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<center><small>'''A short sword with a blade of ice.  Generates a blizzard when used as an item during battle.'''<br>(Description when selecting the Icicle dirk in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)</small></center>
<center><small>'''A short sword with a blade of ice.  Generates a blizzard when used as an item during battle.'''<br>(Description when selecting the Icicle dirk in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)</small></center>
{{Item
{{Item
|title = Icicle dirk
|title = ''Icicle dirk''
|image = [[Image:IcicleDirk.png|200px]]
|image = [[Image:IcicleDirk.png|200px]]
|japanese = こおりのやいば
|japanese = {{tt|こおりのやいば|Koorino yaiba}}
|names = Ice claw
|names = Ice claw
|games = {{DQ4}} onwards
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' onwards
| buy = various, see article
| buy = various, see article
| sell = various, see article
| sell = various, see article
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +75. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]], [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro]].
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +75. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]], [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro]].


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +70 and deals 150% damage to monsters with no ice resistance. It can only be equipped by the [[Chimaera (Recruit)|Chimaera]], [[Drag-goof (Recruit)|Drag-goof]], [[Great dragon (Recruit)|Great dragon]], [[Grudgerigar (Recruit)|Grudgerigar]], [[Pocus poppet (Recruit)|Pocus poppet]], [[Rebjørn]], [[Rockbomb (Recruit)|Rockbomb]], [[Saber]], [[Snowbird (Recruit)|Snowbird]], and the [[Walking corpse (Recruit)|Walking corpse]].
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +70 and deals 150% damage to monsters with no ice resistance. It can only be equipped by the [[Chimaera (Recruit)|Chimaera]], [[Drag-goof (Recruit)|Drag-goof]], [[Great dragon (Recruit)|Great dragon]], [[Grudgerigar (Recruit)|Grudgerigar]], [[Pocus poppet (Recruit)|Pocus poppet]], [[Rebjørn]], [[Rockbomb (Recruit)|Rockbomb]], [[Saber]], [[Snowbird (Recruit)|Snowbird]], and the [[Walking corpse (Recruit)|Walking corpse]].
* The Crackle cast by the dirk is slightly different in ''V'', dealing 25~55 damage like [[Swoosh]] instead of Crackle's normal 42~58.
* The Crackle cast by the dirk is slightly different in ''V'', dealing 25~55 damage like [[Swoosh]] instead of Crackle's normal 42~58.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
Equippable by [[Carver]] and [[Ashlynn]], the icicle dirk provides +62 attack and +31 style. When it strikes an enemy, the blade deals an extra 50% damage, modified by the monster's resistance to Crack.
Equippable by [[Carver]] and [[Ashlynn]], the icicle dirk provides +62 attack and +31 style. When it strikes an enemy, the blade deals an extra 50% damage, modified by the monster's resistance to Crack. It is the prize for winning rank E in [[Slimopolis]], and is dropped by [[Freezing fog]]s at a rate of 1/128.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The ice claw has an attack bonus of +62 and an style bonus of +31. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]], and features the same extra damage parameters as before.
The ice claw has an attack bonus of +62 and an style bonus of +31. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]], and features the same extra damage parameters as before. It is sold in [[Providence]] and [[Buccanham]] for 9,000.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +52. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] in the PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port, and keeps the bonus damage from the past three titles  The dirk can be found in [[Herb Grotto]] and the [[Black Citadel]].
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +52. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] in the PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port, and keeps the bonus damage from the past three titles  The dirk can be found in the [[Herb Grotto]] and the [[Black Citadel]].


It sells for 4,000 [[Gold]] Coins and can be used to make the following recipes through [[Alchemy]]:
It sells for 4,000 [[Gold]] Coins and can be used to make the following recipes through [[Alchemy]]:
*[[Bastard sword]] and [[Cold cheese]] - [[Blizzard blade]]
*[[Bastard sword]] and [[Cold cheese]] = [[Blizzard blade]]
*[[Magic shield]] - [[Ice shield]]
*[[Magic shield]] = [[Ice shield]]


