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{{Item
{{Item
|title = '''Seed of strength'''
|title = Seed of strength
|image = [[Image:SeedOfStrengthArt.png|center|190px]]  
|image = [[Image:SeedOfStrengthArt.png|center|190px]]  
|japanese = {{tt|ちからのたね|chikara no tane}}
|japanese = ちからのたね
|names = STRseed
|romaji= {{tt|Chikara no tane|Seed of power/strength}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{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}}
|names = Strength Seed<br>STRseed<br>ATKseed
|buy = n/a
|games = {{Dragon Quest}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest II}} (remakes only)<br>{{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 XI}}<br>{{DQM}}<br>{{DQM2}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{Torneko 1}}<br>{{Torneko 2}}<br>{{Torneko 3}}<br>{{Yangus 1}}<br>{{DQRivals}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|sell = n/a
|effect = Permanently raises the {{Strength}} of a single party member.
|effect = Permanently raises the strength of a single party member.
}}
}}
A '''Seed of strength''' is a [[Seeds of skill|seed]] that increases the [[Strength]] of whoever eats it. It can be found in treasure chests, monsters can sometimes drop it, and looking in various item places (drawers, pots, bags) may help you find seeds of strength. They cannot be found at any store, and give the eater 1-3 strength.
The '''Seed of strength''' is a recurring item in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a seed that permanently increases the [[Strength]] of whoever consumes it. They can be found throughout the world in treasure chests, dropped by monsters, and by searching in different places, such as bags, pots, and drawers. The seeds cannot be purchased at any store, and give the user 1~3 points of Strength.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
==={{DQ}}===
Due to text restrictions in the Gameboy Color remake, the seed of strength was renamed to ''STRseed'' in that version.
Due to text restrictions in the {{Game Boy Color}} remake, the Seed of strength was renamed to '''STRseed''' in that version.
{{DQItem
{{DQItem
|name=Seed of strength
|name=Seed of strength
|kanji=ちからのたね
|kanji=ちからのたね
|romanji=chikara no tane
|romanji=Chikara no tane
|buy=N/A
|buy=N/A
|sell=112 [[Gold]]
|sell=112 [[gold]] coins
|effect=Found only in the remake versions. Increases {{Strength}} permanently by +1 ~ 3. Consumed after a single use.
|effect=Found only in the remake versions. Increases {{Strength}} permanently by +1 ~ 3. Consumed after a single use.
|out-of-battle=yes
|out-of-battle=yes
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==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Item
|name=Seed of strength
|kanji=ちからのたね
|romanji=Chikara no tane
|buy=N/a
|sell=112 gold coins
|effect=Found only in the remake versions. Increases {{Strength}} permanently by +1 ~ 3. Consumed after a single use.
|out-of-battle=yes
|in-battle=no
|shops={{CannotBuy}}
|locations=[[Midenhall]], [[Rippleport]], [[Dragonlord's Castle]], [[Dirkandor]], [[Tower of the Moon]], [[Sea Cave]], and the [[Cave to Rendarak]].
|description=Increases Strength by 1-3 points.
}}
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The seeds are carried by [[Boss Troll]]s, [[Ursa minor]]s, [[Rampage]]s, and [[Ursa Major]]s at a rate of {{fraction|1|64}}, and by [[Healslime]]s, [[Merman|Mermen]], [[Dragon zombie]]s, [[Infernal serpent]]s, [[Skelegon]]s, and [[Jackanape]]s at {{fraction|1|128}}.
{{DQ3Item
|name=Seed of strength
|kanji=ちからのたね
|romaji=Chikara no tane
|buy=N/a
|sell=180
|effect=Increases a character's {{Strength}} permanently by 1~3 points. Consumed after a single use.
|out-of-battle=yes
|in-battle=no
|shops={{CannotBuy}}
|locations=Dresser at {{Hero 3}}'s house in [[Aliahan]], treasure chest in [[Aliahan]] Castle{{tt|*|Requires Magic Key}}, [[Norvik]], [[Underground Lake]], [[Pyramid]], [[Portoga]], [[Kidnapper's Cave]], [[Pirates' Den]], [[Jipang]], [[Manoza]], [[Manoza Cave]], [[Phantom Ship]], [[Tantegel]], [[Rimuldar]], and [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|Cloudsgate Citadel]].<br>{{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Ursa minor]]s, [[Rampage (monster)|Rampage]]s, [[Ursa major]]s, and [[Boss troll]]s.<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Healslime]]s, [[Jackanape]]s, [[Merman|Mermen]], [[Infernal serpent]]s, [[Skelegon]]s, and [[Dragon zombie]]s.<br>{{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Xenlon]].
}}


