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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Fire blade''
|title=Fire blade
|image = [[Image:DQ Flame Sword.png|right|210px]]
|image=[[File:Fire blade VII artwork.png|325px]]
|japanese = ほのおのつるぎ
|japanese=ほのおのつるぎ
|names = Flame sword <br> Fire sword <br> Fire blade
|romaji={{tt|Honō no tsurugi|Flame sword}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest I]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''
|names=Flame sword<br>Fire sword<br>Sword of Flames
| buy = various, see article
|games={{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{DQXOffline}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Yangus 1}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQMBR}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTact}}<br>{{AHB}}<br>{{DQKeshiKeshi}}<br>{{DQSG}}
| sell = various, see article
|effect=Casts [[Sizz]] or [[Bang]] when used as a tool in battle.<br>Inflicts fire damage when attacking.
|effect = varies
}}
}}
 
The '''Fire blade''' is a [[Sword (weapon type)|sword]] in the series.
The '''fire blade''', also known as the '''flame sword''', is a recurring [[Sword Weapon Family|sword]] in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a powerful weapon that can unleash flames on the enemy.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The fire blade is a red European-style sword with a wavy red blade shaped like a flame. The hilt, handle, and edge of the blade are gold, and the blade has a blue and gold crystal in the center. In some illustrations, the handle is purple, while the hilt and pommel are light blue. Despite originated in the first game of the series, the fire blade has only made a handful of appearances in other games in the series.
The fire blade is a red European-style sword with a wavy red blade shaped like a flame. The hilt, handle, and edge of the blade are gold, and the blade has a blue and gold crystal in the center. In some illustrations, the handle is purple, while the hilt and pommel are light blue. When used as a tool in battle, it sends flames at enemies. In later games, it gained the ability to deal fire-elemental damage when attacking, as well.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
==={{DQ}}===
Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake of {{DQ}}, the fire blade was renamed to ''Flame'' with a symbol of a sword next to it.
{{DQEquipment
{{DQEquipment
|name=Fire blade
|name=Fire blade
|kanji=ほのおのつるぎ  
|kanji=ほのおのつるぎ  
|romanji=honō no tsurugi
|romanji=Honō no tsurugi
|buy=9800 [[gold]]
|buy=9,800 gold
|sell=4900 [[gold]]
|sell=4,900 gold
|attributes=Attack +28. <br/><p style="text-align: left">In remake versions{{tt|*|This includes the SNES, GBC, and Mobile versions.}} of the game, it can be used as a tool in battle to cast [[Sizz]] for 12 ~ 36 damage.</p>
|attributes={{Attack}} +28<br/><p style="text-align: left">In remake versions{{tt|*|This includes the {{SFC}}, {{GBC}}}, [[Cell phone]], and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions.}} of the game, it can be used as a tool in battle to cast [[Sizz]] for 12 ~ 36 damage.</p>
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|type=[[Sword]]
|type={{Sword}}
|in-battle=Remakes Only
|in-battle=Remakes Only
|shops=N/A
|shops=N/A
|locations=Bought from a soldier in [[Cantlin]] by unlocking a door to the right side of the town.
|locations=Purchased from a soldier in [[Cantlin]] by unlocking a door to the right side of the town.
|description=Useful in battle, and not only when wielded...
|description=Useful in battle, and not only when wielded...
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQIHD}}===
The fire blade has an attack bonus of +87 and a style bonus of +33. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]]. It can be purchased in [[Well shop south of Alltrades Abbey]] and [[Felonia]] for 22,500 gold.
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Fire Blade.png]]
|name=Fire blade
|kanji=ほのおのつるぎ
|description=A fearsome sword that gutters and sputters with ferocious, fiery energy.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Attack +84
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=It deals 25% additional fire damage with every attack.
|buy=23,000 gold
|sell=4,900 gold
|location=Sold at the weapon shop in [[Cantlin]].
}}
 
==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Fire Blade.png]]
|name=Fire blade
|kanji=ほのおのつるぎ
|description=A fearsome sword that gutters and sputters with ferocious, fiery energy.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Attack +84
|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=It deals 25% additional fire damage with every attack.
|buy=23,000 gold
|sell=13,800 gold
|location=Sold at the weapon shop in [[Cantlin]].<br>Treasure chest in the [[Volcanic Grotto]].
}}
 
==={{DQ6}}===
The Fire blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +87, a {{Style}} bonus of +33, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]]. It casts [[Bang]] when used as a tool in battle. It can be purchased for 22,500 gold in [[Well shop south of Alltrades Abbey]] and [[Felonia]] and the Style bonus can be raised to +36 at the [[Fashion Forge]] for 8,000 gold.
 
When attacking, it deals bonus, Frizz-element damage to the target monster that is half of the physical damage previously dealt before resistance apply and if said monster is defeated by the initial blow then the bonus damage will be redirected to a different target. This bonus damage will activate on the following physical-blow skills: [[Dragon Slash]], [[Double-Edged Slash]], [[Flame Slash]], [[Frenzy]], [[Gust Slash]], [[Hatchet man]], [[Kacrackle Slash]], [[Lightning Slash]], [[Mercurial Thrust]], [[Metal Slash]], and [[Undead Undoer]].
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The Fire blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +87, a {{Style}} bonus of +33, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 22,500 gold in the [[Den of the Dwarves]] in the present and sold for 11,250 gold. The fire blade gives an extra +20 bonus to Style when graded for the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]] if the character is also equipped with the [[Flame shield]] and [[Flame armour]].
 
The bonus damage aspect is the same as in ''VI'' and will trigger when the above-listed skills are used.
*In the Nintendo 3DS version, a fire blade can be received as a reward for clearing a custom [[Traveller's Tablet]] with a [[Major headache]] as the boss.
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
[[Image:DQVIIR Fire Blade.png|right|thumb|''VII Reimagined'' icon]]
The Fire blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +90 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}} and [[Aishe]]. It inflicts extra fire-elemental damage when attacking. One is found in a treasure chest on 5F of [[Burnmont]], requiring the [[Ultimate key]] to open. It can be sold for 6,200 gold. Fire blade is a 4♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at [[Pilgrim's Rest]] after the [[Orgodemir|Demon King]] is resurrected.
{{Descriptions
|DQ7R=A brutal brand which brims with ferocious fire magic.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQIX Fire blade.png]]
|name=Fire blade
|kanji=ほのおのつるぎ
|icon=[[Image:Fire blade IX artwork.png|300px]]
|description=A hot blade that spits forth flames if used as an item in battle.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Attack +83<br>Style +54
|vocation=[[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=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>When used as a tool in battle, it deals 23~33 Fire-elemental damage to all enemies.<br>Used to create [[Inferno blade]].
|price=21,500 gold / 10,750 gold
|location=Sold at the weapon shop in [[Upover]].<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Scarlet fever]].
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Valkyrie Sword.png|32px|link=Valkyrie sword]]<br>Valkyrie sword
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Lava lump.png|32px|link=Lava lump]]<br>Lava lump x3
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Rockbomb shard.png|32px|link=Rockbomb shard]]<br>Rockbomb shard
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
The Fire blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +66, a {{Style}} bonus of +10, and increases the wielder's Weight by 10. It has an equipment level of 50 and can be equipped by a [[Warrior]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Fortune Teller]], [[Gadabout]], [[Demon Swordsman]], or [[Guardian (vocation)|Guardian]]. It inflicts fire-elemental damage when attacking. The sword can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith.
 
*Recipe: [[Platinum ore]] x10 + [[Lava lump]] x30 + [[Faerie flame]] x10 + [[Red orb]]
 
==={{DQXOffline}}===
The Fire blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +66, a {{Charm}} bonus of +10, and inflicts fire-elemental damage when attacking. The sword can be equipped by the {{Hero 10}} as a [[Warrior]], [[Gladiator]], [[Armamentalist]], or [[Gadabout]], [[Hussar]], and [[Anlucia]]. It can be crafted with the [[Fun-Size Forge]].
*Recipe: [[Platinum ore]] x10 + [[Lava lump]] x10 + [[Faerie flame]] x10 + [[Red orb]]
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=Fire blade
|kanji=ほのおのつるぎ
|icon=[[Image:Fire blade xi icon.png]]
|description=A fearsome sword that gutters and sputters with ferocious, fiery energy.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=B
|stats=Attack +87/90/94/98
|notes=Inflicts fire-elemental damage when attacking.<br>Requires 16 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=22,500 gold / 11,250 gold
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|location=Sold at the weapon shop in [[Hotto]] during act two after defeating [[Tatsunaga]].<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Grumpy grublin]].
|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 style can be raised to +36 at the [[Fashion Forge]] for 8,000 gold.
==={{DQSwords}}===
The Fire blade is made by [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|tempering]] the [[Steel Broadsword]] with 4 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Monsterbone]], 3 Iron Ore, and 1 Lava Lump. After this sword is tempered into the [[Wrath of Helios]], it becomes available to buy normally in the weapon shop for 1620 [[gold]] coins. This sword also teaches The Hero the [[Master Stroke|Searing Slash Master Stroke]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQB}}===
The fire blade has an attack bonus of +87 and a style bonus of +33. It can be purchased in the [[Den of the Dwarves]] in the present for 22,500 gold and sold for 11,250 gold. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. When used as a tool in battle, it casts [[Bang]]. It also casts [[Frizz]] after attacking an enemy, hitting for half the original damage before resistances apply.
The Fire blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +39 and is enchanted with fire magic. It is created using a furnace and the recipe of: [[Orichalcum]] x 2+ [[Rockbomb shard]] x 5+ [[Coal]] x 5.


