Updated:
18 Aug 2022
Weapons in Dragon Quest XI S are important to spice up gameplay and help you in tough battles and each character can wield different types of weapons in order to excel in their own way. Here are the top 3 best weapons for each character in Dragon Quest XI S.
Hero
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1. Supreme Sword of Light (https://dragonquest.fandom.com/wiki/Supreme_Sword_of_Light)
Reasons why:
- Hero Exclusive
- 196 Attack
- 100 Charm
- 3% of removing enemy buff
- Deals lightning damage
- Cures ally of negative effects if used as an item
How to Get:
- Go to Drustan’s Labyrinth and overcome the trails
- Choose “I wish I had a powerful weapon” (You will receive the recipe for the Supreme Sword of Light)
- Open the Fun-Sized Forge
- Use Sword of Light
- Use Sword of Kings
- Use 2 Crimsonite
- Use 2 Uber Agate of Evolution
- Use 2 Spectralite
- Forge
2. Brilliant Blade (https://dragonquest.fandom.com/wiki/Brilliant_blade#:~:text=Appearances-,Dragon%20Quest%20XI,Parry%20chance%20of%20%2B8%25.)
Reasons Why:
- 353 Attack
- 11% Parry chance
- 100 Charm
- Deals Light damage
How to Get:
- Complete Wheel of Harma’s final trial in 30 turns or less
3. Hypernova Sword (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Hypernova_sword)
Reasons Why:
- 196 Attack
- 50 Charm
- 24% chance to reduce enemy defense
How to Get:
- It is the final evolution of the Stardust Sword
- You get the Stardust Sword in the final dungeon before the first ending
- Or Fist Forest Whale Way
Erik
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1. Timeshear (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Timeshear)
Reasons Why:
- Erik Exlusive
- 162 Attack
- 1% Evasion Chance
- Chance of surprise attack increased by 5%
How to Get:
- Recipe from Big Hitters of the Battlefield
- Recipe book in a chest from Luminary’s Trail of Drustan’s Labyrinth
2. Hypernova Sword (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Hypernova_sword)
Reasons Why:
- 196 Attack
- 50 Charm
- 24% chance to reduce enemy defense
How to Get:
- It is the final evolution of the Stardust Sword
- You get the Stardust Sword in the final dungeon before the first ending
- Or Fist Forest Whale Way
3. Galaxarang (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Galaxarang)
Reasons Why:
- 141 Attack
- 40 Charm
- Deals Lightning damage
How to Get:
- Final evolution of Meteorang
- You can get the Meteorang at Manglegrove Whale Way Station
Veronica
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1. Aurora Staff (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Aurora_staff)
Reasons Why:
- 100 Magical Might
- 80 Magical Mending
- 112 Attack
- 16 MP Absorb
- 100% to remove enemy buffs
How to Get:
- It is the final evolution of the Bright Staff
- Beating Wheel of Harma’s third trial in 15 turns or less
2. Staff of Eternity (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Staff_of_eternity)
Reasons Why:
- 94 Magical Might
- 47 Magical Mending
- 103 Attack
- 15 MP absorb
- Casts Accelerate when used as an item
How to Get:
- Crafted from the recipe book Big Hitters of the Battlefield
- Recipe book in a chest from Luminary’s Trail of Drustan’s Labyrinth
3. Uber Gringham Whip (https://dragonquest.fandom.com/wiki/%C3%9Cber_gringham_whip)
Reasons Why:
- 194 Attack
- 40 Charm
- Deals full damage to all enemies
How to Get:
- It is the final evolution of the Gringham Whip
- Trade 750 000 at the Octagonia Casino to get the Gringham Whip
Serena
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1. Sceptre of Time (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Sceptre_of_time)
Reasons Why:
- 70 Magical Mending
- 19 Magical Might
- 88 Attack
- 8 MP Absorb
- 100% chance to start with Alma Mater
- 10 MP restored per turn
How to Get:
- Go to the Luminary’s Trail of Drustan’s Labyrinth
- Open the chest that gives you If I Could Turn Back Time recipe book
- Need the Rusty Sceptre which is acquired through story
2. Cane of Compassion (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Cane_of_compassion)
Reasons Why:
- 68 Magical Mending
- 19 Magical Might
- 86 Attack
- 8 MP absorb
- 4% chance to not consume MP
- 50% chance to start the battle with Caster Sugar
How to Get:
- Purchase for 36 000 Gold at the rebuilt Cobblestone
3. Split-Pot Poker (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Split-pot_poker)
