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A '''Seed of Skill''' is a one-time use [[Seeds of skill|item]] that increases the {{Skill}} point total of whoever eats it by 5. It only appears in later ''Dragon Quest'' installments that use a point-allocation {{Skill}} system.
|title = ''Seed of skill''
|image =  [[Image:DQVIII_Seed_Of_Skill.png|200px]]
|japanese = {{tt|スキルのたね|Seed of skill}}
|romaji= Sukiru no tane
|names =None
|games ={{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{DQM3D}}<br>{{DQM23D}}<br>{{DQMJ3}}<br>{{DQM3}}<br>{{DQRivals}}
|effect =Grants more skill points
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'''Seeds of skill''' are edibles that that increases the {{Skill}} point total of whoever eats them. They only appears in later ''Dragon Quest'' installments that use a point-allocation {{Skill}} system.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The seeds can be found in an overworld chest near [[Pickham]], in pots/cabinets in [[Neos]] and [[Empycchu]], and may be purchased '''once''' ('''six times''' in the {{3DS}} version) from a midnight shop in [[Arcadia]].
The seeds give a character 5 skill points, and can be found in an overworld chest near [[Pickham]], in pots/cabinets in [[Neos]] and [[Empycchu]], and may be purchased '''once''' from a midnight shop in [[Arcadia]].
*The nocturnal merchant sell six seeds in the {{3DS}} version


A small selection of normal monsters drop them as rare items; [[Solaris]], [[Great troll]]s, and [[Crocodog]]s specifically, with a 1/64 chance for each. Furthermore, all forms of [[Lord of the Dragovians|the Lord of Dragovians]] have a 1/8 chance (a guaranteed chance in the {{3DS}} version) to drop the seed. In addition, super Seeds of skill also exist only in the {{3DS}} and [[Cell phone|Mobile]] versions.  The latter version grants 10 of them as a prize for beating the [[Lord of the Dragovians]].
A small selection of normal monsters drop them as rare items; [[Solaris]], [[Great troll]]s, and [[Crocodog]]s specifically, with a 1/64 chance for each. Furthermore, all forms of [[Lord of the Dragovians|the Lord of Dragovians]] have a 1/8 chance (a guaranteed chance in the {{3DS}} version) to drop the seed.
*The Lord of Dragovians' various forms will always drop a seed of skill when first defeated in the {{3DS}} version


These grant 10 skill points upon consumption; one is obtained from completing the Great Sabrecat card of [[Cameron's Codex]], another is obtained after beating the Ultimate Dragon form of the [[Lord of the Dragovians]].
Regardless of which {{MFamilies}} the player goes after, it is '''strongly''' recommended to make use of [[Yangus]]' [[Stainless Steal Sickle]]; the acquisition chance will be cut in half, but being able to attempt stealing multiple times in one battle is well worth the trade-off.  
 
Regardless of which {{MFamilies}} the player goes after, it is '''strongly'' recommended to make use of [[Yangus]]' [[Stainless Steal Sickle]]; the acquisition chance will be cut in half, but being able to attempt stealing multiple times in one battle is well worth the trade-off.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
Unlike in {{VIII}}, characters can generally gain more {{Skill}} points through [[revocation]] so these seeds aren't as useful.
Seeds of skill grant 2 points and are found in [[The Pothold]], [[Gittingham Palace]], and the [[Realm of the Mighty]]. The seeds are also dropped by [[platinum king jewel]]s at a 1/256 rate
Unlike in ''Dragon Quest VIII'', characters can generally gain more {{Skill}} points through [[revocation]] so these seeds aren't as useful.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
Unlike previous games, each Seed of skill bears only one {{Skill}} point to the consumer.
Seeds of skill grant 1 point to a character, and are found in [[Laguna di Gondolia]], [[Gallopolis]], [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]], [[Nautica]], and [[Cobblestone]]. The seeds are also dropped by [[cannibox]]es, [[mimic]]s, [[pandora's box]]es with a 100% drop rate in scripted battles, and by [[great keeper]]s at a 1/256 rate.


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
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==={{DQMJ2}}===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
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==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM23D}}===
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==={{DQMJ3}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
Seeds of skill increase a monster's talent points by 3, though there is a hard limit of 999 points that cannot be changed. Seeds of skill are given out as possible rewards for completing [[Fizzy]]'s quickfire online battles in [[Rosehill Tower]], and can be left behind by monsters dismissed from the [[Monster Paddock]].


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Super seed of skill]]
*[[Seed of life]]
*[[Seed of magic]]
*[[Seed of strength]]
*[[Seed of strength]]
*[[Seed of wisdom]]
*[[Seed of resilience]]
*[[Seed of resilience]]
*[[Seed of agility]]
*[[Seed of agility]]
*[[Seed of life]]
*[[Seed of wisdom]]
*[[Seed of magic]]
*[[Seed of sorcery]]
*[[Seed of therapeusis]]
*[[Seed of deftness]]
*[[Seed of luck]]
*[[Seed of luck]]
 
*[[Pretty betsy]]
{{DQVIII}}
{{DQIX}}


[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince items]]

Revision as of 04:27, 24 April 2025

Seed of skill
DQVIII Seed Of Skill.png
Japanese スキルのたね
Romaji Sukiru no tane
Old localizations None
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D
Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Dragon Quest Rivals
Effect Grants more skill points

Seeds of skill are edibles that that increases the skill point total of whoever eats them. They only appears in later Dragon Quest installments that use a point-allocation skill system.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The seeds give a character 5 skill points, and can be found in an overworld chest near Pickham, in pots/cabinets in Neos and Empycchu, and may be purchased once from a midnight shop in Arcadia.

  • The nocturnal merchant sell six seeds in the 3DS version

A small selection of normal monsters drop them as rare items; Solaris, Great trolls, and Crocodogs specifically, with a 1/64 chance for each. Furthermore, all forms of the Lord of Dragovians have a 1/8 chance (a guaranteed chance in the 3DS version) to drop the seed.

  • The Lord of Dragovians' various forms will always drop a seed of skill when first defeated in the 3DS version

Regardless of which monster the player goes after, it is strongly recommended to make use of Yangus' Stainless Steal Sickle; the acquisition chance will be cut in half, but being able to attempt stealing multiple times in one battle is well worth the trade-off.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Seeds of skill grant 2 points and are found in The Pothold, Gittingham Palace, and the Realm of the Mighty. The seeds are also dropped by platinum king jewels at a 1/256 rate Unlike in Dragon Quest VIII, characters can generally gain more skill points through revocation so these seeds aren't as useful.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Seeds of skill grant 1 point to a character, and are found in Laguna di Gondolia, Gallopolis, L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles, Nautica, and Cobblestone. The seeds are also dropped by canniboxes, mimics, pandora's boxes with a 100% drop rate in scripted battles, and by great keepers at a 1/256 rate.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Seeds of skill increase a monster's talent points by 3, though there is a hard limit of 999 points that cannot be changed. Seeds of skill are given out as possible rewards for completing Fizzy's quickfire online battles in Rosehill Tower, and can be left behind by monsters dismissed from the Monster Paddock.

See Also

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