The fire blade provides a +20 style bonus when graded for the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]] when equipped with the [[flame shield]] and [[flame armour]].
==={{DQB2}}===
The Fire blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +74. The recipe is learned at Level 26, and is crafted with 1 [[Steel broadsword]] + 3 [[Rockbomb shard]]s + 3 Magic crystals at a Wizard's workbench.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQH}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Fire Blade}}
[[Image:DQH Fire blade.png|right|thumb|''Heroes'' icon]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=83}}
The Fire blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +98 and can only be equipped by [[Luceus]]. It can be purchased for 19,500 gold on the Stonecloud after the events of [[Dawnholm]] and sold for 9,750 gold.
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=21,500|sellPrice=10,750
{{Descriptions
|flavor=
|DQH=A flaring, flaming foil forged in the fiercest of fires.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
|notes=Sold in [[Upover]].}}
}}
The fire blade can be upgraded into the [[inferno blade]] after being combined with one Sunstone and three Rockbomb shards using the [[Krak Pot]].


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
This weapon is made by [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|tempering]] the [[Steel Broadsword]] with 4 [[List of tempering materials in Dragon Quest Swords|Monsterbone]], 3 Iron Ore, and 1 Lava Lump. After this sword is tempered into the [[Wrath of Helios]], it becomes available to buy normally in the weapon shop for 1620g. This sword also teaches the hero the [[Master Stroke|Searing Slash Master Stroke]].
[[Image:Fire blade treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]
====Info====
The Fire blade is  [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 97]] in the Weapons category and is a Legendary Weapon. It can be found on [[Cinderback Ridge]] and has a base value of 4,500,000 gold.
{{Equipment|header}}
{{Descriptions
{{Equipment|entry|name=Fire Blade|statModified=Attack|statModifier=+40|sellPrice=900g}}
|DQTR=A sword whose blade burns brightly, as if engulfed in flames.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
{{Equipment|footer}}
}}
====Locations====
{{ItemLocation|header}}
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Tempered at armor shop (1200g)<br/>(later) Sold at armor shop (1620g)}}
{{ItemLocation|footer}}
====Equipping characters====
{{CharacterList|header}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
{{CharacterList|footer}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
==={{DQTact}}===
The fire blade has an attack bonus of +39 and is enchanted with fire magic. It is created using a furnace and the recipe of: [[Orichalcum]] x 2+ [[Rockbomb shard]] x 5+ [[Coal]] x 5.
The Fire blade appears as an A-rank sword as part of the original ''Dragon Quest I'' event that can be received as a reward for completing Chapter 3, Episode of the event quests, completing the sixth stage of the event Battle Road, or purchasable from the event Swap Shop. It has an ATK bonus of +11, a max HP bonus of +36, increases [[Frizz]]-type physical potency by 4%, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.


===''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''===
==={{DQSG}}===
In the episode "The Trojan Dragon", both the fire blade & [[silver shield]] are in a cave, and guarded by an [[Axe knight]] until Captain N defeats it.
The Fire Blade is a 3★ Fire-elemental sword with an {{Attack}} bonus of +51 at level 1. Its [[Coup de Grâce]] is [[Inferno Slash]] and its Enchantment is Infernal Impact. Its starting Boon is Attack +5 for [[Warrior]] characters. It can be acquired randomly from any transmuter, including the 3★ Weapon Guaranteed Transmuter that can be rerolled as many times as desired.  


==Trivia==
==={{Captain N}}===
* If the remake versions of {{DQ}} are considered, the flame sword is retroactively the first weapon that could be used as a tool.
In the episode "The Trojan Dragon", both the fire blade & [[silver shield]] are in a cave, and guarded by an [[Knight Aberrant|Axe knight]] until Captain N defeats it.


