Double-edged sword

Double-edged sword
Japanese	もろはのつるぎ
Romaji	Moroha no tsurugi
Old localisations	Multi-Edge Sword (III and IV NES) 2-Edged Sword (III GBC)
Found in	Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII
Effect	Inflicts recoil damage on the wielder after each attack.

The Double-edged sword is a sword in the series.

Characteristics

The sword is very powerful, but is cursed, inflicting damage to the wielder each time they attack, with the exact amount varying between games. Since it is a cursed weapon, it cannot be unequipped normally, requiring the player to go to a church and receive a benediction first.

• The original design for the sword from the Famicom versions of III and IV, is an unusual sword with several blades sprouting from the middle of the blade, almost in the shape of an upside-down Christmas tree. This design returns for the HD-2D Remake games.
• The sword's design from V, VII, and remake versions of III is closer in appearance to a scimitar, with a series of interlocking blades designed to stab into the wielder's wrist and arm.
• The design that appears in VIII features a blade that is split into three sections, with two sections in the center of the blade that protrude out and look closer in appearance to a battle axe rather than a sword. This was done so that all swords share the same attack animations in battle.

Appearances

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake

Double-edged sword (もろはのつるぎ)

Description
As the name implies, this cursed weapon is so mighty that it damages both foe and wielder alike.
Attributes	Characters
Attack +148
Notes
Each attack inflicts damage on the wielder. This item is cursed, and will not be easy to remove when equipped.
Purchase Price	Sell Price	Location
N/a	2,470 gold	Treasures chest on B5F of the Dragonlord's Castle.

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake

Double-edged sword (もろはのつるぎ)

Description
As the name implies, this cursed weapon is so mighty that it damages both foe and wielder alike.
Attributes	Characters
Attack +148
Notes
Each attack inflicts damage on the wielder. This item is cursed, and will not be easy to remove when equipped.
Purchase Price	Sell Price	Location(s)
N/a	2,470 gold	Treasure chest on 5F of the Hall of Hargon. Dropped by Knight abhorrent and Octavian sentry. Use Dig in Shallow Water east of Slewse or Deep Water.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The Double-edged sword has an Attack bonus of +100 (+115 in the remakes) and can only be equipped by the Hero and Warriors. Each attack deals 25% recoil damage to the wielder. One can be found in a treasure chest on B3F of Zoma's Citadel. The sword can be sold for 3,750 gold, but item collectors may not wish to do due to its rarity. It can be dropped by Grievous bodily arm, as well as Freezing fog and Elysium bird in remake versions.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Double-edged sword (もろはのつるぎ)

Description
As the name implies, this cursed weapon is so mighty that it damages both foe and wielder alike.
Stats	Vocations
Attack +148
Notes
Wielder takes 1/4th recoil damage
Price	Location
N/a / 3,750 gold	Treasure chest on B3F of Zoma's Citadel. Dropped by Grievous bodily arm and Elysium bird.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The Double-edged sword has an Attack bonus of +99, deals 25% recoil damage, and can only be equipped by the Hero and Ragnar. It is found in a treasure chest in Endor's secret shop, requiring the Magic key to open. The sword can be sold for 2,475 gold, but item collectors may not wish to due to its rarity. It has a ¹⁄₁₂₈ chance of being dropped by Beelzebuzz and a ¹⁄₂₅₆ chance of being dropped by Night rider.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The Double-edged sword has an Attack bonus of +99 and can be equipped by the Son, Tuppence Moosifer, Golem, Barbatos, Beastmaster, Blizzybody, Conkuistador, Dwight, Killing machine, Mud mannequin, Mudraker, Pip fighter, Restless armour, Slime knight, Starkers, Warhog, and Wax murderer. It is found in Mt. Zugzwang on the mountain ridge, and is no longer a cursed weapon so it may be freely equipped and removed at will. This change will continue forward in every subsequent appearance.

• In the remake versions, it can be purchased for 3,300 gold from the Nadiria T'n'T board and sold for 1,650 gold.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The Double-edged sword has an Attack bonus of +117, a Style bonus of +13, and can only be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. It deals ¹⁄₆th (16.66%) of the damage dealt to the wielder after each attack. It can be sold for 2,500 gold. It has a ¹⁄₁₂₈ chance of being dropped by Wharfhorse and a ¹⁄₂₅₆ chance of being dropped by Major headache.

• In the Nintendo 3DS version, a double-edged sword can also be received as a reward by creating a custom Traveller's Tablet with a Mild headache, Major headache, or Wharfhorse as the boss.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Game	Description
	An ill-fated sword surrounded by an air of danger.

The Double-edged sword has an Attack bonus of +76 and can be equipped by the Hero, as well as Jessica and Red if they have invested enough skill points into their Knives skill. It deals ¹⁄₆th (16.66%) of the damage dealt to the wielder after each attack. The sword can be found at Princess Minnie's Castle behind a door that requires the Ultimate key to open. It can be sold for 2,500 gold, but item collectors may not wish to do so as there is only one in the game. It can be mixed to create an Über double-edge in the Alchemy Pot or reverted back with a Devil's tail.

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Über double-edge	Double-edged sword	Saint's ashes	Saint's ashes

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Double-edged sword	Über double-edge	Devil's tail	-

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Espada doble	Spanish for "double sword".
Français	Épée double	French for "double sword".
Deutsch	Zwiespaltklinge	From the German zwiesplalt, which means "conflict, discord" or is something that is at odds with itself, and klinge.
Italiano	Spada a due lame	Italian for "double-bladed sword".
中文	双刃剑	Simplified Chinese for "double-edged sword".

Gallery

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  Famicom art
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  The double-edged sword from Dragon Quest VII
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  A double-edged sword made in the Alchemy Pot

Related abilities

• Double-Edged Slash - A skill with the same effect as the sword.