Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1) What is the strongest sword in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King?
Answer: The Liquid Metal Sword is the strongest sword available in the game. It gives 118 damage but unlike some swords it has no other known special attributes.
2) Aside from the Liquid Metal Sword, what are the second strongest swords for each character?
Answer: Hero and Jessica can wield the Uber Miracle Sword, which boost their attack by 95 and recovers their HP for every successful hit on the target enemy. Angelo, on the other hand, can wield the Shamshir of Light. It is the second strongest sword in the game, which boosts his attack damage by 110.
3) What is the strongest spear and boomerang in the game?
Answer: The Metal King Spear and Metal Wing Boomerang are the strongest weapons on their niche. They boost attack damage by 120 and 90 respectively.
4) What are the best weapons to deal against zombies?
Answer: The Zombiesbane and Zombie Slayer are swords blessed with holy powers that can cause tremendous damage against enemies from zombie family. They are highly effective against Mummy Boy, Phantom Fencer, Skeletons and Walking Corpse, etc.
5) What are the best weapons to deal against dragons?
Answer: The Dragonsbane and Dragon Slayer are naturally strong against dragons. They can deal tremendous damage against Dragonthorn, Dragurn, Hacksaurus and Jargon, etc.
6) How can I inflict damage on metal enemies?
Answer: Metal monsters are formidable enemies especially when you are just using ordinary weapons. In order to deal stronger damage against them, one must equip a weapon that can penetrate their metalic bodies. The Metal Wing Boomerang is one of those rare weapons that can hurt them even with just basic attacks.
Trivia:
1) Did you know that the only one who don't wield a sword among the main characters is Yangus? He is more inclined to use heavy and unconventional weapons such as the axe, hammers, scythes and flails.
2) The Bastard Sword is an item drop of Fowlfighters. The name of the monster is most likely a pun to "Foo Fighters." A name of an American rock band founded by former members of Nirvana.
3) Angelo belongs to a special order of warriors called the Templar Knights. Did you know that it was actually named after an order of Christian Knights who fought in the Crusades during the Middle Ages? They are one of the most distinguished order during their time, but were disbanded and persecuted after being accused of accumulating great wealth on their campaigns to the Holy Land of Jerusalem.
I - Swords
1) Bastard Sword
A steel sword with a long blade that inflicts serious damage. Thanks to its weight.
Buy: 8800
Sell: 4400
Stat: Att +61
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Fowlfighter, Right Wing
Location: Available at Arcadia's shop.
Note: An essential item for crafting Blizzard Blade in Alchemy Pot.
2) Blizzard Blade
An enchanted ice sword whose blade contains the power of a mighty sandstorm.
Buy: 21000
Sell: 10500
Stat: Att +90
Recipe: Bastard Sword + Cold Cheese + Icicle Dirk
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Tryan Gully shop.
Note: Inflicts additional ice damage on target enemy.
3) Copper Sword
A widely used sword made out of Copper.
Buy: 270
Sell: 135
Stat: Att +13
Recipe: Bronze Knife x2
Drop by: Capsichum, Demonrider, Hawk Man, Jum
Location: Available at Alexandria and Farebury's shops. Also found in a chest in Waterfall Cave.
Note: N/A
4) Cyress Stick
A simple wooden sword carved form a sturdy cypres branch.
Buy: 10
Sell: 5
Stat: Att +4
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Capsichum, Lump Mage, Mud Mannequin
Location: Available at Farebury and Peregrin Quay's shops. Also found in a chest and cabinet in Farebury.
Note: An essential item for crafting Hunter's Bow, Iron Lance, Long Spear and Stone Axe in Alchemy Pot.
5) Double-edged Sword
An ill-fated sword surrounded by an air of danger.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 2500
Stat: Att +76
Recipe: Devil's Tail + Uber Double-edge
Drop by: N/A
Location: Found in a chest in Princess Minnie's Castle.
Note: An essential item for crafting Uber Double-edge in Alchemy Pot. Curses the weilder by returning back the damage inflicted against an enemy back to him.
6) Dragonsbane
A forged steel sword that is an improved version of the dragonsbane.
Buy: 11000
Sell: 6000
Stat: Att +72
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Orkutsk and Tryan Gully's shop.
Note: An essential item for crafting Dragon Slayer in Alchemy Pot. Increases damage against dragons.
7) Dragon Slayer
A forged steel sword capable of piercing dragon scales.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 22500
Stat: Att +83
Recipe: Dragonsbane + Mighty Armlet
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Increases damage against dragons.
8) Dream Blade
A magical sword that can occasionally put enemies to sleep.