[[Xenlon]] carries a seed as well, at {{fraction|1|32}}, but fighting her is too time consuming to be worth the trouble for collecting kernels.
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
Seeds of strength can be found in [[Burland]], [[Loch Tur]], [[Zamoksva]]{{tt|*|Requires the Thief's Key}}, the [[Desert Bazaar]], [[Birdsong Tower]], [[Lakanaba]]{{tt|*|Requires the Ultimate Key}}, [[Laissez Fayre]], the [[Palais de Léon]], [[Havre Léon]]{{tt|*|Requires the Ultimate Key}}, the [[Hidden Valley]], [[Bath]], [[Porthtrunnel]], the [[Pharos Beacon]], [[Canalot]], the [[Cove's Cove]], [[Estark's Crypt]], the [[Stairway to Zenithia]], the [[Doorway to Nadiria]], and the third stage of the [[Pioneer Town]].
The seeds can also be dropped by [[Mad mole]]s, [[Bullfinch]]es, [[Chillanodon]]s, [[Bulldozer]]s, [[Dragon rider]]s, [[Seasaur]]s, and [[Well wisher]]s.
==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
Seeds of strength can be found in [[Whealbrook]], the [[Uptaten Towers]], the [[Ancient Ruins]], [[Whealbrook Adit]], [[Stockenbarrel]], [[Gotha]], the [[Knightmare Towers]], and the [[Stairway to Zenithia]]. They can be received randomly from the [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] boards in Fortuna, the Winter Palace, and Estark's Labyrinth.
The seeds can also be dropped by [[Sasquash]]es, [[Phantaseyes]]es, [[Eyevory tusk-tusk]]s, [[Tortoceratops]]es, [[Golem]]s, [[Black dragon]]s, [[Gigantes]], and [[Merking]]s. The [[Haunted Housekeeper]], and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] can drop it, as well, but their drop rate is astronomically low.
==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
Seeds of strength will increase a single character's {{Strength}} by 1~3 points and can be sold for 22 gold. They can be found in the [[Moonmirror Tower]], [[Clearvale]] in the Lower World, [[Castle Graceskull]], the [[Pillar of Pegasus]], the [[Old Coal Mine]], and the {{Fungeon 6}}. The seeds can be dropped by [[Porker]]s, [[Low djinks]]es, [[Boss troll]]s, [[Living statue (recurring)|Living statue]]s, [[Hacksaurus]]es, [[Sea fortress]]es, [[Finned fatale]]s, [[Garrett]], [[Bronson]], [[Second Test]], [[Dhuran]], and [[Zozagel]].
==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
In this game, the seed of strength's effect has been reduced slightly, only increasing a character's {{Strength}} by 1~2 points. They can be found in [[Estard]], [[Burnmont]] in the past, the [[Grotta del Sigillo]], the [[L'Arca]] region{{tt|*|3DS version only}}, [[Frobisher]] and [[Faraday]] Castle in the past, the [[Automaton Stronghold]], {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the past, [[Wilted Heart]] in the past, [[Pilgrim's Perdition]], the [[Dungeon of Descent]], the [[Tunnel to the Abbey]], the [[Likeness of the Great Evil]], [[Wetlock]] and [[Providence]] in the past, [[Mount Gora]], the [[Den of the Dwarves]], the [[Cathedral of Light]], the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]], and the [[Cave to Another World]]. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
The seeds can be dropped by [[Cannibox]]es, [[Well wisher]]s, [[Mimic]]s, [[Dingbat]]s, [[Juggular]]s, [[Metal heavy|Metal heavies]], [[Conkerer]]s, [[Seasaur]]s, as well as [[Utter nutter]]s, [[Bewarewolf|Bewarewolves]], [[Gigantes]], [[Ursa major]]s, [[Mad mole]]s, [[Hacksaurus]]es, and [[Ursa minor]]s in the 3DS version.
* In the Nintendo 3DS version, the seeds have now gone back to increasing Strength by 1~3 points.
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
Found in a pot in the [[Tower of Alexandria]], in a chest in the [[Maella Abbey]] region, a bag in Pickham, a cabinet in [[Baccarat]], a chest in Princess Minnie's castle, a cabinet in [[Argonia]], a cabinet in [[Arcadia]], a pot in [[Empycchu]], and part of the reward for completing the [[Troll Maze]] in Argonia. [[Mimic]]s and [[Red horn]] will drop them 1/256 times (1/512 for stealing), and [[Geyzer]] will drop one 100% of the time.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Permanently increases the strength of a single ally.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, Mobile, and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions.</ref>
}}
Seeds of strength will increase a character's {{Strength}} by 1~2 points. They can be found in a pot in the [[Tower of Alexandra]], in a {{chest}} in the [[Maella Region]]{{tt|*|Requires the Thief's Key}}, a bag in [[Pickham]], a cabinet in [[Baccarat]], a {{chest}} in the [[Kingdom of Argonia]]{{tt|*|Requires the Magic Key}}, a {{chest}} in Princess [[Minnie]]'s castle{{tt|*|Requires the Ultimate Key}}, a cabinet in [[Argonia]], a cabinet in [[Arcadia]], a pot in [[Empycchu]], and part of the reward for completing the [[Troll Maze]] in Argonia. In the 3DS version, seeds of strength can be found randomly in blue treasure chests in the [[Alexandria Region]], the [[Kingdom of Trodain]], the island where [[Princess Minnie's Castle]] is located, the [[Savella Cathedral|Savella Region]], and the Holy Isle of [[Neos]], as well as the purple chests in [[Memories Lane]].
 
[[Mimic]]s and [[Red horn]] have a {{fraction|1|256}} chance of dropping them ({{fraction|1|512}} for stealing), and [[Geyzer]] will drop one 100% of the time. In the 3DS version, the seeds can also be dropped by [[Dead Bowdy|Dead bowdies]], [[Geyzer in Memoriam]], the [[Great Argon Lizard in Memoriam]], and the [[Dark Servant in Memoriam]].


It can be mixed with the [[Gold ring]] through [[alchemy]] to make a [[Strength ring]] and also be sold for 15 [[Gold]] Coins.
They can be sold for 15 gold and are used in a single recipe for the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Strength ring.png|32px|link=Strength ring]]<br>Strength ring
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Prayer ring.png|32px|link=Prayer ring]]<br>Prayer ring
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Seed of strength.png|32px|Seed of strength]]<br>Seed of strength
|i3=-
}}


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ9=A seed that steps up a single ally's strength slightly.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
}}
In this game, a seed of strength will increase a character's {{Strength}} by a fixed amount of 2. A seed is received as a reward for completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/7|Quest #7]]: Curious Crevice. They can also be dropped rarely by [[Brownie]]s and [[Troll]]s.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
Seeds of strength are rare drops by [[Brownie]]s, [[Troll]]s, [[Night clubber]]s, and [[Stout troll]]s.
[[Image:Seed of strength xi icon.png|right|100px|Icon in XI]]
{{Descriptions
|DQ11=A nifty nut that permanently increases strength by a little. Consumed upon use.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
Once again, the amount of {{Strength}} increased by a seed is fixed at 2. Some seeds can be found in [[Heliodor]], the [[Heliodorian Foothills]], [[Gondolia]], and the [[Heliodor Sewers]] in a locked room that requires the [[Sewer key]] to open. Seeds of strength are rare drops by [[Brownie]]s, [[Troll]]s, [[Night clubber]]s, and [[Stout troll]]s, along with their vicious and malicious counterparts.
* In the original 3D versions of the game, the [[Bodkin archer]] at the [[Gallopolis Region|Gallopolis Region - South Campsite]] will reward the player with four seeds of strength for destroying all the targets in the area.
 
