Editing Steel broadsword

{{Item
|title = Steel broadsword
|image = [[Image:SteelBroadsword.png|225px]]
|japanese = はがねのつるぎ
|romaji = {{tt|Hagane no tsurugi|Steel sword}}
|names = Broad Sword<br>Steel sword
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{DQXOffline}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Torneko 2}}<br>{{Torneko 3}}<br>{{Yangus 1}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQMBRII}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQRivals}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{AHB}}<br>{{DQKeshiKeshi}}<br>{{DQChampions}}<br>{{DQSG}}
|effect = Increases the wielder's Attack.
}}

The '''Steel broadsword''' is a [[Sword (weapon type)|sword]] in the series.

==Characteristics==
The steel broadsword is a standard sword with a long blade forged from steel and a yellow hilt and crossguard. It often marks the turning point from early game weapons to mid-level weapons, being an effective weapon in terms of attack power and gold cost. This sword has appeared in every main entry in the series and even multiple spinoffs, as well.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
{{DQEquipment
|name=Steel broadsword
|kanji=はがねのつるぎ
|romanji=Hagane no tsurugi
|buy=1,500 gold
|sell=750 gold
|attributes={{Attack}} +20
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|type=[[Sword]]
|in-battle=no
|shops=[[Rimuldar]] and [[Cantlin]]
|locations=
|description=Slices through enemies like a knife through butter.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}

==={{DQIHD}}===
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Steel broadsword III HD icon.png]]
|name=Steel broadsword
|kanji=はがねのつるぎ
|description=The perfect choice for those ready to take their sword skills to the next level.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Attack +23
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=-
|buy=1,700 gold
|sell=405 gold
|location=Sold at [[Galenholm]], [[Kol]], [[Rimuldar]], and [[Cantlin]].<br>Found on 1F of the [[Dragonlord's Castle]].<br>Dropped by [[Deadnaut]], [[Gargoyle]], and [[Skeleton swordsman (recurring)|Skeleton swordsman]].
}}

==={{DQ2}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Slices through enemies like a knife through butter.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
}}
The steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +30 and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 2}}. It can be purchased from [[Moonahan]], [[Rippleport]], [[Tantegel]], and [[Dirkandor]] for 1,500 gold and sold for 1,125 gold.

==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Steel broadsword III HD icon.png]]
|name=Steel broadsword
|kanji=はがねのつるぎ
|description=The perfect choice for those ready to take their sword skills to the next level.
|attributes=Attack +22
|characters=[[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Midenhall icon.png|42px|link=Prince of Midenhall]][[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Prince of Cannock]]
|notes=-
|buy=1,500 gold
|sell=900 gold
|location=Sold at [[Moonaham]], the [[Oasis (Dragon Quest II)|Oasis]], [[Tantegel]], [[Galenholm]], [[Cantlin]], and [[Rimuldar]].<br>Secret spot west of [[Moonbrooke]].<br>Sparkly spot in desert northwest of [[Rippleport]].<br>Found in a barrel at [[Kol]].<br>Sparkly spot in the shallow waters east of the [[Pillar of Winds]].<br>Sparkly spot in deep water northeast of Galenholm.<br>Sparkly spot west of Rendarak Shrine.<br>Dropped by [[Deadnaut]], [[Hunter mech]], [[Chasmonaut]], [[Hargonaut]], [[Killing machine]], [[Skeleton swordsman (recurring)|Skeleton swordsman]], [[Overkilling machine]], and [[One-man army]].<br>Use [[Dig]] in the [[Beran]] Region, in the [[Burrowell]] Region, on the island south of [[Midenhall]], in western or eastern [[Rendarak]], in the [[Seabed Storeroom]], and the [[Cave of Confusion]].
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, and [[Sage]]s. However, it actually decreases a Martial Artist's Attack by 16. It can be purchased for 1,300 gold coins (1,500 gold in the original NES version) at several locations or one can be obtained by winning the first [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] Track near [[Romaria]].

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Steel broadsword III HD icon.png]]
|name=Steel broadsword
|sprite=[[File:Steel broadsword III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=はがねのつるぎ
|description=The perfect choice for those ready to take their sword skills to the next level.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|stats=Attack +32
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial Artist]]
|notes=Reduces Martial Artists' Attack by 16.
|price=2,000 / 520
|location=Sold at [[Norvik]], [[Asham]], and [[Ibis]].<br>Treasure chest on B4F of [[Underground Lake]].<br>One found at [[Manoza]].<br>Sparkly spot southeast of {{Alltrades Abbey 3}}.<br>Sparkly spot northeast of the [[Pirates' Den]].<br>Sparkly spot on high ground southeast of Manoza, requires [[Ramia]].<br>Secret spot south of [[Edina]].<br>Dropped by [[Skeleton swordsman (recurring)|Skeleton swordsman]].<br>
}}

==={{DQ4}}===
The Steel broadsword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +40 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro (Character)|last character]]. It can be purchased for 2,000 gold in [[Ballymoral]], [[Porthtrunnel]], [[Mintos]], [[Zalenagrad]], and [[Canalot]].

