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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Double-edged sword
|title = Double-edged sword
|image = [[Image:DoubleEdgedSword.png|200px]]
|image = [[Image:DoubleEdgedSword.png|275px]]
|japanese = もろはのつるぎ
|japanese = もろはのつるぎ
|names = Multi-edge sword
|romaji= {{tt|Moroha no tsurugi|Double-edged sword}}
|games = {{DQ3}}<br>{{DQ4}}<br>{{DQ5}}<br>{{DQ7}}<br>{{DQ8}}
|names = Multi-Edge Sword (''III'' and ''IV'' NES)<br>2-Edged Sword (''III'' GBC)
| buy = various, see article
|games = {{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}
| sell = various, see article
|effect = Inflicts recoil damage on the wielder after each attack.
|effect = User endures recoil damage
}}
}}
The '''Double-edged sword''' is a recurring weapon in the series, and one of the most notable [[cursed]] items. Though the sword is incredibly powerful it will always strike the wielder with recoil damage, with the exact amount varying between titles. Furthermore, the sword is cursed in it's first two games and can only be removed at a [[Church]].
The '''Double-edged sword''' is a [[Sword (weapon type)|sword]] in the series.


Design wise, the sword was originally an oddly shaped, almost Christmas tree-like spread of blades stemming from the hilt. With the fifth game the sword became much a more elegant scimitar, with the lower edge of the blade curving back to the wielder's wrist and matching a similar protrusion extending from the pommel. Due to all sword animations being based on the same swinging motion, the double-edged sword was changed again for the eighth game into a bulky bastard sword style weapon that has two sections of razor blades before terminating in a spear tip.  
==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==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQIHD}}===
The double-edged sword has an attack bonus of +100 in the original and +115 in the remakes. It is found in a chest in the third floor of [[Charlock Castle]], and may be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III|Hero) and [[Warrior]]s. Each strike deals 25% recoil damage.
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Double-edged sword III HD icon.png]]
|name=Double-edged sword
|kanji=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.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Attack +148
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=Each attack inflicts damage on the wielder. This item is cursed, and will not be easy to remove when equipped.
|buy=N/a
|sell=2,470 gold
|location=Treasures chest on B5F of the [[Dragonlord's Castle]].
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQIIHD}}===
The double-edged sword has an attack bonus of +99 and deals 25% recoil damage. It may be equipped by [[Ragnar]] and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]]. It is found in a chest in [[Endor]]'s secret armour store. Recoil damage remains at 25%.
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Double-edged sword III HD icon.png]]
|name=Double-edged sword
|kanji=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=Attack +148
|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=Each attack inflicts damage on the wielder. This item is cursed, and will not be easy to remove when equipped.
|buy=N/a
|sell=2,470 gold
|location=Treasure chest on 5F of the [[Hall of Hargon]].<br>Dropped by [[Knight abhorrent]] and [[Octavian sentry]].<br>Use [[Dig]] in Shallow Water east of [[Slewse]] or Deep Water.
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The double-edged sword has the same parameters as in ''IV'', and may be swung by the likes of [[Parry]], [[Tuppence]] [[Moosifer (Recruit)|Moosifers]], [[Golem (Recruit)|Golems]], [[Barbatos (Recruit)|Barbatos]], [[Beastmaster (Recruit)|Beastmasters]], [[Blizzybody (Recruit)|Blizzybodies]], [[Conkuistador (Recruit)|Conkuistador]], [[Dwight]], [[Killing machine (Recruit)|Killing machines]], [[Mud mannequin]]s, [[Mudraker (Recruit)|Mudrakers]], [[Pip fighter (Recruit)|Pip fighters]], [[Restless armour (Recruit)|Restless armours]], [[Slime knight (Recruit)|Slimes knights]], [[Starkers]] [[Warhog (Recruit)|Warhogs]], and [[Wax murderer (Recruit)|Wax murderers]].  
The Double-edged sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +100 (+115 in the remakes) and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 3}} and [[Warrior|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.


