List of weapons in Dragon Quest VIII

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The following is a list of weapons in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

Please note that Jessica Albert and Red cannot equip Swords until they unlocks the "Equip Swords" (Daggers, 30 & 59 respectively) trait.

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Swords[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Cypress stick 4 Hero 10G / 5G NONE Farebury, Peregrin Quay Capsichum(N) (1/64), Lump mage(N) (1/32), Mud mannequin(R) (1/32)
Soldier's sword 8 Hero Drop / 75G NONE NONE Lethal armour(N) (1/64), Skeleton(N) (1/32) The Hero starts with this equipped.
Stone sword 12 Hero, Jessica, Red N/A / N/A NONE Arcadia NONE Key to Rydon's Tower
Copper sword 13 Hero, Jessica, Red 270G / 135G Bronze knife + Bronze knife Alexandria, Farebury Capsichum(R) (1/256), Demonrider(N) (1/32), Hawk man(R) (1/64), Jum(R) (1/64)
Rapier 17 Angelo 300G / 150G NONE Simpleton Magic dumbbell(R) (1/64), Night fox(N) (1/16), Paprikan(R) (1/64) Angelo starts with this equipped.
Ye Old Sword of Erdrick 20 Hero, Jessica, Red Found / N/A NONE NONE NONE Download content in 3DS only
Steel broadsword 35 Hero, Jessica, Red 2000G / 1000G NONE Ascantha, Pickham Boe(R) (1/256), Gargoyle(R) (1/256), Hunter mech(R) (1/32), Infernal armour(R) (1/256), Jabberwockee(R) (1/256) Kee(R) (1/256), Killing machine(R) (1/32), Skeleton soldier(R) (1/256), Zombie gladiator(R) (1/128)
Templar's sword 36 Angelo Found / 1175G NONE Trodain Castle Phantom fencer(R) (1/256), Volpone(R) (1/256) Treasure chest on third floor which requires the Magic Key
Falcon blade 37 Hero, Angelo, Jessica, Red 10,000T / 5000G NONE Baccarat Casino NONE Attacks twice per round, 75% damage per hit.
Platinum sword 40 Hero, Angelo, Jessica, Red Found / 3000G NONE Uncharted SouthWest Isle Hell gladiator(R) (1/256)
Dream blade 43 Hero, Angelo, Jessica, Red 4700G / 3150G NONE Desert Chapel, Neos, Peddler's tent Dark turkey(R) (1/128) Tool use: Casts Snooze when used as a tool in battle. Puts enemies to sleep on successful hit 12.5% of the time
Rusty old sword 45 Hero, Jessica, Red Found / N/A Cowpat + Liquid metal sword + Mystifying mixture Trodain Castle Invisible swordsman(R) (1/256) Treasure chest on third floor which requires the Ultimate Key
Holy silver rapier 54 Angelo 6600G / 3300G Holy talisman + Templar's sword Neos, Savella Cathedral NONE
Zombiesbane 54 Hero, Jessica, Red 6300G / 3150G NONE Argonia Bazaar NONE Bonus 30% extra damage to zombified enemies
Über falcon blade 55 Hero, Angelo, Jessica, Red Crafted / 25000G Falcon blade + Meteorite bracer Alchemy Pot NONE Attacks twice per round, 75% damage per hit.
Bastard sword 61 Hero, Jessica, Red 8800G / 4400G NONE Arcadia Fowlfighter(R) (1/256), Right wing(R) (1/64)
Fallen angel rapier 61 Angelo Crafted / 8500G Devil's tail + Holy silver rapier + Wing of bat Alchemy Pot NONE 12.5% chance to confuse enemies on successful hit.
Zombie slayer 65 Hero, Jessica, Red Crafted / 10000G Holy talisman + Zombiesbane Alchemy Pot NONE Bonus 60% extra damage to zombified enemies
Dragonsbane 72 Hero, Jessica, Red 11000G / 6000G NONE Orkutsk, Tryan Gully NONE Bonus 30% damage to dragons
Double-edged sword 76 Hero, Jessica, Red Found / 2500G Devil's tail + Über double-edge Princess Minnie's Castle NONE CURSED. Deals 25% recoil damage user on successful hit.
Über double-edge 76 Hero, Jessica, Red Crafted / 3750G Double-edged sword + Saint's ashes + Saint's ashes Alchemy Pot NONE Inflicts about 10-20% extra damage whenever you successfully hit an enemy
Mercury's rapier 78 Angelo 10500G / 5100G Fallen angel rapier + Mercury's bandana + Mercury's bandana Dark Empycchu, Empycchu NONE Increased Agility by 20 AP when equipped
Miracle sword 80 Hero, Jessica, Red 68tM / 1000G NONE Princess Minnie's Castle NONE Recovers HP by about 1/4th of the damage done to the enemy. Give 68 tiny medals to Princess Minnie
Dragon slayer 83 Hero, Jessica, Red Crafted / 22500G Dragonsbane + Mighty armlet Alchemy Pot NONE Bonus 60% extra damage to dragons
Blizzard blade 90 Hero, Jessica, Red 21000G / 10500G Bastard sword + Cold cheese + Icicle dirk Tryan Gully NONE Deals bonus Crack damage, half of melee damage dealt before resistances applied.
Über miracle sword 95 Hero, Jessica, Red Crafted / 1500G Life bracer + Miracle sword Alchemy Pot NONE Recovers HP by about 1/4th of the total damage caused to the enemy
Hell sabre 99 Angelo Found / 7300G NONE Argonia (at night) > Trolls Maze NONE Locate the house with a mirror that glows at night... and enter the Troll's Maze!
Dragovian sword 107 Hero Reward / N/A NONE Dragovian Sanctuary NONE One of the rewards available for defeating the Lord of the Dragovians; Tool use: 48~80 zap damage to all enemies.
Shamshir of light 110 Angelo Crafted / 9000G Light shield + Rune staff + Shimmering dress Alchemy Pot NONE
Demonsbane 116 Angelo Found/Cannot be sold NONE Cameron's Codex: Complete Great Troll card NONE Deals 1.3x the normal damage to demons. 3DS only
Liquid metal sword 118 Hero, Angelo, Jessica, Red Crafted / 5000G Orichalcum + Rusty old sword + Slime crown Alchemy Pot NONE Can cause 2 HP of damage to metal slime enemies.
Erdrick's sword 120 Hero, Jessica, Red Crafted / N/A Yet Old Sword of Erdrick + Liquid metal sword + Orichalcum Alchemy Pot NONE 3DS Only
Dragovian king sword 137 Hero Crafted / N/A Dragovian sword + Liquid metal sword Alchemy Pot NONE Tool use: 120~200 zap damage to one enemy group.