==={{DQM}}===
Known as the '''ATKseed''' in this game, it will raise a single monster's ATK by 1~2 points. They can be found randomly on the ground while exploring [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|teleportal]]s. The queen located above the Arena in [[GreatTree]] will also reward Terry with an ATKseed for showing her a [[Whackanape|WildApe]].
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The Seed of strength is Treasure No. 307 in the Items category and can be found at [[the Wingswept Moors]]. Its base value is 900,000 gold.


==Descriptions==
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Increases strength by 1-3 points.<ref>[[Cell phone]] version</ref>
|DQ5=Any party member can eat this to increase strength.<ref name="auto">[[Cell phone]] and [[Nintendo DS]] Version</ref>
|DQ5=Any party member can eat this to increase strength.<ref name="auto">[[Cell phone]] and [[Nintendo DS]] Version</ref>
|DQ6=Any party member can eat this to increase strength.<ref name="auto"/>
|DQ6=Any party member can eat this to increase strength.<ref name="auto"/>
|DQ8=Permanently increases the strength of a single ally.<ref>[[Sony PlayStation 2]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] version</ref>
|DQ11=A nifty nut that permanently increases strength by a little. Consumed upon use.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
}}


==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Simiente de Fuerza|es-meaning=Literally ''seed of strength''
|es=Simiente de fuerza|es-meaning=Spanish for "seed of strength".
|fr=Graine de Force|fr-meaning=French for "seed of strength".
|de=Stärkesamen|de-meaning=German for "strength seed".
|it=Seme della potenza|it-meaning=Italian for "seed of power/strength".
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQIII_Seed_of_Strength.png|''Dragon Quest III''.
DQIII_Seed_of_Strength.png|''Dragon Quest III''.
Image:DQIV Seed of Strength.png|''Dragon Quest IV''.
DQIV Seed of Strength.png|''Dragon Quest IV''.
Seed of strength VII artwork.png|''Dragon Quest VII''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==See Also==
==Related items==
*[[Super seed of strength]]
*[[Seed of wisdom]]
*[[Seed of wisdom]]
*[[Seed of resilience]]
*[[Seed of resilience]]
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*[[Seed of life]]
*[[Seed of life]]
*[[Seed of magic]]
*[[Seed of magic]]
*[[Seed of sorcery]]
*[[Seed of therapeusis]]
*[[Seed of luck]]
*[[Seed of luck]]
*[[Seed of skill]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:46, 17 June 2023

Seed of strength
SeedOfStrengthArt.png
Japanese ちからのたね
Romaji Chikara no tane
Old localizations Strength Seed
STRseed
ATKseed
Found in Dragon Quest (remakes only)
Dragon Quest II (remakes only)
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Torneko no Daibōken
Torneko: The Last Hope
Torneko no Daibōken 3
Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon
Dragon Quest Rivals
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Permanently raises the Strength of a single party member.

The Seed of strength is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series. It is a seed that permanently increases the Strength of whoever consumes it. They can be found throughout the world in treasure chests, dropped by monsters, and by searching in different places, such as bags, pots, and drawers. The seeds cannot be purchased at any store, and give the user 1~3 points of Strength.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake, the Seed of strength was renamed to STRseed in that version.

