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{{Item
|title = ''Holy talisman''
|image = [[Image:DQVIIIHolyTalisman.png|185px]]
|japanese = まよけの聖印
|romaji = {{tt|Mayoke no seiin|Holy symbol amulet/talisman}}
|names = N/a
|games = {{DQ2HD}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's resistance to [[Whack|instant death]] spells.
}}
 
The '''holy talisman''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
It is a ring decorated with a holy symbol that guards its wearer against instant death magic.


The '''holy talisman''' is an accessory in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. It guards against death magic.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
==={{DQ2HD}}===
The holy talisman provides a defence boost of +10.
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Holy talisman III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Holy talisman</big>
|kanji=まよけの聖印
|description=A ring that has been blessed to help its wearer avert instant-death
|stats=N/A
|scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|60px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II)]][[File:Prince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[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=[[Whack]] resistance +4%
|price=3,500/1,050
|location=Found in:<br>[[Shrine of Rain]]<br>Sold in:<br>[[Faerie Palace]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Holy talisman III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Holy talisman</big>
|kanji=まよけの聖印
|description=A ring that has been blessed to help its wearer avert insta-death
|stats=N/A
|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=[[Whack]] res. +4%
|price=3,500/1,050
|location=Sold in:<br>{{Immigrant Town 3}}<br>Found in:<br>[[Olivia's Promontory]] inn<br>[[Tower of Rubiss]] 3F
}}
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A sacred talisman that increases the wearer's resistance to sudden-death spells.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, Mobile, and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions.</ref>
}}
The holy talisman has a {{Defence}} boost of +10, reduces the effectiveness of [[Whack]]-type spells by 50%, and can be equipped by all characters.
It can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can also be used to make a [[holy silver rapier]] or [[zombie slayer]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Holy Talisman.png]]<br>Holy talisman
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Tough guy tattoo.png|link=Tough guy tattoo]]<br>[[Tough guy tattoo]]
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Gold rosary.png|link=Gold rosary]]<br>Gold rosary
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Holy water.png|link=Holy water]]<br>[[Holy water]]
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Zombie slayer.png|link=Zombie slayer]]<br>Zombie slayer
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Zombiesbane.png|link=Zombiesbane (Weapon)]]<br>[[Zombiesbane (Weapon)|Zombiesbane]]
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Holy Talisman.png]]<br>Holy talisman
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Holy silver rapier.png|link=Holy silver rapier]]<br>Holy silver rapier
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Templars sword.png|link=Templar's sword]]<br>[[Templar's sword]]
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Holy Talisman.png]]<br>Holy talisman
|i3=-
}}
</div>
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Holy talisman DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Holy talisman
|kanji=まよけの聖印
|icon=[[File:Holy talisman IX artwork.png]]
|description=A ring that resists the ravages of death magic when worn.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]] version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats={{Defence}} +6
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]]<br>[[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=Increases resistance against instant death by 50%.<br>Used to create [[celestial spear]], [[sacred claws]], [[white knight's shield]], [[holy mail]], or [[elfin charm]].
|price=NA/1,200
|location=Found in:<br>B2F of [[the Bowhole]]
|i1=[[File:Gold rosary DQIX icon.png|linkGold rosary=]]<br>Gold rosary
|i2=[[File:Holy water DQIX icon.png|link=Holy water]]<br>Holy water x5
|i3=[[File:Resurrock DQIX icon.png|link=Resurrock]]<br>Resurrock
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Holy talisman</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:ICON-Holy talisman XI.png]]
|description=A saintly symbol that reduces the risk of insta-death.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 4}}, Steam, [[Nintendo Switch]], and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=C
|stats={{Defence}} +5/6/7/8<br>Insta-Death Protection +10/15/20/25%
|notes=Requires 11 [[perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|price=2,400/1,200
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Cobblestone]] (acts 2~3)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] emporium (act 2) <br>[[the Emerald Coast]] emporiums (act 2)<br>Reward for:<br>Fiery Feverfew Seeds quest in the {{Definitive Edition}}
|diff=-
|i1=-
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Talisman sacré|fr-meaning=French for "sacred talisman".
|es=Talismán sagrado|es-meaning=Spanish for "holy/sacred talisman".
|de=Heiliger talisman|de-meaning=German for "holy/sacred talisman".
|it=Talismano sacro|it-meaning=Italian for "sacred talisman".
}}


