- For the trait introduced in Dragon Quest: Monster Parade, see Dragonsbane (Trait).
The dragonsbane (Dragon Killer in DQotS) is a powerful sword in the Dragon Quest series. 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.
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 artists, 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[]
Dragon Quest II[]
The dragonsbane can be purchased for 8,000 gold. It has an attack bonus of +50 and can only be equipped by the Hero, though it is merely a strong weapon without any extra capabilities in its debut.
Dragon Quest III[]
The dragonsbane has an attack bonus of +79. It can only be equipped by the Hero and Warriors. It can be bought for 15,000 gold in Samanao and sold for 11,250 gold.
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.
Dragon Quest IV[]
The dragonsbane has an attack bonus of +90. It can be bought for 15,000 gold in Rosehill and Riverton and sold for 11,250 gold. The Hero, Ragnar, and Psaro can equip it. IV codified the percentage-based effectiveness of the sword, and allowed for the bonus damage to be effected by attack augmentation.
Dragon Quest V[]
The dragonsbane has an attack bonus of +90. It cannot be purchased until generation 3 though, at Whealbrook and Precaria, and it's not cheap either (15,000 gold).
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.
Dragon Quest VI[]
The dragonsbane cannot be purchased, but it can be sold for 11,250 gold or 11,625 gold 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. It is dropped by Hell gladiators. The Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain can equip it.
Dragon Quest VII[]
The dragonsbane has an attack bonus of +83 and a style bonus of +35. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 20,000 gold at Buccanham and the Dwarves' Den in the present and sold for 10,000 gold. It deals 1.5 times more damage to dragons. Dragonsbanes can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Buccanham Casino.
Dragon Quest VIII[]
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 and Jessica, provided she can use swords. It can be bought for 11,000 gold in Orkutsk and Tryan Gully and sold for 6,000 gold.
Dragon Quest IX[]
Can be made into a Dragon Slayer when alchemized with a Mighty Armlet.
Desc: A mighty masher that's merciless even against the scales of dragons. Attack: 73 Rarity: 1 star Recipe: N/A Buy: 10000 gold Sold In: Wormwood Creek Sell: 500 gold
Mandrake marshals will drop them rarely.
Dragon Quest X[]
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Dragon Quest XI[]
Dragonsbane - Dragon Quest XI | |
Stat boosts | Attack +72/76/80/84 |
Flavour text | A trusty sword that's especially effective against super-sized lizards |
Info | +20% more damage to dragons |
Found | Octagonia, Sniflheim & Lonalulu shop Dropped by Dragon rider Recipe: Mythril ore x2 + Dragon horn x2 + Red eye x2 |
Buy price | 11,000 G |
Sell price | 5,500 G |
Equipped by | Hero, Erik, Sylvando & Eight |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[]
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[]
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[]
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Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Series[]
Skill/Spell | Description |
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Dragon Fist | Damages one enemy 3 times. Has a high chance of dealing a critical hit and deals double damage if enemy is of the Dragon family |
Rampage | Damages all enemies with a spinning attack |
Dragon Dance | Damages all enemies with a fiery and explosion spinning attack |
Appearing as a claw weapon from Battle Road II onwards, it can be equipped by Martial Artists and Gladiators and when equipped alongside the Dragon shield and Strongsam, its Rampage skill becomes Dragon Dance.
Dragon Quest of the Stars[]
The normal Dragon Killer appears as a sword, the Dragon Killer ☆ becomes a claw weapon.
Dragon Quest Heroes[]
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Dragon Quest Heroes II[]
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Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers[]
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Dragon Quest Builders 2[]
The Dragonsbane increases the 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.
Dragon Quest Champions[]
Level | Skill/Spell | Description | MP Cost |
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1 | Kacrackle Slash | Deals 125% Crack slashing damage to 1 enemy | 10 |
1 | 20% Damage to Mages | Deals 20% more damage to Mages when wielding this weapon | |
5 | 10% Damage to Dragons | Deals 10% more damage to Dragon monsters when wielding this weapon | |
10 | Dragon Slash | Deals 115% slashing damage to one enemy, 135% to Dragon monsters | 9 |
15 | Non-Elemental Slashing Damage +10% | Increases Warriors' non-elemental slashing damage by 10% when wielding this weapon | |
20 | Helichopter | Deals 80% non-elemental slashing damage to 1 enemy party | 16 |
25 | |||
30 | |||
40 | Slash Resistance +2% | Increases the wielder's resistance to slash attacks by 2% when wielding this weapon | |
50 | Maximum HP +10 | increases the wielder's HP by 10 when wielding this weapon | |
Coup de Grâce | Dragon Slayer | Deals 160% non-elemental slash damage to 1 enemy party, 180% damage to Dragon monsters | None |
Dragon Quest Walk[]
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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai[]
A Dragonsbane (sporting the DQIV katar-like design) is auctioned in Bengana Kingdom. Despite Leona's desire and best efforts, another random man manages to buy off the weapon. When the Dragon Legion attacks the kingdom and easily crushes the defenses, Dai briefly borrows the Dragonsbane, using it in tandem with his Dragon Emblem power up and Zapple to finish off a Hydra. He later throws the Dragonsbane at Killvearn, only for the Grim Reaper to effortlessly pull the blade from his chest. Due to his magma-like blood, the Dragonsbane then melts into nothingness.
Emblem of Roto (manga)[]
When squaring off against Arus for the first time, Jagan uses a sword which greatly resembles a Dragonsbane's design, albeit completely devoid of ornaments.
Gallery[]
Other languages[]
Other languages | |
French | Fléau des dragons |
German | Drachenspalter Drachen-Ausmerzer (Stars) |
Spanish | Dañadragones |
Italian | Ammazzadraghi |
Dutch | Unknown |
Norwegian | Unknown |
Greek | Unknown |
Portuguese | Unknown |
Russian | Unknown |
Chinese | Unknown |
Korean | Unknown |