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The '''Icicle Dirk''' (or '''Ice Claw''') is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This icy dagger can cast [[Crackle]] when used in battle.
<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
|title = ''Icicle dirk''
|image = [[Image:IcicleDirk.png|200px]]
|japanese = {{tt|こおりのやいば|Ice blade}}
|romaji=Koorino yaiba
|names = Ice claw ({{VII}} {{PSX}})
|games = {{DQ4}} onwards
| buy = various, see article
| sell = various, see article
|effect = Casts [[Crackle]] (all)<br>Ice element ({{V}} onwards)
}}
 
The '''Icicle dirk''' is a recurring weapon in the {{Main Series}} franchise.
 
This icy dagger can cast [[Crackle]] when used in battle, and deal an extra bit of chilly damage in most titles.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
==={{DQ4}}===
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +75.
The Icicle dirk has an {{Attack}} bonus of +75. It can only be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar McRyan]], and the {{Psaro 9}}.
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The Icicle dirk has an {{Attack}} bonus of +70 and deals 150% damage to {{MFamilies}}s with no ice resistance. It can only be equipped by the {{Chimaera R}}, {{Drag-goof R}}, {{Great dragon R}}, [[Grudgerigar (Recruit)|Grudgerigar]], {{Pocus poppet R}}, [[Rebjørn]], {{Rockbomb R}}, [[Saber]], {{Small fry R}}, {{Snowbird R}}, and the {{Walking corpse R}}.
*The [[Crackle]] cast by the dirk is slightly different in {{V}}, dealing 25~55 damage like [[Swoosh]] instead of [[Crackle]]'s normal 42~58.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
Equippable by [[Carver]] and [[Ashlynn]], the Icicle dirk provides +62 {{Attack}} and +31 {{Style}}. It is the prize for winning rank E in [[Slimopolis]], and is dropped by [[Freezing fog]]s at a rate of 1/128.
 
The damage range for the [[Crackle]]-effect has returned to the usual 42~58.
 
The dirk deals bonus, Ice-element damage to the target monster that is half of the physical damage previously dealt before resistance apply and if said monster is defeated by the initial blow then the bonus damage will be redirected to a different target. This bonus damage will activate on the following physical-blow skills: [[Dragon Slash]], [[Double-Edged Slash]], [[Flame Slash]], [[Frenzy]], [[Gust Slash|gust slash]], [[Hatchet Man]], [[Kacrackle Slash]], [[Lightning Slash]], [[Mercurial Thrust]], [[Metal Slash]], & [[Undead Undoer]].
 
[[Jackal ripper]]s use it in battle.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The Icicle dirk 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 along with the list of skills that trigger the effect. It is sold in [[Providence]] and [[Buccanham]] for 9,000 {{Gold}}.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
The Icicle dirk has an {{Attack}} bonus of +52. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica Albert]] 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}} and can be used to make the following recipes through [[Alchemy]]:
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Ice shield.png|link=Ice shield|32px]]<br>[[Ice shield]]
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Icicle dirk.png|32px]]<br>Icicle dirk
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Magic shield.png|32px|link=Magic shield]]<br>[[Magic shield]]
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Blizzard blade.png|link=Blizzard blade|32px]]<br>[[Blizzard blade]]
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Icicle dirk.png|32px]]<br>Icicle dirk
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Bastard sword.png|32px|link=Bastard sword]]<br>[[Bastard sword]]
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Cold cheese.png|32px|link=List of cheeses in Dragon Quest VIII|Cold cheese]]<br>{{Cold cheese}}
}}
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|name=Icicle dirk|icon=[[File:Icicle_dirk_IX_artwork.png]]
|description=A nippy knife that emits icicles if used as an item in battle.
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats={{Attack}} +62
|vocation=[[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=25~35 ice damage to one group.
|price=9,600 {{Gold}}/4,800 {{Gold}}
|location=Buy in [[Wormwood Creek]].
|i1=[[Divine dagger]] x1
|i2=[[Ice crystal]] x3
|i3=[[Edged boomerang]] x1
}}
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.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}


