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{{Item
|title = ''Falcon blade''
|image = [[Image:FalconBlade.png|225px]]
|japanese = はやぶさのけん
|romaji =Hayabusa no ken
|names = Falcon sword
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQRivals}}
|buy = Varies, see article
|sell = Varies, see article
|effect = Allows wielder to attack twice in a single turn.
}}


The '''Falcon Blade''' (also known as the '''Falcon Sword''') is a sword featured in multiple games in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series.  The sword is incredibly fast, allowing those wielding it to attack twice in a single turn. In later games, it can be upgraded into an [[Über falcon blade|über falcon blade]].
The '''falcon blade''' is a {{Sword}} featured in multiple games in the {{DQSeries}}.  The sword is incredibly fast, allowing those wielding it to attack twice in a single turn. In later games, it can be upgraded into an [[Über falcon blade]].
 
==Characteristics==
The falcon blade is a one-handed sword with a slim blade, a blue hilt with a knuckle bow and gold pommel, and a stylized golden design of a flying bird on its crossguard which gives the sword its name. It shares characteristics with the real life European smallsword and rapiers. The design of the falcon blade has stayed the same since it was first introduced and it has appeared in every main series game since {{II}} and even in multiple spinoffs.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
The falcon blade has an attack bonus of +7. It can be purchased from [[Tuhn]] for 25,000 gold and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Hero]] and the [[Prince of Cannock]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A sword that slices twice each turn.<ref>[[Cell phone]]) version</ref>
}}
The falcon blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +7 (+5 in the original {{NES}} version). It can be purchased from [[Slewse]] for 25,000 [[gold]] coins and can be equipped by the {{Hero 2}} and the [[Prince of Cannock]]. It is useful against enemies and gives the player a chance to attack enemies 2 times, including Metal Slimes and Metal Babbles who often run away from battle.
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The falcon blade can be bought for 25,000 [[gold]] coins in [[Rimuldar]] and sold for 18,750 gold coins. It has an {{Attack}} bonus of +5. The {{Hero 3}}, [[Merchant]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], and [[Sage]]s can equip it.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Falcon blade III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Falcon blade</big>
|sprite=[[File:Falcon blade III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=はやぶさのけん
|description=Allows the wielder to deal a double slice faster than a falcon on the wing
|stats=Attack +55
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]]
|notes=N/A
|price= 38,500/7,700
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Kol]]
}}
 
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=This lightning-fast sword can strike twice in a single turn.<ref name="auto">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>
}}
The falcon blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +67 and can be won from the [[Endor]] Casino for 65,000 tokens. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], and the {{Psaro 9}}, who joins the party with a Falcon blade equipped. Also if the [[Pioneer Town]] gets upgraded to a castle. You can find a Falcon blade on the west side of the Castle on the ground.
 
You can attack the same enemy twice with it but won't carry over to a different monster and is useful against [[Metal slime family|metal slime]] enemies who often run away. The falcon blade is the most expensive to get at Endor's casino as you have to bet at the monster arena for many hours before finally getting over 65,000 coins. And it will cost 130,000 coins total for the Hero and Ragnar early on in the beginning of Chapters 2, 3 and 5.
 
==={{DQ5}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ5=Equip this super-swift sword to strike twice in a single turn.<ref name="auto"/>
}}
The falcon blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +67 and each strike hits for 75%, totaling up to 150%. It can be obtained by trading 30 Mini medals in the {{SFC}} version, or 35 [[Mini medal]]s to King Dominicus in the remakes. It can also be found on the [[Nadiria]] and Stark Raving Mad [[Treasures n' Trapdoors|T'n'T board]]s. It can be sold for 26250 [[gold]] coins, which is the most gold per medal of any of the items that can be acquired from King Dominicus.


