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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
}}
'''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==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{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]]. 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. In addition, super seeds of skill also exist only 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.
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


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.
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


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
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.  
Unlike in Dragon Quest VIII, characters can generally gain more skill points through [[revocation]] so these seeds aren't as useful.


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
Unlike previous games, each seed of skill bears only one skill point to the consumer.
{{DQIXItem
|header=[[File:Seed of skill DQIX icon.png]]
|name=<big><big>Seed of skill</big></big>
|kanji=スキルのたね
|description=A seed that slightly supplements a single ally's skill points
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|price=NA/20
|location=Found in:<br>[[The Pothold]]<br>[[Gittingham Palace]]<br>[[Realm of the Mighty]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Platinum king jewel]] (1/256)
|recipe=N/A
|ingredient=N/A
}}
Seeds of skill grant 2 points: unlike in ''Dragon Quest VIII'', characters can generally gain more {{Skill}} points through [[revocation]] so these seeds aren't as useful.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
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.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===
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==={{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 defence]]
*[[Seed of stamina]]
*[[Seed of agility]]
*[[Seed of wisdom]]
*[[Seed of wisdom]]
*[[Seed of resilience]]
*[[Seed of sorcery]]
*[[Seed of agility]]
*[[Seed of therapeusis]]
*[[Seed of life]]
*[[Seed of deftness]]
*[[Seed of magic]]
*[[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 X 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]]

Latest revision as of 01:29, 5 May 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[edit]

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

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[edit]

Seed of skill DQIX icon.png Seed of skill (スキルのたね)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A seed that slightly supplements a single ally's skill points
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Price Location
NA/20 Found in:
The Pothold
Gittingham Palace
Realm of the Mighty
Dropped by:
Platinum king jewel (1/256)
Recipe
N/A
Ingredient for
N/A


Seeds of skill grant 2 points: 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[edit]

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[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit]

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

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

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[edit]

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