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Sandstorm spear
Japanese 砂塵のヤリ
さじんのやり
さじんの槍
Romaji Sajin no yari
Old localisations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest X Offline
Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Scanner
Effect Envelops enemies in illusions when used as a tool in battle.
Deals earth-elemental damage when attacking. (X and Smash/Grow)

The Sandstorm spear is a spear in the series.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Sandstorm spear (さじんのやり)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A spear that sends send to bedazzle a group of enemies when used as an item in battle.[1]
Stats Vocations
Attack +76
Notes
Casts Dazzle when used as a tool in battle.
Price Location
13,700 gold / 2,740 gold Sold at the weapon shops in Manoza and Kol.
Sparkly spot in the desert southeast of Fifer's Spire, requires the ship to reach.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A spear that raises a sandstorm to blind enemies when used as an item during combat.[2]

The Sandstorm spear has an Attack bonus of +67 and can only be equipped by the Hero. It uses Sandstorm when used as a tool in battle, attempting to envelop all enemies in illusions. The spear can only be made in the Alchemy Pot and can be used to create a Ring of truth. It can be sold for 4,700 gold. It can also be given to Dodgy Dave in Pickham in exchange for a Happy hat one time.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, it has a 164 chance of being dropped by Night rider.
Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Sandstorm spear
Sandstorm spear

Partisan

Saint's ashes
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Ring of truth

Gold ring
Sandstorm spear
Sandstorm spear
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Sandstorm spear (さじんのやり)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A spear that sends sand to blind baddies if used as an item in battle.[3]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +54
Style +43
Notes
Inflicts 110% damage to monsters of the Beast family.
Attempts to envelop all enemies in illusions when used as a tool in battle.
Used to create Ring of truth.
Price Location
6,600 gold / 3,300 gold Sold at the weapon shops in Gleeba, Batsureg, and Wormwood Creek.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Holy lance

Kitty litter x2

Glass frit x2

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

The Sandstorm spear has an Attack bonus of +50, a Style bonus of +6, increases the wielder's Weight by 23, and deals earth-elemental damage when attacking. It can be equipped by a Priest, Martial Artist, Paladin, Item Master, or Guardian. When used as a tool in battle, it attempts to envelop a single enemy in illusions. The spear can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith. Starting with Version 6.2, the amount of materials required to make one were reduced, making it easier to craft. Previously, it required six lumps of Silver ore, four handfuls of Glass frit, two bags of Kitty litter, and two Faerie flames.

Dragon Quest X Offline[edit | edit source]

The Sandstorm spear has an Attack bonus of +50, a Charm bonus of +6, and deals earth-elemental damage when attacking. It can be equipped by the Hero as a Priest or Paladin, and Raguas. When used as a tool in battle, it attempts to envelop a single enemy in illusions. It can sometimes be purchased for 5,830 gold from the traveler's bazaar or crafted with the Fun-Size Forge.

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow[edit | edit source]

The Sandstorm Spear is a 3★ Earth-elemental spear with an Attack bonus of +51 at level 1. Its Coup de Grâce is Hellstorm and its Enchantment is Dust Devil. Its starting Boon is Attack +5 for Priest characters. It can be acquired randomly from any transmuter, including the 3★ Weapon Guaranteed Transmuter that can be rerolled as many times as desired.

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds[edit | edit source]

A Hero's Bonds equipment icon

The Sandstorm spear is a 3★ spear with a Physical Attack bonus of +63 at level 35. It can be equipped by the Luminary Leader as a Hero, Hyunckel in his Dark Armour Spear or Summer Style, or Larhart. It comes equipped with Spear Trait I Lv. 3, which raises the user's Thrust damage by 6%. It could be acquired by playing during the A Loyal Land Rider's Pledge limited event. During the event, it was also equipped with Spear Trait II Lv. 5, which would grant the player 50 extra Silver and Gold Larhart Tokens during the event.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolLanza de torbellinoSpanish for "whirlwind lance".
FrançaisLance des sablesFrench for "lance of sand".
DeutschSandsturmspeerGerman for "sandstorm spear".
ItalianoSandstormFrom the English sandstorm, a meteorological phenomenon consisting of a strong wind carrying clouds of sand and dust through the air.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  2. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  3. Nintendo DS version.