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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Sage's staff
|title=''Sage's staff''
|image = [[Image:DQVII sages staff.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:DQ3 Sages.png|400px]]
|japanese = けんじゃのつえ
|japanese={{tt|けんじゃのつえ|Wise man staff}}
|names = Sage staff
|romaji = Kenjya no tsue
|games = {{DQ3}} {{DQ7}} {{DQ9}} {{DQ11}}
|names=Sage staff
| buy = 10,000-35,000 gold
|games={{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
| sell = various, see article
|buy=Varies, see article
|effect = Casts [[Midheal]] or [[Insulate]] on an ally when used as a tool in battle
|sell=Varies, see article
|effect=Casts Midheal, Insulate, or Insulatle
}}
}}


The '''sage's staff''' is a recurring [[wand]] in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. In earlier entries in the series, it could be used as tool to cast [[Midheal]] on an ally, restoring their HP, but starting with ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', the sage's staff could be used to cast [[Insulate]] on an ally, protecting them from breath attacks.
The '''sage's staff''' is a recurring [[Wand Weapon Family|wand]] in the {{DQSeries}}. In earlier entries in the series it could be used as tool to cast [[Midheal]] on an ally, but starting with ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'' the sage's staff could be used to cast [[Insulate]] on an ally and protect them from [[Breath attack|breath attacks]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The staff has had two different designs throughout the series history. The design featured in ''III'' and ''VII'' is a tall wooden staff with a curved horn-like shape at the top and a metal cover on the bottom. The weapon also features a jewel at the top, either blue or orange depending on the game, which is not seen in the staff carried by sages in any piece of artwork. Starting with ''IX'', the sage's staff is now dark red and has a orange crystal orb at the top held in a silver setting.
The staff has had two different designs throughout the series history. The design featured in ''III'' and ''VII'' is a tall wooden staff with an upwards curving horn-like shape at the top and a metal cover on the bottom. The weapon also features a jewel set in the center of the top section, either blue or orange depending on the game. Starting with ''IX'', the sage's staff is now dark red and has a orange crystal orb at the top held in a silver setting.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The sage's staff has an attack bonus of +50 and can be equipped by [[Mage]]s, [[Priest]]s, and [[Sage]]s. It can cast [[Midheal]] on any ally when used as a tool in battle. The sage's staff can be purchased from [[Kol]] for 15,000 gold and sold for 11,250. It only appears in remake versions of the game.
The sage's staff was added in the 1996 remake has an attack bonus of +50 and can be equipped by [[Mage]]s, [[Priest]]s, and [[Sage]]s. It can cast [[Midheal]] on any ally when used as a tool in battle. The sage's staff can be purchased from [[Kol]] for 15,000 [[Gold]] Coins and sold for 11,250.  


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The sage's staff has an attack bonus of +50 and a style bonus of +12. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Sir Mervyn]] and can be purchased for 15,000 gold from [[Providence]] in the present and sold for 7,500 gold. However, the sage's staff will not see much practical use, as the party will acquire the [[staff of salvation]] from the events at [[Gröndal]] for free, which also casts Midheal when used as a tool in battle.
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Sage's staff III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Sage's staff</big>
|description=The sage who crafted this was clearly a cut above the rest; heals allies' wounds when used as an item in battle
|stats=Attack +84
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]
|notes=Casts [[Midheal]] when used as an item
|price= 22,6005,870
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Kol]]
}}
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The sage's staff has an attack bonus of +50 and a style bonus of +12. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Sir Mervyn]] and can be purchased for 15,000 gold from [[Providence]] in the present and sold for 7,500 Gold Coins. However, the sage's staff will not see much practical use, as the party will acquire the [[staff of salvation]] from the events at [[Gröndal]] for free, which also casts Midheal when used as a tool in battle.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{stub}}
{{Equipment|header|name=Sage's staff}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+73}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might|modifier=+12}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=MP absorb|modifier=+8%}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=35,000|sellPrice=17,500|equipableBy=[[Armamentalist]]s, [[Mage|Magi]], [[Paladin]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Sage]]s, & Omnivocational Wandmaster
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Stornway]], post-game}}
|flavor=Protects an ally from breath attacks if used as an item in battle.
|notes=Casts Insulate
}}
Upgrades into the [[Savant's staff]] with one agate of evolution and three sage's elixirs.


