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Equip your party for victory in Dragon Quest VIII! Discover the best Axes, Boomerangs, Bows, Claws, Clubs, and Fans to dominate every foe.

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Equip your party for victory in Dragon Quest VIII! Discover the best Axes, Boomerangs, Bows, Claws, Clubs, and Fans to dominate every foe.

Alright, let's talk about beefing up your crew in Dragon Quest VIII! Choosing the right weapon for each character is super important, and thankfully, the game gives you a ton of options. We've got everything from trusty axes and boomerangs to some pretty wild claws and fans. Let's break down what's out there and where you can snag these goodies.

Axes

  • Stone Axe (Att: 20) - A decent starting point, you can buy this in Alexandria or Port Prospect for 550 gold. It's also found in the Pereguin Quay Region if you've got the Thief Key.
  • Golden Axe (Att: 27) - This one's an alchemy ingredient, so keep an eye out for it.
  • Iron Axe (Att: 38) - You can buy this in Pickham for 2,600 gold. It's also dropped by enemies like Berserkers and Hoodlums, and you can find it in Argonia.
  • Battle Axe (Att: 45) - Head to Argonia to buy this for 4,300 gold. It's also dropped by Zombie Gladiators.
  • Bandit Axe (Att: 55) - This is a reward for completing a side quest with Dodgy Dave.
  • Moon Axe (Att: 60) - You can find this in Argonia once you have the Ultimate Key.
  • King Axe (Att: 80) - Available for purchase in Orkutsk or Tryan Gully for 17,000 gold.
  • Conquerer's Axe (Att: 103) - This powerful axe is found on Howlwind Hill and at the Altar of Wroth.

Boomerangs

  • Boomerang (Att: 19) - A solid early-game choice, buyable in Farebury and Alexandria for 420 gold. Spitnik and Yabbies might drop it, and you can find it in Pereguin Quay with the Thief Key. Best part? It hits all enemies!
  • Edged Boomerang (Att: 27) - You can buy this in Ascantha or Neos for 1,360 gold. It also hits all enemies and can be found in Orkutsk.
  • Reinforced Boomerang (Att: 32) - This is an alchemy ingredient. Hits all enemies.
  • Razor Wing Boomerang (Att: 42) - Available in Argonia Bazaar for 3,800 gold. Gryphons sometimes drop it. Hits all enemies.
  • Swallowtail (Att: 53) - Buy this in Arcadia or Orkutsk for 6,800 gold. Hits all enemies.
  • Flametang Boomerang (Att: 63) - You'll find this on a hill on Argonia's western border. Hits all enemies.
  • Metal Wing Boomerang (Att: 90) - This is an alchemy item. It hits all enemies and increases your chances of landing hits on metal monsters – super useful!

Bows

  • Short Bow (Att: 23) - Buyable in Ascantha for 750 gold.
  • Hunter's Bow (Att: 30) - You can get this in Pickham for 1,700 gold. It's also an alchemy ingredient.
  • Eros' Bow (Att: 45) - An alchemy item that can confuse enemies when used in battle.
  • Cheiron's Bow (Att: 63) - Found in Rydon's Tower. When used in battle, it recovers 30 HP.
  • Great Bow (Att: 95) - A high-end bow you can buy in Tryan Gully for 28,000 gold.
  • Odin's Bow (Att: 125) - This is a powerful alchemy item.

Claws

  • Iron Claw (Att: 55) - Available in Orkutsk for 2,000 gold.
  • Fire Claw (Att: 66) - Buy this in Empycchu for 8,800 gold.
  • Cobra Claw (Att: 75) - You can purchase this in Tryan Gully for 10,000 gold. It's especially effective against Demon-type monsters.
  • Beast Claw (Att: 81) - This is a reward for defeating Evil Sir Leopold. It's more effective against Beast-type monsters.
  • Dragon Claw (Att: 82) - Found at the Altar of Wroth. This claw is great against Dragon-type monsters. You can also get it as a Mini Medal prize (115 medals) from Princess Minnie.
  • King Cobra Claw (Att: 91) - An alchemy item that's effective against Demon-types.
  • Beast Talon (Att: 95) - Another alchemy item, this one is better against Beast-types.
  • Dragonlord Claw (Att: 99) - Use alchemy to create this, which is strong against Dragon-types.
  • Orichalcum Claw (Att: 133) - The ultimate claw, found in Memories Lane.

Clubs

  • Oaken Club (Att: 7) - Yangus starts with this, and you can buy it in Farebury and Alexandria for 110 gold. It's also found in Pereguin Quay.
  • Giant Mallet (Att: 13) - Buyable in Farebury and Alexandria for 240 gold. You can also find it in Arcadia.
  • Sledgehammer (Att: 33) - Available in Simpleton for 1,700 gold. It's also found in the Trodain Region.
  • War Hammer (Att: 51) - You can buy this in Argonia Bazaar for 6,700 gold.
  • Uber War Hammer (Att: 69) - This is an alchemy item.
  • Megaton Hammer (Att: 108) - An alchemy item that increases your chance of landing a critical hit – very handy!

Fans

  • Iron Fan (Att: 47) - Buy this in Orkutsk for 1,600 gold.
  • Peacock Fan (Att: 60) - Available in Empycchu for 5,800 gold.
  • Rainbow Fan (Att: 66) - You can get this in Tryan Gully for 7,600 gold. It has a chance to inflict Dazzle on enemies.
  • Stellar Fan (Att: 74) - An alchemy item that can inflict Confuse on enemies.
  • Lunar Fan (Att: 78) - This alchemy item has a chance to inflict Paralysis on enemies.
  • Solar Fan (Att: 82) - Create this via alchemy for a chance to disable enemies for one turn.

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