]], [[Mintos]], [[Zalenagrad]], and [[Canalot]] for 2,000 Gold Coins.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
In [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], after opening his own [[Torneko's shop|shop]], [[Torneko Taloon|Torneko]] can obtain 60,000 Gold Coins by giving [[Endor]] soldiers a total of 6 steel broadswords and 6 pieces of [[iron armour]].
The steel broadsword has an attack bonus of +40.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The steel broadsword has an attack bonus of +33.
The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33. The {{Hero 5}}, [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|his son]], [[Harry]], and [[Tuppence]] can equip it. It can be bought for 2,000 Gold Coins in [[Coburg]], [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Stockenbarrel]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
In this game, the Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33 and a style bonus of +16. The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it. [[Metal slime knight|Metal slime knights]] have a 1/64 chance of dropping one. They can also be bought in [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]], [[Amor]], [[Wellshire]], [[Ghent]], and [[Scrimsley]] for 2000 Gold Coins, and can be sold for 1,500.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The steel sword has an attack bonus of +33 and an appearance bonus of +16. It can be equipped by the hero, [[Kiefer]], [[Gabo]], [[Melvin]], and [[Aira]]. It can be purchased for 2,800 gold at [[Dharma Temple]].
The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33 and a style bonus of +16. It can be equipped by The {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. Equipping the sword will actually decrease Ruff's attack by 16, though. Sir Mervyn joins the party with one equipped. Steel broadswords can be purchased for 2,800 gold coins at [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VII)|Alltrades Abbey]] and sold for 1,400. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The steel broadsword has an attack bonus of +35.
The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +35 and can be equipped by The {{Hero 8}}, as well as [[Jessica]] and [[Red]], provided they have enough skill points in Swords. It can be purchased in [[Ascantha]] and [[Pickham]] for 2,000 Gold Coins and sold for 1,000.
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A sturdy sword made from forged steel.<ref>PS2 and 3DS version</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQ9}}===
For the first time in the series, the steel broadsword cannot be purchased from any shop. It can be made by upgrading an iron broadsword in the [[Krak Pot]] and can be upgraded even further.
{{Equipment|header|name=Steel broadsword|image=DQIX Steel broadsword.png|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+45}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Iron broadsword]] + [[Iron ore]] + [[Lava lump]]}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Sword}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=1,900|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Thief]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Armamentalist]], Omnivocational Swordmaster
|flavor=A fully fledged fighting blade forged from steel.
|notes=Upgrades into [[Gigasteel broadsword]].}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{stub}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Steel broadsword}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name= Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+35 <br>(+37, +40, +43)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Octagonia]] & [[Puerto Valor]]}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Silver ore]] x2, [[Iron ore]] x1, [[Blue eye]] x1}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=2,000|sellPrice=1,000|equipableBy=[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|The Luminary]], [[Erik]], [[Sylvando]], and [[Hendrik]]
|flavor=A sword forged from tempered steel that any warrior worth his salt will know like the back of his hand
|notes=
}}
The recipe guide for the sword is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Smithing with Steel]]'' book, which is found in the [[Warrior's Rest Inn]].
==={{DQMJ}}===
Steel broadswords have an attack bonus of +30. They are described in game as "A sturdy sword forged from steel". It can be bought from the [[Lethal Weapons Armoury]] as well as the vending machine on [[Celeste Isle]] for 1,600 Gold Coins.


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
This weapon is made by [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|tempering]] the [[Copper Sword]] with 2 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Monsterbone]] and 1 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Iron Ore]]. After this sword is tempered into a derivate sword, it becomes available to buy normally in the weapon shop for 750g. This sword also teaches the hero the [[Master Stroke|Multistrike Master Stroke]].
This weapon is made by [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|tempering]] the [[Copper Sword]] with 2 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Monsterbone]] and 1 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Iron Ore]]. After this sword is tempered into a derivate sword, it becomes available to buy normally in the weapon shop for 750 Gold Coins. This sword also teaches the hero the [[Master Stroke|Multistrike Master Stroke]] and increases his attack by +25.
====Info====
 
{{Equipment|header}}
==={{DQB}}===
{{Equipment|entry|name=Steel Broadsword|statModified=Attack|statModifier=+25|sellPrice=375g}}
{{Stub}}
{{Equipment|footer}}
 
====Locations====
==={{DQB2}}===
{{ItemLocation|header}}
The steel broadsword increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] attack by +64, it can be crafted with 3 steel ingots at an anvil. The recipe is learned at level 21.
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Tempered at armor shop (500g)<br/>(later) Sold at armor shop (750g)}}
 
{{ItemLocation|footer}}
====Equipping characters====
{{CharacterList|header}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
{{CharacterList|footer}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Broadsword.JPG|
Image:Broadsword.JPG|
</gallery>
Image:DQI Steel broadsword.png|The steel broadsword from ''Dragon Quest''
Image:DQII_Broadsword.png|The steel broadsword from ''Dragon Quest II''
Image:DQII Steel broadsword.jpg|The steel broadsword from the Game Boy Color version of ''Dragon Quest II''
Image:DQIII steel broadsword.png|The steel broadsword from ''Dragon Quest III''
Image:DQVII steel broadsword.png|The steel broadsword from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Image:TCGSteelBroadsword.png|The steel broadsword as seen in the ''Dragon Quest'' Trading Card Game
Image:IronShieldSteelBroadsword.jpg|The steel broadsword as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
Image:DQR steel broadsword.png|The steel broadsword in ''Dragon Quest Rivals''
</gallery></center>
 
==Reference==
<references/>
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals items]]

Revision as of 04:25, 5 July 2020

Steel broadsword
SteelBroadsword.png
Japanese はがねのつるぎ
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Steel broadsword
Broadsword
Steel sword
Found in Dragon Quest I
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 X
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Rivals
Dragon Quest Walk
Effect varies

The Steel broadsword is a recurring sword in the Dragon Quest series. It is often a mid-level sword.

