Poison moth knife

2020-10-28T10:50:06Z

2A00:23C5:CA03:4200:A1D7:CEE5:5A6E:8716: /* {{DQ9}} */

{{Item
|image = [[File:DQVIII Poison Moth Knife Artwork.png|200px]]
|japanese = どくがのナイフ
|names = Venomous dagger<br>Bug knife
|games = {{Dragon Quest IV}} onwards
|buy = Varies
|sell = Varies
|effect = Causes paralysis
}}
The '''poison moth knife''' is a recurring knife in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Of unusually elaborate design for a dagger, it can induce [[paralysis]] on strike in all appearances with a rate of 1/6th to 1/8th, depending on the title.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
The poison moth knife has an [[Attack]] bonus of +24 and a {{fraction|1|8}} chance of paralyzing its target. It can be wielded by [[Borya]], [[Torneko Taloon]], [[Maya]] & [[Meena]]. [[Laurel]] has one among his equipment.

It can be purchased for 750 [[gold]] coins, and sold for 562. [[Tessie]] will sell it at [[Torneko's shop]] for 1,125.

==={{DQ5}}===
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +24 and paralyses at a rate of 1/8. It can be purchased in [[Stockenbarrel]] for 900 gold.

==={{DQ6}}===
The poison moth knife may be equipped by [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], Goowainn, and the slime buddies. It has an attack bonus of +24, and a style bonus of +13. It is dropped by [[Giant moth]]s, appropriately enough, and the paralysis effect will trigger with all slash and punch skills 1/6th of the time.

==={{DQ7}}===
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +23, a style bonus of +13, and a paralysis rate of 1/6th It can be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]. One is given to the party after the events at [[Faraday]] in the past and another can be found at the [[Roamers]] encampment. It cannot be purchased from any shop, but they can be sold for 475 gold. Poison moth knives can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].

The paralysis effect will trigger with all slash and punch skills 1/6th of the time, as in ''VI''

==={{DQ8}}===
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +29. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] or [[Red]] and will paralyse foes 1/8th of the time. This effect will not trigger on if her knife skills are used. It can be purchased in [[Pickham]] for 950 gold.

==={{DQ9}}===
The Poison Moth Knife has expanded into a alchemical family of blades, each carrying a 1/8th chance to stun on normal attacks. Additionally, they will also deal a base +10% damage to [[Bug family|bugs]].
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Poison Moth Dagger|console=}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+25}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,250|sellPrice=625|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master|flavor=A knife that's known to paralyse prey part of the time.|note=Purchaseable in [[Alltrades Abbey]] and [[Coffinwell]]<br>Recipe: [[Divine dagger]] x 1, [[Coagulant]] x 2, [[Manky mud]] x 1|class=Knife}}
The poison moth knife may be alchemized by combining a [[Divine Dagger]] with two helpings of [[Coagulant]] and one spot of Manky Mud, making for an easy upgrade. The weapon can be further refined into the [[Batterfly knife]] by combining it with three helpings of Coagulant and three Butterfly wings.

==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Poison moth knife}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+24<br>(+26, +28, +31)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Paralysis chance|modifier=+8%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Hotto]], [[Gallopolis]], [[Gondolia]], & [[Octagonia]]}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=950|sellPrice=475|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]|
|flavor=A deadly little dagger that can sometimes stop enemies in their tracks with paralysis
|notes=+120% damage to bugs<br>Dropped by the [[Bodkin fletcher]] at a rate of {{fraction|1|64}}, and by [[Garuda]]s and [[Crabber dabber doo]] at {{fraction|1|128}}
}}

==Gallery==
<div align=center><gallery>
Torneko Poison Moth Knife.png|''Dragon Quest IV''
DQVII Poison Moth Knife Artwork.png|The poison moth knife from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQIX Poison Moth Knife Artwork.png|{{DQ9}}
</gallery></div>

{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Knife]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]

Poison needle

2020-10-28T10:39:21Z

2A00:23C5:CA03:4200:A1D7:CEE5:5A6E:8716: /* {{DQ9}} */

{{quote|style=1|quote=A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop.|source=''Dragon Quest VII'' description|align=center}}
{{Item
|image=[[File:PoisonNeedle.png|200px]]
|japanese=どくばり
|names=Poison knife
|games={{Dragon Quest III}} onwards
|buy=Varies
|sell=Varies
|effect=Chance for instant death
}}
The '''poison needle''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a novelty weapon that has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but otherwise can only inflict one point of damage. Both of these attributes make the needle an invaluable weapon against [[Metal monsters]]. Its point resembles that of a [[Hell hornet]]'s, possibly by coincidence.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
The needle has an attack power of +10 and a death chance of 6.25% (1/16th) in its debut appearance, making it less useful than in later titles. It can only be equipped by [[Mage]]s, and is found in a chest behind the item store's counter in [[Khoryv]]. It can be purchased in [[Persistence]] for 10 gold, and is also dropped by [[Betterfly|Betterflies]] at a rate of 1/128 and by [[Hoodie|Hoodies]] at 1/64.

==={{DQ4}}===
[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] and equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th (12.5%), and is available for purchase in chapter 4's [[Havre Léon]] weapon shop.
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Hero's daughter|The Girl]], and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in [[Coburg]] & [[Hay]], and now has a 1/6th (16.67%) chance to hit a weak point.

==={{DQ6}}===
[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arcbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Holstock]], as well as winning rank C of [[Slimopolis]]. The needle retains the special effect rate from the previous game, and will also increase style by +15.
*In the SNES version, the needle is bugged and will not affect monsters that are immune to [[Whack]].

==={{DQ7}}===
The poison needle has an attack bonus of +1, a style bonus of +15, a the 1/6th death rate. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It is obtained from the [[Medal King]] after turning in 45 [[mini medal]]s.

==={{DQ8}}===
The poison needle can only be equipped by [[Jessica Albert|Jessica]] in the original PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port. It is sold in [[Baccarat]] for 1,900 gold, and returns to an effect rate of 1/8th.

==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Poison needle|console=}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+1}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Dourbridge]] & [[Bloomingdale]]}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Magic beast horn]] x 1, [[Manky mud]] x 3}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,900|sellPrice=950|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master
|flavor=A prickly pin that can fell a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed|notes=Death rate is 12.5%|class=Knife}}

==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Poison needle}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+1}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Death chance<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+4%<br>(+5%, +6%, +7%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in the [[Zwaardsrust Region]] capmsite}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,900|sellPrice=950|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]|
|flavor=A piercing, pin-like weapon that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot.
|notes=Dropped by [[Fandangow]]s at a rate of {{fraction|1|256}}
}}

===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
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{{ItemLocation|header}}
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Sold by [[Minimoggie]] (20 [[Mini Medal|mini medals]]}}
{{ItemLocation|footer}}

{{CharacterList|header}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
{{CharacterList|footer}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIII Poison Needle.png|''Dragon Quest III''
Dq4 poison needle.png|{{DQ4}}
DQIX Poison Needle Artwork.png|{{DQ9}}
</gallery></center>

{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]

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