Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest IV

Weapons

Equip your Dragon Quest IV party with the right weapons. Learn which characters use Swords, Axes, Whips, and Claws for maximum damage output.

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Weapons are crucial for your physical attackers, directly impacting their damage output. Different characters can equip different types of weapons. Swords are generally for the Hero and Ragnar, Axes for Ragnar, Whips for Maya, and Claws for Alena. Staves are typically for mages like Borya, Kiryl, and Meena, though their primary function is often to boost magic stats rather than physical damage.

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Weapons

Key Weapons to Acquire:

  • Zenithian Sword: The Hero's ultimate weapon, found late in Chapter 5. Essential for the final boss.
  • Hela's Hammer: A powerful axe for Ragnar, though it sometimes misses. High attack power.
  • Gringham Whip: Maya's best whip, capable of hitting groups of enemies.
  • Dragon Claws: Alena's strongest claws, significantly boosting her attack.
  • Sword of Miracles: A sword that restores HP to the wielder with each attack, excellent for the Hero or Ragnar.
  • Metal King Sword: One of the strongest swords, often obtained from the casino or Mini Medal King.

Always check weapon shops in new towns for upgrades. Consider weapons with special properties, like elemental damage or status effects, as they can be very effective against specific enemy types. sell old, weaker weapons to free up inventory space and earn some gold.