Boomerangs[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Location Drop Notes
Boomerang 19 Hero, Morrie 420 / 210 None Alexandria, Farebury Spitnik(N) (1/32), Yabby(N) (1/128) Hits all enemies
Edged boomerang 27 Hero, Morrie 1,360 / 680 None Ascantha, Neos Crayzee(N) (1/64), Dark star(R) (1/128) Hits all enemies
Reinforced boomerang 32 Hero, Morrie N/a / 840 Boomerang + Iron nail Alchemy Pot only N/a Hits all enemies
Razor wing boomerang 42 Hero, Morrie 3,800 / 1,900 Edged boomerang + Steel scythe + Wing of bat Argonia Bazaar Gryphon(R) (1/256) Hits all enemies
Swallowtail 53 Hero, Morrie 6,800 / 3,400 None Arcadia, Orkutsk N Hits all enemies.
Flametang boomerang 63 Hero, Morrie N/a / 7,250 Flame shield + Swallowtail Treasure chest at Hill on Argonia's Western Border accessible only with Godbird's soulstone. None Hits all enemies.
File:Black Buzzard.jpg Black Buzzard 71 Hero, Morrie N/a / 30,000 None Downloadable item from 3DS version (no longer available) None Hits all enemies
Metal wing boomerang 90 Hero, Morrie N/a / 36,000 Metal king spear + Razor wing boomerang Alchemy Pot only N/a Hits all enemies. Always deals 1 point of damage to Metal slimes, occasionally inflicts 2 damage on first hit.

Spears[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Golden gar 21 Hero Found / 5000 NONE NONE NONE Download content in 3DS only
Iron lance 24 Hero 750G / 375G Cypress stick + Dagger Peregrin Quay, Port Prospect Foul anchor(N) (1/32), Octavian pirate(R) (1/128), Orc(R) (1/64), Scorpion(R) (1/128)
Long spear 30 Hero 1700G / 850G Cypress stick + Cypress stick + Iron lance Simpleton Orc king(R) (1/64), Octavian sentry(R) (1/128)
Holy lance 39 Hero 2700G / 1350G Gold rosary + Long spear Pickham Bone baron(R) (1/128), Grim rider(N) (1/64)
Battle fork 42 Hero Found / 3300G NONE Argonia Archdemon(R) (1/256), Belial(R) (1/64) Treasure room on fourth floor in Argonia Castle
Partisan 44 Hero 4400G / 2200G NONE Argonia, Savella Cathedral NONE
Sandstorm spear 67 Hero Crafted / 5500G Partisan + Saint's ashes Alchemy Pot NONE Tool use: Casts Dazzle when used as a tool in battle
Demon spear 86 Hero Crafted / 12500G Battle fork + Devil's tail + Poison needle Alchemy Pot NONE Has an 12.5% chance of killing an enemy (excluding bosses) in one hit
Hero spear 100 Hero Reward / 15000G NONE Monster Arena - complete Rank A NONE Recovers HP by about 1/4th of the damage done to the enemy
Metal king spear 120 Hero Found / 24000G NONE Dragovian Path NONE Treasure chest on the path, guarantees damage to metal slimes.