==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
{{OtherLanguages
|es=???|es-meaning=???
|es=Espada de fuego|es-meaning=Spanish for "sword of fire".
|fr=Lame de feu|fr-meaning=French for "blade of fire".
|de=Feuerklinge|de-meaning=German for "fire blade".
|it=Spada ignea|it-meaning=Italian for "fiery sword".
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Fireblade6.jpg|The fire blade from ''Dragon Quest VI''
DQI fire blade.png|The fire blade from {{Dragon Quest}}.
File:DQVII Fire Sword.png|The fire blade from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQ Flame Sword.png|The Fire blade from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest''.
File:Fire Blade.png|The fire blade from ''Dragon Quest IX''
DQX Gladiator.png|A human [[Gladiator]] from ''Dragon Quest X'' wielding the fire blade.
File:FireBladeChimaeraWing.jpg|The fire blade as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
File:Fire blade builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
Image:Captain N using the Flame sword & Silver shield.jpg|Captain N wielding the fire blade.
DQTR Fire Blade.jpg|The fire blade from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
DQT Fire Blade.png|''Tact'' icon.
AHB Sword of Flames.png|The Sword of Flames from ''A Hero's Bonds''.
Eraser 0173 Fire Blade.jpg|The fire blade from {{DQKeshiKeshi}}.
FireBladeChimaeraWing.jpg|The fire blade as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''.
Captain N using the Flame sword & Silver shield.jpg|Captain N wielding the fire blade.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==See Also==
==Related weapons==
* [[Fire claws]]
*[[Inferno blade]]


==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Smash/Grow weapons]]
[[fr:Lame de feu (arme)]]

Latest revision as of 15:52, 1 May 2026

Fire blade
Japanese ほのおのつるぎ
Romaji Honō no tsurugi
Old localisations Flame sword
Fire sword
Sword of Flames
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest X Offline
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Treasures
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Tact
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds
Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow
Effect Casts Sizz or Bang when used as a tool in battle.
Inflicts fire damage when attacking.

The Fire blade is a sword in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The fire blade is a red European-style sword with a wavy red blade shaped like a flame. The hilt, handle, and edge of the blade are gold, and the blade has a blue and gold crystal in the center. In some illustrations, the handle is purple, while the hilt and pommel are light blue. When used as a tool in battle, it sends flames at enemies. In later games, it gained the ability to deal fire-elemental damage when attacking, as well.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]

Fire blade (ほのおのつるぎ Honō no tsurugi)
Buy Sell Attributes
9,800 gold 4,900 gold Attack +28

In remake versions* of the game, it can be used as a tool in battle to cast Sizz for 12 ~ 36 damage.

Can Be Equipped By Equipment Type Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
Sword Remakes Only
Shop(s) N/A
Location(s) Purchased from a soldier in Cantlin by unlocking a door to the right side of the town.
In-Game Description
Mobile Useful in battle, and not only when wielded...

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Fire blade (ほのおのつるぎ)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A fearsome sword that gutters and sputters with ferocious, fiery energy.[1]
Attributes Characters
Attack +84
Notes
It deals 25% additional fire damage with every attack.
Purchase Price Sell Price Location
23,000 gold 4,900 gold Sold at the weapon shop in Cantlin.

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Fire blade (ほのおのつるぎ)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A fearsome sword that gutters and sputters with ferocious, fiery energy.[2]
Attributes Characters
Attack +84
Notes
It deals 25% additional fire damage with every attack.
Purchase Price Sell Price Location(s)
23,000 gold 13,800 gold Sold at the weapon shop in Cantlin.
Treasure chest in the Volcanic Grotto.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

The Fire blade has an Attack bonus of +87, a Style bonus of +33, and can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain. It casts Bang when used as a tool in battle. It can be purchased for 22,500 gold in Well shop south of Alltrades Abbey and Felonia and the Style bonus can be raised to +36 at the Fashion Forge for 8,000 gold.

When attacking, it deals bonus, Frizz-element damage to the target monster that is half of the physical damage previously dealt before resistance apply and if said monster is defeated by the initial blow then the bonus damage will be redirected to a different target. This bonus damage will activate on the following physical-blow skills: Dragon Slash, Double-Edged Slash, Flame Slash, Frenzy, Gust Slash, Hatchet man, Kacrackle Slash, Lightning Slash, Mercurial Thrust, Metal Slash, and Undead Undoer.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

The Fire blade has an Attack bonus of +87, a Style bonus of +33, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 22,500 gold in the Den of the Dwarves in the present and sold for 11,250 gold. The fire blade gives an extra +20 bonus to Style when graded for the Excellence Grading Organisation if the character is also equipped with the Flame shield and Flame armour.

