Fan (weapon type)

Fans are a recurring weapon type in the Dragon Quest series, and are most commonly associated with the Minstrel, Luminary, and Dancer vocations.

As a distinct category, fans are typically mid-to-high range weapons for less melee-oriented characters, such as Maya Mahabala. Though there were originally only a few individual fans in the series, the release of Dragon Quest IX has bolstered the stock by a considerable amount, and introduced several elements that distinguish a fan from its peers. The same title would also set the precedent of fans dealing 10% more damage to members of the Aquatic family.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation edit

Slapstick (remake versions only)

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen edit

Iron fan

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation edit

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past edit

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined edit

Fans increase the attack and charm of their user.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King edit

Fans appear in the 3DS version as one of the weapons that Red can equip and the only type that are unique to her. She joins the party with an iron fan equipped.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies edit

Fans may be equipped by Minstrels, Luminaries, and Martial Artists by default, as well as anyone who has mastered the skill tree.

Dragon Quest X edit

This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below edit

Fans are the main weapon of Maya, dual wielding them and utilizing them in her flamboyant attacks.

Dragon Quest Heroes II edit

Maya returns as the game's fan fancier.

Gallery edit

Attribeauty
Azure dragon fan
Black tortoise fan
Cobra fan
Feline fan
Foehn fan
Fowl fan
Friendly fan
Gale force fan
Gigasteel fan
Iron fan
Lunar fan
Solar fan
Stellar fan
Tortoise fan
Vermilion bird fan
War fan
White bouquet
White tiger fan