List of weapons in Dragon Quest III

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Image Name Attack Buy Sell Equip Found In Notes
Cypress stick +2 5 3 All Classes Sold in Aliahan.
One received from the King of Aliahan.
Dropped by shell slimes.
Equipped by Mages and Gadabouts in the NES version.
Martial Artist Attack -1
Falcon blade +5 25,000 18,750 Hero, Merchant, Thief, Sage Sold in Rimuldar. Attacks twice per round.
Oaken club +7 30 22 Hero, Warrior, Martial Artist, Priest, Merchant, Gadabout, Sage Sold in Aliahan and Persistence.
Two received from the King of Aliahan.
Equipped by Warriors, Priests, and Merchants in the NES version.
Martial Artist Attack -3
Bronze knife +8 80 60 Mage, Gadabout, Thief Buy in Reeve. Remake versions only.
Poison needle +10 10 7 Mage, Thief Found in Khoryv.
Buy in Persistence.
Has a chance to inflict instant death or 1 damage.
Copper sword +12 100 75 Hero, Warrior, Martial Artist, Priest, Merchant, Gadabout, Sage Sold in Aliahan and Reeve.
Equipped by the Hero at the beginning of the game.
Dropped by Restless armours.
Martial Artist Attack -6
Divine dagger +14 200 150 All Classes Sold in Romaria and Asham.
One found in the Path of Promise.
Found on the Romaria, Asham, and Dragon Queen Treasures n' Trapdoors Tracks.
Dropped by Vladdies.
Martial Artist Attack -7
Wizard's staff +15 1,500 1,125 Mage, Sage Sold in Norvik. Casts Frizz when used as a tool in battle.
Chain sickle +16 320 240 Hero, Warrior, Martial Artist, Priest, Merchant, Gadabout, Thief, Sage Sold in Reeve. Martial Artist Attack -12
Staff of Rain +16 N/a N/a Mage, Priest, Sage Received from Faerie from Shrine south of Cantlin. Casts Fizzle when used as a tool in battle.
Thorn whip +18 320 240 Hero, Mage, Gadabout, Thief, Sage Sold in Reeve in the NES version.
Received after turning in 5 mini medals in Aliahan.
Attacks a group of enemies.
Boomerang +19 N/a 412 Hero, Mage, Merchant, Gadabout, Thief Found in Norvik (Cell phone versions) or Romaly Treasures n' Trapdoors Track. Attacks all enemies.
Remake versions only.
Staff of antimagic +20 3,300 2,475 Mage, Priest, Sage Sold at Asham Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
Found in treasure chest in Portoga Castle (requires Thief's Key).
Casts Fizzle when used as a tool in battle.
Remake versions only.
Edged boomerang +24 N/a 900 Hero, Mage, Merchant, Gadabout, Thief Received after turning in 20 mini medals in Aliahan. Attacks all enemies.
Remake versions only.
Iron claws +25 870 652 Martial Artist Sold in Khoryv.
Assassin's dagger +25 N/a 4,125 Mage, Thief Found in Romaria Castle (requires Ultimate key). Has a chance to inflict instant death.
Remake versions only.
Iron lance +26 650 487 Hero, Warrior, Martial Artist, Priest, Merchant, Gadabout, Sage Sold in Romaria, Khoryv, and Asham.
One found in Underground Lake.
Martial Artist Attack -14
Chain whip +27 1,000 750 Merchant, Gadabout, Thief, Sage Sold in Khoryv and Asham. Attacks a group of enemies.
Remake versions only.
Morning star +30 1,700 1,275 Priest, Sage Sold in Baharata, Theddon, and the Super Secret Faerie Village.
Received as a prize from completing the Asham Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
Attacks a group of enemies.
Remake versions only.
Snooze stick +30 4,200 3,150 Mage, Sage Sold in the Super Secret Faerie Village. Casts Snooze when used as a tool in battle.
Remake versions only.
Slapstick +31 1,300 975 Merchant, Gadabout Sold in Mur.
Found in treasure chest on Asham Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
Remake versions only.
Steel broadsword +33 1,300 975 Hero, Warrior, Martial Artist, Sage Sold in Norvik, Isis, Portoga, and the Romaria and Asham Treasures n' Trapdoors Tracks.
Received as a prize from completing the Romaria Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
Martial Artist Attack -16
Staff of strife +33 N/a 5,250 Mage, Priest, Sage Dropped by Hocus-Pokers.
One found in the Bonus Dungeon.
Can be found on the Dragon Queen Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
Casts Bounce when used as a tool in battle.
Remake versions only.
Staff of resurrection +33 N/a 33,750 Priest, Sage Received after turning in 90 mini medals in Aliahan. Casts Zing when used as a tool in battle.
Remake versions only.
Holy lance +35 2,300 1,725 Priest, Sage Sold in Asham from the haggler and Isis. Remake versions only.
Staff of sentencing +37 2,700 2,025 Priest, Sage Sold in Mur, Manoza, and Newburg.
Also sold in Tantegel and Damdara in the NES version.
Casts Woosh when used as a tool in battle.
Iron axe +38 2,500 1,875 Hero, Warrior, Martial Artist, Merchant, Gadabout Sold in Asham, Isis, and Portoga. Martial Artist Attack -20.
Rune staff +40 N/a 5,150 Mage, Priest, Sage Found in treasure room in Aliahan Castle (requires Magic Key). Remake versions only.
Knuckledusters +40 7,100 5,325 Martial Artist, Thief Sold in Lanson, Manoza, Tantegel, and Kol.
Can be found on the Kol Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
Remake versions only.