Reasons Why:
- 266 Attack
- 3% Parry Chance
- 90 Charm
- Attack cannot be blocked or parried
How to Get:
- It is the final evolution of the Poker
- Find the Poker in the final dungeon before the first ending
- Or in a chest at the First Forest Whale station
Jade
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1. Split-Pot Poker (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Split-pot_poker)
Reasons Why:
- 266 Attack
- 3% Parry Chance
- 90 Charm
- Attack cannot be blocked or parried
How to Get:
It is the final evolution of the Poker
Find the Poker in the final dungeon before the first ending
Or in a chest at the First Forest Whale station
2. Metal King Spear (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Metal_king_spear)
Reasons Why:
- 251 Attack
- 3% parry chance
- +1 damage to metal enemies
- 12% chance to beguile Slime type enemies
How to Get:
- Crafted from a recipe book called Making Things With Metal Kings
- Get the recipe book from completing the “Long Lost Literary Love” quest in late-game Arboria
3. Decimators (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Claw_Weapon_Family)
Reasons Why:
- Jade Exclusive
- 108 Attack
- 5% Critical chance
- 56 Charm
- 15% Chance to not consume MP
How to Get:
- Recipe from Big Hitters of the Battlefield
- Recipe book in a chest from Luminary’s Trail of Drustan’s Labyrinth
Rab
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1. Xenlon Claws (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Xenlon_claws)
Reasons Why:
- 118 Attack
- 5% Critical Chance
- 50 Charm
- +20 damage to dragons
How to Get:
- It is the final evolution of the Beastmaster Claws
- Beat the Wheel of Harma’s third trial in 20 turns or less
2. Aurora Staff (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Aurora_staff)
Reasons Why:
- 100 Magical Might
- 80 Magical Mending
- 112 Attack
- 16 MP Absorb
- 100% to remove enemy buffs
How to Get:
- It is the final evolution of the Bright Staff
- Beating Wheel of Harma’s third trial in 15 turns or less
3. Staff of Eternity (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Staff_of_eternity)
Reasons Why:
- 94 Magical Might
- 47 Magical Mending
- 103 Attack
- 15 MP absorb
- Casts Accelerate when used as an item
How to Get:
- Crafted from the recipe book Big Hitters of the Battlefield
- Recipe book in a chest from Luminary’s Trail of Drustan’s Labyrinth
Sylvando
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1. Hypernova Sword (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Hypernova_sword)
Reasons Why:
- 196 Attack
- 50 Charm
- 24% chance to reduce enemy defense
How to Get:
- It is the final evolution of the Stardust Sword
- You get the Stardust Sword in the final dungeon before the first ending
- Or Fist Forest Whale Way
2. Uber Gringham Whip (https://dragonquest.fandom.com/wiki/%C3%9Cber_gringham_whip)
Reasons Why:
- 194 Attack
- 40 Charm
- Deals full damage to all enemies
How to Get:
- It is the final evolution of the Gringham Whip
- Trade 750 000 at the Octagonia Casino to get the Gringham Whip
3. El Stupendo (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/El_Stupendo)
Reasons Why:
- 160 Attack
- 3% Evasion chance
- 15 Deftness
- 36 Charm
How to Get:
- Recipe from Big Hitters of the Battlefield
- Recipe book in a chest from Luminary’s Trail of Drustan’s Labyrinth
Hendrik
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1. Drustan’s Sword (https://dragonquest.fandom.com/wiki/Drustan)
Reasons Why:
- Hendrik Exclusive
- 85% Attack
- Enemies are more likely to target wielder
How to Get:
- Found in a chest in Drustan’s Labyrinth, the Luminary’s Trail
2. Brilliant Blade (https://dragonquest.fandom.com/wiki/Brilliant_blade#:~:text=Appearances-,Dragon%20Quest%20XI,Parry%20chance%20of%20%2B8%25.)
Reasons Why:
- 353 Attack
- 11% Parry chance
- 100 Charm
- Deals Light damage
How to Get:
- Complete Wheel of Harma’s final trial in 30 turns or less
3. Galaxy Axe (https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Galaxy_axe)
Reasons Why:
- 196 Attack
- +20 max MP
- 50 Charm
- 24% chance to reduce enemy attack power
How to Get:
- It is the final evolution of the Bad Axe
- Found in a chest at Battleground
These weapons are not necessary towards your gameplay and as long as you are having fun, that is all that matters.
