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|japanese = のろいの歌 (''VII'' only)<br>呪いの歌 (''VIII'' only)<br>呪いのうた (''X'' | |japanese = のろいの歌 (''VII'' only)<br>呪いの歌 (''VIII'' only)<br>呪いのうた (''X'' and ''Tact'') | ||
|romaji = {{tt|Noroi no uta|Cursed song}} | |romaji = {{tt|Noroi no uta|Cursed song}} | ||
|old = CurseSong<br>Cursed Song | |old = CurseSong<br>Cursed Song<br>Song of Cursing | ||
|type = Song | |type = Song | ||
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'''Cursed Verse''', also known as '''Cursed Song''', is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}. Its effects have differed in each game that it has appeared. | '''Cursed Verse''', also known as '''Cursed Song''' or '''Song of Cursing''', is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}. Its effects have differed in each game that it has appeared. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
In the original {{PS1}} version, CurseSong is a hybrid skill learned by reaching rank 5 as a [[Mage]] or [[Troubadour]] immediately after completing the other. It reduces the defence of one group of enemies for 0 {{MP}}, making it similar to [[Kasap]]. It is also learned by reaching rank 6 as a [[Walking corpse (Vocation)|Walking corpse]]. In the {{3DS}} version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Cursed Verse is learned normally by reaching rank 5 as a [[Luminary (Vocation)|Luminary]] or rank 1 as a [[Druid]], but as it is an advanced skill, it can only be used as those vocations. | In the original {{PS1}} version, CurseSong is a hybrid skill learned by reaching rank 5 as a [[Mage]] or [[Troubadour]] immediately after completing the other. It reduces the defence of one group of enemies for 0 {{MP}}, making it similar to [[Kasap]]. It is also learned by reaching rank 6 as a [[Walking corpse (Vocation)|Walking corpse]]. | ||
* In the {{3DS}} version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Cursed Verse is learned normally by reaching rank 5 as a [[Luminary (Vocation)|Luminary]] or rank 1 as a [[Druid]], but as it is an advanced skill, it can only be used as either of those vocations or learned permanently as a Walking corpse. | |||
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==={{DQ10}}=== | ==={{DQ10}}=== | ||
Cursed Verse appears once again as an enemy-only skill that can be used by various monsters, including Pan pipers and Wailin' weeds. It attempts to curse any nearby characters. | Cursed Verse appears once again as an enemy-only skill that can be used by various monsters, including Pan pipers and Wailin' weeds. It attempts to curse any nearby characters. | ||
==={{DQTact}}=== | |||
Known as the '''Song of Cursing''' in this game, it is known naturally by [[Wailin' weed]] at level 1 and costs 13 MP to use. It has a range of up to three squares away from it and can occasionally curse a single enemy for four turns. Upgrading the skill increases the rate of success. | |||
{{DQTactSkill | |||
|name=Song of Cursing | |||
|kanji=呪いのうた | |||
|romanji=Noroi no uta | |||
|role=Debuff | |||
|type=Martial | |||
|element=[[Image:DQTact Non-elemental.png]] | |||
|mp=13 | |||
|range=[[Image:DQTact_Range1.png|48px]]<br>1-3 | |||
|status=[[Image:DQTact_Curse.png]]<br>Curse | |||
|description=Occasionally curses 1 enemy | |||
|monsters=Wailin' weed | |||
}} | |||
==In Other Languages== | ==In Other Languages== | ||
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[[Category:Curse skills]] | [[Category:Curse skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemy skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest X enemy skills]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]] | |||
[[Category:Songs]] | [[Category:Songs]] | ||
Revision as of 21:51, 17 July 2023
| Cursed Verse | |
|---|---|
| Japanese | のろいの歌 (VII only) 呪いの歌 (VIII only) 呪いのうた (X and Tact) |
| Rōmaji | Noroi no uta |
| Type | Song |
| Older names | CurseSong Cursed Song Song of Cursing |
Cursed Verse, also known as Cursed Song or Song of Cursing, is a recurring ability in the Dragon Quest series. Its effects have differed in each game that it has appeared.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
In the original PS1 version, CurseSong is a hybrid skill learned by reaching rank 5 as a Mage or Troubadour immediately after completing the other. It reduces the defence of one group of enemies for 0 MP, making it similar to Kasap. It is also learned by reaching rank 6 as a Walking corpse.
- In the 3DS version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Cursed Verse is learned normally by reaching rank 5 as a Luminary or rank 1 as a Druid, but as it is an advanced skill, it can only be used as either of those vocations or learned permanently as a Walking corpse.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Cursed Song appears as an enemy-only skill that can be used by Pan pipers and Wailin' weeds. It has a chance to curse the entire party, stunning them for a single turn. The Hero is immune to its effects as he cannot be cursed.
Dragon Quest X
Cursed Verse appears once again as an enemy-only skill that can be used by various monsters, including Pan pipers and Wailin' weeds. It attempts to curse any nearby characters.
Dragon Quest Tact
Known as the Song of Cursing in this game, it is known naturally by Wailin' weed at level 1 and costs 13 MP to use. It has a range of up to three squares away from it and can occasionally curse a single enemy for four turns. Upgrading the skill increases the rate of success.
| Song of Cursing (呪いのうた Noroi no uta) |  |
Ability information
| Song of Cursing | |||
| Role * | Type * | Element | MP cost |
| Debuff | Martial |  |
13 |
| Range | Additional effects | ||
 1-3 |
 Curse |
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| Description | |||
| Occasionally curses 1 enemy | |||
| Naturally learnt by | |||
| Wailin' weed | |||
In Other Languages
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Français | Chanson maudite | French for "cursed song". |
 Italiano | Verso Maledetto | Italian for "cursed verse". |
