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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Headsman's axe''
|title = ''Headsman's axe''
|image = [[File:Headman's axe IX art.png]]
|image = [[File:Headmans axe VII artwork.png|300px]]
|japanese = {{tt|まじんのオノ|Majin no Ono}} (III & VII)<br>{{tt|はしゃのオノ|Hajya no Ono}} (IX)
|japanese = {{tt|まじんのオノ|Majin no Ono}} (III & VII)<br>{{tt|はしゃのオノ|Hajya no Ono}} (IX)
|romaji = {{tt|Majin no Ono}} (III & VII)<br>{{tt|Hasha no Ono}} (IX)
|romaji = {{tt|Majin no Ono}} (III & VII)<br>{{tt|Hasha no Ono}} (IX)
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
[[Aishe]] is the only one who can equip the axe in either version of ''VII''. It provides +108 attack, +20 [[Style]], and a reduced accuracy of {{fraction|3|8}} (37.5%). As it is not cursed and does not consume MP upon use, it is more convenient to use than the normal Hela Hammer and [[Hatchet Man]].
[[Aishe]] is the only one who can equip the axe in either version of ''VII''. It provides +108 attack, +20 [[Style]], and a reduced accuracy of {{fraction|3|8}} (37.5%). As it is not cursed and does not consume MP upon use, it is more convenient to use than the normal Hela Hammer and the [[Hatchet Man]] skill.


The axe is '''incredibly''' hard to come by in a normal playthrough, being dropped only by [[vulgarian]]s at a {{fraction|1|256}} rate.
The axe is '''incredibly''' hard to come by in a normal playthrough, being dropped only by [[vulgarian]]s at a {{fraction|1|256}} rate.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
Much like the Hela Hammer, the Headsman's Axe has lost its special critical hit rate, and is simply an incredibly powerful weapon.
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|header=[[File:Headsman's axe DQIX icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
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{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=98}}
|icon=[[File:Headman's axe IX art.png]]
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|description=An enormous axe of frankly fearsome force
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|rarity=★★☆☆☆
Upgrades in to the [[Executioner's axe]] by mixing with two [[Ethereal stone|ethereal stones]] and one [[Raging ruby|raging ruby]].
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|notes=N/A
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Much like the Hela Hammer, the headsman's axe has lost its special critical hit rate, and is simply an incredibly powerful weapon. Upgrades in to the [[executioner's axe]] by mixing with two [[Ethereal stone|ethereal stones]] and one [[Raging ruby|raging ruby]].




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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:DQIII_Headsmans_Axe.png|''III'' design
File:DQIII_Headsmans_Axe.png|Vintage art circa 1988
Headmans axe VII artwork.png|''VII'' design
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 22:31, 7 June 2025

Headsman's axe
Japanese まじんのオノ (III & VII)
はしゃのオノ (IX)
Romaji Majin no Ono (III & VII)
Hasha no Ono (IX)
Old localisations Demon axe
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest IX
Effect Varies, see article

The headsman's axe is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. It is a ferocious-looking axe that provides melee-oriented characters with considerable boon in the late-game part of their journey. It is the first of the low-accuracy-but-always-critical category of weapons, succeeded by the Hela's hammer.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Found in the Castle of Baramos, the Headsman's axe gives an attack bonus of +90 (+105 in the remakes) to Warriors, and will land a critical hit exactly 12.5% (18) of the time. A chance to miss the target entirely, also 12.5%, balances this out. It can be sold for 375 gold coins.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Headsman's axe
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Just as likely to land a critical hit as it is to miss entirely. Best wait to wield this till you're feeling lucky
Stats Vocations
Attack +110
Notes
1/8th chance to land a Critical Hit
1/8th chance to miss target
Price Location
NA/375 Baramos' Lair

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Aishe is the only one who can equip the axe in either version of VII. It provides +108 attack, +20 Style, and a reduced accuracy of 38 (37.5%). As it is not cursed and does not consume MP upon use, it is more convenient to use than the normal Hela Hammer and the Hatchet Man skill.

The axe is incredibly hard to come by in a normal playthrough, being dropped only by vulgarians at a 1256 rate.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Headsman's axe
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
An enormous axe of frankly fearsome force
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Attack +98
Notes
N/A
Price Location
28,800/14,400 Sold in:
Dourbridge's secret shop
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Much like the Hela Hammer, the headsman's axe has lost its special critical hit rate, and is simply an incredibly powerful weapon. Upgrades in to the executioner's axe by mixing with two ethereal stones and one raging ruby.


Etymology

Headsman is an antiquated term for a judicial executioner. Specifically, it refers to one who executes convicted criminals via decapitation by a large axe. These axes would be inscribed with the words Cast in the name of God, ye not guilty, to show that the executioner was not guilty of murder in the eyes of God.

Gallery


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