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A '''Monster Heart''' is an item in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''.
{{Item
|title = Monster Heart
|image = [[File:Monster Heart artwork.jpg|200px]]
|japanese = モンスターの心
|romaji= Monsuta no gokoru
|names = Same
|games ={{Dragon Quest VII}}
|buy = n/a
|sell = n/a
|effect = Unlocks beastly professions
}}
A '''Monster Heart''' is an item in {{DQ7}} and {{DQMCH}}.


==Details==
==Details==
A Monster Heart is the crystallization of a monster's essence. It holds the characteristics of a monster. When a person takes this heart to the [[Temple of Dharma]], or an abbot or [[Jacqueline|abbess]] from such a temple, the person can assume that monster's 'class' to acquire the qualities of said monster, eventually becoming it.
A Monster Heart is the crystallization of a monster's essence. It holds the characteristics of a monster. When a person takes this heart to the {{Alltrades Abbey 7}}, or an abbot or [[Jacqueline|abbess]] from such a temple, the person can assume that monster's 'class' to acquire the qualities of said monster, eventually becoming it.


In ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart'', two monster hearts are applied to a single monster when it goes through reform.
In {{DQMCH}}, two monster hearts are applied to a single monster when it goes through reform.


==Acquiring Monster Hearts==
==Acquiring Monster Hearts==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
A monster whose [[vocation]] can be undertaken has a rare chance of dropping a Monster Heart with the exception of two monsters:
{{Descriptions
|DQ7=Feel like a monster.<ref>[[Sony PlayStation]] Version.</ref><br>Holding it, one can almost imagine life as a monster...<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo 3DS]] Version.</ref>
}}
{{Descriptions
|DQ7=Holding it, one can almost imagine how it might feel to be a hero...<ref name="auto1"/>
}}
A monster whose {{Vocation}} can be undertaken has a rare chance of dropping a Monster Heart with the exception of two monsters:


The [[Slaughtomaton]] will not drop an Slaughtomaton Heart because it is only fought once in the game.  The boss [[Golem]] in [[The Tower]] will not drop a Golem Heart because it is only fought once. However, there are [[Collum o' golem]] that may drop a Golem Heart.
The [[Slaughtomaton]] will not drop an Slaughtomaton Heart because it is only fought once in the game.  The boss [[Golem]] in [[The Tower]] will not drop a Golem Heart because it is only fought once. However, there are [[Collum o' golem]] that may drop a Golem Heart.
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The [[Prism peacock]] heart can be purchased for 100,000 in the casino in [[The Haven]].
The [[Prism peacock]] heart can be purchased for 100,000 in the casino in [[The Haven]].


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
Monster hearts may drop from any non-boss monster (and a few boss monsters, such as the [[gargoyle]]) shortly after acquiring the heart stealing device. <!--it's been a while since I played the game, so I can't remember where he was or if he even had a name, but I'm pretty sure he lives in the coastal town near Midenhall/Lorasia-->
Monster hearts may drop from any non-boss monster (and a few boss monsters, such as the [[gargoyle]]) shortly after acquiring the heart stealing device. <!--it's been a while since I played the game, so I can't remember where he was or if he even had a name, but I'm pretty sure he lives in the coastal town near Midenhall/Lorasia-->


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Certain hearts can be found in the world during the course of the games.
Certain hearts can be found in the world during the course of the games.


