Cautery sword
The Cautery sword is a sword in the series. When used as a tool in battle, it inflicts a small amount of fire damage to a group of enemies.
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| Japanese | はじゃのつるぎ 破邪の剣 |
| Romaji | Haja no tsurugi |
| Old Localisations | Sword of Malice Destruct sword Curse-Breaking Sword[1] |
| Found in | Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road II Dragon Quest Heroes Dragon Quest Heroes II Dragon Quest Treasures Dragon Quest of the Stars Dragon Quest Rivals Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi Dragon Quest Smash/Grow |
| Effect | Casts Sizz or inflicts some Fire damage to a group of enemies when used as a tool in battle. |
Appearances edit
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen edit
The Cautery sword has an Attack bonus of +45 and can be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, Torneko, and the last party member. When used as a tool in battle, it casts Sizz on a group of enemies. One can be found in a treasure chest on 1F of the Loch Tur in Chapter 1. During Chapter 3 while playing as Torneko, there is a small chance that a customer may sell him a cautery sword, allowing you to purchase it. It can also be purchased in Aubout du Monde from Chapter 5 onward, Mintos, and Canalot for 3,500 gold and sold for 2,625 gold.
- In remake versions of the game, it has a 1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Knightshades.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride edit
The Cautery sword has an attack bonus of +45 and can be equipped by the Hero, his son, Harry, Tuppence, Slime knight, Restless armour, Blizzybody, Warhog, Conkuistador, Pip fighter, Mudraker, Magic marionette, Wax murderer, Golem, Samigina, Hawk man, Mandrake marshal, Hyperanemon, Killing machine, Barbatos, Revaulting horse, Dwight, and Starkers.
It can be purchased at the weapon shops in Mostroferrato, Stockenbarrel, Helmunaptra, and Battenburg for 4,400 gold and sold for 2,200 gold.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation edit
The Cautery sword has an Attack bonus of +42, a Style bonus of +23, and can be equipped by the Hero, Milly, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain. It is part of Amos's initial equipment. When used as a tool in battle, it casts Sizz on a group of enemies. It can be purchased for 4,400 gold in Alltrades Abbey, Ghent, Arkbolt, Scrimsley, and Clearvale and sold for 3,300 gold.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past edit
The Cautery sword has an Attack bonus of +42, a Style bonus of +23, and can be equipped by the Hero, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It casts Sizz on a group of enemies when used as a tool in battle. It can be purchased for 5,400 gold from El Ciclo in the present, Greenthumb Gardens during the second visit in the past, Wetlock in the past, and Hubble in the present and sold for 2,700 gold. The sword has a 1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Knight shift.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined edit
The Cautery sword has an Attack bonus of +42 and can be equipped by the Hero, Aishe, and Sir Mervyn. When used as a tool in battle, it will summon scorching flames to frazzle a group of foes. One can be found in a treasure chest on B2F of the Tunnel to the Abbey. The sword cannot be purchased anywhere, but can be sold for 2,200 gold. However, item collectors may not wish to do so due to its rarity. It is a 3♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at Pilgrim's Rest in the present, but only until the events at the Cathedral of Blight.
| Game | Description |
 | A blade that can be used in battle to summon scorching flames to frazzle your foes.[2] |
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies edit
Cautery sword (はじゃのつるぎ)
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| A sacred sword that flings flames if used as an item in battle.[3] | ||||
| Attributes | Rarity | Price | ||
| Attack +42 Style +28 |
★☆☆☆☆ | 3,000 gold / 1,500 gold | ||
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Inflicts 110% damage to Dragon family monsters. Deals 6~10 Fire damage to all enemies when used as a tool in battle. Upgrades into Aurora blade. |
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| Sold at the weapon shops in Bloomingdale and Dourbridge. 1⁄64 chance of being dropped or stolen from Axolhotl, Grim grinner, and Infernal armour. |
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Dragon Quest X edit
The Cautery sword has an Attack bonus of +44, a Style and Weight bonus of +6, and has an equipment level of 35. When used as a tool in battle, it sends flames at an enemy. It can be equipped by a Warrior, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Armamentalist, Fortune Teller, Gadabout, Demon Swordsman, or Guardian. It can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith. Starting with Version 6.2, the amount of materials required to make one were reduced, making it easier to craft. Previously, it required six lumps of Silver ore, three Warmalines, a Royal ruby, and two Faerie flames.