File:DQIII spiked steel whip.png Spiked steel whip +40 3,100 2,325 Hero, Gadabout, Thief, Sage Sold in Portoga, Lanson, and Theddon. Attacks a group of enemies. Remake versions only.
Flametang boomerang +42 6,500 4,875 Hero, Mage, Merchant, Gadabout, Thief Sold on the Dragon Queen Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
One found in Tower of Rubiss.
Received after turning in 55 mini medals in Aliahan (Cell phone versions only).
Attacks all enemies. Remake versions only.
Lightning staff +45 N/a 1,875 Mage, Sage Found in Persistence. Casts Sizzle when used as a tool in battle.
Abracadabracus +45 7,700 5,775 Merchant Sold in Newburg. Calculates gold.
Remake versions only.
Sizeable scissors +47 4,700 3,525 Warrior Sold in Baharata, Mur, and Theddon.
Golden claws +50 N/a 6,000 Martial Artist Found in the Pyramid. Increases encounter rate inside the Pyramid.
Siren sword +50 N/a 7,350 Warrior, Merchant, Gadabout, Thief Received from Sabrina in Portoga after Baramos has been defeated. Casts Fuddle when used as a tool in battle.
Sage's staff +50 15,000 11,250 Mage, Priest, Sage Sold in Kol. Casts Midheal when used as an item.
Remake versions only.
Mountaincleaver +51 N/a N/a Hero, Warrior Found in the Shrine Jail.
One found in Cloudsgate Citadel (remake versions only).
Opens up the path to the Maw of the Necrogond.
Dragontail whip +52 N/a 4,950 Hero, Warrior, Gadabout, Thief, Sage Received as a prize from completing the Dragon Queen Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
Received after turning in 70 mini medals in Aliahan (Cell phone versions only).
Attacks a group of enemies.
Remake versions only.
Sledgehammer +55 6,500 4,875 Warrior Sold in Lanson.
Battle axe +60 8,700 6,525 Warrior Sold in Persistence. Remake versions only.
Orochi's sword +65 N/a 750 Hero, Warrior, Sage Dropped by Orochi after defeating it in Orochi's Lair. Casts Kasap when used as a tool in battle.
Somatic staff +65 2,500 1,875 Mage, Priest, Sage Sold in Baharata. Consumes 3 MP per physical attack.
Zombiesbane +67 9,800 7,350 Hero, Warrior, Priest, Merchant, Sage Sold in Manoza, Newburg, and Kol. Inflicts extra damage to enemies vulnerable to Poof.
War hammer +70 9,500 7,125 Warrior Sold in Newburg and Kol. Remake versions only.
Dragonsbane +79 15,000 11,250 Hero, Warrior Sold in Newburg, Tantegel, and Damdara. Inflicts extra damage to monsters of the Dragon family.
Thunderbolt blade +82 N/a 5,625 Hero, Warrior Found in the Maw of the Necrogond. Casts Boom when used as a tool in battle.
Dragon claws +85 N/a 12,750 Martial Artist, Thief Received after turning in 80 mini medals in Aliahan.
Found on Jipang Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
Remake versions only.
Blizzard blade +90 23,000 17,250 Hero, Warrior Sold in Damdara.
Dropped by One-man armies.
Casts Crackle when used as a tool in battle.
Beast claws +95 N/a 412 Martial Artist, Thief Found in Theddon after hearing the first riddle from the riddle master in Cloudsgate Citadel. Remake versions only.
Stormlord's sword +95 65,000 48,750 Hero, Warrior Sold on the Kol Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
One found on the Jipang Treasures n' Trapdoors Track
One found in Tower of Rubiss (Cell phone versions only).
Dropped by Stone guardians and Great trolls.
Casts Kasizzle when used as a tool in battle.
Bastard sword +105 31,000 23,250 Hero, Warrior Sold in Rimuldar. Remake versions only.
Gringham whip +105 N/a 21,000 Hero, Warrior, Gadabout, Thief, Sage Received as a prize for completing the Kol Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
Found in the second bonus dungeon (GBC version only).
Received after turning in 100 mini medals in Aliahan (Mobile, Switch and PS4 versions only).
Attacks a group of enemies. Remake versions only.
Headsman's axe +105 N/a 375 Warrior Found in the Castle of Baramos.
Dropped by Mimics.
Has a 1⁄8 chance of inflicting a critical hit, but also misses 1⁄8 of the time.
Sword of ruin +110 45,000 33,750 Hero, Warrior Sold in Rimuldar (NES version only).
Found in the Craggy Cave and on the Jipang Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
Dropped by Bones of Baramos.
Cursed, has an increased chance of landing a critical hit, but has a 25% chance to cause paralysis to the wielder.
Astraea's abacus +110 N/a 18,750 Merchant Received after turning in 60 mini medals in Aliahan. Calculates gold.
Remake versions only.
Double-edged sword +115 N/a 3,750 Hero, Warrior Found in Zoma's Castle B3F. Cursed, wielder takes 25% of the damage they inflict.
Sword of Kings +120 35,000 N/a Hero Sold in Kol after giving the Orichalcum to the item store owner.
Can only be purchased once.
Casts Kaswoosh when used as a tool in battle.
Destructiball +135 N/a 27,750 Hero, Warrior, Martial Artist, Thief, Sage One found in Cloudsgate Citadel.
Can be found on the Jipang Treasures n' Trapdoors Track.
Attacks all enemies. Remake versions only.
Rubiss sword +160 N/a N/a All Classes Received after defeating the Gran Dragon for the first time. Casts Kazap when used as a tool in battle.
GBC version only.