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The falcon sword can be bought for 25,000 gold in [[Rimuldar]] and sold for 18,750 gold. It has an attack bonus of +5. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]], [[merchant]]s, [[thief|thieves]], and [[sage]]s can equip it.
The falcon blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +67 and a {{Style}} bonus of +32. It can be upgraded to have a style bonus of +60, though it costs 4800 gold to do so. [[overkilling machine]]s drop them {{fraction|1|256}} of the time. Falcon blades can be obtained from either the [[Turnscote]] or [[Greedmore Valley]] casinos for 10,000 tokens. The {{Hero 6}}, [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Goowain]] can equip them.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The falcon blade has an attack bonus of +67 and can be won from the [[Endor]] Casino for 65,000 tokens. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]], [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro]]. Psaro joins the party with a falcon blade equipped.
The falcon blade has the now standard {{Attack}} bonus of +67, but only deals 50% damage per strike, and a {{Style}} bonus of +32. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[Buccanham]]'s Casino for 10,000 tokens and sold for 12,500 [[gold]] coins.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The falcon blade has an attack bonus of +67 and each strike hits for 75%, totaling up to 150%. It can be obtained by trading 35 [[mini medal]]s to King Dominucus. It can also be found on the [[Nadiria]] and [[Stark Raving Mad T'n'T board]]s.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A sword capable of slicing twice in rapid succession, faster than a falcon in flight.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}} and [[Nintendo 3DS]] version</ref>
}}
The falcon blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +37 and returns to 75% per hit. It can be purchased from the [[Baccarat]] Casino for 10,000 tokens and can be sold for 5,000 [[gold]] coins. The {{Hero 8}} and [[Angelo]] can equip it, as well as [[Jessica Albert]] and [[Red]] provided they have the "Equip {{Sword}}s" ability. It can be upgraded in the [[Alchemy Pot]] by combining it with a [[Meteorite bracer]] into an [[Über falcon blade]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Falcon blade DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Falcon blade
|kanji=はやぶさのけん
|icon=[[File:Falcon blade IX artwork.png]]
|description=A sword so fast, it can slice an enemy twice in a single strike
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Attack +12
|vocation=[[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[Image:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thieves|Thief]][[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=14,800/7,400
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Stornway]] (post-game)<br>Found in the [[ship]]
|i1=-
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Equipping this, or the [[Über falcon blade|improved version]], doubles the number of swings taken when the wielder performs a physical attack. This means that a character who performs [[Falcon Slash]] while wielding one of these swords swings ''four'' times, each hitting for 75% as usual.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The falcon blade will be upgraded when combined with a [[meteorite bracer]].
The falcon blade has the now standard attack bonus of +67, but only deals 50% damage per strike, and an appearance bonus of +32. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Melvin]], and [[Aira]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
The falcon blade has an attack bonus of +37 and returns to 75% per hit. It can be obtained from the [[Baccarat]] Casino for 10,000 tokens and can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|The Hero]], [[Angelo]], and [[Jessica]] provided she can equip swords. It can be upgraded using the [[Krak Pot|Alchemy Pot]] with a [[meteorite bracer]] into an [[Über falcon blade]].
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|name=<big><big>Falcon blade</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Falcon blade xi icon.png]]
|kanji=はやぶさのけん
|description=A blade as fast as a speeding hawk that enables the wielder to strike twice in quick succession
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
|stats=Attack +45/50/55/60
|notes=N/A
|price=N/A - 5,000
|location=[[L'Académie]], 35 mini medals<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Overkilling machine]]s (1/256)
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
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}}
The sword can also be found on [[Insula Occidentalis]], though the [[magic key]] is required to get it.


It can also be sold for 5,000 [[Gold]] Coins.
==={{DQH}}===
The falcon blade has an {{Attack}} bonus of +33 and can be equipped exclusively by [[Aurora]]. Its special effect is that it has a 30% chance of causing Aurora to divide when she attacks, similar to [[Terry]]'s [[Falcon Slash]] ability and [[Alena]]'s Divide and Conquer, and the clone will perform the same attacks as her for a short time. It can be purchased for 25,000 [[gold]] coins after the first visit to Dawnsholm.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQH2}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX-falcon_blade.png‎|name=Falcon blade|console=DS}}
{{Stub}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+12}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=14800|sellPrice=7400|flavor=A sword so fast, it can slice an enemy twice in a single strike.}}
Equipping this, or the [[über falcon blade|improved version]], doubles the number of swings taken when the wielder performs a physical attack. This means that a character who performs [[Falcon Slash]] while wielding one of these swords swings ''four'' times, each hitting for 75% as usual.


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==={{DQB}}===
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Ship]]|info=In a chest; requires the [[Ultimate key]].}}
{{Stub}}
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Stornway]]|info=Sold by post-game bonus vendor in weapon shop.}}
{{ItemLocation|footer}}


==Description==
==={{DQB2}}===
*'''This lightning-fast sword can strike twice in a single turn.''' (Description of the Falcon Blade from ''Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen''.)
{{Stub}}
*'''A sword capable of slicing twice in rapid succession, faster than a falcon in flight.''' (Description of the Falcon Blade from ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
A model of the blade appears as [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|treasure No. 22]], with a base value of 9,480,000.
 
==={{DQR}}===
{{Stub}}


==See also==
==See also==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Dq3_falcon_sword.png|Falcon Sword from ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
DQII_Falcon_Sword.png|The Falcon blade from {{Dragon Quest II}}.
</gallery>
Dq3_falcon_sword.png|The Falcon blade from {{Dragon Quest III}}
Falcon blade VII artwork.png|The falcon blade from {{Dragon Quest VII}}.
File:Falcon blade b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
Falcon blade treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
FalconBlade LotoEmblem.jpg|The Falcon blade as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''.
</gallery></center>
 
==Reference==
<references/>
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[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 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 VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Smash/Grow weapons]]
[[fr:Lame du Faucon]]
[[es:Falcoespada]]

Latest revision as of 12:58, 1 May 2026

Falcon blade
Japanese はやぶさのけん
Romaji Hayabusa no ken
Old localisations Falcon sword
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Treasures
Dragon Quest Rivals
Effect Allows wielder to attack twice in a single turn.

