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The '''~~lightning~~ staff''' is a recurring [[wand]] in the ~~''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series~~. When used as a tool in battle, it can unleash either lightning or fire to damage a group of enemies. It is typically a powerful weapon for spellcasters.

The '''Lightning staff''' is a recurring [[wand]] in the {{DQSeries}}. When used as a tool in battle, it can unleash either lightning or fire to damage a group of enemies. It is typically a powerful weapon for spellcasters.

In ''Dragon Quest XI'', the Lightning staff is now classified as a [[Heavy wand]].

==Characteristics==

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==Appearances==

===~~''[[Dragon Quest II]]''~~===

==={{DQ2}}===

The ~~lightning~~ staff has an attack bonus of +15 (upgraded to an impressive +45 attack in all remake versions of the game) and can be equipped by all three characters. The staff is dropped by the [[Whackolyte]] in the dungeon of [[Midenhall]]. When used in combat, the staff casts a lightning-themed variant of [[Woosh]].

The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +15 (upgraded to an impressive +45 attack in all remake versions of the game) and can be equipped by all three characters. The staff is dropped by the [[Whackolyte]] in the dungeon of [[Midenhall]]. When used in combat, the staff casts a lightning-themed variant of [[Woosh]].

It is the most powerful weapon that the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] can equip. In the [[~~Nintendo Entertainment System|~~NES]] version, players can continually sell it for money by selling it, then saving & resetting the game and fighting the Evil Clown again. The remake versions of the game only provide one lightning staff per game.

It is the most powerful weapon that the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] can equip. In the [[NES]] version, players can continually sell it for money by selling it, then saving & resetting the game and fighting the Evil Clown again. The remake versions of the game only provide one lightning staff per game.

===~~''[[Dragon Quest III]]''~~===

==={{DQ3}}===

The ~~lightning~~ staff has an attack bonus of +45 (+30 in the NES version) and can be only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s. It can be found near a well in [[Persistence]] and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as an item.

The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +45 (+30 in the NES version) and can be only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s. It can be found near a well in [[Persistence]] and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as an item.

===~~''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''~~===

==={{DQ4}}===

The ~~lightning~~ staff is hidden in the [[Castle Nadiria]]. [[Borya]] and [[Maya]] are able to use it. It has an attack bonus of +29, and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as a tool in battle. In the remakes, it can also be found in the [[Vault of Vrenor]] in a hidden stairway that's revealed when you search the chest that originally contained the [[Armlet of Transmutation]].

The Lightning staff is hidden in the [[Castle Nadiria]]. [[Borya]] and [[Maya]] are able to use it. It has an attack bonus of +29, and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as a tool in battle. In the remakes, it can also be found in the [[Vault of Vrenor]] in a hidden stairway that's revealed when you search the chest that originally contained the [[Armlet of Transmutation]].

Also in the remakes are the memoirs of [[Rowand]] the Wandering Wandsman, which hint to The Staff and it's location.

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The Staff is also used by the [[Hell raiser]] monsters.

===~~''[[Dragon Quest V]]''~~===

==={{DQ5}}===

The ~~lightning~~ staff has an attack bonus of +29. It can be picked up in the [[Faerie Palace]].

The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +29. It can be picked up in the [[Faerie Palace]].

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

==={{DQ6}}===

The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +28 and a style bonus of +24. It can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It is found in [[Mardra]] after [[Zeppel]] is defeated.

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

==={{DQ8}}===

The ~~lightning~~ staff has an attack bonus of +24 and has the same effect as [[Zap]] when used as an item in battle, but can only target one group of enemies. The staff can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]]. It can be found in treasure chest in western [[Argonia]] and can also be sold for 2,300 gold, but there is only one in the game.

The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +24 and has the same effect as [[Zap]] when used as an item in battle, but can only target one group of enemies. The staff can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]]. It can be found in treasure chest in western [[Argonia]] and can also be sold for 2,300 gold, but there is only one in the game.

===~~''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''~~===

==={{DQ9}}===

===''[[~~Dragon Quest XI~~]]''===

==={{DQ11}}===

{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack (forge buffs)|modifier=+24 (+26, +28 ,+30)}}

{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might (forge buffs)|modifier=+22 (+24, +26, +28)}}

{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Mending (forge buffs)|modifier=+10 (+11, +12, +13)}}

{{Equipment|stat|name=Special effect|modifier=Deals lightning damage to an enemy group.}}

{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Lonalulu]] and [[Phnom Nonh]] Recipe: Pink Pine x2 + Thunderball x1 + Royal soil x1}}

{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=4,600|sellPrice=N/A|equipableBy=Veronica, [[Rab]]|class=Heavy Wand

|flavor=N/A

|notes=Dropped by [[Wight prince]]{{fraction|1|128}} Dropped by [[Professaurus]]{{fraction|1|64}}

}}

===~~''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''~~===

==={{DQM}}===

The bolt staff appears as a single-use tool that can cause around 50 points of lightning damage to enemies. The staffs can be found throughout various Travelers' Gates or can be purchased from the Bazaar for 3,000 gold.

