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|title = Cursed Verse
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|japanese = のろいの歌
|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 = Song of the curse
|romaji = {{tt|Noroi no uta|Cursed song}}
|old = CurseSong
|old = CurseSong<br>Cursed Song<br>Song of Cursing
|type = Skill
|type = Song
}}
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'''Cursed Verse''' is an ability in the {{DQSeries}}. It reduces the defence of one group of enemies by one level.
 
'''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 {{PS1}} version, CurseSong is a hybrid ability 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 (Class)|Walking corpse]]. In the {{3DS}} version, hybrid abilities 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 those classes.
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.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
Cursed Song appears as an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[Pan piper]]s and [[Wailin' weed]]s. It has a chance to curse the entire party, stunning them for a single turn. The {{Hero 8}} is immune to its effects as he cannot be cursed.
 
==={{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.
 
==={{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==
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Chanson maudite|fr-meaning=French for "cursed song".
|it=Verso Maledetto|it-meaning=Italian for "cursed verse".
}}
 
{{clear}}


{{DQSkills}}
{{DQSkills}}
[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Curse skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemy skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemy skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]
[[Category:Songs]]
[[Category:Songs]]

Latest revision as of 21:28, 28 April 2024

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[edit]

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

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Song of Cursing
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Debuff Martial DQTact Non-elemental.png 13
Range Additional effects
DQTact Range1.png
1-3
DQTact Curse.png
Curse
Description
Occasionally curses 1 enemy
Naturally learnt by
Wailin' weed


In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisChanson mauditeFrench for "cursed song".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoVerso MaledettoItalian for "cursed verse".