Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Yangus' Weapons Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1) What is the strongest weapon that Yangus can wield?

Answer: The strongest weapon that Yangus can wield is the Flail of Destruction. In just a single swoop it can cause tremendous damage not only to one but all enemies.


2) Do other characters can wield any of Yangus' weapon?

Answer: No. All weapons that Yangus can equip are exclusively for him. He is the only character who does not share weapon types with other characters.


Trivia:

1) The ultimate boss of the game, Rhapthorne, also made a cameo in Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies. He is the Legacy boss that can be unlocked after completing Quest #179.


2) Did you know that Red is one of the notable character in a spin-off game Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon? Some romantic story between her and Yangus is shown in the game.


3) Red is called Gerda in Japanese versions of Dragon Quest.


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I - Axes

1) Bandit-Axe
A large axe of the type typically carried by bandits.

Buy: N/A
Sell: 6500
Stat: Att +55
Recipe: Battle-Axe + Thief's Key
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Pickham's Black Market.

Note: An essential item for crafting Bandit Mail in Alchemy Pot.


2) Battle Axe
A large axe specially designed for combat.

Buy: 4300
Sell: 2150
Stat: Att +45
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Zombie Gladiator
Location: Available at Argonia's shop.

Note: An essential item for crafting Bandit Axe in Alchemy Pot.


3) Conqueror's Axe
The world's strongest axe, once wielded by a barbarian king.

Buy: N/A
Sell: 7500
Stat: Att +103
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Found in a chest in Howlwind Hill in Arcadia Region.

Note: An essential item for crafting Megaton Hammer in Alchemy Pot.


4) Golden Axe
A dull-bladed axe forged from gold.

Buy: N/A
Sell: 5000
Stat: Att +27
Recipe: Gold Nugger + Iron Axe
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A

Note: An essential item for crafting King Axe and Moon Axe in Alchemy Pot.


5) Iron Axe
A thick and sturdy axe with a cast iron head.

Buy: 2600
Sell: 1300
Stat: Att +38
Recipe: Farmer's Scythe x2
Drop by: Berserker, Hoodlum, Tyrantosaurus
Location: Available at Pickham's shop. Also found in a cabinet in Argonia.

Note: An essential item for crafting Golden Axe in Alchemy Pot.


6) King Axe
An expertly crafted axe richly engraved with magical runes.

Buy: 17000
Sell: 8500
Stat: Att +80
Recipe: Golden Axe + Slime Crown
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Orkutsk and Tryan Gully's shop.

Note: N/A


7) Moon Axe
A large axe in the shape of a crescent moon.

Buy: N/A
Sell: 11000
Stat: Att +60
Recipe: Golden Axe + Moon's Mercy
Drop by: N/A
Location: Found in a chest in Argonia.

Note: N/A


8) Stone Axe
Intruigingly primitive for an axe sold in a weapon shop.

Buy: 550
Sell: 275
Stat: Att +20
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Hood
Location: Available at Alexandria and Port Prospect's shops. Also found in a chest in Maella Region.

Note: An essential item for crafting Stone Hardhat in Alchemy Pot.


II - Clubs and Hammers

1) Giant Mallet
A giant wooden hammer of the sort often carried by monsters as well as human.

Buy: 240
Sell: 120
Stat: Att +13
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Abominape, Brownie, Cyclops, Gorerilla, Hammerhood, Pink Pongo
Location: Available at Alexandria and Farebury's shops. Also found in a chest in Arcadia.

Note: An essential item for crafting Sledgehammer in Alchemy Pot.


2) Megaton Hammer
A giant hammer that improves your chances of landing a critical hit.

Buy: N/A
Sell: 55500
Stat: Att +108
Recipe: Conqueror's Axe + Orichalcum + Uber War Hammer
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A

Note: Increases critical hit chance.


3) Oaken Club
A simple club fashioned from sturdy oak.

Buy: 110
Sell: 55
Stat: Att +7
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Hammerhood, Khalamari Kid, Mischievous Mole
Location: Yangus has it froom the start. Available at Alexandria and Farebury's shops. Also found in a pot in Peregrin Quay.

Note: N/A


4) Sledgehammer
An enormous hammer made of iron.

Buy: 1700
Sell: 1000
Stat: Att +33
Recipe: Giant Mallet + Iron Helmet + Iron Mallet
Drop by: Troll
Location: Available at Simpleton's shop. Also found in a chest in Kingdom of Trodain.

Note: N/A


5) Uber War Hammer
An improved version of the war hammer coveying even greater attack power.

Buy: N/A
Sell: 16000
Stat: Att +69
Recipe: Mighty Armlet + War Hammer
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A

Note: An essential item for crafting Megaton Hammer in Alchemy Pot.


6) War Hammer
A steel hammer specifically designed for combat.

Buy: 6700
Sell: 3400
Stat: Att +51
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Argonia's shop.

Note: An essential item for crafting Uber War Hammer in Alchemy Pot.


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III - Scythes

1) Bardiche of Binding
An enchanted weapon that can deprive the target of the ability to cast spells.

Buy: N/A
Sell: 12000
Stat: Att +83
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Reward recieved from Monster Arena battles.

Note: Increases damage against demon monsters. May inflict silence to target enemies.


2) Farmer's Scythe
A large iron scythe of the type often used to cut grass and straw.

Buy: 910
Sell: 460
Stat: Att +28
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Foul Anchor, Iron Rhino, Iron Scorpion
Location: Available at Peregrin Quay and Port Prospect's shops. Also found in a chest in Pickham Region.

Note: An essential item for crafting Iron Axe in Alchemy Pot.


3) Heavy Hatchet
An enormous hatchet capable of cutting down enemies where they stand.

Buy: 29000
Sell: 15000
Stat: Att +110
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Tryan Gully's shop.

Note: N/A


4) Hell Scythe
An enormous scythe that may paralyse the enemies that it strikes.

Buy: 9500
Sell: 5000
Stat: Att +65
Recipe: Hades' Helm + Poison Moth Knife + Steel Scythe
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Arcadia's shop.

Note: May inflict paralysis on target enemies.


5) Steel Scythe
A scythe designed specifically for combat.

Buy: 3700
Sell: 1650
Stat: Att +42
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Fallen Priest
Location: Available at Baccarat, Neos and Savella Cathedral's shops.

Note: An essential item for crafting Hell Scythe and Razor Wing Boomerang in Alchemy Pot.


IV - Flails

1) Flail of Fury
A present from Red, this flail is capable of hitting multiple enemies in a single swing.

Buy: N/A
Sell: N/A
Stat: Att +93
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Character: Yangus
Location: Recieved from Red at Red's Den after some event are triggered.

Note: Damages each enemy in a target group.


2) Flail of Destruction
Scourges all enemies with a power beyond imagination.

Buy: N/A
Sell: 22500
Stat: Att +125
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Character: Yangus
Location: Reward acquired from Princess Minnie after collecting 110 mini medals.

Note: Damages all enemies in a single swing.


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