Axes[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Stone axe 20 Yangus 550G / 275G Cypress stick + Stone hardhat Alexandria, Port Prospect Hood(N) (1/64)
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Golden axe 27 Yangus Crafted / 5000G Gold nugget + Iron axe Alchemy Pot NONE
Iron axe 38 Yangus 2600G / 1300G Farmer's scythe + Farmer's scythe Pickham Berserker(R) (1/64), Hoodlum(R) (1/64), Tyrantosaurus(R)(1/64)
Battle axe 45 Yangus 4300G / 2150G NONE Argonia Zombie gladiator(N) (1/64)
Bandit axe 55 Yangus Found / 6500G Battle axe + Thief's Key Pickham NONE Give Dodgy Dave in Pickham a Ring of immunity
Moon axe 60 Yangus Found / 11000G Golden axe + Moon's mercy Argonia NONE Treasure chest on first floor which requires the Ultimate Key
King axe 80 Yangus 17000G / 8500G Golden axe + Slime crown Orkutsk, Tryan Gully NONE
Bad axe 90 Yangus Found / 31000 NONE NONE NONE Cast Kaswoosh when used as a tool. Download content in 3DS only
Conqueror's axe 103 Yangus Found / 7500G NONE Howlwind Hill NONE

Clubs[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Oaken club 7 Yangus, Morrie 110G / 55G NONE Alexandria, Farebury Hammerhood(N) (1/128), Khalamari kid(R) (1/32), Mischievous mole(R) (1/32) Yangus starts with this equipped.
Giant mallet 13 Yangus, Morrie 240G / 120G NONE Alexandria, Farebury Abominape(N) (1/32), Brownie(R) (1/64), Cyclops(R) (1/64), Gorerilla(R) (1/64), Hammerhood(R) (1/64), Pink pongo(N) (1/64)
Honking hammer 25 Yangus, Morrie Found / 2500 NONE NONE NONE 25% to reducing Defence when attacking. Download content in 3DS only
Sledgehammer 33 Yangus, Morrie 1700G / 1000G Giant mallet + Iron helmet + Iron helmet Simpleton Troll(R) (1/128)
War hammer 51 Yangus, Morrie 6700G / 3400G NONE Argonia Bazaar NONE
Über war hammer 69 Yangus, Morrie Crafted / 16000G Mighty armlet + War hammer Alchemy Pot NONE
Megaton hammer 108 Yangus, Morrie Crafted / 55500G Conquerer's axe + Orichalcum + Über war hammer Alchemy Pot NONE 12.5% to a critical hit, stacks with innate crit bonus in skill tree.

Scythes[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Candy cane 1 Yangus Found / -- NONE NONE NONE Download content in 3DS only
Farmer's scythe 28 Yangus 910G / 460G NONE Peregrin Quay, Port Prospect Foul anchor(R) (1/64), Iron rhino(N) (1/32), Iron scorpion(R) (1/128)
Steel scythe 42 Yangus 3700G / 1650G NONE Baccarat, Neos, Savella Cathedral Fallen priest(R) (1/256)
Hell scythe 65 Yangus 9500G / 5000G Hades' helm + Poison moth knife + Steel scythe Arcadia NONE 12.5% chance to paralyze enemies on successful hit
Bardiche of binding 83 Yangus Reward / 12000G NONE Monster Arena - complete Rank B NONE Bonus 25% damage to demons. 12.5% chance to Fizzle enemies on hit
Heavy hatchet 110 Yangus 29000G / 15000G NONE Tryan Gully NONE