During [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], after opening his own [[Torneko's shop|shop]], [[Torneko]] can obtain 60,000 gold coins by giving [[Endor]] soldiers a total of 6 steel broadswords and 6 pieces of [[iron armour]].

==={{DQ5}}===
The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +33 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's son]], [[Harry]], [[Tuppence]], and [[Dwight]]. Among recruitable monsters, [[Barbatos_(Recruit)|Barbatos]], [[Killing machine_(Recruit)|Killing machine]], [[Golem_(Recruit)|Golem]], [[Magic marionette_(Recruit)|Magic marionette]], [[Mudraker_(Recruit)|Mudraker]], [[Wax murderer_(Recruit)|Wax murderer]], [[Hawk man_(Recruit)|Hawk man]], [[Hyperanemon_(Recruit)|Hyperanemon]], [[Mandrake marshal_(Recruit)|Mandrake marshal]] and [[Samigina_(Recruit)|Samigina]] can equip it, too. It can be bought for 2,000 gold in [[Coburg]], [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Stockenbarrel]].

==={{DQ6}}===
The Steel broadsword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +33, a {{Style}} bonus of +16 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Goowain]]. [[Metal slime knight|Metal slime knights]] have a {{fraction|1|64}} chance of dropping one. It can be purchased for 2,000 gold at [[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest VI)|Alltrades Abbey]], [[Amor]], [[Wellshire]], [[Ghent]], and [[Scrimsley]], and can be sold for 1,500 gold.

==={{DQ7}}===
The Steel broadsword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +33, a {{Style}} bonus of +16, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. Equipping the sword will actually decrease Ruff's attack by 16, though. Sir Mervyn joins the party with one equipped. It can be purchased for 2,800 gold coins at [[Pilgrim's Perdition]], [[Allblades Arena]], {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} and [[Gröndal]] in the present, and [[El Ciclo]], and it can be sold for 1,400. One can be found at [[Providence]] in the past in a treasure chest requiring the [[Thief's key]] to open while another can be found in [[Nottagen Cavern]]. It can be dropped by [[Mandrake major]], [[Skeleton soldier]], and [[Lesionnaire]]. The steel broadsword can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A sturdy sword made from forged steel.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Steel broadsword has an Attack bonus of +35 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}, as well as [[Jessica]] and [[Red]] if they have enough skill points in their Knives skill. It can be purchased in [[Ascantha]] and [[Pickham]] for 2,000 gold and sold for 1,000 gold.

==={{DQ9}}===
For the first time in the series, the steel broadsword cannot be purchased from any shop. It can be made by upgrading an iron broadsword in the [[Krak Pot]] and can be upgraded even further.
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Steel broadsword DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Steel broadsword
|kanji=はがねのつるぎ
|icon=[[File:Steel broadsword IX artwork.png|275px]]
|description=A fully fledged fighting blade forged from steel.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Attack +45<br>Style +24
|vocation=[[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thieves|Thief]][[Image:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[Image:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]]
|notes=Inflicts 110% damage to monsters of the [[Dragon family]].<br>Used to create [[Gigasteel broadsword]].
|price=N/a / 1,900 gold
|location=[[Krak Pot]] only.
|i1=[[File:Iron broadsword DQIX icon.png|32px|link=Iron broadsword]]<br>Iron broadsword
|i2=[[File:Iron ore DQIX icon.png|32px|link=Iron ore]]<br>Iron ore
|i3=[[File:Lava lump DQIX icon.png|32px|link=Lava lump]]<br>Lava lump
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
The Steel broadsword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +33, a {{Style}} bonus of +5, and increases the wielder's Weight by 5. It has an equipment level of 28 and can be equipped by [[Warrior|Warriors]], [[Gladiator|Gladiators]], [[Paladin|Paladins]], [[Armamentalist|Armamentalists]], [[Fortune Teller|Fortune Tellers]], [[Gadabout|Gadabouts]], [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]], and [[Guardian (vocation)|Guardians]]. The sword can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith.
*Recipe: [[Silver ore]] + [[Copper ore]] + [[Blue eye]]

==={{DQXOffline}}===
The Steel broadsword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +33 and a {{Charm}} bonus of +5. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 10}} as a [[Warrior]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], or [[Gadabout]], as well as [[Hussar]] and [[Anlucia]]. It can be purchased for 2,200 gold from various shops or crafted with the [[Fun-Size Forge]].
*Recipe: [[Silver ore]] x4 + [[Copper ore]] x3 + [[Savvy sapphire]]

