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Weapons (Alchemy)
Dragon Quest VIII

Weapons (Alchemy)

Master alchemy in Dragon Quest VIII! Discover all weapon recipes, their stats, and the rare ingredients you'll need to forge the ultimate gear for your party.

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Master alchemy in Dragon Quest VIII! Discover all weapon recipes, their stats, and the rare ingredients you'll need to forge the ultimate gear for your party.

Alright, so you've gotten your hands on the Alchemy Pot in Dragon Quest VIII, which is awesome! This is where things get really fun, letting you craft some of the best gear in the game. We're going to break down all the weapons you can make, what you need for them, and how they stack up. Think of this as your go-to list for knowing what to aim for when you're hunting for ingredients!

Below you'll find a breakdown of every weapon you can create using the Alchemy Pot. I've organized them by weapon type, just like in the game, so you can easily see what's available for each character. For each weapon, you'll see its name, its attack power (Att), and the ingredients you'll need to toss into the pot. Some recipes even need specific items multiple times, so keep an eye out for that!

Weapon Recipes
NameAttIngredient 1Ingredient 2Ingredient 3
Axes
Stone Axe20Stone HardhatCypress Stick
Golden Axe27Iron AxeGold Nugget
Iron Axe38Farmer's ScytheFarmer's Scythe
Bandit Axe55Battle AxeThief's Key
Moon Axe60Golden AxeMoon's Mercy
King Axe80Golden AxeSlime Crown
Boomerangs
Reinforced Boomerang32BoomerangIron Nail
Razor Wing Boomerang42Edged BoomerangSteel ScytheWing of Bat
Flametang Boomerang63SwallowtailFlame Shield
Metal Wing Boomerang90Razor Wing BoomerangMetal King Spear
Bows
Hunter's Bow30Short BowChain Whip
Hunter's Bow30Cypress StickCypress StickStrength Ring
Eros' Bow45Hunter's BowGarter
Cheiron's Bow63Eros' BowPower Shield
Odin's Bow125Great BowEros' BowCheiron's Bow
Claws
Fire Claw66Iron ClawFlametang Boomerang
Cobra Claw75Fire ClawDevil's Tail
King Cobra Claw91Cobra ClawHades' Helm
Beast Talon95Beast ClawEthereal Stone
Dragonlord Claw99Dragon ClawEthereal Stone
Clubs
Sledgehammer33Giant MalletIron HelmetIron Helmet
Uber War Hammer69War HammerMighty Armlet
Megaton Hammer108Uber War HammerConquerer's AxeOrichalcum
Fans
Peacock Fan60Iron FanHermes' Hat
Stellar Fan74Rainbow FanHighly-Strung CheeseSilver Tiara
Lunar Fan78Stellar FanFull Moon RingGold Rosary
Solar Fan82Lunar FanFlame ShieldMagma Staff
Knives
Falcon Knife34Slime EarringsTough Guy TattooAgility Ring
Assassin's Dagger37Eagle DaggerPoison Needle
Imp Knife52Assassin's DaggerDevil's Tail
Scythes
Hell Scythe65Steel ScythePoison Moth KnifeHades' Helm
Spears
Iron Lance24Cypress StickDagger
Long Spear30Cypress StickCypress StickIron Lance
Holy Lance39Long SpearGold Rosary
Sandstorm Spear67PartisanSaint's Ashes
Demon Spear86Battle ForkPoison NeedleDevil's Tail
Metal King Spear120Holy LanceMetal Wing Boomerang
Staves
Magma Staff28Wizard's StaffRockbomb ShardRockbomb Shard
Staff of Antimagic41Wizard's StaffRune Staff
Staff of Ressurection77Rune StaffLife BracerYggdrasil Leaf
Swords
Copper Sword13Bronze KnifeBronze Knife
Rusty Old Sword45Liquid Metal SwordMystifying MixtureCowpat
Holy Silver Rapier54Templar's SwordHoly Talisman
Uber Falcon Blade55Falcon BladeMeteorite Bracer
Fallen Angel Rapier61Holy Silver RapierDevil's TailWing of Bat
ZombieSlayer65ZombiesbaneHoly Talisman
Double-Edged Sword76Uber Double-EdgeDevil's Tail
Uber Double-Edge76Double-Edged SwordSaint's AshesSaint's Ashes
Mercury's Rapier78Fallen Angel RapierMercury's BandanaMercury's Bandana
Dragon Slayer83DragonsbaneMighty Armlet
Blizzard Blade90Bastard SwordIcicle DirkCold Cheese
Uber Miracle Sword95Miracle SwordLife Bracer
Shamshir of Light110Rune StaffLight ShieldShimmering Dress
Liquid Metal Sword118Rusty Old SwordSlime CrownOrichalcum
Dragovian King Sword137Dragovian SwordLiquid Metal Sword
Whips
Leather Whip6Devil's TailSaint's Ashes
Snakeskin Whip23Leather WhipScale Shield
Dragontail Whip47Snakeskin WhipDragon ScaleDragon Scale
Demon Whip72Scourge WhipDevil's Tail
Scourge Whip99Demon WhipSaint's Ashes
Tips for Alchemy
  • Don't be afraid to experiment! Sometimes you'll need to check a recipe multiple times to see what you're missing.
  • Keep an eye on enemy drops. Many of the ingredients you need are dropped by specific monsters, so you might need to do some grinding.
  • Some of the best weapons require really rare items, like Slime Crowns or Orichalcum. Prioritize getting those if you're aiming for the absolute best gear.
  • Remember that some ingredients can be used in multiple recipes, so think strategically about what you're crafting.

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