Buy: 4700
Sell: 3350
Stat: Att +43
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Dark Turkey
Location: Available at Desert Chapel, Peddler's Tent and Neos' shops.
Note: An essential item for crafting Ring of Awakening in Alchemy Pot. It may inflict Snooze or Sleep on target enemy.
9) Falcon Blade
A sword capable of slicing twice in rapid succession, faster than a falcon in flight.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 5000
Stat: Att +37
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Can be acquired by trading 10000 tokens in Baccarat.
Note: An essential item for crafting Uber Flacon Blade in Alchemy Pot.
10) Liquid Metal Sword
An extraordinarily hard blade that allows this sword to inflict massive amounts of damage.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 5000
Stat: Att +118
Recipe: Orichalcum + Rusty Old Sword + Slime Crown
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: An essential item for crafting Rusty Old Sword in Alchemy Pot.
11) Miracle Sword
An enchanted blade that restores some of your HP every time it strikes an enemy.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 1000
Stat: Att +60
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Reward recieved from Princess Minnie for acquiring 68 mini medals.
Note: An essential item for crafting Uber Miracle Sword in Alchemy Pot. Replenishes some HP based on the damage dealt on target enemy.
12) Platinum Sword
A beautiful and exquisitely sharp sword forged from pure platinum.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 3000
Stat: Att +40
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Hel Gladiator
Location: Found in a chest in an island in Southwest Ocean.
Note: N/A
13) Rusty Old Sword
Once a legendary blade. Now just a rusty and chipped old sword.
Buy: N/A
Sell: N/A
Stat: Att +45
Recipe: Cowpat + Liquid Metal Sword + Mystifying Mixture
Drop by: Invisible Swordsman
Location: Found in a chest in Trodain's Castle.
Note: An essential item for crafting Liquid Metal Sword in Alchemy Pot.
14) Soldier's Sword
A cheap sword given to palace guardsmen at Trodain Castle.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 75
Stat: Att +8
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Lethal Armour, Skeleton
Character: Hero
Location: Hero has it from the start.
Note: N/A
15) Steel Broadsword
A sturdy sword made from forged steel.
Buy: 2000
Sell: 1000
Stat: Att +35
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Boe, Gargoyle, Hunter Mecha, Infernal Armour, Jabberwockee, Kee, Killing Machine, Skeleton Soldier, Zombie Gladiator
Location: Available at Ascantha and Pickham's shops. Also found in a chest in Kingdom of Ascantha.
Note: N/A
16) Stone Sword
A rather dull looking sword carved from stone.
Buy: N/A
Sell: N/A
Stat: Att +12
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Recieved from a townsman in Arcadia.
Note: Cannot be sold nor dropped from inventory.
17) Uber Double-edge
The double-edged sword purged of its curse and reborn as an even more powerful blade.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 3750
Stat: Att +76
Recipe: Double-edged Sword + Saint's Ashes x2
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: An essential item for crafting Double-edged Sword in Alchemy Pot. Do another strike on a target enemy which deals additional damage.
18) Uber Falcon Blade
An improved version of the Falcon Blade but with a far sharper edge.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 25000
Stat: Att +55
Recipe: Falcon Blade + Meteorite Bracer
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: N/A
19) Uber Miracle Sword
An improved version of the Miracle Sword, with a more powerful enchantment and a far sharper blade.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 1500
Stat: Att +95
Recipe: Life Bracer + Miracle Sword
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Replenishes some HP based on the damage dealt on target enemy.
20) Zombiesbane
A holy sword created for slaying zombies and other undead monsters.
Buy: 6300
Sell: 3150
Stat: Att +54
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Argonia's shop.
Note: An essential item for crafting Zombie Mail and Zombie Slayer in Alchemy Pot.
21) Zombie Slayer
A holy sword that is an improved version of the Zombiesbane.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 10000
Stat: Att +63
Recipe: Holy Talisman + Zombiesbane
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Increases damage against Zombies.
II - Spears
1) Battle Fork
An enormous fork that looks as if it belongs on a giant's dinner table.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 3300
Stat: Att +42
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Archdemon, Belial
Character: Hero
Location: Found in a chest in Argonia.
Note: An essential item for crafting Demon Spear in Alchemy Pot.
2) Demon Spear
A spear that kills instantly if it hits the enemy's vitals.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 12500
Stat: Att +86
Recipe: Battle Fork + Devil's Tail + Poison Needle
Drop by: N/A
Character: Hero
Location: N/A
Note: It has chance to inflict sudden death on a target enemy.
3) Hero Spear
A blessed spear that restores some of its wielder's HP when used in combat.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 15000
Stat: Att +100
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Character: Hero
Location: Reward acquired from Monster Arena battles.
