The Nebula sword is a one-handed sword that first appeared in the ninth game. It is a powerful blade that serves as part of the transmutive upgrade chain that culminates in the almighty Hypernova sword.

Nebula sword
Japanese りゅうせいのつるぎ
Romaji Ryūsei no tsurugi
Old Localisations None
Found in Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect May lower defense

Appearances

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

 Nebula sword  (DS)
Rarity ★★★★☆
Attack +155
Equipable by Warrior, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Omnivocational master
Recipe Stardust sword x 1, Agate of evolution x 1, Silver orb x 1
Buy Price N/A
Sell Price 24,000
Flavor text An unbelievable blade that dulls the defense of the foes it fights.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Nebula sword  
 
Description
An almost unstoppable bejeweled blade that can lower the defence of any enemy struck
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Attack +123
Charm +30
S N/A
Notes Forging Difficulty Ingredients
10% chance to Sap target 8/10 Stardust sword x1, Agate of evolution x1, Evencloth x1, Lucida shard x1
Characters
    
Location
Fun-Size Forge

The guide for creating the nebula sword is the A Hero's Book of Basic Weapons, which is found in the Tower of Lost Time. Template:DQWeapons