The falcon blade is a Sword featured in multiple games in the Dragon Quest series. The sword is incredibly fast, allowing those wielding it to attack twice in a single turn. In later games, it can be upgraded into an Über falcon blade.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The falcon blade is a one-handed sword with a slim blade, a blue hilt with a knuckle bow and gold pommel, and a stylized golden design of a flying bird on its crossguard which gives the sword its name. It shares characteristics with the real life European smallsword and rapiers. The design of the falcon blade has stayed the same since it was first introduced and it has appeared in every main series game since II and even in multiple spinoffs.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A sword that slices twice each turn.[1]

The falcon blade has an Attack bonus of +7 (+5 in the original NES version). It can be purchased from Slewse for 25,000 gold coins and can be equipped by the Hero and the Prince of Cannock. It is useful against enemies and gives the player a chance to attack enemies 2 times, including Metal Slimes and Metal Babbles who often run away from battle.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

The falcon blade can be bought for 25,000 gold coins in Rimuldar and sold for 18,750 gold coins. It has an Attack bonus of +5. The Hero, Merchants, Thieves, and Sages can equip it.

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

Falcon blade (はやぶさのけん)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Allows the wielder to deal a double slice faster than a falcon on the wing
Stats Vocations
Attack +55
Notes
N/A
Price Location
38,500/7,700 Sold in:
Kol

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
This lightning-fast sword can strike twice in a single turn.[2]

The falcon blade has an Attack bonus of +67 and can be won from the Endor Casino for 65,000 tokens. It can be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, and the 9th Chosen One, who joins the party with a Falcon blade equipped. Also if the Pioneer Town gets upgraded to a castle. You can find a Falcon blade on the west side of the Castle on the ground.

You can attack the same enemy twice with it but won't carry over to a different monster and is useful against metal slime enemies who often run away. The falcon blade is the most expensive to get at Endor's casino as you have to bet at the monster arena for many hours before finally getting over 65,000 coins. And it will cost 130,000 coins total for the Hero and Ragnar early on in the beginning of Chapters 2, 3 and 5.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
Equip this super-swift sword to strike twice in a single turn.[2]

The falcon blade has an Attack bonus of +67 and each strike hits for 75%, totaling up to 150%. It can be obtained by trading 30 Mini medals in the SFC version, or 35 Mini medals to King Dominicus in the remakes. It can also be found on the Nadiria and Stark Raving Mad T'n'T boards. It can be sold for 26250 gold coins, which is the most gold per medal of any of the items that can be acquired from King Dominicus.

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

The falcon blade has an Attack bonus of +67 and a Style bonus of +32. It can be upgraded to have a style bonus of +60, though it costs 4800 gold to do so. overkilling machines drop them 1⁄256 of the time. Falcon blades can be obtained from either the Turnscote or Greedmore Valley casinos for 10,000 tokens. The Hero, Milly, Ashlynn, Amos, Terry, and Goowain can equip them.

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

The falcon blade has the now standard Attack bonus of +67, but only deals 50% damage per strike, and a Style bonus of +32. It can be equipped by the Hero, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased from Buccanham's Casino for 10,000 tokens and sold for 12,500 gold coins.

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

GameDescription
A sword capable of slicing twice in rapid succession, faster than a falcon in flight.[3]

The falcon blade has an Attack bonus of +37 and returns to 75% per hit. It can be purchased from the Baccarat Casino for 10,000 tokens and can be sold for 5,000 gold coins. The Hero and Angelo can equip it, as well as Jessica Albert and Red provided they have the "Equip Swords" ability. It can be upgraded in the Alchemy Pot by combining it with a Meteorite bracer into an Über falcon blade.

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

Falcon blade (はやぶさのけん)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A sword so fast, it can slice an enemy twice in a single strike
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +12 Thief
Notes
N/A
Price Location
14,800/7,400 Sold in:
Stornway (post-game)
Found in the ship
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -

Equipping this, or the improved version, doubles the number of swings taken when the wielder performs a physical attack. This means that a character who performs Falcon Slash while wielding one of these swords swings four times, each hitting for 75% as usual.

The falcon blade will be upgraded when combined with a meteorite bracer.

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

Falcon blade (はやぶさのけん)
Description
A blade as fast as a speeding hawk that enables the wielder to strike twice in quick succession
Rarity
D
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Attack +45/50/55/60
Notes
N/A
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
N/A - 5,000 L'Académie, 35 mini medals
Dropped by:
Overkilling machines (1/256)
Forging Difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters

The sword can also be found on Insula Occidentalis, though the magic key is required to get it.

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

The falcon blade has an Attack bonus of +33 and can be equipped exclusively by Aurora. Its special effect is that it has a 30% chance of causing Aurora to divide when she attacks, similar to Terry's Falcon Slash ability and Alena's Divide and Conquer, and the clone will perform the same attacks as her for a short time. It can be purchased for 25,000 gold coins after the first visit to Dawnsholm.

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

A model of the blade appears as treasure No. 22, with a base value of 9,480,000.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

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See also[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Reference[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Cell phone) version
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nintendo DS and Cell phone version
  3. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version
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