Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer
Japanese	おおかなづち
Romaji	Ōkanazuchi
Old localisations	Giant hammer; Hammer; Sledgehammer
Found in	Dragon Quest II; Dragon Quest III; Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake; Dragon Quest V; Dragon Quest VI; Dragon Quest VII; Dragon Quest VIII; Dragon Quest IX; Dragon Quest X ; Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker; Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2; Dragon Quest Builders; Dragon Quest Builders 2
Effect	None

The sledgehammer is a recurring Club weapon in the Dragon Quest series. This heavy mid-level weapon is usually reserved for Warriors and other physically powerful characters, and offers no frills on top of it's attack boost.

Characteristics edit

The sledgehammer has had a few different designs over the years. Its original design is a maul with a large, rectangular head with five sharp spikes and a handle long enough for the hammer to be wielded in two hands.

The handle has a grip at the base and a blue and bronze section near the top attached to the head. When the hammer reappeared in VII, the sledgehammer was now short enough to be wielded with one hand, underlining the incredible strength of Dragon Quest characters, and has a brown leather grip on its handle with more spikes on the head and the handle.

In VIII, the hammer's design had changed completely. Once again, the sledgehammer could be wielded in one hand. The head has an unusual bell-like shape and has many spikes decorating it. The handle has a blue grip and gold edges decorate the head and the edges of the hammer's grip. Both IX and X returned to the design featured in the seventh game.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line edit

Game	Description
	Strictly for the extremely strong.^[1]

The sledgehammer has an Attack bonus of +40 (+35 in the NES version). It can only be equipped by the Hero. It can be purchased in Dirkandor, Tantegel, and Beran for 4,000 gold coins and sold for 3,000 gold coins.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation edit

The sledgehammer has an Attack bonus of +55. It can only be equipped by Warriors and can be purchased in Lanson for 6,500 gold coins.

In the NES version, the hammer can also be purchased in Theddon, Mur, and Kol.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake edit

Sledgehammer (おおかなづち)


Description
The added spikes allow this meaty mallet to deal even more damage
Stats	Vocations
Attack +61
Notes
-27 attack for Martial Artists
Price	Location
6,000/900	Sold in: Lanson

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride edit

The sledgehammer has an Attack bonus of +30. Sold in Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, Stockenbarrel, and Gotha for 1,800 gold coins. The hammer can be equipped by Debora, Sancho, and a few monster companions.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation edit

The sledgehammer has an Attack bonus of +30 and a Style bonus of +6. Sold in Wellshire, Amor, Ghent and Clearvale for 1,800 gold coins. The hammer can be equipped by Carver, Amos and Lizzie.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past edit

The sledgehammer has an Attack bonus of +31 and a Style bonus of +6. It can only be equipped by Kiefer and Aishe, can be purchased in Pilgrim's Perdition and El Ciclo in the past and present for 2,100 gold coins, and sold for 1,050 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King edit

The sledgehammer has an Attack bonus of +33 and can be equipped by Yangus, as well as Morrie in the 3DS version. It can be purchased in Simpleton for 1,700 gold coins.

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Sledgehammer	Giant mallet	Iron helmet	Iron helmet

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies edit

Sledgehammer (おおかなづち)


Description
A heavyweight hammer with a head of iron
Rarity	Stats	Vocations
★☆☆☆☆	Attack +28
Notes
N/A
Price	Location
1,300/650	Sold in: Port Llaffan
Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
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