Seed of strength (ちからのたね Chikara no tane)DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Buy Sell Effect
N/A 112 gold coins Found only in the remake versions. Increases Strength permanently by +1 ~ 3. Consumed after a single use.
Usable outside of battle? Usable in battle?
ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES ICON-NO-X.png NO
Shop(s) This item is not sold in any shop.
Location(s) Kol and Craggy Cave
In-game description
Mobile Increases strength by 1-3 points.


Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

Seed of strength (ちからのたね Chikara no tane)DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Buy Sell Effect
N/a 112 gold coins Found only in the remake versions. Increases Strength permanently by +1 ~ 3. Consumed after a single use.
Can Be Used Outside Of Battle? Can Be Used In Battle?
ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES ICON-NO-X.png NO
Shop(s) This item is not sold in any shop.
Location(s) Midenhall, Rippleport, Dragonlord's Castle, Dirkandor, Tower of the Moon, Sea Cave, and the Cave to Rendarak.
In-Game Description
Cell phone Increases Strength by 1-3 points.


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

Seed of strength (ちからのたね Chikara no tane)DQ3-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Buy Sell Effect
N/a 180 Increases a character's Strength permanently by 1~3 points. Consumed after a single use.
Usable outside of battle? Usable in battle?
ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES ICON-NO-X.png NO
Shop(s) This item is not sold in any shop.
Location(s) Dresser at Hero's house in Aliahan, treasure chest in Aliahan Castle*, Norvik, Underground Lake, Pyramid, Portoga, Kidnapper's Cave, Pirates' Den, Jipang, Manoza, Manoza Cave, Phantom Ship, Tantegel, Rimuldar, and Cloudsgate Citadel.
1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Ursa minors, Rampages, Ursa majors, and Boss trolls.
1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Healslimes, Jackanapes, Mermen, Infernal serpents, Skelegons, and Dragon zombies.
1⁄32 chance of being dropped by Xenlon.



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Seeds of strength can be found in Burland, Loch Tur, Zamoksva*, the Desert Bazaar, Birdsong Tower, Lakanaba*, Laissez Fayre, the Palais de Léon, Havre Léon*, the Hidden Valley, Bath, Porthtrunnel, the Pharos Beacon, Canalot, the Cove's Cove, Estark's Crypt, the Stairway to Zenithia, the Doorway to Nadiria, and the third stage of the Pioneer Town.

The seeds can also be dropped by Mad moles, Bullfinches, Chillanodons, Bulldozers, Dragon riders, Seasaurs, and Well wishers.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Seeds of strength can be found in Whealbrook, the Uptaten Towers, the Ancient Ruins, Whealbrook Adit, Stockenbarrel, Gotha, the Knightmare Towers, and the Stairway to Zenithia. They can be received randomly from the Treasures n' Trapdoors boards in Fortuna, the Winter Palace, and Estark's Labyrinth.

The seeds can also be dropped by Sasquashes, Phantaseyeses, Eyevory tusk-tusks, Tortoceratopses, Golems, Black dragons, Gigantes, and Merkings. The Haunted Housekeeper, and Bjørn the Behemoose can drop it, as well, but their drop rate is astronomically low.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Seeds of strength will increase a single character's Strength by 1~3 points and can be sold for 22 gold. They can be found in the Moonmirror Tower, Clearvale in the Lower World, Castle Graceskull, the Pillar of Pegasus, the Old Coal Mine, and the Fungeon. The seeds can be dropped by Porkers, Low djinkses, Boss trolls, Living statues, Hacksauruses, Sea fortresses, Finned fatales, Garrett, Bronson, Second Test, Dhuran, and Zozagel.

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

In this game, the seed of strength's effect has been reduced slightly, only increasing a character's Strength by 1~2 points. They can be found in Estard, Burnmont in the past, the Grotta del Sigillo, the L'Arca region*, Frobisher and Faraday Castle in the past, the Automaton Stronghold, Alltrades Abbey in the past, Wilted Heart in the past, Pilgrim's Perdition, the Dungeon of Descent, the Tunnel to the Abbey, the Likeness of the Great Evil, Wetlock and Providence in the past, Mount Gora, the Den of the Dwarves, the Cathedral of Light, the Sea Dragon, and the Cave to Another World. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

The seeds can be dropped by Canniboxes, Well wishers, Mimics, Dingbats, Juggulars, Metal heavies, Conkerers, Seasaurs, as well as Utter nutters, Bewarewolves, Gigantes, Ursa majors, Mad moles, Hacksauruses, and Ursa minors in the 3DS version.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, the seeds have now gone back to increasing Strength by 1~3 points.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Permanently increases the strength of a single ally.[1]

Seeds of strength will increase a character's Strength by 1~2 points. They can be found in a pot in the Tower of Alexandra, in a chest in the Maella Region*, a bag in Pickham, a cabinet in Baccarat, a chest in the Kingdom of Argonia*, a chest in Princess Minnie's castle*, a cabinet in Argonia, a cabinet in Arcadia, a pot in Empycchu, and part of the reward for completing the Troll Maze in Argonia. In the 3DS version, seeds of strength can be found randomly in blue treasure chests in the Alexandria Region, the Kingdom of Trodain, the island where Princess Minnie's Castle is located, the Savella Region, and the Holy Isle of Neos, as well as the purple chests in Memories Lane.

Mimics and Red horn have a 1⁄256 chance of dropping them (1⁄512 for stealing), and Geyzer will drop one 100% of the time. In the 3DS version, the seeds can also be dropped by Dead bowdies, Geyzer in Memoriam, the Great Argon Lizard in Memoriam, and the Dark Servant in Memoriam.

They can be sold for 15 gold and are used in a single recipe for the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Strength ring.png
Strength ring		 DQVIII Prayer ring.png
Prayer ring		 Seed of strength
Seed of strength		 -


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

GameDescription
DQ9-LOGO-ICON.png
A seed that steps up a single ally's strength slightly.[2]

In this game, a seed of strength will increase a character's Strength by a fixed amount of 2. A seed is received as a reward for completing Quest #7: Curious Crevice. They can also be dropped rarely by Brownies and Trolls.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Icon in XI
GameDescription
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
A nifty nut that permanently increases strength by a little. Consumed upon use.[3]

Once again, the amount of Strength increased by a seed is fixed at 2. Some seeds can be found in Heliodor, the Heliodorian Foothills, Gondolia, and the Heliodor Sewers in a locked room that requires the Sewer key to open. Seeds of strength are rare drops by Brownies, Trolls, Night clubbers, and Stout trolls, along with their vicious and malicious counterparts.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Known as the ATKseed in this game, it will raise a single monster's ATK by 1~2 points. They can be found randomly on the ground while exploring teleportals. The queen located above the Arena in GreatTree will also reward Terry with an ATKseed for showing her a WildApe.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

The Seed of strength is Treasure No. 307 in the Items category and can be found at the Wingswept Moors. Its base value is 900,000 gold.

Descriptions[edit]

GameDescription
DQ5-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Any party member can eat this to increase strength.[4]
DQ6-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Any party member can eat this to increase strength.[4]
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
A nifty nut that permanently increases strength by a little. Consumed upon use.[5]

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolSimiente de fuerzaSpanish for "seed of strength".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisGraine de ForceFrench for "seed of strength".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschStärkesamenGerman for "strength seed".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoSeme della potenzaItalian for "seed of power/strength".

Gallery[edit]

  • Dragon Quest III.

  • Dragon Quest IV.

  • Dragon Quest VII.

Related items[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  3. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Cell phone and Nintendo DS Version
  5. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.


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Towns/Castles/Buildings
Dungeons
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Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Characters
Additional monster recruits
(Super Famicom version only)
Towns and Castles
Dungeons
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Lists
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Miscellaneous
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Main Characters
Minor Characters
Towns/Castles/Locations
Dungeons
Race
Key Terms
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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Characters
Infamous monsters
Regions
Towns/Castles/Buildings
Dungeons
Terms
Lists
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Characters
Towns
Dungeons
Terms
Lists
Miscellaneous
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