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|romaji = {{tt|Mangetsu sō|Full moon herb}} | |romaji = {{tt|Mangetsu sō|Full moon herb}} | ||
|names = Full Moon Herb<br>MoonHerb | |names = Full Moon Herb<br>MoonHerb | ||
|games = {{ | |games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQM}}<br>{{DQM2}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}} | ||
|effect = Cures paralysed | |effect = Cures paralysed party members.<br>Awakens sleeping party members. (''VII'' and ''VIII'' only) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Moonwort bulb''' is a recurring curative item in the {{DQSeries}}. It is used to alleviate the [[paralysis]] status effect and, in | '''Moonwort bulb''' is a recurring curative item in the {{DQSeries}}. It is used to alleviate the [[paralysis]] status effect and, in ''VII'' and ''VIII'', [[sleep|slumber]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
Moonwort bulbs are very vital in their first appearance, as the | 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 each starting from [[Romaria]] and sold for 22 gold. Some bulbs can be found in Romaria, [[Norvik]], and the Phantom Ship, as well as being dropped by [[Scornet]]s, [[Dread admiral]]s, and [[Man o' war]]s. | ||
==={{DQ4}}=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from many shops for 30 | Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from many shops for 30 gold 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]] 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 [[Paralyslicer]]s, [[Humbaba]]s, [[Hellspawn]]s, [[Pit viper]]s, [[Man o' war]]s, and [[Mangler fish]]es. | ||
==={{DQ5}}=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from item shops for 30 | Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from item shops for 30 gold each in [[Coburg]], [[Fortuna]], [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], [[Stockenbarrel]], and [[Helmunaptra]] and sold for 15 gold. The bulbs can also be dropped by [[Wormbat]]s, [[Deadcurion]]s, [[Fire-eater]]s, and [[Man o' war]]s. Several monster companions will learn Tingle, further reducing the importance of the plant. However, due to the random nature of [[Monster recruitment|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. | ||
==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from various item shops throughout the world starting from [[Haggleton]] for 30 | 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. Two bulbs can be found in [[Howsworth]] and [[Pescado]]. The bulbs can also be dropped by [[Slumbering ram]]s, [[Biguana]]s, [[Venom wasp]]s, [[Aristobat]]s, [[Killer moth]]s, and [[Man o' war]]s. 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. | ||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
Moonwort bulbs have been cross-pollinated extensively to breed a more useful root, curing a single ally from | 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. Some bulbs can be found in the [[Hardlypool Tunnel]], the [[Sunken Citadel]] in the past, and the [[Providence|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 mantis]]es, [[Compos mantis]]es, along with [[Dark skeleton]]s and [[Dread admiral]]s in the Nintendo 3DS version. | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from [[Ascantha]], [[Baccarat]], [[Savella Cathedral]], the [[Holy Isle of Neos]], the [[Peddler's Tent]], [[Argonia]], and [[Arcadia]] for 30 | 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. 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 slime]]s, [[Drackyma]]s, [[Night sneaker]]s, [[Venom wasp]]s, [[Jab]]s, [[Soulspawn]]s, [[Dark skeleton]]s, [[Man o' war]]s, and [[Corpse corporal]]s. | ||
Moonwort bulbs can be used to make various items in the [[Alchemy Pot]]: | Moonwort bulbs can be used to make various items in the [[Alchemy Pot]]: | ||
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe | {{Alchemyitemrecipe | ||
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Moons mercy.png|32px|link= | |item=[[Image:DQVIII Moons mercy.png|32px|link=Moon's mercy]]<br>Moon's mercy | ||
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Moonwort bulb.png|32px|Moonwort bulb]]<br>Moonwort bulb | |i1=[[Image:DQVIII Moonwort bulb.png|32px|Moonwort bulb]]<br>Moonwort bulb | ||
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Moonwort bulb.png|32px|Moonwort bulb]]<br>Moonwort bulb | |i2=[[Image:DQVIII Moonwort bulb.png|32px|Moonwort bulb]]<br>Moonwort bulb | ||
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==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
The | 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 each and sold for 15 gold. In this game, it has lost its anti-narcoleptic properties as the [[Wakerobin]] was introduced. The bulbs can be dropped by [[Leafy larrikin]]s, [[Batterfly|Batterflies]], [[Badger mager]]s, [[Man o' war]]s, [[Pink sanguini]]s, and [[Cruelcumber]]s. One moonwort bulb is required to complete [[Template:DQIXQuest/5|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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from various | Moonwort bulbs can be purchased from various item shops and roving emporiums throughout the world during the first act for 30 gold each, starting from [[Hotto]] to [[Lonalulu]], and sold for 15 gold. 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 [[Cruelcumber]]s, [[Lips]], and [[Man o' war]]s. | ||
Moonwort bulbs can be used in a single [[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|recipe]] for the [[Fun-Size Forge]]: | Moonwort bulbs can be used in a single [[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|recipe]] for the [[Fun-Size Forge]]: | ||
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==={{DQM}}=== | ==={{DQM}}=== | ||
MoonHerbs can be purchased from shops in the field for 30 | MoonHerbs can be purchased from shops in the field for 30 gold each or picked up randomly from the ground while exploring [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Travelers' Gates]] and can be sold for 23 gold. It is recommended to keep at least one in Terry's inventory while exploring the Gates of Strength and Temptation, in case of encountering [[TreeSlime]]s and [[DarkEye]]s. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
The | The moonwort bulb's original translation "full moon herb" suggests that the plant only flourishes in moonlight, explaining the plant's selenite shape. | ||
==Descriptions== | ==Descriptions== | ||
{{Descriptions | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ8=Cures the entire | |DQ8=Cures the entire party of the effects of paralysis.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref> | ||
|DQ9=An antidote to | |DQ9=An antidote to paralysis that unfreezes an ally.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref> | ||
|DQ11=Cures a single ally of | |DQ11=Cures a single ally of paralysis. Consumed upon use.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
DQIV_Moonwort Bulb.png| | DQIV_Moonwort Bulb.png|''Dragon Quest IV'' | ||
DQV_Moonwort Bulb.png| | DQV_Moonwort Bulb.png|''Dragon Quest V'' | ||
DQTCG Moonwort Bulb.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card | DQTCG Moonwort Bulb.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> |