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'''Swords''' are recurring type of weapon, appearing in every installment of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This weapon is favored by [[hero]]s, [[warrior]]s, [[gladiator]]s, [[armamentalist]]s, etc., and is favored by many enemies such as the legendary [[Estark]].

'''Swords''' are recurring type of weapon, appearing in every installment of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This weapon is favored by [[hero]]es, [[warrior]]s, [[gladiator]]s, [[armamentalist]]s, etc., and is favored by many enemies such as the legendary [[Estark]].

Since swords are often associated with legendary heroes, there are many notable swords in the series such as [[Erdrick's ~~sword~~]], [[Zenithian sword]], [[Falcon blade]], and the [[Hypernova sword]].

Since swords are often associated with legendary heroes, there are many notable swords in the series such as [[Erdrick's Sword]], [[Zenithian sword]], [[Falcon blade]], and the [[Hypernova sword]].

==Appearances==

===[[Dragon Quest]]===

The [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|hero]] can equip some swords found in [[Alefgard]]; the strongest weapon ~~being~~ [[Erdrick's ~~sword~~|ancestral blade]].

The [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|hero]] can equip some swords found in [[Alefgard]]; the strongest weapon is the [[Erdrick's Sword|ancestral blade]].

===[[Dragon Quest II]]===

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===[[Dragon Quest III]]===

The [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|hero]], [[warrior|soldiers]], and [[merchant]]s can use various swords.

The [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|hero]], [[warrior|soldiers]], and [[merchant]]s can use various swords. [[Sage]]s can use some swords as well, but not as many as other classes.

===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===

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===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===

The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aira]] can use various swords. [[Melvin]] can use swords as well, but is more restricted.

===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===

Both [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|the hero]] and [[Angelo]] can wield swords. While there is some overlap, there are some slight differences in their skill sets, and some swords are restricted to either the Hero or Angelo.

Both [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the hero]] and [[Angelo]] can wield swords. While there is some overlap, there are some slight differences in their skill sets, and some swords are restricted to either the Hero or Angelo. The hero (and later Jessica) mostly use broadswords and longswords, while Angelo uses rapiers.

Once [[Jessica]] raises her [[knife]] skill to 30 points, she can start equipping swords as well.

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-'''Swords''' are recurring type of weapon, appearing in every installment of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This weapon is favored by [[hero]]s, [[warrior]]s, [[gladiator]]s, [[armamentalist]]s, etc., and is favored by many enemies such as the legendary [[Estark]].
+'''Swords''' are recurring type of weapon, appearing in every installment of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This weapon is favored by [[hero]]es, [[warrior]]s, [[gladiator]]s, [[armamentalist]]s, etc., and is favored by many enemies such as the legendary [[Estark]].
-Since swords are often associated with legendary heroes, there are many notable swords in the series such as [[Erdrick's sword]], [[Zenithian sword]], [[Falcon blade]], and the [[Hypernova sword]].
+Since swords are often associated with legendary heroes, there are many notable swords in the series such as [[Erdrick's Sword]], [[Zenithian sword]], [[Falcon blade]], and the [[Hypernova sword]].
 ==Appearances==
 ===[[Dragon Quest]]===
-The [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|hero]] can equip some swords found in [[Alefgard]]; the strongest weapon being [[Erdrick's sword|ancestral blade]].
+The [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|hero]] can equip some swords found in [[Alefgard]]; the strongest weapon is the [[Erdrick's Sword|ancestral blade]].
 ===[[Dragon Quest II]]===
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 ===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
-The [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|hero]], [[warrior|soldiers]], and [[merchant]]s can use various swords.
+The [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|hero]], [[warrior|soldiers]], and [[merchant]]s can use various swords. [[Sage]]s can use some swords as well, but not as many as other classes.
 ===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
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 ===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
+The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aira]] can use various swords. [[Melvin]] can use swords as well, but is more restricted.
 ===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
-Both [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|the hero]] and [[Angelo]] can wield swords. While there is some overlap, there are some slight differences in their skill sets, and some swords are restricted to either the Hero or Angelo.
+Both [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the hero]] and [[Angelo]] can wield swords. While there is some overlap, there are some slight differences in their skill sets, and some swords are restricted to either the Hero or Angelo. The hero (and later Jessica) mostly use broadswords and longswords, while Angelo uses rapiers.
 Once [[Jessica]] raises her [[knife]] skill to 30 points, she can start equipping swords as well.