===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
==={{DQ11}}===
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +70. It can only be used certain monster companions.
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Icicle dirk</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Icicle dirk xi icon.png]]
|description=A frosty knife that can be used in battle to fling freezing shards of ice at enemies
|rarity=<big><big>C</big></big>
|stats={{Attack}} +62/65/68/72
|notes=Ice element<br>Deals 40~56 ice damage to one enemy group
|price=9,000 {{Gold}}/4,500 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in [[Sniflheim]] and [[Octagonia]]
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]]
}}


===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
==See Also==
{{stub}}
*[[Avalanche axe]]
===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
*[[Blizzard blade]]
The ice claw has an attack bonus of +62.
*[[Fenrir fang]]
*[[Ice axe]]


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
==Gallery==
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +52.
<center><gallery>
Icicle dirk VII artwork.png|Artwork  from {{VII}}.
</gallery></center>


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
{{DQWeapons}}
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +62. It can be upgraded into a [[Fenrir fang]].


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[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]

Latest revision as of 18:11, 23 June 2024

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 Koorino yaiba
Old localizations Ice claw (VII PSX)
Found in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen 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 most titles.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The Icicle dirk has an Attack bonus of +75. It can only be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar McRyan, and the 9th Chosen One.

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

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, Small fry, 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[edit]

Equippable by Carver and Ashlynn, the Icicle dirk provides +62 Attack and +31 Style. It is the prize for winning rank E in Slimopolis, and is dropped by Freezing fogs at a rate of 1/128.

The damage range for the Crackle-effect has returned to the usual 42~58.

The dirk deals bonus, Ice-element damage to the target monster that is half of the physical damage previously dealt before resistance apply and if said monster is defeated by the initial blow then the bonus damage will be redirected to a different target. This bonus damage will activate on the following physical-blow skills: Dragon Slash, Double-Edged Slash, Flame Slash, Frenzy, gust slash, Hatchet Man, Kacrackle Slash, Lightning Slash, Mercurial Thrust, Metal Slash, & Undead Undoer.

Jackal rippers use it in battle.

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

The Icicle dirk 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 along with the list of skills that trigger the effect. It is sold in Providence and Buccanham for 9,000 gold coins.

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

The Icicle dirk has an Attack bonus of +52. It can only be equipped by Jessica Albert 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:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Ice shield.png
Ice shield		 DQVIII Icicle dirk.png
Icicle dirk		 DQVIII Magic shield.png
Magic shield		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Blizzard blade.png
Blizzard blade		 DQVIII Icicle dirk.png
Icicle dirk		 DQVIII Bastard sword.png
Bastard sword		 Cold cheese
Cold cheese


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

Icicle dirk DQIX Logo.png
Icicle dirk IX artwork.png
Description
A nippy knife that emits icicles if used as an item in battle.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +62 IXmageicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
25~35 ice damage to one group.
Price Location
9,600 gold coins/4,800 gold coins Buy in Wormwood Creek.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Divine dagger x1 Ice crystal x3 Edged boomerang x1


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[edit]

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

Icicle dirk DQXI Logo EN.png
Icicle dirk xi icon.png
Description
A frosty knife that can be used in battle to fling freezing shards of ice at enemies
Rarity
C
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +62/65/68/72
Notes
Ice element
Deals 40~56 ice damage to one enemy group
Price Location
9,000 gold coins/4,500 gold coins Sold in Sniflheim and Octagonia
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Erik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gif



See Also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Artwork from VII.

Weapons in the Dragon Quest series
Abacus
Axes
Boomerangs
Bows
Claws
Fans
Fangs
Flails
Greatswords
Hammers
Heavy Wands
Knives
Spears
Staves
Swords
Tarot cards
Wands
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