Moonwort bulb

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Moonwort bulb
Moonwort Bulb.png
Japanese まんげつそう
Romaji Mangetsu sō
Old localizations Full Moon Herb
MoonHerb
Found in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Effect Cures paralysed party members.
Awakens sleeping party members. (VII and VIII only)

Moonwort bulb is a recurring curative item in the Dragon Quest series. It is used to alleviate the paralysis status effect and, in VII and VIII, Sleep.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Moonwort bulbs are very vital in their first appearance, as the paralysis status does not remedy itself during battle and if the whole party is paralysed, it counts as a wipe out. It can be purchased from many shops for 30 gold coins each starting from Romaria and sold for 22 gold coins. Some bulbs can be found in Romaria, Norvik, and the Phantom Ship, as well as being dropped by Scornets, Dread admirals, and Man o' wars.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from many shops for 30 gold coins each starting from the Desert Bazaar and sold for 22 gold. The spell Tingle has been modified to affect all party members, diminishing the importance of the plant slightly. However, as only Meena Mahabala will learn the spell, most players keep a few in stock for when she is incapacitated or not in the party. Moonwort bulbs can be dropped by Paralyslicers, Humbabas, Hellspawns, Pit vipers, Man o' wars, and Mangler fishes.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from item shops for 30 gold coins each in Coburg, Fortuna, Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, Mostroferrato, Stockenbarrel, and Helmunaptra and sold for 15 gold coins. The bulbs can also be dropped by Wormbats, Deadcurions, Fire-eaters, and Man o' wars. Several monster companions will learn Tingle, further reducing the importance of the plant. However, due to the random nature of taming it is still advised to have a bushel on hand for safety's sake. Furthermore, the accuracy of the enemy version of Burning Breath has risen significantly in the DS and mobile device versions of the game, thus necessitating cultivation for allies who aren't outright immune to being paralysed.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from various item shops throughout the world starting from Haggleton for 30 gold coins each and sold for 22 gold coins. Two bulbs can be found in Howsworth and Pescado. The bulbs can also be dropped by Slumbering rams, Biguanas, Venom wasps, Aristobats, Killer moths, and Man o' wars. In this game, paralysis has been modified to wear off in battle after a number of turns, as with Bedazzlement and Sleep, making Moonwort bulbs largely unnecessary. Additionally, any character can learn Tingle after reaching rank 4 in the Priest vocation.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Moonwort bulbs have been cross-pollinated extensively to breed a more useful root, curing a single ally from Sleep as well as paralysis. The bulbs are sold in item shops throughout the world starting from L'Arca for 30 gold coins each and sold for 15 gold coins. Some bulbs can be found in the Hardlypool Tunnel, the Sunken Citadel in the past, and the Mountaintop Church in the past, as well. Moonwort bulbs can also be received as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino. The bulbs can be dropped by Slaying mantises, Compos mantises, along with Dark skeletons and Dread admirals in the Nintendo 3DS version.

GameDescription
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This lunar root can cure a party member of paralysis.[1]

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

Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from Ascantha, Baccarat, Savella Cathedral, the Holy Isle of Neos, the Peddler's Tent, Argonia, and Arcadia for 30 gold coins and sold for 15 gold coins. In this game, the Moonwort bulb was improved even further, now targeting everyone in the party. Some bulbs can be found in Alexandria, the Tower of Alexandra, and the Holy Isle of Neos. The bulbs can be dropped by Lips, Bubble slimes, Drackymas, Night sneakers, Venom wasps, Jabs, Soulspawns, Dark skeletons, Man o' wars, and Corpse corporals.

Moonwort bulbs can be used to make various items in the Alchemy Pot:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Rose-wort
Rose-wort
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Strong medicine
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Rose-wort
Rose-wort
DQVIII Medicinal herb.png
Medicinal herb
DQVIII Medicinal herb.png
Medicinal herb
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Moons mercy.png
Moon's mercy
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Mystifying mixture.png
Mystifying mixture
DQVIII Medicinal herb.png
Medicinal herb
DQVIII Antidotal herb.png
Antidotal herb
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

The Moonwort bulb can be purchased from Zere, Coffinwell, Porth Llaffan, Slurry Quay, Dourbridge, Bloomingdale, Gleeba, Batsureg, Swinedimples Academy, Wormwood Creek, and Upover for 30 gold coins each and sold for 15 gold coins. In this game, it has lost its anti-narcoleptic properties as the Wakerobin was introduced. The bulbs can be dropped by Leafy larrikins, Batterflies, Badger magers, Man o' wars, Pink sanguinis, and Cruelcumbers. One Moonwort bulb is required to complete Quest #5: Herb'list, along with a Medicinal herb and an Antidotal herb.

It continues to be used in the same recipes for the Krak Pot as the previous game (sans the mystifying mixture) along with the Panacea.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Softwort.png
Softwort
DQIX Strong medicine.png
Strong medicine
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Lunaria DQIX icon.png
Lunaria
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Panacea.png
Panacea
DQIX Special medicine.png
Special medicine
Superior medicine.png
Superior medicine
Moonwort bulb
Moonwort bulb


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from various item shops and roving emporiums throughout the world during the first act for 30 gold coins each, starting from Hotto to Lonalulu, and sold for 15 gold coins. Afterwards, shops will begin stocking Softwort instead. Some bulbs can be found in barrels Heliodor and Gondolia. They can also be collected from a sparkly spot in the Laguna di Gondolia. Moonwort bulbs can be dropped by Cruelcumbers, Lips, and Man o' wars.

Moonwort bulbs can be used in a single recipe for the Fun-Size Forge:

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

MoonHerbs can be purchased from shops in the field for 30 gold coins each or picked up randomly from the ground while exploring Travelers' Gates and can be sold for 23 gold coins. It is recommended to keep at least one in Terry's inventory while exploring the Gates of Strength and Temptation, in case of encountering TreeSlimes and DarkEyes.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Moonwort Bulb appears as a skill and can be learned by Leafy larrikin at level 16, costing 12 MP to use. It has a range of 1-2 squares away from it, and cures any other ally from Paralysis.

Moonwort Bulb (まんげつそう Mangetsu sō)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Moonwort Bulb
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Support Martial DQTact Non-elemental.png 12
Range Additional effects
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Any other ally: 1-2
None
Description
Cures paralysis for 1 ally
Naturally learnt by
Leafy Larrikin


Notes[edit]

The Moonwort bulb's original translation "Full moon herb" suggests that the plant only flourishes in moonlight, explaining the plant's selenite shape.

Descriptions[edit]

GameDescription
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Cures the entire party of the effects of paralysis.[2]
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An antidote to paralysis that unfreezes an ally.[3]
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Cures a single ally of paralysis. Consumed upon use.[4]

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolBulbo lunarSpanish for "lunar bulb".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisBotryche lunaireScientific name for common moonwort.
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschMondrauten-KnolleGerman for "moonwort bulb".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoBulbo di erbalunaItalian for "moon herb bulb".

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References[edit]

  1. Nintendo 3DS version.
  2. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  3. Nintendo DS version.
  4. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.