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}


==={{DQ11}}===
The sage's staff has been reclassified as a [[Heavy Wand (weapon type)|two-handed staff]] and now casts [[Insulatle]] instead of just insulate.
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Sage's staff</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Sage's staff xi icon.png]]
|description=A wise man's spell-casting stick that can be used in battle to ward off breath attacks
|rarity=<big><big>B</big></big>
|stats=Attack +38/40/42/44<br>Magical Might +47/49/52/55<br>Magical Mending +35/39/41/44<br>MP Absorb +10%
|notes=Casts [[Insulatle]]
|price=10,000/5,000
|location=Sold in [[Octagonia]], [[Lonalulu]], & [[Sniflheim]], act 2
|diff=6/10
|i1=[[Fatalistick]] x1, [[Thinkincense]] x3, [[Fresh water]] x3, [[Yellow eye]] x3
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]]
}}
The guide for creating the sage's staff, ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Fine Fashions for Philosophers]]'', is the reward for completing quest #43 at the warrior's rest inn after the first act.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQ3 Sages.png|Sages from ''Dragon Quest III'' wielding sage's staffs
DQIX Sage Male.png|A male Sage from ''Dragon Quest IX'' wielding the sage's staff
Image:DQIX Sage Male.png|A male Sage from ''Dragon Quest IX'' wielding the sage's staff
DQIII sages staff.png|The sage's staff from ''Dragon Quest III''
File:DQVII sages staff.png|The sage's staff from ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Sages staff IX artwork.png|The staff from ''Dragon Quest IX''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Wands]]
[[Category:Heavy wands]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]

Latest revision as of 16:44, 17 December 2024

Sage's staff
DQ3 Sages.png
Japanese けんじゃのつえ
Romaji Kenjya no tsue
Old localizations Sage staff
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Casts Midheal, Insulate, or Insulatle

The sage's staff is a recurring wand in the Dragon Quest series. In earlier entries in the series it could be used as tool to cast Midheal on an ally, but starting with Dragon Quest IX the sage's staff could be used to cast Insulate on an ally and protect them from breath attacks.

Characteristics[edit]

The staff has had two different designs throughout the series history. The design featured in III and VII is a tall wooden staff with an upwards curving horn-like shape at the top and a metal cover on the bottom. The weapon also features a jewel set in the center of the top section, either blue or orange depending on the game. Starting with IX, the sage's staff is now dark red and has a orange crystal orb at the top held in a silver setting.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The sage's staff was added in the 1996 remake has an attack bonus of +50 and can be equipped by Mages, Priests, and Sages. It can cast Midheal on any ally when used as a tool in battle. The sage's staff can be purchased from Kol for 15,000 Gold Coins and sold for 11,250.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Sage's staff III HD icon.png Sage's staff DRAGONQUEST III HD2D Logo 800px.png
Description
The sage who crafted this was clearly a cut above the rest; heals allies' wounds when used as an item in battle
Stats Vocations
Attack +84 Mage iconHD2D.pngPriest iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.png
Notes
Casts Midheal when used as an item
Price Location
22,6005,870 Sold in:
Kol



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

The sage's staff has an attack bonus of +50 and a style bonus of +12. It can be equipped by Maribel and Sir Mervyn and can be purchased for 15,000 gold from Providence in the present and sold for 7,500 Gold Coins. However, the sage's staff will not see much practical use, as the party will acquire the staff of salvation from the events at Gröndal for free, which also casts Midheal when used as a tool in battle.

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

 Sage's staff
Rarity ★★☆☆☆
Attack +73
Magical Might +12
MP absorb +8%
Equipable by Armamentalists, Magi, Paladins, Priests, Sages, & Omnivocational Wandmaster
Found Sold in Stornway, post-game
Buy Price 35,000
Sell Price 17,500
Flavor text Protects an ally from breath attacks if used as an item in battle.
Notes Casts Insulate

Upgrades into the Savant's staff with one agate of evolution and three sage's elixirs.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

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

The sage's staff has been reclassified as a two-handed staff and now casts Insulatle instead of just insulate.


Sage's staff DQXI Logo EN.png
Sage's staff xi icon.png
Description
A wise man's spell-casting stick that can be used in battle to ward off breath attacks
Rarity
B
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +38/40/42/44
Magical Might +47/49/52/55
Magical Mending +35/39/41/44
MP Absorb +10%
Notes
Casts Insulatle
Price Location
10,000/5,000 Sold in Octagonia, Lonalulu, & Sniflheim, act 2
Forging difficulty
6/10
Ingredients
Fatalistick x1, Thinkincense x3, Fresh water x3, Yellow eye x3
Characters
Veronica sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gif


The guide for creating the sage's staff, Fine Fashions for Philosophers, is the reward for completing quest #43 at the warrior's rest inn after the first act.

Gallery[edit]

  • A male Sage from Dragon Quest IX wielding the sage's staff

  • The sage's staff from Dragon Quest III

  • The sage's staff from Dragon Quest VII

  • The staff from Dragon Quest IX

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