===''Dragon Quest VII''===
==={{DQ7}}===
*A [[Healslime (Vocation)|Healslime]] Heart can be found in [[La Bravoure]].
*A [[Healslime (vocation)|Healslime]] Heart can be found in [[La Bravoure]].
*A [[Walking corpse (Vocation)|Walking Corpse]] Heart can be found in the [[Sunken Citadel]] in the past.
*A [[Walking corpse (vocation)|Walking Corpse]] Heart can be found in the [[Sunken Citadel]] in the past.
*A [[Berserker (Vocation)|Berserker]] Heart can be found in the [[Hardlypool Tunnel]] in the past after [[Gracos]] is defeated.
*A [[Berserker (vocation)|Berserker]] Heart can be found in the [[Hardlypool Tunnel]] in the past after [[Gracos]] is defeated.
*A [[Slime (Vocation)|Slime]] Heart can be found in the [[Highendreigh Tower]] in the present.
*A [[Slime (vocation)|Slime]] Heart can be found in the [[Highendreigh Tower]] in the present.
*A [[Kingfuchsia (Vocation)|Kingfuchsia]] Heart can be found in [[Mountaintop Tunnel]] in the past.
*A [[Kingfuchsia (vocation)|Kingfuchsia]] Heart can be found in [[Mountaintop Tunnel]] in the past.
*A [[Lips (Vocation)|Lips]] Heart can be found in [[Mountaintop Tunnel]] in the present. Another Lipsy Heart can be found in [[Pillar of Sulkk]].
*A [[Lips (vocation)|Lips]] Heart can be found in [[Mountaintop Tunnel]] in the present. Another Lipsy Heart can be found in [[Pillar of Sulkk]].
*A [[Chimaera (Vocation)|Chimaera]] Heart can be found in the [[Sanctum of the Cirrus]] in the past.
*A [[Chimaera (vocation)|Chimaera]] Heart can be found in the [[Sanctum of the Cirrus]] in the past.
*An [[Jawtoise (Vocation)|Jawtoise]] Heart can be found in the [[Den of the Dwarves]] in the past.
*An [[Jawtoise (vocation)|Jawtoise]] Heart can be found in the [[Den of the Dwarves]] in the past.
*A [[Mimic (Vocation)|Mimic]] Heart can be found in the [[The Likeness]] in Disc 2.
*A [[Mimic (vocation)|Mimic]] Heart can be found in the [[The Likeness]] in Disc 2.
*A [[Platinum king jewel (Vocation)|Platinum king jewel]] Heart can obtained by exchanging 110 [[Mini medal]] to the Medal King.
*A [[Platinum king jewel (vocation)|Platinum king jewel]] Heart can obtained by exchanging 110 [[Mini medal]] to the Medal King.
*A [[Hero (Class)|Hero]] Heart can be obtained by defeating [[Numen|The Almighty]] within 20 turns.
*A [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] Heart can be obtained by defeating [[Numen|The Almighty]] within 20 turns.


===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
*A golem heart can be found in [[Alefgard]] once the continent has been raised from the ocean, in the incredibly sparse ruins where [[Mercado]] once stood, referencing the monster's role in the original ''[[Dragon Quest]]''.
*A golem heart can be found in [[Alefgard]] once the continent has been raised from the ocean, in the incredibly sparse ruins where [[Cantlin|Mercado]] once stood, referencing the monster's role in the original {{Dragon Quest}}.


==Description==
==References==
*'''Holding it, one can almost imagine life as a monster...''' (Description when selecting the Monster Heart in [[Nintendo 3DS]] ''Dragon Quest VII''.)
<references/>
*'''Holding it, one can almost imagine how it might feel to be a hero...''' (Description when selecting the Hero' heart in [[Nintendo 3DS]] ''Dragon Quest VII''.)


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Latest revision as of 20:47, 13 April 2023

Monster Heart
Monster Heart artwork.jpg
Japanese モンスターの心
Romaji Monsuta no gokoru
Old localizations Same
Found in Dragon Quest VII
Effect Unlocks beastly professions

A Monster Heart is an item in Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past and Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart.

Details[edit]

A Monster Heart is the crystallization of a monster's essence. It holds the characteristics of a monster. When a person takes this heart to the Alltrades Abbey, or an abbot or abbess from such a temple, the person can assume that monster's 'class' to acquire the qualities of said monster, eventually becoming it.

In Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart, two monster hearts are applied to a single monster when it goes through reform.

Acquiring Monster Hearts[edit]

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

GameDescription
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
Feel like a monster.[1]
Holding it, one can almost imagine life as a monster...[2]
GameDescription
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
Holding it, one can almost imagine how it might feel to be a hero...[2]

A monster whose Vocation can be undertaken has a rare chance of dropping a Monster Heart with the exception of two monsters:

The Slaughtomaton will not drop an Slaughtomaton Heart because it is only fought once in the game. The boss Golem in The Tower will not drop a Golem Heart because it is only fought once. However, there are Collum o' golem that may drop a Golem Heart.

The Lucky Panel game in the Casino will sometimes have Monster Hearts as prizes. Additionally in the Nintendo 3DS version Traveller's Tablet help to obtain Hearts at an easier rate, especially customized ones.

The Prism peacock heart can be purchased for 100,000 in the casino in The Haven.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]

Monster hearts may drop from any non-boss monster (and a few boss monsters, such as the gargoyle) shortly after acquiring the heart stealing device.

Obtainable Hearts in the Field[edit]

Certain hearts can be found in the world during the course of the games.

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

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit]

  • A golem heart can be found in Alefgard once the continent has been raised from the ocean, in the incredibly sparse ruins where Mercado once stood, referencing the monster's role in the original Dragon Quest.

References[edit]

  1. Sony PlayStation Version.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Nintendo 3DS Version.