Characteristics

The steel broadsword is a standard sword with a long blade forged from steel and a yellow hilt and crossguard. It often marks the turning point from early game weapons to mid-level weapons, being an effective weapon in terms of attack power and gold cost. This sword has appeared in every main entry in the series and even multiple spinoffs, as well.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake of Dragon Quest, it was known as Steel with a symbol of a sword next to it in said version.

Steel broadsword (はがねのつるぎ hagane no tsurugi)DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Buy Sell Attributes
1,500 750 Attack +20
Can Be Equipped By Equipment Type Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
ICON-Hero (Dragon Quest).png Sword ICON-NO-X.png NO
Shop(s) Rimuldar and Cantlin
Location(s)
In-Game Description
Mobile Slices through enemies like a knife through butter.


Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +30 and can only be equipped by The Hero. It can be purchased from Moonahan, Rippleport, Tantegel, and Dirkandor for 1,500 Gold Coins and sold for 1,125.


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Slices through enemies like a knife through butter.[1]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33. It can be equipped by The Hero, Warriors, Martial Artists, and Sages. However, it actually decreases a Martial Artists's attack by 16. It can be purchased for 1,300 gold coins (1,500 gold in the original NES version) at several locations or one can be obtained by winning the first Treasures n' Trapdoors Track near Romaria.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +40. It can be equipped by The Hero, Ragnar, and Psaro. It can be bought in Ballymoral, Porthtrunnel, Mintos, Zalenagrad, and Canalot for 2,000 Gold Coins.

In Chapter 3, after opening his own shop, Torneko can obtain 60,000 Gold Coins by giving Endor soldiers a total of 6 steel broadswords and 6 pieces of iron armour.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33. The Hero, his son, Harry, and Tuppence can equip it. It can be bought for 2,000 Gold Coins in Coburg, Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, Mostroferrato, and Stockenbarrel.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

In this game, the Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33 and a style bonus of +16. The Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, and Goowain can equip it. Metal slime knights have a 1/64 chance of dropping one. They can also be bought in Alltrades Abbey, Amor, Wellshire, Ghent, and Scrimsley for 2000 Gold Coins, and can be sold for 1,500.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33 and a style bonus of +16. It can be equipped by The Hero, Kiefer, Ruff, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. Equipping the sword will actually decrease Ruff's attack by 16, though. Sir Mervyn joins the party with one equipped. Steel broadswords can be purchased for 2,800 gold coins at Alltrades Abbey and sold for 1,400. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +35 and can be equipped by The Hero, as well as Jessica and Red, provided they have enough skill points in Swords. It can be purchased in Ascantha and Pickham for 2,000 Gold Coins and sold for 1,000.

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A sturdy sword made from forged steel.[2]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

For the first time in the series, the steel broadsword cannot be purchased from any shop. It can be made by upgrading an iron broadsword in the Krak Pot and can be upgraded even further.

DQIX Steel broadsword.png  Steel broadsword  (DS)
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Attack +45
Recipe Iron broadsword + Iron ore + Lava lump
Class Sword
Equipable by Warrior, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Omnivocational Swordmaster
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 1,900
Flavor text A fully fledged fighting blade forged from steel.
Notes Upgrades into Gigasteel broadsword.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

 Steel broadsword
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Attack
(forge buffs)
+35
(+37, +40, +43)
Found Sold in Octagonia & Puerto Valor
Recipe Silver ore x2, Iron ore x1, Blue eye x1
Equipable by The Luminary, Erik, Sylvando, and Hendrik
Buy Price 2,000
Sell Price 1,000
Flavor text A sword forged from tempered steel that any warrior worth his salt will know like the back of his hand

The recipe guide for the sword is the Smithing with Steel book, which is found in the Warrior's Rest Inn.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Steel broadswords have an attack bonus of +30. They are described in game as "A sturdy sword forged from steel". It can be bought from the Lethal Weapons Armoury as well as the vending machine on Celeste Isle for 1,600 Gold Coins.

Dragon Quest Swords

This weapon is made by tempering the Copper Sword with 2 Monsterbone and 1 Iron Ore. After this sword is tempered into a derivate sword, it becomes available to buy normally in the weapon shop for 750 Gold Coins. This sword also teaches the hero the Multistrike Master Stroke and increases his attack by +25.

Dragon Quest Builders

Dragon Quest Builders 2

The steel broadsword increases the Builder's attack by +64, it can be crafted with 3 steel ingots at an anvil. The recipe is learned at level 21.


Gallery

Reference

  1. Mobile, Android and iOS version
  2. PS2 and 3DS version