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Icicle dirk|console=}}
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Icicle dirk|console=}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+62}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+62}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=4,800|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=4,800|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master
|flavor=A nippy knife that emits icicles if used as an item in battle.|notes=Recipe: [[Divine dagger]] x 1, [[Ice crystal]] x 3, [[Edged boomerang]] x 1<br>25~35 ice damage to one group|class=Knife}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Divine dagger]] x 1, [[Ice crystal]] x 3, [[Edged boomerang]] x 1}}
|flavor=A nippy knife that emits icicles if used as an item in battle.
|notes=25~35 ice damage to one group|class=Knife}}
The dirk can be upgraded into the [[Fenrir fang]] when combined with five ice crystals and three magic beast horns. The new weapon will have an attack bonus of +80, and also target groups when used as an item.
The dirk can be upgraded into the [[Fenrir fang]] when combined with five ice crystals and three magic beast horns. The new weapon will have an attack bonus of +80, and also target groups when used as an item.


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{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆ }}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆ }}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+62<br>(+65, +68, +72)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+62<br>(+65, +68, +72)}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=9,000|sellPrice=4,500|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Sniflheim]] and [[Octagonia]]}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Sniflheim]] and [[Octagonia]]}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=9,000|sellPrice=4,500|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]|class=Knife
|flavor=A frosty knife that can be used in battle to fling freezing shards of ice at enemies.
|flavor=A frosty knife that can be used in battle to fling freezing shards of ice at enemies.
|notes=Ice element<br>Deals 40~56 ice damage to one enemy group
|notes=Ice element<br>Deals 40~56 ice damage to one enemy group
}}
}}
==See Also==
*[[Avalanche axe]]
*[[Blizzard blade]]
*[[Fenrir fang]]
*[[Ice axe]]
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Icicle dirk IX artwork.png|Artwork  from ''IX''
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Revision as of 10:55, 17 July 2021

A short sword with a blade of ice. Generates a blizzard when used as an item during battle.
(Description when selecting the Icicle dirk in PS2 Dragon Quest VIII.)
Icicle dirk
IcicleDirk.png
Japanese こおりのやいば
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Ice claw
Found in Dragon Quest IV onwards
Effect Casts Crackle (all)
Ice element (V onwards)

The Icicle Dirk is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest franchise. This icy dagger can cast Crackle when used in battle, and deal an extra bit of chilly damage in certain titles.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +75. It can only be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, and Psaro.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +70 and deals 150% damage to monsters with no ice resistance. It can only be equipped by the Chimaera, Drag-goof, Great dragon, Grudgerigar, Pocus poppet, Rebjørn, Rockbomb, Saber, Snowbird, and the Walking corpse.

  • The Crackle cast by the dirk is slightly different in V, dealing 25~55 damage like Swoosh instead of Crackle's normal 42~58.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Equippable by Carver and Ashlynn, the icicle dirk provides +62 attack and +31 style. When it strikes an enemy, the blade deals an extra 50% damage, modified by the monster's resistance to Crack. It is the prize for winning rank E in Slimopolis, and is dropped by Freezing fogs at a rate of 1/128.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The ice claw has an attack bonus of +62 and an style bonus of +31. It can only be equipped by Ruff, and features the same extra damage parameters as before. It is sold in Providence and Buccanham for 9,000.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +52. It can only be equipped by Jessica in the PS2 version, as well as Red in the 3DS port, and keeps the bonus damage from the past three titles The dirk can be found in the Herb Grotto and the Black Citadel.

It sells for 4,000 Gold Coins and can be used to make the following recipes through Alchemy:

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

 Icicle dirk
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Attack +62
Equipable by Mages, Thieves, Warriors, Omnivocational master
Recipe Divine dagger x 1, Ice crystal x 3, Edged boomerang x 1
Buy Price N/A
Sell Price 4,800
Flavor text A nippy knife that emits icicles if used as an item in battle.
Notes 25~35 ice damage to one group

The dirk can be upgraded into the Fenrir fang when combined with five ice crystals and three magic beast horns. The new weapon will have an attack bonus of +80, and also target groups when used as an item.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

 Icicle dirk
Rarity ★★☆☆☆
Attack
(forge buffs)
+62
(+65, +68, +72)
Equipable by Erik, Sylvando
Found Sold in Sniflheim and Octagonia
Buy Price 9,000
Sell Price 4,500
Flavor text A frosty knife that can be used in battle to fling freezing shards of ice at enemies.
Notes Ice element
Deals 40~56 ice damage to one enemy group

See Also

Gallery