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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. | 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. | [[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]]''=== | ===''[[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. | 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. | [[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]]. | *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. | 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. | 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. | ||
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{{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 feel a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed|notes=Death rate is 12.5%|class=Knife}} | |||
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==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{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]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''=== | ||
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{{DQWeapons}} | {{DQWeapons}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Knives]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 11:55, 16 May 2020
--Description in Dragon Quest VII
| Poison needle | |
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| Japanese | どくばり |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Poison knife |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III onwards |
| Effect | Chance for instant death |
The poison needle is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. 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.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
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 Mages, 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 Betterflies at a rate of 1/128 and by Hoodies at 1/64.
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
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, 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.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
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.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
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 medals.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The poison needle can only be equipped by 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.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
| Poison needle | |
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| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Attack | +1 |
| Found | Sold in Dourbridge & Bloomingdale |
| Recipe | Magic beast horn x 1, Manky mud x 3 |
| Equipable by | Mages, Thieves, Warriors, Omnivocational master |
| Buy Price | 1,900 |
| Sell Price | 950 |
| Flavor text | A prickly pin that can feel a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed |
| Notes | Death rate is 12.5% |
Dragon Quest X
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
| Poison needle | |
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| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Attack | +1 |
| Death chance (forge buffs) |
+4% (+5%, +6%, +7%) |
| Found | Sold in the Zwaardsrust Region capmsite |
| Equipable by | Erik, Sylvando |
| Buy Price | 1,900 |
| Sell Price | 950 |
| Flavor text | A piercing, pin-like weapon that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot. |
| Notes | Dropped by Fandangows at a rate of 1⁄256 |
Dragon Quest Swords
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| Location | Info |
| Castle Avalonia | Sold by Minimoggie (20 mini medals |
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Trivia
- The needle's point resembles that of the Hell hornet--whether this is an intentional decision on Toriyama's part or a mere coincidence is unknown.
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Dragon Quest III