- Recipe: Silver ore + Red eye + Warmaline
Dragon Quest X Offline edit
The Cautery sword has an Attack bonus of +44, a Charm bonus of +6, and can be equipped by the Hero as a Warrior, Gladiator, Armamentalist, or Gadabout, Hussar, and Anlucia. When used as a tool in battle, it deals 14~18 Fire-elemental damage to all enemies. The sword can be crafted with the Fun-Size Forge.
- Recipe: Silver ore x6 + Warmaline x2 + Royal ruby + Faerie flame x2
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age edit
| Cautery sword (はじゃのつるぎ) |  |
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| Description | ||||
| A blade that can be used in battle to summon scorching flames to frazzle your foes.[4] | ||||
| Stats (Base/+1/2/3) | Rarity | Price (Buy/Sell) | ||
| Attack +42/44/47/50 | D | 4,400 gold / 2,200 gold | ||
| Notes | Forging Difficulty | Ingredients | ||
| Deals 12~20 Fire damage to a group of enemies when used as a tool in battle. Requires 9 Perfectionist's pearls to rework. |
1.5 |  x2 +  +  |
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| Sold at the weapon shops in Phnom Nonh and Lonalulu. Sold from the roving emporiums in the Emerald Coast* and the Champs Sauvage. 1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Infernal armours and Vicious infernal armours. Received as a reward for completing the quest Rainbow Rock Ruckus (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only) |
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The recipe book Building a Blade of Blistering Brutality contains the recipe for the cautery sword. It can be found in a treasure chest at Lonalulu.
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below edit
The Cautery sword has an Attack bonus of +46 and can be equipped by Luceus, Aurora, and Terry. It is part of Terry's initial equipment. It can be purchased for 4,400 gold on the Stonecloud after the events at Colissea and sold for 2,200 gold.
| Game | Description |
 | A blessed blade with the power to banish abominable beasts.[5] |
Dragon Quest Heroes II edit
The Cautery sword has an Attack bonus of +52 and can be equipped by Lazarel and Teresa if they are a Warrior or Gladiator, as well as Terry. Once again, it is part of Terry's initial equipment. It can be purchased for 3,500 gold from the weapon merchant in Accordia after the duel with Cesar and can be sold for 1,750 gold.
Dragon Quest Treasures edit
The Cautery sword is Treasure No. 132 in the Weapons category and can be found on Cinderback Ridge. It has a base value of 300,000 gold.
| Game | Description |
 | An enchanted sword used to eradicate evil from earthly areas.[6] |
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow edit
The Cautery sword is a 3★ Fire-elemental sword with an Attack bonus of +57 at level 1 and a maximum bonus of +183. Its Coup de Grâce is Darkbane Fire and its Enchantment is Sizzle Spikes. Its starting Boon is Attack +5 for Paladin characters. It is the featured weapon of the limited Greatshield Knight Transmuter.
In Other Languages edit
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Cauterizadora | Spanish for "cauterizer". |
 Français | Épée ardente | French for "ardent sword". |
 Deutsch | Brandklinge | German for "fire blade". |
 Italiano | Spada tagliafuoco | Italian for "fire-cutting sword". |
Trivia edit
- Cautery is derived from the word cauterize, which means to burn an open wound, and stems from the fiery nature of the sword.
Gallery edit
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Famicom art. -
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Cautery sword and Scale shield from Dragon Quest IV -
The cautery sword from Dragon Quest VII -
The Cautery sword from Dragon Quest Treasures -
The cautery sword and the Rainbow Drop from the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery
Related weapons edit
References edit
- ↑ Dragon Quest V Official Guide Book
- ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
- ↑ Nintendo DS version.
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.
- ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.