==Related items==
*[[Endure ring]] - An accessory with a similar design introduced in {{Dragon Quest X}} that fulfills the same purpose.
==Trivia==
*The paltry 4% protection provided in the HD-2D remakes of the [[Erdrick Trilogy]] is a homophone pun based on the number 4 (四) and the word for death (死) sharing the name pronunciation of "shi"
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ VIII Android Alchemy Made Holy Talisman.jpg|Made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] from {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])
</gallery></center>
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[fr:Talisman sacré]]

Latest revision as of 17:51, 15 February 2026

Holy talisman
DQVIIIHolyTalisman.png
Japanese まよけの聖印
Romaji Mayoke no seiin
Old localizations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Increases the wearer's resistance to instant death spells.

The holy talisman is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series.

It is a ring decorated with a holy symbol that guards its wearer against instant death magic.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Holy talisman III HD icon.png Holy talisman (まよけの聖印)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A ring that has been blessed to help its wearer avert instant-death
Stats Scions of Erdrick
N/A Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png
Notes
Whack resistance +4%
Price Location
3,500/1,050 Found in:
Shrine of Rain
Sold in:
Faerie Palace



Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Holy talisman III HD icon.png Holy talisman (まよけの聖印)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A ring that has been blessed to help its wearer avert insta-death
Stats Vocations
N/A 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
Whack res. +4%
Price Location
3,500/1,050 Sold in:
Immigrant Town
Found in:
Olivia's Promontory inn
Tower of Rubiss 3F



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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A sacred talisman that increases the wearer's resistance to sudden-death spells.[1]

The holy talisman has a Defence boost of +10, reduces the effectiveness of Whack-type spells by 50%, and can be equipped by all characters. It can only be made in the Alchemy Pot and can also be used to make a holy silver rapier or zombie slayer.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Holy Talisman.png
Holy talisman
DQVIII Tough guy tattoo.png
Tough guy tattoo
DQVIII Gold rosary.png
Gold rosary
DQVIII Holy water.png
Holy water


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Zombie slayer.png
Zombie slayer
DQVIII Zombiesbane.png
Zombiesbane
DQVIII Holy Talisman.png
Holy talisman
-


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Holy silver rapier.png
Holy silver rapier
DQVIII Templars sword.png
Templar's sword
DQVIII Holy Talisman.png
Holy talisman
-


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Holy talisman DQIX icon.png Holy talisman (まよけの聖印)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Holy talisman IX artwork.png
Description
A ring that resists the ravages of death magic when worn.[2]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +6 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.png
IXmartialartisticon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.png
IXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
Increases resistance against instant death by 50%.
Used to create celestial spear, sacred claws, white knight's shield, holy mail, or elfin charm.
Price Location
NA/1,200 Found in:
B2F of the Bowhole
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
linkGold rosary=
Gold rosary
Holy water DQIX icon.png
Holy water x5
Resurrock DQIX icon.png
Resurrock



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

Holy talisman DQXI Logo EN.png
ICON-Holy talisman XI.png
Description
A saintly symbol that reduces the risk of insta-death.[3]
Rarity
C
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +5/6/7/8
Insta-Death Protection +10/15/20/25%
Notes
Requires 11 perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price Location
2,400/1,200 Sold in:
Cobblestone (acts 2~3)
The Manglegrove emporium (act 2)
the Emerald Coast emporiums (act 2)
Reward for:
Fiery Feverfew Seeds quest in the Definitive Edition
Forging difficulty
-
Ingredients
-
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifVeronica sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolTalismán sagradoSpanish for "holy/sacred talisman".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisTalisman sacréFrench for "sacred talisman".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschHeiliger talismanGerman for "holy/sacred talisman".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoTalismano sacroItalian for "sacred talisman".

Related items[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • The paltry 4% protection provided in the HD-2D remakes of the Erdrick Trilogy is a homophone pun based on the number 4 (四) and the word for death (死) sharing the name pronunciation of "shi"

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  2. Nintendo DS version.
  3. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.