Editing Axe (weapon type)

Axes are a recurring family of weapons in the {{DQSeries}}. Though typically depicted in official artwork as the weapon of choices for [[Warrior]]s and other melee-oriented characters, their actual presence in the series had been relatively scarce until the release of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.

Unlike [[sword]]s and [[spear]]s, axes have been featureless weapons with no additional benefits complimenting their strength since the original game, with the sole exception of the [[headsman's axe]]. As with several other armament types, this would change with the development of ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', which features many hatchets with additional effects.

==Appearances==

==={{DQ}}===
*[[Iron axe]]

==={{DQ3}}===
*[[Battle axe]]
*[[Headsman's axe]]

==={{DQ3HD}}===
*[[Iron axe]]
*[[Battle axe]]
*[[Headsman's axe]]
*[[Conqueror's axe]]

==={{DQ4}}===
*[[Battle axe]]

==={{DQ5}}===
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Battle axe]]

==={{DQ6}}===
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Battle axe]]

==={{DQ7}}===
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Battle axe]]
*[[Headsman's axe]]

==={{DQ7R}}===
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Iron axe]]
*[[Battleaxe]]
*[[Bad axe]]
*[[Headsman's axe]]

==={{DQ8}}===
Axes are one of the the three weapon types that [[Yangus]] specializes in, serving as a middle ground between the brute force of the [[Hammer Weapon Family|Hammers]] and the group-targeting [[Scythe Weapon Family|Scythes]]. Axes are recommended for players that prefer to inflict status ailments while simultaneously dealing damage, and for those that prefer to gamble on all-or-nothing attacks through the [[Hatchet Man]] and [[Hatchet Man| Executioner]] skills.
*[[Stone axe]]
*[[Golden axe]]
*[[Iron axe]]
*[[Battle axe]]
*[[Bandit axe]]
*[[Moon axe]]
*[[King axe]]
*[[Conquerer's axe]]

==={{DQ9}}===
[[Gladiator]]s and [[Ranger]]s are the only vocations that may Axes by default. By putting 100 points into the [[List of axe skills in Dragon Quest IX|skill set]], any character may wield an Axe. All axes will deal an extra 10% damage to members of the [[nature family]].

*[[List of axe alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX]]
*[[Iron axe]]
*[[Steel axe]]
*[[Gigasteel axe]]
*[[Golden axe]]
*[[Battle axe]]
*[[Moon axe]]
*[[Fullmoon axe]]
*[[King axe]]
*[[Kaiser axe]]
*[[Pro's axe]]
*[[Headsman's axe]]
*[[Executioner's axe]]
*[[Ice axe]]
*[[Avalanche axe]]
*[[Heavy hatchet]]
*[[Bad axe]]
*[[Maxi axe]]
*[[Climaxe]]
*[[Galaxy axe]]

==={{DQ10}}===
Axes can be equipped by [[Warrior|Warriors]], [[Ranger|Rangers]], [[Monster Wrangler|Monster Wranglers]], [[Death Master|Death Masters]], and [[Pirate|Pirates]]. Like in previous installments, Hatchets deal extra damage to the nature family.
*[[Copper axe]]
*[[Bronze axe]]
*[[Bandit axe]]
*[[Iron axe]]
*[[Light axe]]
*[[Silver axe]]
*[[Battle axe]]
*[[Steel axe]]
*[[Moon axe]]
*[[Pro's axe]]
*[[King axe]]
*[[Ice axe]]
*[[Kaiser axe]]
* Sacred lord's axe / Dryspell axe
*[[Obliteratoriser]]
*[[Conqueror's axe]]
*[[Bad axe]]
*[[Heavy hatchet]]
*[[Arisocrat's axe]]

NOTE: As the game is in constant development, new axes get added over time. The previous list only includes weapons with localized names ''and'' available up to the final patch of Dragon Quest X Version 7, released in March of 2026.

==={{DQ11}}===
Axes can be equipped exclusively by [[Hendrik]]. All axes deal 10% extra damage to different monster families, mainly [[Material family|material monsters]]. Some of the axes increase Hendrik's maximum MP or void the cost altogether when equipped, allowing him to use skills and spells more frequently. 
*[[Cavalier cleaver]]
*[[Ice axe]]
*[[King axe]]
*[[Obliteratoriser]]
*[[Kaiser axe]]
*[[Avalanche axe]]
*[[Overlord's axe]]
*[[Bad axe]]
*[[Conquerer's axe|Conqueror's axe]]
*[[Maxi axe]]
*[[Climaxe]]
*[[Arisocrat's axe]]
*[[Kairos cleaver]]
*[[Galaxy axe]]

==={{DQH}}===
Axes are Yangus' weapon type, and cover a wide swing arc.
*[[Proper chopper]]
*[[Iron axe]]
*[[Battle axe]]
*[[Moon axe]]
*[[Almighty axe]]
*[[King axe]]
*[[Obliteratoriser]]
*[[Bad axe]]
*[[Conqueror's axe]]
*[[Slime weapons|Goolden axe]]

==={{DQH2}}===
Axes are used by [[Desdemona]] in the main game and by Yangus outside of the story mode.
*[[Hero’s & Heroine's axe]]
*[[Accordian axe]]
*[[Iron Axe]]
*[[Battle axe]]
*[[Pro’s axe]]
*[[Queen axe]]
*[[King axe]]
*[[Obliteratoriser]]
*[[Bad axe]]
*[[Great axe]]
*[[Uber queen axe]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Hand Axe DQ NES.png|Iron axe (DQ)
Iron axe VII artwork.png|Iron axe (VII)
IronAxe.png|Iron axe (IX)
Battle axe VII artwork.png|Battle axe (VII)
BattleAxe.png|Battle axe (VIII)
Headmans axe VII artwork.png|Headsman's axe
ConquerorsAxe.png|Conqueror's axe (VIII)
DQXI Conqueror's axe.png|Conqueror's axe (XI)
DQXI Overlord's axe.png|Overlord's axe
StoneAxe.png|Stone axe (V)
Stone axe VII artwork.png|Stone axe (VII)
DQIX Bad axe.png|Bad axe
Galaxy axe artwork.png|Galaxy axe
GoldenAxe.png|Golden axe
KingsAxe.png|King axe
BanditsAxe.png|Bandit axe
MoonAxe.png|Moon axe
DQXI Ice axe.png|Ice axe
DQXI Avalanche axe.png|Avalanche axe
HeavyHatchet.png|Heavy hatchet
DQXI Obliteratoriser.png|Obliteratoriser
DQXI Arisocrat's axe.png|Aristocat's axe
DQXI_Kairos_cleaver.png|Kairos cleaver
</gallery>

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