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The '''Thunderbolt blade''', previously translated as the '''Lightning sword''',  is a powerful weapon appearing in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series.
|title = ''Thunderbolt blade''
|image = [[Image:DQII thunderbolt blade.png|185px]]
|japanese = {{tt|いなずまのけん|Inazuma no ken}}
|names = Thunder sword<br>Lightning sword
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''
|buy = 33,000
|sell = Varies, see article
|effect = Casts [[Woosh]] or [[Boom]] when used as a tool in battle.
}}


==Versions==
The '''thunderbolt blade''' is a recurring sword in ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a very powerful sword and can be used as a tool in battle to call thunder and lightning.
 
==Characteristics==
The thunderbolt blade has a curved orange blade much like a scimitar but with a jagged shape meant to evoke the shape of lightning. The entire blade is covered with a golden filigree and the hilt is blue with a golden pommel and a red jewel on its crossguard. The blade also has a white section in the center of its blade which is tapered on both ends and inscribed with runes, as well as a black circle surrounded by triangles closer to the hilt. When the sword is swung in battle, it is accompanied by lightning.
 
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
The Thunderbolt blade first appeared here, where it was found in the [[Cave to Rendarak]] and served as the [[Prince of Midenhall|Prince of Midenhall's]] most powerful weapon. In addition to melee attacks, the sword could be used during combat as an item which would have the effect of casting [[Infernos]]. In the mobile remakes, the blade's casting has been updated to a unique casting of the [[lightning]] spell.  
The thunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +95 (+80 in the NES version) and it was found in the [[Cave to Rendarak]] and served as the [[Prince of Midenhall|Prince of Midenhall's]] most powerful weapon. It can be sold for a measly 375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so. In addition to melee attacks, the sword could be used during combat as an item which would have the effect of casting [[Woosh]], but with a visual effect of lightning. In various spinoffs, the thunderbolt blade has often appeared as the signature weapon of the Prince of Midenhall.
 
 
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A sword within whose blade thunder rumbles restlessly.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
The Thunderbolt blade could be found in the [[Cave of the Necrogond]].  It was usable by the [[Erdrick|hero]] & [[warrior]]s. When used, it has the same effect as the [[Boom]] spell. In the mobile remakes, the blade's casting has been updated to casting of the [[kasizzle]] spell.  
The thunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +82 (+85 in the NES version) and can be found in the [[Cave of the Necrogond]].  It can be equipped [[Erdrick|Hero]] and [[Warrior]]s, as well as [[Thief|Thieves]] in the Super Famicom version due to a bug. When used as a tool in battle, it has the same effect as the [[Boom]] spell.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
When the sword was used in combat as a weapon it would cast [[lightning]].


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
This weapon is made by [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|tempering]] the [[Lightning Blade]] with 5 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Monsterbone]], 4 Iron Ore, and 2 Thunderball.  This sword also teaches the hero the [[Master Stroke|Thunder Thrust Master Stroke]]. It can be tempered into a [[Wrath of Zeus]].
This weapon is made by [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|tempering]] the [[Lightning Blade]] with 5 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Monsterbone]], 4 Iron Ore, and 2 Thunderball.  This sword also teaches the hero the [[Master Stroke|Thunder Thrust Master Stroke]]. It can be tempered into a [[Wrath of Zeus]].
====Info====
 
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{{Equipment|entry|name=Fire Blade|statModified=Attack|statModifier=+65|sellPrice=2400g}}
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====Locations====
 
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{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Tempered at armor shop (3200g)}}
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Tempered at armor shop (3200g)}}
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====Equipping characters====
 
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{{CharacterList|header}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''===
The thunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +109 and can only be equipped by [[Terry]]. It can be purchased for 33,000 gold and sold for 16,500 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQH=A fierce, forked blade that flashes like lightning.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam version</ref>
}}
==Related weapons==
The Thunderbolt blade is one of three similarly-named swords themed around lightning. The other two are:
*[[Stormlord's sword]]
*[[Sunderbolt blade]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQII Lightning Sword.png|''Dragon Quest II'' Famicom
Image:DQII Lightning Sword.png|''Dragon Quest II'' Famicom
File:Thunderbolt blade b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon
Image:DQH Thunderbolt blade.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes''
Image:DQR Thunderbolt blade.png|The thunderbolt blade from ''Dragon Quest Rivals''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Reference==
<references/>
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Sword]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]
{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals items]]

Latest revision as of 12:20, 25 November 2023

Thunderbolt blade
DQII thunderbolt blade.png
Japanese いなずまのけん
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Thunder sword
Lightning sword
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Rivals
Effect Casts Woosh or Boom when used as a tool in battle.

The thunderbolt blade is a recurring sword in Dragon Quest series. It is a very powerful sword and can be used as a tool in battle to call thunder and lightning.

Characteristics[edit]

The thunderbolt blade has a curved orange blade much like a scimitar but with a jagged shape meant to evoke the shape of lightning. The entire blade is covered with a golden filigree and the hilt is blue with a golden pommel and a red jewel on its crossguard. The blade also has a white section in the center of its blade which is tapered on both ends and inscribed with runes, as well as a black circle surrounded by triangles closer to the hilt. When the sword is swung in battle, it is accompanied by lightning.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II[edit]

The thunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +95 (+80 in the NES version) and it was found in the Cave to Rendarak and served as the Prince of Midenhall's most powerful weapon. It can be sold for a measly 375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so. In addition to melee attacks, the sword could be used during combat as an item which would have the effect of casting Woosh, but with a visual effect of lightning. In various spinoffs, the thunderbolt blade has often appeared as the signature weapon of the Prince of Midenhall.



GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
A sword within whose blade thunder rumbles restlessly.[1]

Dragon Quest III[edit]

The thunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +82 (+85 in the NES version) and can be found in the Cave of the Necrogond. It can be equipped Hero and Warriors, as well as Thieves in the Super Famicom version due to a bug. When used as a tool in battle, it has the same effect as the Boom spell.

Dragon Quest Swords[edit]

This weapon is made by tempering the Lightning Blade with 5 Monsterbone, 4 Iron Ore, and 2 Thunderball. This sword also teaches the hero the Thunder Thrust Master Stroke. It can be tempered into a Wrath of Zeus.


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Location Info
Castle Avalonia Tempered at armor shop (3200g)


Characters


Hero


Dragon Quest Heroes[edit]

The thunderbolt blade has an attack bonus of +109 and can only be equipped by Terry. It can be purchased for 33,000 gold and sold for 16,500 gold.

GameDescription
DQH Logo.png
A fierce, forked blade that flashes like lightning.[2]

Related weapons[edit]

The Thunderbolt blade is one of three similarly-named swords themed around lightning. The other two are:

Gallery[edit]

Reference[edit]

  1. Mobile, Android and iOS version
  2. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam version