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|image = [[Image:DemonSpear.png|250px]]
|image = [[Image:DemonSpear.png|250px]]
|japanese = {{tt|デーモンスピア|Demon spear}}
|japanese = {{tt|デーモンスピア|Demon spear}}
|romaji = demonsupia
|romaji = Demonsupia
|names = Demon spear
|names = Demon spear
|games = {{DQ4}}<br>{{DQ5}}<br>{{DQ6}}<br>{{DQ7}}<br>{{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQ11}}
|games = {{DQ3HD}}<br>{{DQ4}}<br>{{DQ5}}<br>{{DQ6}}<br>{{DQ7}}<br>{{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQ11}}
| buy = Varies
| buy = Varies
| sell = Varies
| sell = Varies
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The '''Demon Spear''' is a recurring {{Spear}} weapon in the {{DQSeries}}.
The '''demon Spear''' is a recurring {{Spear}} weapon in the {{DQSeries}}.


The weapon is notable for having a chance to instantly slay any non-boss target upon contact. Despite its name, it is not a [[cursed]] item.
The weapon is notable for having a chance to instantly slay any non-boss target upon contact. Despite its name, it is not a [[cursed]] item.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Demon spear III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Demon spear</big>
|description=This fiendish spear can take out its target in one hit if it strikes them in the right spot
|stats=Attack +96
|vocation=[[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=1/16th chance to instantly kill target
|price=NA/25,800
|location=[[Craggy Cave]]<br>Dropped by [[dragon zombie]]s at 1/64
}}
==={{DQ4}} remake===
==={{DQ4}} remake===
The Demon spear appears in the remakes of {{IV}}, and has an {{Attack}} bonus of +90 along with a 1/8th chance to kill foes. Two can be found in the [[bonus dungeon]], {{Fungeon 4}}. It may only be equipped by [[Ragnar McRyan]] and the {{Psaro 9}}.
The demon spear appears in the remakes of {{IV}}, and has an {{Attack}} bonus of +90 along with a 1/8th chance to kill foes. Two can be found in the [[bonus dungeon]], {{Fungeon 4}}. It may only be equipped by [[Ragnar McRyan]] and the {{Psaro 9}}.


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Demon spear has an {{Attack}} bonus of +99 and a 1/6th chance to kill. [[Tuppence]] is the only [[human]] who may equip it, but several monster breeds can pick up the slack. It is sold in [[Precaria]] for 37,000 {{Gold}}.
The demon spear has an {{Attack}} bonus of +99 and a 1/6th chance to kill. [[Tuppence]] is the only [[human]] who may equip it, but several monster breeds can pick up the slack. It is sold in [[Precaria]] for 37,000 {{Gold}}.
*In the {{SFC}} version, the spear is coded in the same way as the [[Poison needle]] and is thus guaranteed to always deal at least 1 damage.
*In the {{SFC}} version, the spear is coded in the same way as the [[Poison needle]] and is thus guaranteed to always deal at least 1 damage.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Demon spear has an {{Attack}} bonus of +99, a {{Style}} bonus of +19 (+ 61 after it's been upgraded), and a 1/6th kill chance. It is found in the [[Mortamor's Dreadlair|Dreadlair]] on floor two and can be sold for 18,750 {{Gold}} or 21,562 {{Gold}} after it's been upgraded. [[Amos]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Ashlynn]] and [[Terry]] can equip it.  
The demon spear has an {{Attack}} bonus of +99, a {{Style}} bonus of +19 (+ 61 after it's been upgraded), and a 1/6th kill chance. It is found in the [[Mortamor's Dreadlair|Dreadlair]] on floor two and can be sold for 18,750 {{Gold}} or 21,562 {{Gold}} after it's been upgraded. [[Amos]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Ashlynn]] and [[Terry]] can equip it.  
*In the {{SFC}} version the spear is bugged and cannot kill any enemy immune to instant death.
*In the {{SFC}} version the spear is bugged and cannot kill any enemy immune to instant death.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Demon spear can be sold for 12,500 {{Gold}}, but not bought. It has an {{Attack}} bonus of + 99, a {{Style}} boost of +19, and a 1/6th penetration percent. [[Maribel Mayde]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]] can equip it.  
The demon spear can be sold for 12,500 {{Gold}}, but not bought. It has an {{Attack}} bonus of + 99, a {{Style}} boost of +19, and a 1/6th penetration percent. [[Maribel Mayde]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]] can equip it.  


The spear is a reward for defeating [[Gracos V]] in both versions of the game, but if he is not defeated by the reappearance of [[Estard]] then it will be lost. In the {{3DS}} version, the spear is dropped by [[Gracolyte]]s at a rate of 1/128 and is also the reward for the Ocean's Overlord [[Traveller's Tablet]].
The spear is a reward for defeating [[Gracos V]] in both versions of the game, but if he is not defeated by the reappearance of [[Estard]] then it will be lost. In the {{3DS}} version, the spear is dropped by [[Gracolyte]]s at a rate of 1/128 and is also the reward for the Ocean's Overlord [[Traveller's Tablet]].


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Demon spear has an {{Attack}} bonus of +86 and returns to the original 1/8th rate. The {{Hero 8}} can equip it. It can be sold for 12,500 {{Gold}}, but not bought. Its [[Alchemy Pot]] recipe is [[Battle fork]] + [[Poison needle]] + [[Devil's tail]].
The demon spear has an {{Attack}} bonus of +86 and the insta-kill chance has been lowered to 1/8th rate. The {{Hero 8}} can equip it. It can be sold for 12,500 {{Gold}}, but not bought. Its [[Alchemy Pot]] recipe is [[Battle fork]] + [[Poison needle]] + [[Devil's tail]].


A little known, considerably cruel combo can be pulled off by using the {{Hero 8}}'s Clean Sweep skill, as the instant death effect is checked for all enemies struck.  
A little known, considerably cruel combo can be pulled off by using the {{Hero 8}}'s Clean Sweep skill, as the instant death effect is checked for all enemies struck.  
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[[Category:Spears]]
[[Category:Spears]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
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