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[[Category:Wands]]

[[Category:Heavy Wands]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]

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-The '''lightning staff''' is a recurring [[wand]] in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. When used as a tool in battle, it can unleash either lightning or fire to damage a group of enemies. It is typically a powerful weapon for spellcasters.
+The '''Lightning staff''' is a recurring [[wand]] in the {{DQSeries}}. When used as a tool in battle, it can unleash either lightning or fire to damage a group of enemies. It is typically a powerful weapon for spellcasters.
+In ''Dragon Quest XI'', the Lightning staff is now classified as a [[Heavy wand]].
 ==Characteristics==
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 ==Appearances==
-===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
+==={{DQ2}}===
-The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +15 (upgraded to an impressive +45 attack in all remake versions of the game) and can be equipped by all three characters. The staff is dropped by the [[Whackolyte]] in the dungeon of [[Midenhall]]. When used in combat, the staff casts a lightning-themed variant of [[Woosh]].
+The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +15 (upgraded to an impressive +45 attack in all remake versions of the game) and can be equipped by all three characters. The staff is dropped by the [[Whackolyte]] in the dungeon of [[Midenhall]]. When used in combat, the staff casts a lightning-themed variant of [[Woosh]].
-It is the most powerful weapon that the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] can equip.  In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version, players can continually sell it for money by selling it, then saving & resetting the game and fighting the Evil Clown again.  The remake versions of the game only provide one lightning staff per game.
+It is the most powerful weapon that the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] can equip. In the [[NES]] version, players can continually sell it for money by selling it, then saving & resetting the game and fighting the Evil Clown again. The remake versions of the game only provide one lightning staff per game.
-===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
+==={{DQ3}}===
-The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +45 (+30 in the NES version) and can be only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s. It can be found near a well in [[Persistence]] and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as an item.
+The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +45 (+30 in the NES version) and can be only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and [[Sage]]s. It can be found near a well in [[Persistence]] and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as an item.
-===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
+==={{DQ4}}===
-The lightning staff is hidden in the [[Castle Nadiria]]. [[Borya]] and [[Maya]] are able to use it. It has an attack bonus of +29, and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as a tool in battle.  In the remakes, it can also be found in the [[Vault of Vrenor]] in a hidden stairway that's revealed when you search the chest that originally contained the [[Armlet of Transmutation]].
+The Lightning staff is hidden in the [[Castle Nadiria]]. [[Borya]] and [[Maya]] are able to use it. It has an attack bonus of +29, and casts [[Sizzle]] when used as a tool in battle.  In the remakes, it can also be found in the [[Vault of Vrenor]] in a hidden stairway that's revealed when you search the chest that originally contained the [[Armlet of Transmutation]].
 Also in the remakes are the memoirs of [[Rowand]] the Wandering Wandsman, which hint to The Staff and it's location.
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 The Staff is also used by the [[Hell raiser]] monsters.
-===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
+==={{DQ5}}===
-The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +29. It can be picked up in the [[Faerie Palace]].
+The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +29. It can be picked up in the [[Faerie Palace]].
-===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
+==={{DQ6}}===
 The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +28 and a style bonus of +24. It can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It is found in [[Mardra]] after [[Zeppel]] is defeated.
-===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
+==={{DQ8}}===
-The lightning staff has an attack bonus of +24 and has the same effect as [[Zap]] when used as an item in battle, but can only target one group of enemies. The staff can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]]. It can be found in treasure chest in western [[Argonia]] and can also be sold for 2,300 gold, but there is only one in the game.
+The Lightning staff has an attack bonus of +24 and has the same effect as [[Zap]] when used as an item in battle, but can only target one group of enemies. The staff can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]]. It can be found in treasure chest in western [[Argonia]] and can also be sold for 2,300 gold, but there is only one in the game.
-===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
+==={{DQ9}}===
-===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
+==={{DQ11}}===
+{{Equipment|header|name=Lightning staff}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+24<br>(+26, +28 ,+30)}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+22<br>(+24, +26, +28)}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Mending<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+10<br>(+11, +12, +13)}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=MP Absorption|modifier=+9}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Special effect|modifier=Deals lightning damage to an enemy group.}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Difficulty|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Lonalulu]] and [[Phnom Nonh]]<br>Recipe: Pink Pine x2 + Thunderball x1 + Royal soil x1}}
+{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=4,600|sellPrice=N/A|equipableBy=Veronica, [[Rab]]|class=Heavy Wand
+|flavor=N/A
+|notes=Dropped by [[Wight prince]]{{fraction|1|128}}<br>Dropped by [[Professaurus]]{{fraction|1|64}}
+}}
-===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
+==={{DQM}}===
 The bolt staff appears as a single-use tool that can cause around 50 points of lightning damage to enemies. The staffs can be found throughout various Travelers' Gates or can be purchased from the Bazaar for 3,000 gold.
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 <references/>
 {{DQWeapons}}
+[[Category:Wands]]
+[[Category:Heavy Wands]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]