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<center><small>'''Once a legendary blade.  Now just a rusty and chipped sword.'''<br>(Description when selecting the Rusty old sword in '''{{Dragon Quest VIII}}'''.)</small></center>
<center><small>'''Once a legendary blade.  Now just a rusty and chipped sword.'''<br>(Description when selecting the Rusty old sword in '''{{Dragon Quest VIII}}'''.)</small></center>
{{Item
{{Item
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|title = ''Rusty sword''
|image = [[File:DQVI Rusty Sword.png|200px]]
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|japanese = さびたつるぎ
|japanese = さびたつるぎ
|romaji = {{tt|Sabita tsurugi|Rusty sword}}
|romaji = {{tt|Sabita tsurugi|Rusty sword}}
|names = None
|names = None
|games ={{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}
|games ={{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}
|effect = None
|effect = None
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The '''Rusty Sword''' (sometimes Rusty ''Old'' Sword) is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. Though not very serviceable in its current state, it can always be refurbished into something truly remarkable.
The '''rusty sword''' (sometimes rusty ''old'' sword) is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. Though not very serviceable in its current state, it can always be refurbished into something truly remarkable.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Rusty sword only has an {{Attack}} bonus of +63.  After it is refurbished in [[Turnscote]], it becomes the {{Sword of Ramias}}.
The rusty sword is found in the [[Everfrost Grotto]] and only has an {{Attack}} bonus of +63.  After it is refurbished in [[Turnscote]], it becomes the {{Sword of Ramias}}.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Rusty old sword only has an {{Attack}} bonus of +45. It can be [[Alchemy|restored]] into the [[Liquid metal sword]] via [[Alchemy Pot]]. One can be found at the [[Trodain]] castle, after getting the [[Ultimate Key]]. They can also rarely be dropped by [[Invisible swordsman|Invisible swordsmen]].
The rusty old sword only has an {{Attack}} bonus of +45. It can be [[Alchemy|restored]] into the [[liquid metal sword]] via [[Alchemy Pot]]. One can be found at the [[Trodain]] castle, after getting the [[ultimate key]]. They can also rarely be dropped by [[Invisible swordsman|invisible swordsmen]].
*In the {{3DS}} verison, two more Rusty old swords were added: one can be found in [[Memories Lane]] and another can be found [[Altar of Wroth]].
*In the {{3DS}} verison, two more rusty old swords were added: one can be found in [[Memories Lane]] and another can be found [[Altar of Wroth]].


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
The Rusty Sword is found in the [[Realm of the Mighty]]. It can be refurbished into the legendary [[Erdrick's Sword]]. While not available in shops, it was available as a [[DQVC]] item during the last part of June 2011.
The rusty sword is found in the [[Realm of the Mighty]]. It can be refurbished into the legendary [[Erdrick's Sword]]. While not available in shops, it was available as a [[DQVC]] item during the last part of June 2011.
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{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★☆☆}}
|header=[[File:Rusty sword DQIX icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Attack}}|modifier=+35}}
|name=Rusty sword
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=N/A|equipableBy=[[Armamentalist]]s, [[Gladiator]]s, [[Minstrel]]s, [[Thieves]], Omnivocational master
|kanji=さびたつるぎ
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Red chest in the [[Realm of the Mighty]], eighth floor}}
|icon=[[File:Rusty sword IX artwork.png]]
|flavor=A shabby and unshiny sword whose origins are obscure.|notes=Becomes [[Erdrick's Sword|Erdrick's sword]] with nine [[Glass frit]]s and one [[Orichalcum]] chunk<br>Misses 25% of the time}}
|description=A shabby and unshiny sword whose origins are obscure
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|stats=Attack +35
|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=1/4 chance to miss target
|price=N/A
|location=[[Realm of the Mighty]], 8F
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
Becomes [[Erdrick's Sword]] when combined with nine [[glass frit]]s and one [[orichalcum]] chunk<


==={{DQSwords}}===
==={{DQSwords}}===
This sword can be tempered into the [[Metal king sword]].
This sword can be tempered into the [[metal king sword]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Rusty sword's initial {{Attack}} bonus of +63 is likely an homage to how the {{Zenithian sword}} only provided +65 when it was first obtained, and needed to be empowered by the [[Zenith Dragon]].
*The rusty sword's initial {{Attack}} bonus of +63 is likely an homage to how the {{Zenithian sword}} only provided +65 when it was first obtained, and needed to be empowered by the [[Zenith Dragon]].


==See also==
==See also==
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{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}


[[Category:Sword]]
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]

Latest revision as of 19:16, 28 June 2025

Once a legendary blade. Now just a rusty and chipped sword.
(Description when selecting the Rusty old sword in Dragon Quest VIII.)
Rusty sword
Japanese さびたつるぎ
Romaji Sabita tsurugi
Old localisations None
Found in Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest Swords
Effect None

The rusty sword (sometimes rusty old sword) is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. Though not very serviceable in its current state, it can always be refurbished into something truly remarkable.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

The rusty sword is found in the Everfrost Grotto and only has an Attack bonus of +63. After it is refurbished in Turnscote, it becomes the Sword of Ramias.

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

The rusty old sword only has an Attack bonus of +45. It can be restored into the liquid metal sword via Alchemy Pot. One can be found at the Trodain castle, after getting the ultimate key. They can also rarely be dropped by invisible swordsmen.

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

The rusty sword is found in the Realm of the Mighty. It can be refurbished into the legendary Erdrick's Sword. While not available in shops, it was available as a DQVC item during the last part of June 2011.

Rusty sword (さびたつるぎ)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A shabby and unshiny sword whose origins are obscure
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★☆☆ Attack +35 Thief
Notes
1/4 chance to miss target
Price Location
N/A Realm of the Mighty, 8F
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -

Becomes Erdrick's Sword when combined with nine glass frits and one orichalcum chunk<

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

This sword can be tempered into the metal king sword.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The rusty sword's initial Attack bonus of +63 is likely an homage to how the Zenithian sword only provided +65 when it was first obtained, and needed to be empowered by the Zenith Dragon.

See also[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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