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=Steel broadsword
|icon=[[File:Steel broadsword xi icon.png]]
|kanji=はがねのつるぎ
|description=A sword forged from tempered steel that any warrior worth his salt will know like the back of his hand.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=D
|stats=Attack +35/37/40/43
|notes=Requires 7 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=2,000 gold / 1,000 gold
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Octagonia]]<br>[[Puerto Valor]]<br>Treasure chest in Erik's interlude, [[The Rock of Wrong]] (<i>Definitive Edition</i> only)
|diff=1.5
|i1=[[File:Silver ore xi icon.png|50px|link=Silver ore]] x2 + [[File:Iron ore xi icon.png|50px|link=Iron ore]] + [[File:Blue eye xi icon.png|50px|link=Blue eye]]
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''Smithing with Steel''' contains the recipe for the steel broadsword. It can be found on a bookshelf at the [[Warrior's Rest Inn]].

==={{DQMJ}}===
The Steel broadsword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +30. It can be purchased from the [[Lethal Weapons Armoury]] as well as the vending machine on [[Celeste Isle]] for 1,600 Gold Coins.
{{Descriptions
|DQMJ=A sturdy sword forged from steel.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
}}

==={{DQSwords}}===
The Steel broadsword is made by [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|tempering]] the [[Copper Sword]] with 2 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Monsterbone]] and 1 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Iron Ore]]. After this sword is tempered into a derivative sword, it becomes available to buy normally in the weapon shop for 750 Gold Coins. This sword also teaches the hero the [[Master Stroke|Multistrike Master Stroke]] and increases his attack by +25.

==={{DQB}}===
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==={{DQB2}}===
The Steel broadsword increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] {{Attack}} by +64 and can be crafted with 3 steel ingots at an anvil. The recipe is learned at level 21.

==={{DQTreasures}}===
Steel broadsword treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]
The Steel broadsword is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 141]] in the Weapons category and can be found on [[Cinderback Ridge]]. It has a base value of 300,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A single-handed steel sword forged using the finest blacksmithing skills.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}

==={{DQTact}}===
The Steel broadsword is a B-rank sword that can be purchased from the Tact Point Shop for 2,000 points each or received as a reward for completing the Swords: Advanced level. It can also be received as a reward for completing Stage 3 of the [[Walking corpse]], [[Green dragon]], and [[Ragnar]]'s Battle Roads. It has an ATK bonus of +8, a max HP bonus of +27, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

==={{AHB}}===
The Steel broadsword is a 2★ sword that can be equipped by the [[Luminary Leader]] as a [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] or [[Warrior]], as well as all versions of [[Dai (A Hero's Bonds)|Dai]], [[Avan (A Hero's Bonds)|Avan]], [[Hyunckel (A Hero's Bonds)|Hyunckel]] in his Dark Armour Blade or as a Disciple of Avan, [[Baran (A Hero's Bonds)|Baran]], and [[Nova]]. At level 35, it has a Physical Attack bonus of +38. The sword could occasionally be received from limited Treasure Hunts.

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Espada de acero|es-meaning=Spanish for "steel sword".
|fr=Épée large d'acier|fr-meaning=French for "steel broadsword".
|de=Stahlbreitschwert|de-meaning=German for "steel broadsword".
|it=Spada d'acciaio|it-meaning=Italian for "steel sword".
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Broadsword.JPG|
DQI Steel broadsword.png|The Steel broadsword from {{DQ}}.
DQII_Broadsword.png|The Steel broadsword from ''Dragon Quest II''.
DQII Steel broadsword.jpg|The Steel broadsword from the {{Game Boy Color}} version of ''II''.
DQIII steel broadsword.png|The Steel broadsword from {{III}}.
Steel broadsword VII artwork.png|The Steel broadsword from ''Dragon Quest VII''.
DQ IV DS Steel Broadsword & Iron Armour.jpg|Steel broadsword and [[Iron armour]] from the Nintendo DS version of ''Dragon Quest IV''.
Steel broadsword builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
DQTR Steel Broadsword.jpg|The steel broadsword from ''Treasures''
DQR steel broadsword.png|''Rivals'' card
DQT Steel Broadsword.png|''Tact'' icon
TCGSteelBroadsword.png|''Dragon Quest'' Trading Card Game.
IronShieldSteelBroadsword.jpg|The Steel broadsword as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''.
</gallery></center>

==Related items==
*[[Iron broadsword]]
*[[Gigasteel broadsword]]
*[[Carbon steel claymore]]

==Reference==
<references/>

[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Smash/Grow weapons]]

[[es:Espada de acero]]
[[fr:Épée large d'acier]]