The bonus damage aspect is the same as in VI and will trigger when the above-listed skills are used.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

VII Reimagined icon

The Fire blade has an Attack bonus of +90 and can be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. It inflicts extra fire-elemental damage when attacking. One is found in a treasure chest on 5F of Burnmont, requiring the Ultimate key to open. It can be sold for 6,200 gold. Fire blade is a 4♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at Pilgrim's Rest after the Demon King is resurrected.

GameDescription
A brutal brand which brims with ferocious fire magic.[3]

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

Fire blade (ほのおのつるぎ)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A hot blade that spits forth flames if used as an item in battle.[4]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +83
Style +54
Notes
Inflicts 110% damage to monsters of the Dragon family.
When used as a tool in battle, it deals 23~33 Fire-elemental damage to all enemies.
Used to create Inferno blade.
Price Location
21,500 gold / 10,750 gold Sold at the weapon shop in Upover.
1128 chance of being dropped or stolen from Scarlet fever.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Valkyrie sword

Lava lump x3

Rockbomb shard

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

The Fire blade has an Attack bonus of +66, a Style bonus of +10, and increases the wielder's Weight by 10. It has an equipment level of 50 and can be equipped by a Warrior, Gladiator, Paladin, Armamentalist, Fortune Teller, Gadabout, Demon Swordsman, or Guardian. It inflicts fire-elemental damage when attacking. The sword can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith.

Dragon Quest X Offline[edit | edit source]

The Fire blade has an Attack bonus of +66, a Charm bonus of +10, and inflicts fire-elemental damage when attacking. The sword can be equipped by the Hero as a Warrior, Gladiator, Armamentalist, or Gadabout, Hussar, and Anlucia. It can be crafted with the Fun-Size Forge.

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

Fire blade (ほのおのつるぎ)
Description
A fearsome sword that gutters and sputters with ferocious, fiery energy.[5]
Rarity
B
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Attack +87/90/94/98
Notes
Inflicts fire-elemental damage when attacking.
Requires 16 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
22,500 gold / 11,250 gold Sold at the weapon shop in Hotto during act two after defeating Tatsunaga.
1128 chance of being dropped by Grumpy grublin.
Forging Difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit | edit source]

The Fire blade is made by tempering the Steel Broadsword with 4 Monsterbone, 3 Iron Ore, and 1 Lava Lump. After this sword is tempered into the Wrath of Helios, it becomes available to buy normally in the weapon shop for 1620 gold coins. This sword also teaches The Hero the Searing Slash Master Stroke.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

The Fire blade has an Attack bonus of +39 and is enchanted with fire magic. It is created using a furnace and the recipe of: Orichalcum x 2+ Rockbomb shard x 5+ Coal x 5.

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

The Fire blade has an Attack bonus of +74. The recipe is learned at Level 26, and is crafted with 1 Steel broadsword + 3 Rockbomb shards + 3 Magic crystals at a Wizard's workbench.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

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The Fire blade has an Attack bonus of +98 and can only be equipped by Luceus. It can be purchased for 19,500 gold on the Stonecloud after the events of Dawnholm and sold for 9,750 gold.

GameDescription
A flaring, flaming foil forged in the fiercest of fires.[6]

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

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The Fire blade is Treasure No. 97 in the Weapons category and is a Legendary Weapon. It can be found on Cinderback Ridge and has a base value of 4,500,000 gold.

GameDescription
A sword whose blade burns brightly, as if engulfed in flames.[7]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

The Fire blade appears as an A-rank sword as part of the original Dragon Quest I event that can be received as a reward for completing Chapter 3, Episode of the event quests, completing the sixth stage of the event Battle Road, or purchasable from the event Swap Shop. It has an ATK bonus of +11, a max HP bonus of +36, increases Frizz-type physical potency by 4%, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow[edit | edit source]

The Fire Blade is a 3★ Fire-elemental sword with an Attack bonus of +51 at level 1. Its Coup de Grâce is Inferno Slash and its Enchantment is Infernal Impact. Its starting Boon is Attack +5 for Warrior characters. It can be acquired randomly from any transmuter, including the 3★ Weapon Guaranteed Transmuter that can be rerolled as many times as desired.

Captain N: The Game Master[edit | edit source]

In the episode "The Trojan Dragon", both the fire blade & silver shield are in a cave, and guarded by an Axe knight until Captain N defeats it.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolEspada de fuegoSpanish for "sword of fire".
FrançaisLame de feuFrench for "blade of fire".
DeutschFeuerklingeGerman for "fire blade".
ItalianoSpada igneaItalian for "fiery sword".

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  2. Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  3. Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  4. Nintendo DS version.
  5. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  6. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.
  7. Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.