Knives[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Poison needle 0 Jessica, Red 1900G / 1000G NONE Baccarat Death scorpion(R) (1/256), Venom wasp(R) (1/256) Only inflicts 1 HP damage, 12.5% chance to land an instant kill
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Bronze knife 9 Jessica, Red 150G / 75G NONE Peregrin Quay Shadow(N) (1/32)
Dagger 18 Jessica, Red 350G / 175G NONE Ascantha Clockwork cuckoo(R) (1/64), Riptide(N) (1/32)
Poison moth knife 29 Jessica, Red 950G / 475G NONE Pickham Garuda(R) (1/64), Hell hornet(R) (1/128), Icikiller(R) (1/256) 12.5% chance to paralyze enemies on successful hit
Falcon knife 34 Jessica, Red 7700G / 4400G Agility ring + Slime earrings + Tough guy tattoo Argonia Bazaar, Orkutsk NONE Attacks twice per round. 3DS only
Assassin's dagger 37 Jessica, Red Found / 1250G Eagle dagger + Poison needle Arcadia Region Anchorman(R) (1/256), Claws(R) (1/64), Jackal ripper(R) (1/256), Jumping jackal(R) Treasure chest on the field
Eagle dagger 39 Jessica, Red 3900G / 1950G NONE Savella Cathedral Elysium bird(N) (1/128), Hades' Condor(R) (1/64)
Icicle dirk 52 Jessica, Red Found / 4000G NONE Black Citadel, Herb grotto NONE Tool use: Casts Crackle when used in battle. Inflicts crack damage on hit, half of melee damage before resistances apply.
Imp knife 52 Jessica, Red Crafted / 2250G Assassin's dagger + Devil's tail Alchemy Pot NONE 12.5% chance to steal MP from enemy on hit
Sword breaker 56 Jessica, Red 5500G / 2700G NONE Arcadia NONE
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Dread dagger 78 Jessica, Red Found / 34000 NONE NONE NONE 1/8th chance to inflict confusion when attacking. Download content in 3DS only

Whips[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Leather whip 6 Jessica, Red Found / 85G Devil's tail + Saint's ashes Pickham Area King squid(N) (1/32), Terror tabby(N) (1/16) Jessica starts with this equipped. Treasure chest on the field
Thorn whip 14 Jessica, Red 350G / 175G NONE Peregrin Quay, Simpleton Dragonthorn(R) (1/32), Redtail hipster(R) (1/128), Snapdragon(N) (1/64)
Snakeskin whip 23 Jessica, Red Crafted / 1250G Leather whip + Scale shield Alchemy Pot Eveel(R) (1/256), Poison eveel(R) (1/128)
Chain whip 32 Jessica, Red 2200G / 1100G NONE Argonia Bazaar, Neos Mars rover(R) (1/256), Frost wyvine(R) 1/128)
Dragontail whip 47 Jessica, Red Crafted / 7400G Dragon's scale + Dragon's scale + Snakeskin whip Alchemy Pot NONE
Spiked steel whip 62 Jessica, Red 8300G / 4300G NONE Orkutsk Snapdragon(R) (1/128)
Wizardly whip 68 Jessica, Red Found / 36000 NONE NONE NONE Download content in 3DS only
Demon whip 72 Jessica, Red Found / 3500G Devil's tail + Scourge whip Godbird's Eyrie (Dark World) Hellstalker(R) (1/128) CURSED
Scourge whip 99 Jessica, Red Crafted / 9250G Demon whip + Saint's ashes Alchemy Pot NONE
Gringham whip 127 Jessica, Red 200,000T / 10000G NONE Baccarat Casino NONE Hits all enemies

Staffs[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Wizard's staff 15 Angelo, Jessica 1300G / 650G NONE Ascantha, Simpleton Demon thunderer(R) (1/256), Lump mage(R) (1/256), Lump shaman(R) (1/256), Lump wizard(R) (1/128), Siren(R) (1/256), Witch(N) (1/64) Tool use: Casts Frizz when used as a tool in battle
Slime stick 22 Jessica, Angelo Found / 3000 NONE NONE NONE 25% to steal MP from enemy upon successful hit. Download content 3DS
Lightning staff 24 Angelo, Jessica Found / 2300G NONE Argonia Area NONE Tool use: Casts Sizzle when used as a tool in battle {on a chosen group of enemies}. Treasure chest on the western field
Magma staff 28 Angelo, Jessica Crafted / 2500G Rockbomb shard + Rockbomb shard + Wizard's staff Alchemy Pot NONE Tool use: Casts Bang when used as a tool in battle
Rune staff 30 Angelo, Jessica 3000T / 3150G NONE Pickham Casino Wight priest(R) (1/256) Tool use: Casts Kabuff when used as a tool in battle
Staff of divine wrath 35 Angelo, Jessica 45tM / 2500G NONE Princess Minnie's Castle Ice queen(R) (1/256) Tool use: Casts Swoosh when used as a tool in battle. Give 45 tiny medals to Princess Minnie
Staff of antimagic 41 Angelo, Jessica Found / 3000G Rune staff + Wizard's staff Tryan Gully NONE Tool use: Casts Fizzle when used as a tool in battle.
Staff of resurrection 77 Angelo, Jessica 45000G / 22500G Life bracer + Rune staff + Yggdrasil leaf Tryan Gully NONE Tool use: Casts Zing when used as a tool in battle.
Magical mace 79 Angelo, Jessica 9000G / 4500G NONE Dark Empycchu, Empycchu NONE 25% to steal MP from enemy upon successful hit.