Note: Replenishes some HP based on the damage dealt on target enemy.
4) Holy Lance
A holy spear that has received the blessing of the Goddess.
Buy: 2700
Sell: 1350
Stat: Att +39
Recipe: Gold Rosary + Long Spear
Drop by: Bone Baron + Grim Rider
Character: Hero
Location: Available at Pickham's shop.
Note: N/A
5) Iron Lance
An iron spear of the kind commonly found throughout the world.
Buy: 750
Sell: 375
Stat: Att +24
Recipe: Cypress Stick + Dagger
Drop by: Foul Anchor, Octavian Pirate, Orc, Scorpion
Character: Hero
Location: Available at Peregrin Quay and Port Prospect's shops.
Note: An essential item for crafting Long Spear in Alchemy Pot.
6) Long Spear
A long and heavy spear.
Buy: 1700
Sell: 850
Stat: Att +30
Recipe: Cypress Stick x2 + Iron Lance
Drop by: Octavian Sentry, Orc King
Character: Hero
Location: Available at Simpleton's shop.
Note: An essential item for crafting Holy Lance in Alchemy Pot.
7) Metal King Spear
The most powerful spear, capable of penetrating almost any material.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 24000
Stat: Att +120
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Character: Hero
Location: Found in a chest in Dragovian Path.
Note: An essential item for crafting Metal Wing Boomerang in Alchemy Pot.
8) Partisan
A large lance that can be used for cutting as well as thrusting.
Buy: 4400
Sell: 2200
Stat: Att +44
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Character: Hero
Location: Available at Argonia and Savella Cathedral's shops.
Note: An essential item for crafting Sandstorm Spear in Alchemy Pot.
9) Sandstorm spear
A spear that raises a sandstorm to blind enemies when used as an item in combat.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 5500
Stat: Att +67
Recipe: Partisan + Saint's Ashes
Drop by: N/A
Character: Hero
Location: N/A
Note: An essential item for crafting Ring of Truth in Alchemy Pot. Has a chance to inflict Dazzle to all enemies.
III - Boomerangs
1) Boomerang
A throwing weapon capable of felling multiple enemies in an instant.
Buy: 420
Sell: 210
Stat: Att +19
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Spitnik, Yabby
Character: Hero
Location: Available at Alexandria and Farebury's shop. Also found in a chest in Peregrin Quay.
Note: An essential item for crafting Reinforced Boomerang in Alchemy Pot. Basic attack will hit all enemies.
2) Edged Boomerang
A metal boomerang with knife-like edges.
Buy: 1360
Sell: 680
Stat: Att +27
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Crayzee, Dark Star
Character: Hero
Location: Available at Ascantha and Neos' shop. Also found in a Orkutsk.
Note: An essential item for crafting Razor Wing Boomerang and Spiked Armour in Alchemy Pot. Basic attack will hit all enemies.
3) Flametang Boomerang
A boomerang harbouring the power of the inferno.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 7250
Stat: Att +63
Recipe: Flame Shield + Swallowtail
Drop by: N/A
Character: Hero
Location: Found in a chest in West Argonia.
Note: An essential item for crafting Flame Shield in Alchemy Pot. Basic attack will hit all enemies.
4) Metal Wing Boomerang
A special boomerang optimized for damaging metal enemies.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 36000
Stat: Att +90
Recipe: Metal King Spear + Razor Wing Boomerang
Drop by: N/A
Character: Hero
Location: N/A
Note: Basic attack will hit all enemies. Can only be acquired from Alchemy Pot.
5) Razor Wing Boomerang
A boomerang with firsgtfully sharp steel edges.
Buy: 3400
Sell: 1900
Stat: Att +42
Recipe: Edged Boomerang + Steel Scythe + Wing of Bat
Drop by: Gryphon
Character: Hero
Location: Available at Argonia's shop.
Note: An essential item for crafting Metal Wing Boomerang in Alchemy Pot. Basic attack will hit all enemies.
6) Reinforced Boomerang
A slightly improved version of the boomerang.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 1340
Stat: Att +32
Recipe: Boomerang + Iron Nail
Drop by: N/A
Character: Hero
Location: N/A
Note: Basic attack will hit all enemies. Can only be acquired from Alchemy Pot.
7) Swallowtail Boomerang
A boomerang bearing a motif of two swallows.
Buy: 6800
Sell: 3400
Stat: Att +53
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Character: Hero
Location: Available at Arcadia and Orkutsk's shop.
Note: An essential item for crafting Flametang Boomerang in Alchemy Pot. Basic attack will hit all enemies.
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