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.
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Double-edged sword III HD icon.png]]
|name=Double-edged sword
|sprite=[[File:Double-edged sword III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=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.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|stats=Attack +148
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=Wielder takes 1/4th recoil damage
|price=N/a / 3,750 gold
|location=Treasure chest on B3F of [[Zoma's Citadel]].<br>Dropped by [[Grievous bodily arm]] and [[Elysium bird]].
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
The sword has an attack bonus of +117, and it can be used by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. The recoil has been reduced to 1/6th (16.66%).
The Double-edged sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +99, deals 25% recoil damage, and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 4}} 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 {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Beelzebuzz]] and a {{fraction|1|256}} chance of being dropped by [[Night rider]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
''An ill-fated sword surrounded by an air of danger.''
The Double-edged sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +99 and can be equipped by the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Son]], [[Tuppence]] {{Moosifer R}}, {{Golem R}}, {{Barbatos R}}, {{Beastmaster R}}, {{Blizzybody R}}, {{Conkuistador R}}, [[Dwight]], {{Killing machine R}}, {{Mud mannequin R}}, {{Mudraker R}}, {{Pip fighter R}}, {{Restless armour R}}, {{Slime knight R}}, [[Starkers]], {{Warhog R}}, and {{Wax murderer R}}. 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.
The double-edged sword has an attack bonus of +76 and a recoil of 1/6th. It can be upgraded into an Über double-edge with a two phials of [[Saint's ashes]] or be sold for 2,500. The sword can be found in [[Medal King's Palace|Princess Minnie's Castle]].
* 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.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The Double-edged sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +117, a {{Style}} bonus of +13, and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 7}} and [[Aishe]]. It deals {{fraction|1|6}}th (16.66%) of the damage dealt to the wielder after each attack. It can be sold for 2,500 gold. It has a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Wharfhorse]] and a {{fraction|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.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=An ill-fated sword surrounded by an air of danger.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Double-edged sword has an {{Attack}} bonus of +76 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}, as well as [[Jessica]] and [[Red]] if they have invested enough skill points into their Knives skill. It deals {{fraction|1|6}}th (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]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Uber double edge.png|32px|link=Über double-edge]]<br>Über double-edge
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Double edged sword.png|32px|Double-edged sword]]<br>Double-edged sword
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Saints ashes.png|32px|Saint's ashes]]<br>Saint's ashes
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Saints ashes.png|32px|Saint's ashes]]<br>Saint's ashes
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Double edged sword.png|32px|Double-edged sword]]<br>Double-edged sword
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Uber double edge.png|32px|link=Über double-edge]]<br>Über double-edge
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Devil tail.png|32px|link=Devil tail|Devil's tail]]<br>Devil's tail
|i3=-
}}
</div>


The Über double-edge also has an attack bonus of +76, but instead of hitting the swordsman with recoil damage it now deals 25% extra damage to the enemy.
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Espada doble|es-meaning=Spanish for "double sword".
|fr=Épée double|fr-meaning=French for "double sword".
|de=Zwiespaltklinge|de-meaning=From the German ''zwiesplalt'', which means "conflict, discord" or is something that is at odds with itself, and ''{{tt|klinge|sword}}''.
|it=Spada a due lame|it-meaning=Italian for "double-bladed sword".
|zh-cn={{tt|双刃剑|Shuāng rèn jiàn}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "double-edged sword".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQIII Double Edge Sword.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQIII Double Edge Sword.png|Famicom art
File:Double-edged sword V.png|''Dragon Quest V & VII''
Double-edged sword VII artwork.png|The double-edged sword from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQ VIII Android Alchemy Made Double-Edged Sword.jpg|A double-edged sword made in the Alchemy Pot
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
{{DQWeapons}}
 
[[Category:sword]]
==Related abilities==
*[[Double-Edged Slash]] - A skill with the same effect as the sword.
 
==References==
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[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Cursed equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[fr:Épée double]]
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