Bows[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Short bow 23 Angelo 750G 375G NONE Ascantha Bodkin bowyer(R) (1/256)
Hunter's bow 30 Angelo 1700G / 850G NONE Pickham Bodkin fletcher(R) (1/64), Hunter mech(N) (1/64)
Eros' bow 45 Angelo Crafted / 5800G Garter + Hunter's bow Alchemy Pot NONE 12.5% chance to confuse enemies on successful hit
Cheiron's bow 63 Angelo Found / 4500G Eros' bow + Power shield Rydon's Tower NONE Tool use: Recovers 30~40 HP for entire party when used in battle
Night sniper 75 Angelo Found /29000 NONE NONE NONE Increase chance of critical hit when attacking. Download content in 3DS only
Great bow 95 Angelo 28000G / 14000G NONE Tryan Gully NONE
Odin's bow 125 Angelo Crafted / 48000G Cheiron's bow + Eros' bow + Great bow Alchemy Pot NONE

Flails[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Flail of fury 93 Yangus Reward / N/A NONE Red's Den NONE Hits all enemies. Visit Red after acquiring the 7 orbs
Flail of destruction 125 Yangus 110tM (121mM in the 3DS version) / 22500G NONE Princess Minnie's Castle NONE Hits all enemies. Give 110 mini medals (121 in the 3DS version) to Princess Minnie

3DS exclusive[edit | edit source]

Fans[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Iron fan 47 Red 1600G/800G NONE Orkutsk NONE
Peacock fan 60 Red 5800G / 2900G Iron fan + Hermes' hat Empycchu NONE
Rainbow fan 66 Red 7600G/3800G NONE Tryan Gully NONE 12.5% chance to blind foes.
Stellar fan 74 Red Crafted / ? Rainbow fan + Highly-strung cheese + Silver tiara Alchemy Pot NONE 12.5% chance to inflict Fuddle.
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Fan of peace 77 Red Found / 33000G NONE Limited time downloadable item NONE 12.5% chance to put enemies to sleep on successful hit.
Lunar fan 78 Red Crafted / 4700G Full moon ring + Stellar fan + Gold rosary Alchemy Pot NONE 1/8 chance to paralyse an enemy on a successful hit.
Solar fan 82 Red Alchemy / ? Flame shield + Magma staff + Lunar fan Alchemy Pot NONE 1/8 chance to paralyze a foe upon a successful hit.
Dryspell fan 90 Red Found / N/A NONE Altar of Wroth NONE 160% more damage to aquatic monsters.
Kaleidoscope 108 Red 127 mm / N/A NONE Trade in 127 mini medals to Princess Minnie NONE 1/8th chance to drain MP when attacking foes.

Claws[edit | edit source]

Image Name Attack Equip Buy / Sell Recipes Area Drop Notes
Iron claw 55 Morrie 4500G / ? NONE Orkutsk NONE
Fire claw 66 Morrie 8,800 / 4,400 Iron claw + Flametang boomerang Empycchu Riptide (R) (1/64), Claws (R) (1/64)
Cobra claw 75 Morrie 10,000G / 5,000G Fire claw + Devil's tail Tryan Gully NONE Inflicts 1.3x more damage to members of the Demon family.
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Beast claws 81 Morrie Reward / ? NONE NONE Dropped by Sir Leopold (100% chance) Inflicts 1.3x more damage on members of the beast family.
Dragon claws 82 Morrie 115 mM NONE Princess Minnie's Castle NONE Deals 1.3x more damage to dragons.
King cobra claws 91 Morrie Crafted / ? Hades' helm + Cobra claw Alchemy Pot NONE Deals 1.6x more damage to members of the demon family.
Beast talon 95 Morrie Crafted / 11000G Ethereal stone + Beast claws Alchemy Pot NONE Deals 1.6x more damage to members of the beast family.
Dragonlord claw 95 Morrie Crafted / 11,000G Dragon claws + Ethereal stone Alchemy Pot NONE Deals 1.6x more damage to dragons.
Orichalcum claws 133 Morrie Found / ? NONE Memories Lane NONE