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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title = Purple Orb | |title = ''Purple Orb'' | ||
|image = [[Image:PurpleOrb.png|200px]] | |image = [[Image:PurpleOrb.png|200px]] | ||
|japanese = | |japanese = パープルオーブ | ||
|romaji=Pāpuru ōbu | |||
|names = Same | |names = Same | ||
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}} | |games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}} | ||
| buy = N/A | | buy = N/A | ||
| sell = N/A | | sell = N/A | ||
|effect = Varies | |effect = Varies | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''Purple Orb'' is one of the legendary [[Six Orbs]] that appear throughout the series. | The '''Purple Orb''' is one of the legendary [[Six Orbs]] that appear throughout the series. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
The Purple Orb required to hatch [[Ramia]], and it is held by [[Pimiko]] in the village of [[Jipang]]. [[Pimiko]] is really the [[Orochi]] in disguise. By entering the [[Orochi's Lair|Cave Northeast of Jipang]] and fighting the | The Purple Orb required to hatch [[Ramia]], and it is held by [[Pimiko]] in the village of [[Jipang]]. [[Pimiko]] is really the [[Orochi]] in disguise. By entering the [[Orochi's Lair|Cave Northeast of Jipang]] and fighting the Orochi, the {{Hero 3}} and {{Party 3}} cause her to retreat into a nearby [[teleportal]]. Taking the magical gate themselves, the {{Party 3}} are transported to in Pimiko's chamber in [[Jipang]]. After fighting the Orochi a second time in the chamber, she leaves behind the Purple Orb after being killed. | ||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | |||
{{DQIIIHDItem | |||
|header=[[File:ICON-Purple Orb III HD.png]] | |||
|name=<big>Purple Orb</big> | |||
|kanji=パープルオーブ | |||
|description=An enchanting sphere that's the hue of violet | |||
|effect=Incubates [[Ramia]]'s egg | |||
|price=N/A | |||
|location=[[Jipang]] | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The | The Purple Orb is an important item that must be found at [[Master Rylus]]'s burned down house in [[Farebury]] before the final battle with [[Rhapthorne]]. | ||
==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
:''A ridiculously rare orb of deep purple. Alchemise it!'' - {{Dragon Quest IX}} game description | :''A ridiculously rare orb of deep purple. Alchemise it!'' - {{Dragon Quest IX}} game description | ||
The Purple Orb reappears in {{Dragon Quest IX}} as a very exotic [[alchemy]] ingredient, used for some of the highest [[Lists_of_alchemy_recipes_in_Dragon_Quest_IX|alchemy recipes]]. It is a rare drop from [[Dhoulmagus]], [[Rhapthorne]], and (at certain level ranges) [[Nokturnus]] | The Purple Orb reappears in {{Dragon Quest IX}} as a very exotic [[alchemy]] ingredient, used for some of the highest [[Lists_of_alchemy_recipes_in_Dragon_Quest_IX|alchemy recipes]]. It is a rare drop from [[Dhoulmagus]], [[Rhapthorne]], and (at certain level ranges) [[Nokturnus]] {{Legacy Boss}}es. | ||
==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
The Purple Orb is found in a small chamber beneath the ruins of the [[Zwaardsrust Region]]. A [[troubadour]] in the nearby [[Warrior's Rest Inn]] sings a song that hints at the orb's location. The [[treasure chest]] with the orb is behind a red locked door, meaning the | The Purple Orb is found in a small chamber beneath the ruins of the [[Zwaardsrust Region]]. A [[troubadour]] in the nearby [[Warrior's Rest Inn]] sings a song that hints at the orb's location. The [[treasure chest]] with the orb is behind a red locked door, meaning the {{Party 11}} must obtain the [[Magic key]] in [[Phnom Nonh]] first. [[Rab]]'s [[Party Chat]] dialogue after the [[Magic Key]] is collected mentions the locked door in Zwaardsrust--another helpful hint for first-time players. | ||
{{spoiler|start}} | {{spoiler|start}} | ||
During Act 2, the Purple Orb is in the possession of the Spectral Sentinel [[Tyriant]], who uses it to create a shadow double of himself in the boss battle against him. When Tyriant falls, the {{Hero 11}} regains the Purple Orb. This makes the Purple Orb the first orb regained in Act 2, as Tyriant is the first Spectral Sentinel to be defeated. | During Act 2, the Purple Orb is in the possession of the Spectral Sentinel [[Tyriant]], who uses it to create a shadow double of himself in the boss battle against him. When [[Tyriant]] falls, the {{Hero 11}} regains the Purple Orb. This makes the Purple Orb the first orb regained in Act 2, as [[Tyriant]] is the first Spectral Sentinel to be defeated. | ||
[[Jasper]] also appears to be holding and using the Purple Orb when he attacks the party at [[Yggdrasil]]. It is never specifically mentioned that this is the Purple Orb, but from the look of the item and the in-game context, it seems very likely. | [[Jasper]] also appears to be holding and using the Purple Orb when he attacks the party at [[Yggdrasil]]. It is never specifically mentioned that this is the Purple Orb, but from the look of the item and the in-game context, it seems very likely. | ||
{{spoiler|end}} | {{spoiler|end}} | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
Purple orb artwork DQIII SFC.jpg|''Dragon Quest III'', 2001 | |||
DQ VIII Android Purple Orb In Farebury.jpg|Orb located in [[Farebury]] from {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]]) | |||
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 11.jpg|Gozo of the [[Seven Sages]] fuses with the Orb from {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]]) | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
{{DQIII}} | {{DQIII}} | ||
{{DQIIIHD}} | |||
{{DQVIII}} | {{DQVIII}} | ||
{{DQIX}} | {{DQIX}} | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III items]] | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:33, 28 July 2025
| Purple Orb | |
|---|---|
| |
| Japanese | パープルオーブ |
| Romaji | Pāpuru ōbu |
| Old localizations | Same |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Varies |
The Purple Orb is one of the legendary Six Orbs that appear throughout the series.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
The Purple Orb required to hatch Ramia, and it is held by Pimiko in the village of Jipang. Pimiko is really the Orochi in disguise. By entering the Cave Northeast of Jipang and fighting the Orochi, the Hero and party cause her to retreat into a nearby teleportal. Taking the magical gate themselves, the party are transported to in Pimiko's chamber in Jipang. After fighting the Orochi a second time in the chamber, she leaves behind the Purple Orb after being killed.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]
 Purple Orb (パープルオーブ) |  |
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
The Purple Orb is an important item that must be found at Master Rylus's burned down house in Farebury before the final battle with Rhapthorne.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
- A ridiculously rare orb of deep purple. Alchemise it! - Dragon Quest IX game description
The Purple Orb reappears in Dragon Quest IX as a very exotic alchemy ingredient, used for some of the highest alchemy recipes. It is a rare drop from Dhoulmagus, Rhapthorne, and (at certain level ranges) Nokturnus Legacy Bosses.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
The Purple Orb is found in a small chamber beneath the ruins of the Zwaardsrust Region. A troubadour in the nearby Warrior's Rest Inn sings a song that hints at the orb's location. The treasure chest with the orb is behind a red locked door, meaning the party must obtain the Magic key in Phnom Nonh first. Rab's Party Chat dialogue after the Magic Key is collected mentions the locked door in Zwaardsrust--another helpful hint for first-time players.
Gallery[edit]
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Dragon Quest III, 2001
Orb located in Farebury from VIII. (Cell phone)
Gozo of the Seven Sages fuses with the Orb from VIII. (Cell phone)
