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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Cypress stick''
|title = Cypress stick
|image = [[Image:CypressStick.png|center|180px]]
|image = [[Image:CypressStick.png|center|180px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ひのきのぼう|Hinoki no bō}}
|japanese = ひのきのぼう
|romaji = {{tt|Hinoki no bō|Cypress pole/stick}}
|names = Wooden cane <br> Stick  
|names = Wooden cane <br> Stick  
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''
| buy = varies, see article
|effect = Increases the wielder's Attack.
| sell = varies, see article
|effect = N/A
}}
}}


The '''cypress stick''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. It is a simple wooden stick and is usually the weakest weapon in the game.
The '''cypress stick''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a simple wooden stick and is usually the weakest weapon in the game.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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The cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all classes. The [[King of Aliahan]] gives one to the hero at the beginning of his quest.
The cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all classes. The [[King of Aliahan]] gives one to the hero at the beginning of his quest.


It can be sold in [[Shinnock]] for a while during {{DQ4 Chapter 3}} for 10 [[Gold]] Coins, but is listed as [[Steel broad sword]] to trick any travelers.
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Cypress stick III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big><big>Cypress Stick</big></big>
|description=A no-frills standard stick carved from the wood of a cypress tree.
|stats=Attack +2
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=8/3
|location=Sold in [[Aliahan]]
}}


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
The cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all characters. [[Borya]] is initially equipped with it.
The cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all characters. [[Borya]] is initially equipped with it.
It can be sold in [[Shinnock]] for a while during {{DQ4 Chapter 3}} for 10 [[Gold]] Coins, but is listed as [[Steel broadsword]] to trick any travelers.


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
 
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|header|name=Cypress stick}}
|name=<big><big>Cypress stick</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|icon=[[Image:Cypress stick xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name= Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+7 <br>(+9, +11, +16)}}
|description=A sturdy little stick fashioned from a branch of the cypress tree.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Cobblestone]]}}
|rarity=F
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=10|sellPrice=5|equipableBy=[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|The Hero]], [[Erik]], [[Sylvando]], [[Hendrik]]
|stats=Attack +7/9/11/16
|flavor=A sturdy little stick fashioned from a branch of the cypress tree
|notes=N/A
|notes=Dropped by [[Cruelcumber]]s at a rate of {{fraction|1|64}}
|price=10g
}}  
|diff=N/A
 
|i1=N/A
|location=One found in a treasure chest in Cobblestone.<br>Sold in [[Cobblestone]] and the [[Heliodor Region]] Roving Emporium.<br>{{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Cruelcumber]]s.
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
The cypress stick increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] {{Attack}} by +8, it can be crafted from 1 unit of wood at a worn-out workbench or anvil.
The cypress stick increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] {{Attack}} by +8, it can be crafted from 1 unit of wood at a worn-out workbench or anvil.


===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
The cypress stick is a D-rank sword that can be acquired as a reward for completing the Swords: Intermediate level. It has an ATK bonus of +3, an HP bonus of +9, and has two slots for Alchemy Effects.


==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Porra de Ciprés|es-meaning=Literally ''cypress club''
|es=Porra de Ciprés|es-meaning=Spanish for "cypress club".
|fr=Bâton de cyprès|fr-meaning=French for "cypress baton".
|de=Zypressenstock|de-meaning=German for "cypress stick/staff".
|it=Bastone di cipresso|it-meaning=Italian for "cypress stick/cane".
}}
}}


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQII_Cypress_Stick.png|The cypress stick from ''Dragon Quest II''
DQII_Cypress_Stick.png|The cypress stick from ''Dragon Quest II''
Image:DQIII_Cypress_Stick.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQIII_Cypress_Stick.png|''Dragon Quest III''
Image:Cypress stick.png|The cypress stick from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Cypress stick_VII_artwork.png|The cypress stick from ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Cypress stick builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
DQT Cypress Stick.png|''Tact'' icon
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[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 Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
[[fr:Bâton de cyprès]]

Latest revision as of 11:33, 1 January 2025

Cypress stick
CypressStick.png
Japanese ひのきのぼう
Romaji Hinoki no bō
Old localizations Wooden cane
Stick
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Increases the wielder's Attack.

The cypress stick is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. It is a simple wooden stick and is usually the weakest weapon in the game.

Characteristics[edit]

The cypress stick is a crude, but simple length of wood that can be used as a club or baton. In its earliest depictions, it had a loop at the end of its handle. Later entries in the series shows the cypress stick as having a length of cloth around its handle as a rudimentary grip.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

The cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all characters. The Princess of Moonbrooke joins the party with it equipped.


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
A simple weapon made from the branch of a cypress tree.[1]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all classes. The King of Aliahan gives one to the hero at the beginning of his quest.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Cypress stick III HD icon.png Cypress Stick DRAGONQUEST III HD2D Logo 800px.png
Description
A no-frills standard stick carved from the wood of a cypress tree.
Stats Vocations
Attack +2 Gadabout iconHD2D.pngHero iconHD2D.pngMage iconHD2D.pngMartial artist iconHD2D.pngMerchant iconHD2D.png Monster wrangler iconHD2D.pngPriest iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.pngThief iconHD2D.pngWarrior iconHD2D.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
8/3 Sold in Aliahan



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all characters. Borya is initially equipped with it.

It can be sold in Shinnock for a while during Chapter 3 for 10 Gold Coins, but is listed as Steel broadsword to trick any travelers.

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

The cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2. The hero begins his journey with this weapon.

GameDescription
DQ5-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Doesn't appear to have any special effects.[2]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2. It can be equipped by Ashlynn, Carver, Milly, and Nevan. It can be bought for 10 gold and sold for 7.

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

The cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all characters. When equipped by Ruff, it actually decreases his attack by 1. In the 3DS version, it is initially equipped by Kiefer.

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

The cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +4. In this game, it is classified as a sword and can only be equipped by the Hero. Although it has no practical use in combat, the cypress stick can be used in various Alchemy recipes:

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

Cypress stick DQXI Logo EN.png
Cypress stick xi icon.png
Description
A sturdy little stick fashioned from a branch of the cypress tree.
Rarity
F
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +7/9/11/16
Notes
N/A
Price Location
10g One found in a treasure chest in Cobblestone.
Sold in Cobblestone and the Heliodor Region Roving Emporium.
164 chance of being dropped by Cruelcumbers.
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

The cypress stick increases the Builder's Attack by +8, it can be crafted from 1 unit of wood at a worn-out workbench or anvil.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The cypress stick is a D-rank sword that can be acquired as a reward for completing the Swords: Intermediate level. It has an ATK bonus of +3, an HP bonus of +9, and has two slots for Alchemy Effects.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolPorra de CiprésSpanish for "cypress club".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisBâton de cyprèsFrench for "cypress baton".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschZypressenstockGerman for "cypress stick/staff".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoBastone di cipressoItalian for "cypress stick/cane".

Trivia[edit]

  • The cypress stick shares its position as the weakest weapon in the series with the bamboo lance.
  • The anime series Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei makes a humorous reference to the cypress stick in an imagine spot as being the bare minimum for an adventurer, along with the plain clothes and pot lid.

Gallery[edit]

Reference[edit]

  1. Mobile, Android and iOS version
  2. Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS version