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The '''Somatic Staff''' (also called '''Staff of Force''') is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. It drains the wielder's MP while attacking.
{{item
|title=''Somatic staff''
|image=[[Image:DQIV Somatic staff.png|325px]]
|japanese=りりょくのつえ{{tt|*|Hiragana}}<br>りりょくの杖<br>理力の杖{{tt|*|Kanji}}
|romaji={{tt|Riryoku no tsue|Staff/wand of force}}
|games={{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle (series)|Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II]]''<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest Saga: Emblem of Roto]]''
|names=Staff of Force<br>Force staff
|effect=Consumes some of the wielder's {{MP}} for each attack performed.
}}
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Ah, there's a fair bit ye could say about this staff, so there is. It turns magic power into physical power, see. 'Tis a grand tool if yer magic's been sealed by a monster or suchlike. '''''|source=Torneko, when he appraises the somatic staff|console=|align=center|bgcolor=e5a0f2}}
The '''somatic staff''' is a recurring [[Wand Weapon Family|wand]] in the {{DQSeries}}. It has a high attack power, but drains a small amount of the wielder's [[MP]] each time an attack is performed. This makes it ideal to use in places where magic cannot be used or if the spellcaster's magic has been [[Fizzle|sealed]] away.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ2HD}}===
The Staff of force (Called '''Force staff''' in the [[Game Boy|GBC]] Version) has an attack bonus of +55 (+65 in the GBC Version).  It can be wield by [[Priest]]s, [[Mage]]s & [[Sage]]s.
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Somatic staff III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Somatic staff</big>
|sprite=[[File:Somatic staff III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=りりょくのつえ
|description=A special staff that drains its master's MP in exchange for giving their attack a beefy boost
|stats=Attack +96
|scion=[[File:Princess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]][[File:Princess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=Drains 3 MP per wallop
|price=NA/990
|location=Found in:<br>[[Cantlin]] east tower
}}


It can be purchased for 2,500 [[gold]] coins and sold for 1,875.
==={{DQ3}}===
The somatic staff has an {{Attack}} bonus of +55 (+65 in remake versions) and can be equipped by [[Mage]]s, [[Priest]]s, and [[Sage]]s. It consumes 3 MP each time an attack is made. In the original NES version, the con man at the equipment shop in [[Asham|Assaram]] will sell it for '''40,000''' gold, but can be convinced to reduce the price down to 5,000 gold, while it can be purchased in [[Theddon]] for 2,500 gold. It can be sold for 1,875 gold. The staff is the strongest weapon for Mages in all versions except for the GBC version.
* In remake versions of the game, it can only be purchased from [[Baharata]] for 2,500 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The somatic staff has an attack bonus of +60 (+55 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System||NES]] Version). It can only be wielded by  [[Borya]], [[Kiryl]], [[Maya]] & [[Meena]].  [[Orifiela]] has this among her equipment.
The staff enjoys a considerable attack buff for the portion of the game it is found in, making it a worthwhile option for casters who need to smack a foe.
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Somatic staff III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Somatic staff</big>
|sprite=[[File:Somatic staff III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=りりょくのつえ
|description=A special staff that drains its master's MP in exchange for giving their attack a beefy boost
|stats=Attack +96
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]
|notes=Drains 3 MP per wollop
|price=6,600/990
|location=[[Monster Arena]] rank 4 prize<br>Sold in:<br>[[Baharata]]<br>[[Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)|Alltrades]]
}}


As with ''Dragon Quest III'', tt can be purchased for 2,500 gold coins and sold for 1,875.
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=This staff draws on its bearer's MP when used to attack.<ref>Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}The somatic staff has an {{Attack}} bonus of +60 (+55 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version) and can only be wielded by  [[Borya]], [[Kiryl]], [[Maya]], and [[Meena]]. [[Orifiela]] has this among her equipment. As in the previous game, it consumes 3 MP for each attack made. It can be purchased in [[Zalenagrad]] from Chapter 5 onward and [[Canalot]] for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875 gold. The staff can also be dropped by [[Beleth]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The somatic staff has an attack bonus of +55.
The somatic staff has an {{Attack}} bonus of +55 and can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Flora]], the [[Hero's daughter]], {{Prestidigitator R}}, {{Ghost R}}, {{Hulagan R}}, {{Old man of the sea R}}, {{Epipany R}}, {{Wiz pip R}}, {{Conkuisitor R}}, and {{Conkjurer R}}. Once again, it consumes 3 MP each time an attack is made. It can be purchased from [[Helmunaptra]] and [[Lofty Peak]] for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,250 gold. The staff can also be dropped by [[firebird]]s.


