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The '''Blizzard Blade''' ~~(formerly '''Snow Sword''' or '''Snowblast Sword''')~~ is a weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. ~~When used as a tool in battle,~~ it ~~casts~~ [[Crackle]] on enemies.

The '''Blizzard Blade''' is a weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. Originally it would cast [[Crackle]] on a group of enemies when used as an item in battle, but later titles have it inclifct bonus damage based on the foe's ice resistance instead.

==Appearances==

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The blizzard blade has an attack bonus of +105. It can only be purchased in [[Precaria]] for the high price of 21,000 gold. It is also restrictive, as only [[Tuppence]] and some monster companions can wield it.

The sword's description states that it deals extra damage to those weak to ice, and the bonuses are calculated as ~~thus~~: no resistance=150% damage, 20% resistance=130% damage, 67% resistance=115%, and immunity=normal damage calculation.

The sword's description states that it deals extra damage to those weak to ice, and the bonuses are calculated as thusly: no resistance=150% damage, 20% resistance=130% damage, 67% resistance=115%, and immunity=normal damage calculation. Though the precise bonus damage would be adjusted slightly for each subsequent game, this is the standard ability the blade has in all following appearances.

===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===

The blizzard blade has an attack bonus of +105 and a style bonus of +38. It can be bought for 21,000 gold in [[Despairia]] or sold for 15,750 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.

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

The snow sword has an attack bonus of +105 and an appearance bonus of +38. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aira]]. ~~It casts [[Crack]] after attacking an enemy, hitting for half the original damage before resistances apply.~~

The snow sword has an attack bonus of +105 and an appearance bonus of +38. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aira]].

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

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-The '''Blizzard Blade''' (formerly '''Snow Sword''' or '''Snowblast Sword''') is a weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. When used as a tool in battle, it casts [[Crackle]] on enemies.
+The '''Blizzard Blade''' is a weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. Originally it would cast [[Crackle]] on a group of enemies when used as an item in battle, but later titles have it inclifct bonus damage based on the foe's ice resistance instead.
 ==Appearances==
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 The blizzard blade has an attack bonus of +105. It can only be purchased in [[Precaria]] for the high price of 21,000 gold. It is also restrictive, as only [[Tuppence]] and some monster companions can wield it.
-The sword's description states that it deals extra damage to those weak to ice, and the bonuses are calculated as thus: no resistance=150% damage, 20% resistance=130% damage, 67% resistance=115%, and immunity=normal damage calculation.
+The sword's description states that it deals extra damage to those weak to ice, and the bonuses are calculated as thusly: no resistance=150% damage, 20% resistance=130% damage, 67% resistance=115%, and immunity=normal damage calculation. Though the precise bonus damage would be adjusted slightly for each subsequent game, this is the standard ability the blade has in all following appearances.
 ===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
 The blizzard blade has an attack bonus of +105 and a style bonus of +38. It can be bought for 21,000 gold in [[Despairia]] or sold for 15,750 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.
 ===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
-The snow sword has an attack bonus of +105 and an appearance bonus of +38. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aira]]. It casts [[Crack]] after attacking an enemy, hitting for half the original damage before resistances apply.
+The snow sword has an attack bonus of +105 and an appearance bonus of +38. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], and [[Aira]].
 ===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===