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|title=''Sword breaker''
|title=''Sword breaker''
|image=[[File:SwordBreaker.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:SwordBreaker.png|200px]]
|japanese={{tt|ソードブレイカー|Sōdobureikā}}
|japanese={{tt|ソードブレイカー|Sword breaker}}
|romaji = Sōdobureikā
|names=None
|names=None
|games={{Dragon Quest VIII}} onwards
|games={{Dragon Quest VIII}} onwards
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|effect=Has a chance to decrease an enemy's attack power (IX onwards)
|effect=Has a chance to decrease an enemy's attack power (IX onwards)
}}
}}
The '''Sword Breaker''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. Outside of it's debut appearance, it has a chance to lower the target's attack power by casting [[Blunt]] on them after a slash.
The '''sword breaker''' is a recurring [[Knife Weapon Family|knife]] in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. Outside of it's debut appearance, it has a chance to lower the target's attack power by casting [[Blunt]] on them after a slash.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Sword breaker has an attack bonus of +56, and costs 5,500 at [[Arcadia]] weapon shops. Only [[Jessica]] can equip it in the PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port.
The sword breaker has an attack bonus of +56, and costs 5,500 at [[Arcadia]] weapon shops. Only [[Jessica]] can equip it in the PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Sword breaker|console=}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|header=[[File:Sword breaker DQIX icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+74}}
|name=Sword breaker
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=15,500|sellPrice=7,750|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master
|kanji=ソードブレイカー
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=For sale in [[Upover]]}}
|icon=[[File:DQIX Sword Breaker Artwork.png]]
|flavor=A stout, serrated blade that weakens enemies' weapons.
|description=A stout, serrated blade that weakens enemies' weapons
|notes=1/8th (12.5%) chance to blunt target|class=Knife}}
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
The sword breaker can be upgraded into the [[Soul breaker]] by combining it with one [[Life Bracer]] and one [[Spirit Bracer]]. The new dirk will have an attack bonus of +87, and the same chance to reduce a foe's strength.
|stats=Attack +74
|vocation=[[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=1/8th chance to [[Blunt]] target
|price=15,500/7,750
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Upover]]
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
The sword breaker can be upgraded into the [[soul breaker]] by combining it with one [[life Bracer]] and one [[spirit bracer]]. The new dirk will have an attack bonus of +87, and the same chance to reduce a foe's attack.


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Sword breaker}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆ }}
|name=<big><big>Sword breaker</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+142<br>(+148, +155, +162)}}
|kanji=ソードブレイカー
{{Equipment|stat|name=Blunt chance<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+8%<br>(+8%, +10%, +10%)}}
|icon=[[File:Sword breaker xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=5,500|sellPrice=2,750|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]|class=Knife
|description=A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Silver ore]] x2, [[Gold ore]] x2, [[Twisted talons]] x2}}
|rarity=<big><big>C</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Phnom Nonh]]}}
|stats=Attack +48/51/54/57
|flavor=A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power
|notes=+8/8/10/10% chance to [[Blunt]] target
|notes=
|price=5,500/2,750
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Phnom Nonh]]
|diff=4/10
|i1=[[File:Silver ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Silver ore]] x2 + [[File:Gold ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Gold ore]] x2 + [[File:Twisted talons xi icon.png|75px|link=Twisted talons]] x2
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]]
}}
}}
The recipe book for the sword breaker is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Knick-Knacks for Nifty Nickers]]'', which is found in a Phnom Nonh treasure chest.
The recipe book for the sword breaker is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Knick-Knacks for Nifty Nickers]]'', which is found in a Phnom Nonh treasure chest.
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The sword breaker refers to a class of Medieval parrying daggers that is notable for having deep serrations along the shaft of the blade. Though it is unknown if the daggers were indeed capable of breaking swords, the comb-like serrations allowed a man on defense to lock his opponent's weapon in a tight bind.
The sword breaker refers to a class of Medieval parrying daggers that is notable for having deep serrations along the shaft of the blade. Though it is unknown if the daggers were indeed capable of breaking swords, the comb-like serrations allowed a man on defense to lock his opponent's weapon in a tight bind.


==Gallery==
==See also==
<div align=center><gallery>
*[[Soul breaker]]
DQIX Sword Breaker Artwork.png|As seen in {{DQ9}}
</gallery></div>


{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}

Latest revision as of 00:10, 24 June 2025

Sword breaker
Japanese ソードブレイカー
Romaji Sōdobureikā
Old localisations None
Found in Dragon Quest VIII onwards
Effect Has a chance to decrease an enemy's attack power (IX onwards)

The sword breaker is a recurring knife in the Dragon Quest franchise. Outside of it's debut appearance, it has a chance to lower the target's attack power by casting Blunt on them after a slash.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

The sword breaker has an attack bonus of +56, and costs 5,500 at Arcadia weapon shops. Only Jessica can equip it in the PS2 version, as well as Red in the 3DS port.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Sword breaker (ソードブレイカー)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A stout, serrated blade that weakens enemies' weapons
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +74
Notes
1/8th chance to Blunt target
Price Location
15,500/7,750 Sold in:
Upover
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -

The sword breaker can be upgraded into the soul breaker by combining it with one life Bracer and one spirit bracer. The new dirk will have an attack bonus of +87, and the same chance to reduce a foe's attack.

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

Sword breaker (ソードブレイカー)
Description
A nifty little knife whose serrated edge can seriously impede enemies' attack power
Rarity
C
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Attack +48/51/54/57
Notes
+8/8/10/10% chance to Blunt target
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
5,500/2,750 Sold in:
Phnom Nonh
Forging Difficulty
4/10
Ingredients
x2 + x2 + x2
Characters

The recipe book for the sword breaker is the Knick-Knacks for Nifty Nickers, which is found in a Phnom Nonh treasure chest.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The sword breaker refers to a class of Medieval parrying daggers that is notable for having deep serrations along the shaft of the blade. Though it is unknown if the daggers were indeed capable of breaking swords, the comb-like serrations allowed a man on defense to lock his opponent's weapon in a tight bind.

See also[edit | edit source]

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