==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A strange staff that converts magical might into physical force.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
The somatic staff is [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|Treasure No. 114]] in the Weapons category and can be found on [[the Maneland]]. Its base value is 500,000 gold.
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Báculo somático|es-meaning=Spanish for "somatic staff".
|fr=Bâton somatique|fr-meaning=French for "somatic staff/wand".
|de=Somatischer Stab|de-meaning=German for "somatic rod/staff".
|it=Bastone magifisico|it-meaning=Italian for "magiphysical rod/staff".
}}
==Related weapons==
*[[Staff of Edacity]] - A similar staff from {{DQDai}} that also converts the wielder's magical power into physical power.
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIII_Somatic_Staff.png|Famicom art
Somatic staff treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
</gallery></center>
==References==
<references/>
{{clear}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Wands]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake 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]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures weapons]]


{{Wikia}}
[[fr:Bâton somatique]]

Latest revision as of 08:10, 26 January 2026

Somatic staff
DQIV Somatic staff.png
Japanese りりょくのつえ*
りりょくの杖
理力の杖*
Romaji Riryoku no tsue
Old localizations Staff of Force
Force staff
Found in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II
Dragon Quest Treasures
Dragon Quest Saga: Emblem of Roto
Effect Consumes some of the wielder's MP for each attack performed.

"Ah, there's a fair bit ye could say about this staff, so there is. It turns magic power into physical power, see. 'Tis a grand tool if yer magic's been sealed by a monster or suchlike. "

—Torneko, when he appraises the somatic staff

The somatic staff is a recurring wand in the Dragon Quest series. It has a high attack power, but drains a small amount of the wielder's MP each time an attack is performed. This makes it ideal to use in places where magic cannot be used or if the spellcaster's magic has been sealed away.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Somatic staff III HD icon.png Somatic staff (りりょくのつえ)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Somatic staff III HD sprite.png
Description
A special staff that drains its master's MP in exchange for giving their attack a beefy boost
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Attack +96 Princess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png
Notes
Drains 3 MP per wallop
Price Location
NA/990 Found in:
Cantlin east tower



Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The somatic staff has an Attack bonus of +55 (+65 in remake versions) and can be equipped by Mages, Priests, and Sages. It consumes 3 MP each time an attack is made. In the original NES version, the con man at the equipment shop in Assaram will sell it for 40,000 gold, but can be convinced to reduce the price down to 5,000 gold, while it can be purchased in Theddon for 2,500 gold. It can be sold for 1,875 gold. The staff is the strongest weapon for Mages in all versions except for the GBC version.

  • In remake versions of the game, it can only be purchased from Baharata for 2,500 gold.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

The staff enjoys a considerable attack buff for the portion of the game it is found in, making it a worthwhile option for casters who need to smack a foe.


Somatic staff III HD icon.png Somatic staff (りりょくのつえ)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Somatic staff III HD sprite.png
Description
A special staff that drains its master's MP in exchange for giving their attack a beefy boost
Stats Vocations
Attack +96 Mage iconHD2D.pngPriest iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.png
Notes
Drains 3 MP per wollop
Price Location
6,600/990 Monster Arena rank 4 prize
Sold in:
Baharata
Alltrades



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]


GameDescription
DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
This staff draws on its bearer's MP when used to attack.[1]

The somatic staff has an Attack bonus of +60 (+55 in the NES Version) and can only be wielded by Borya, Kiryl, Maya, and Meena. Orifiela has this among her equipment. As in the previous game, it consumes 3 MP for each attack made. It can be purchased in Zalenagrad from Chapter 5 onward and Canalot for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875 gold. The staff can also be dropped by Beleths.

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

The somatic staff has an Attack bonus of +55 and can be equipped by Bianca, Flora, the Hero's daughter, Prestidigitator, Ghost, Hulagan, Old man of the sea, Epipany, Wiz pip, Conkuisitor, and Conkjurer. Once again, it consumes 3 MP each time an attack is made. It can be purchased from Helmunaptra and Lofty Peak for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,250 gold. The staff can also be dropped by firebirds.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
A strange staff that converts magical might into physical force.[2]

The somatic staff is Treasure No. 114 in the Weapons category and can be found on the Maneland. Its base value is 500,000 gold.


In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolBáculo somáticoSpanish for "somatic staff".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisBâton somatiqueFrench for "somatic staff/wand".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschSomatischer StabGerman for "somatic rod/staff".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoBastone magifisicoItalian for "magiphysical rod/staff".

Related weapons[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Famicom art

  • Treasures icon

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.


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Claws
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Fangs
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