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[[File: | {{Item | ||
The ''' | |title= ''Poison needle'' | ||
|image=[[File:PoisonNeedle.png|200px]] | |||
|japanese=どくばり | |||
|romaji = Dokubari | |||
|names=Poison knife | |||
|games={{Dragon Quest III}} onwards | |||
|buy=Varies | |||
|sell=Varies | |||
|effect=Chance for instant death | |||
}} | |||
The '''poison needle''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a novelty weapon that has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but otherwise can only inflict one point of damage. Both of these attributes make the needle an invaluable weapon against [[Metal slime family|metal monsters]]. It's point resembles that of a [[hell hornet]]'s stinger, but this may be a coincidence. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===[[ | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
===[[ | The needle has an attack power of +10 and a death chance of 6.25% (1/16th) in its debut appearance, making it less useful than in later titles. It can only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and Thieves, and is found in a chest behind the item store's counter in [[Khoryv]]. It can be purchased in [[Persistence]] for 10 gold, and is also dropped by [[Betterfly|Betterflies]] at a rate of 1/128 and by [[Hoodie|Hoodies]] at 1/64. | ||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | |||
{{DQIIIHDEquipment | |||
|header=[[File:Poison needle III HD icon.png]] | |||
|name=<big>Poison needle</big> | |||
|description=Can slay a baddy with one poke if it happens to hit the right spot | |||
|stats=Attack +10 | |||
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]] | |||
|notes=1/8th chance to instantly kill foe | |||
|price=10/4 | |||
|location=[[Khoryv]] treasure chest<br>Sold in [[Mur]] | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ4}}=== | |||
[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] can equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th (12.5%), and is available for purchase in chapter 4's [[Havre Léon]] weapon shop. | |||
==={{DQ5}}=== | |||
The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Madchen]], and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in [[Coburg]] & [[Hay]], and now has a 1/6th (16.67%) chance to hit a weak point. | |||
==={{DQ6}}=== | |||
[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arkbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Howcastle]], as well as winning rank C of [[Slimopolis]]. The needle retains the special effect rate from the previous game, and will also increase style by +15. | |||
*In the SNES version, the needle is bugged and will not affect monsters that are immune to [[Whack]]. | |||
==={{DQ7}}=== | |||
The poison needle has an attack bonus of +1, a style bonus of +15, a the 1/6th death rate. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It is obtained from the [[Medal King]] after turning in 45 [[mini medal]]s. | |||
==={{DQ8}}=== | |||
The poison needle can only be equipped by [[Jessica Albert|Jessica]] in the original PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port. It is sold in [[Baccarat]] for 1,900 gold, and returns to an effect rate of 1/8th. | |||
===[[ | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Poison needle|console=}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+1}} | |||
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,900|sellPrice=950|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Magic beast horn]] x 1, [[Manky mud]] x 3}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Dourbridge]] & [[Bloomingdale]]}} | |||
|flavor=A prickly pin that can fell a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed|notes=Death rate is 12.5%|class=Knife}} | |||
=== | ==={{DQ10}}=== | ||
{{Stub}} | |||
{{ | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
{{ | {{DQXIEquipment | ||
|name=<big><big>Poison needle</big></big> | |||
|icon=[[File:Poison needle xi icon.png]] | |||
|description=A piercing, pin-like weapon that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot | |||
|rarity=<big><big>F</big></big> | |||
|stats=Attack +1<br>Death rate +4/5/6/7% | |||
|notes=Dropped by [[Fandangow]]s at {{fraction|1|256}} | |||
|price=1,900/950 | |||
|location=Sold in the [[Zwaardsrust Region]] capmsite | |||
|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 Swords]]''=== | |||
A poison needle is the reward for giving [[Minimoggie]] 20 [[Mini Medal|mini medals]] in [[Castle Avalonia]] | |||
{{ | ==Gallery== | ||
{{ | <center><gallery> | ||
DQIII Poison Needle.png|''Dragon Quest III'' | |||
Dq4 poison needle.png|{{DQ4}} | |||
DQIX Poison Needle Artwork.png|{{DQ9}} | |||
File:Poison needle b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
{{ | {{DQWeapons}} | ||
[[Category:Knives]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]] | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]] | |||
Revision as of 06:20, 30 December 2024
"A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop."
—Dragon Quest VII description
| Poison needle | |
|---|---|
| |
| Japanese | どくばり |
| Romaji | Dokubari |
| Old localizations | Poison knife |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III onwards |
| Effect | Chance for instant death |
The poison needle is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. It is a novelty weapon that has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but otherwise can only inflict one point of damage. Both of these attributes make the needle an invaluable weapon against metal monsters. It's point resembles that of a hell hornet's stinger, but this may be a coincidence.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The needle has an attack power of +10 and a death chance of 6.25% (1/16th) in its debut appearance, making it less useful than in later titles. It can only be equipped by Mages and Thieves, and is found in a chest behind the item store's counter in Khoryv. It can be purchased in Persistence for 10 gold, and is also dropped by Betterflies at a rate of 1/128 and by Hoodies at 1/64.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
 Poison needle |  |
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Maya and Borya can equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th (12.5%), and is available for purchase in chapter 4's Havre Léon weapon shop.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The poison needle can be equipped by Bianca, Nera, Debora, Madchen, and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in Coburg & Hay, and now has a 1/6th (16.67%) chance to hit a weak point.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan, Terry, and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in Arkbolt, the seabed shrine near Howcastle, as well as winning rank C of Slimopolis. The needle retains the special effect rate from the previous game, and will also increase style by +15.
- In the SNES version, the needle is bugged and will not affect monsters that are immune to Whack.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The poison needle has an attack bonus of +1, a style bonus of +15, a the 1/6th death rate. It can be equipped by Maribel, Ruff, and Sir Mervyn. It is obtained from the Medal King after turning in 45 mini medals.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The poison needle can only be equipped by Jessica in the original PS2 version, as well as Red in the 3DS port. It is sold in Baccarat for 1,900 gold, and returns to an effect rate of 1/8th.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
| Poison needle | |
|---|---|
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Attack | +1 |
| Equipable by | Mages, Thieves, Warriors, Omnivocational master |
| Recipe | Magic beast horn x 1, Manky mud x 3 |
| Found | Sold in Dourbridge & Bloomingdale |
| Buy Price | 1,900 |
| Sell Price | 950 |
| Flavor text | A prickly pin that can fell a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed |
| Notes | Death rate is 12.5% |
Dragon Quest X
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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| Description | ||||
| A piercing, pin-like weapon that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| F | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Attack +1 Death rate +4/5/6/7% |
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| Notes | ||||
| Dropped by Fandangows at 1⁄256 | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 1,900/950 | Sold in the Zwaardsrust Region capmsite | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Characters | ||||
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Dragon Quest Swords
A poison needle is the reward for giving Minimoggie 20 mini medals in Castle Avalonia
Gallery
Dragon Quest III
