Dragon Quest XI S: Axes Guide

Name: Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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Alright, let's talk axes! These are some pretty powerful weapons, mainly for the Hero and Hendrik. They pack a punch, and some even come with neat extra effects that can turn the tide of battle. We'll go through the stats so you can pick the best one for your situation.

Here's a breakdown of the axes you can find:

Name	Buy	Sell	HP	MP	ATK	AGI	CHA	Crit	Special Effects
Apollo's Axe	-	16000	+5	0	+135	0	0	-	Deals fire and light damage
Aristocrat's Axe	48000	24000	0	+18	+158	0	0	-	4% chance of free spell / ability use +10% damage to demon family
Avalanche Axe	15000	7500	0	0	+93	0	0	-	Deals ice damage
Bad Axe	-	-	0	+10	+106	0	+27	-	8% chance of reducing enemy attack
Cavalier Cleaver	6600	3300	0	0	+64	0	0	-	-
Climaxe	-	-	0	+16	+147	0	+39	-	12% chance of reducing enemy attack
Conqueror's Axe	26000	13000	0	0	+111	0	0	-	-
Galaxy Axe	-	-	0	+18	+182	0	+47	-	12% chance of reducing enemy attack
Ice Axe	9200	4600	0	0	+72	0	0	-	Deals ice damage
Kairos Cleaver	-	15000	0	0	+160	+12	0	+2%	-
Kaiser Axe	-	6500	0	+8	+86	0	0	-	-
King Axe	10800	5400	0	+6	+80	0	0	-	-
Maxi Axe	-	-	0	+14	+123	0	+34	-	10% chance of reducing enemy attack
Obliteratoriser	12500	6250	0	0	+85	0	0	+2%	+10% damage to machine family
Overlord's Axe	21600	11800	0	0	+100	0	0	-	+10% damage to humanoid family

Tips for Picking an Axe

For raw attack power, the Galaxy Axe is king with +182 ATK, but it can be tricky to acquire as it's not for sale.
If you're facing a lot of demons, the Aristocrat's Axe is a solid choice with its +10% damage bonus to that family, plus a chance to use abilities for free!
The Apollo's Axe is great for its elemental damage, dealing both fire and light.
Keep an eye out for axes with special effects like reducing enemy attack or dealing elemental damage – these can be super useful in tough fights.
Some of the best axes, like the Galaxy Axe and Climaxe, don't have a buy price, meaning you'll likely find them as treasure or get them as drops. So, always be on the lookout!

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