Bad axe
| Bad axe | |
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| Japanese | グレートアックス |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localisations | N/A |
| Found in | Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Decreases Tension from a target. (DQIX) Reduces an enemy's attack. (DQXI) |
The Bad axe is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. It can be evolved all the way up to the Galaxy axe in each appearance.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
 Bad axe (DS)
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| Attack | +146 |
| Rarity | ★★★★☆ |
| Found | 1% drop in Rank 10 Grotto chests. Recipe: Climaxe x1 + Reset stone x1 |
| Equipable by | Gladiators, Rangers, Omnivocational Axemaster |
| Buy Price | N/A |
| Sell Price | 20,000 |
| Flavor text | A tip-top tomahawk that takes tension from its target. |
| Notes | Reduces target's tension. |
Upgrades into the Maxi axe by mixing with one Agate of evolution and one Purple orb.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
| Bad axe | |
|---|---|
| Attack | +106 |
| Max MP | +10 |
| Charm | +47 |
| Rarity | ★★★★☆ |
| Found | Found on the seventh floor of The Battleground |
| Equipable by | Hendrik |
| Buy Price | N/A |
| Sell Price | N/A |
| Flavor text | A clever cleaver that can turn the tide of battle by impairing the attack power of anyone it hits. |
| Notes | +8% chance to land a Critical Hit. |
Being the first stage of an upgrade chain, the bad axe can neither be sold nor reforged as other weapons can.