Swallowtail

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The Swallowtail is a boomerang in the series.

Swallowtail
Japanese ツインスワロー
Romaji Tsuin suwaro
Old Localisations None
Found in Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Effect Inflicts damage to all enemies when attacking.
Inflicts extra damage to monsters of the Bug family. (X onward)

Characteristics edit

The swallowtail is a boomerang made from a black and gold metal with a studded leather handle in the middle. Starting with Dragon Quest X, it deals additional damage to monsters of the bug family.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake edit

  Swallowtail (ツインスワロー)
Description
Its avian design isn't just for show, this boomerang is extra-effective against insect-family monsters.[1]
Attributes Buy Sell
Attack +52 N/a 1,140 gold
Character Notes
  Inflicts 130% damage to Bug family monsters.
Location
Received as a reward for turning in 17 Mini medals to the Monarch of Medals at the Citadel of the Monarch of Medals.

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake edit

  Swallowtail (ツインスワロー)
Description
Its avian design isn't just for show, this boomerang is extra-effective against insect-family monsters.
Attributes Buy Sell
Attack +50 N/a 2,840 gold
Characters Notes
    Inflicts 130% damage to Bug family monsters.
Location(s)
Received as a reward for turning in 45 Mini medals to the Maharaja of Medals at the Isle of the Monarch of Medals.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake edit

  Swallowtail (ツインスワロー)
 
Description
Its avian design isn't just for show, this boomerang is extra-effective against insect-family monsters.[2]
Attributes Price
Attack +52 7,100 / 2,840
Vocations Notes
       Inflicts 130% damage to Bug family monsters.
Location
Sold at the weapon shop in Persistence.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King edit

The Swallowtail is the third-strongest Boomerang in the game and has an Attack bonus of +53, and can be purchased in Arcadia and Orkutsk for 6,800 gold coin.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies edit

  Swallowtail
 
Description
A boomerang based on a picture of soaring swallows.[3]
Attributes Rarity Price
Attack +48
Style +48
★☆☆☆☆ 9,600/4,800
Vocations Notes
    Used to create Eaglewing or Gusterang.
Location
Sold at the weapon shops in Wormwood Creek and Upover.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Dragon Quest X edit

The Swallowtail has an Attack bonus of +34, a Style bonus of +4, increases the wielder's Weight by 4, and inflicts 110% damage to monsters of the Bug family. It has an equipment level of 35 and can be equipped by Minstrels, Sages, Rangers, Item Masters, Gadabouts, Pirates, and Hermits. The boomerang can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith.

In Other Languages edit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolCola de golondrinaSpanish for "swallowtail".
  FrançaisBoomerang de l'AngeFrench for "angel's boomerang".
  DeutschSchwalben-schwanzGerman for "swallowtail".
  ItalianoBoomerang sonicoItalian for "sonic boomerang".

References edit

  1. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  3. ↑ Nintendo DS version.