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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Death Necklace
|title = Choker
|image =
|image = [[Image:DQ Death Necklace.png|250px]]
|japanese =  
|japanese = しのくびかざり
|names =  
|romaji = {{tt|Shi no kubikazari|Death choker/necklace}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''
|names = Death Necklace ({{NES}})<br>Cursed Necklace<ref>Dragon Warrior Explorer's Handbook</ref><br>Choker ({{GBC}})
|buy = N/A
|games ={{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{DQ1HD}}<br>{{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQWalk}}
|sell = N/A
|effect = {{Cursed}}. Prevents the {{Hero 1}} from entering [[Tantegel]] Castle. (''I'' only)<br>Increases the wearer's {{Defence}} and resistance to instant death spells. ({{Walk}} only)
|effect = [[cursed]]
}}
}}


The '''Death Necklace''' is a [[cursed]] item from [[Dragon Warrior]].  It can occasionally be found in the [[Mountain Cave]]. If located, one should sell the item for 1200G as equipping it will make the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior)|Hero]] [[cursed]]. The only way to remove the Death Necklace is to find the old man in [[Brecconary]].
The '''choker''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in the original {{Dragon Quest}}. It is a [[cursed]] piece of equipment that tightens around the wearer's neck when worn.


== Stats ==
==Appearance==
==={{DQ}}===
{{DQEquipment
|name=Choker
|kanji=しのくびかざり
|romanji=Shi no kubikazari
|buy=N/A
|sell=1200 {{Gold}}
|attributes=Prevents the {{Hero 1}} from entering [[Tantegel]] Castle.<br/>Can only be removed by the old man in [[Tantegel]].
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|in-battle=no
|type=[[Accessory]]
|shops=This item cannot be bought in any shop.
|locations=[[Craggy Cave]].
|description=Said to have been made by the god of death...
}}
 
==={{DQ1HD}}===
Decreases your {{HP}} every time you take a turn in battle. Can be found in [[Erdrick's Hollow]] and [[Weeping Isle]]. Its ingame description is "A grim and inauspicious artefact said to have been found deep within a rocky ravine." It too can not be bought and can be sold for 1200 {{Gold}}.
 
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=
|name=<big>Choker</big>
|kanji=しのくびかざり
|sprite=
|description=A grim and inauspicious artefact said to have been found deep within a rocky ravine
|stats={{Defence}} +5
|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=[[Cursed]]<br>Lose 1/10th of max {{HP}} every turn<br>{{HP}} loss effect will not reduce {{HP}} below 1
|price=N/A
|location=Found in:<br>[[Hall of Hargon]] chest<br>[[Sparkly spot]] in sea north of the [[Lighthouse]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Mean spirit]]s (1/256)<br>[[Steal Sickle|Stolen from]]:<br>[[Malroth]] (1/16)
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
The Choker can be found in the ruins of the [[Zwaardsrust Region]] in a pile of {{Gold}} behind a door that requires the [[Magic Key]] to open. It cannot be equipped as an accessory, but if the player attempts to use it, they will receive an ominous warning and think better of it. The familiar tune of a character equipping a cursed item from the older games can be heard.
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
The Choker can be received as a reward during the ''Dragon Quest I'' event. Unlike its original appearance, the choker has a {{Defence}} bonus of +5 and increases the wearer's resistance to instant death effects by 5%.
 
==={{Captain N}}===
The Cursed necklace turns the wearer into a target for the legendary [[Golden Dragon]].  It will alter in size to fit the wearer.  Attempts to remove it without disabling the magic will result in a shock.  It's placed on Simon Belmont by The [[Dragonlord]] as a means of getting rid of him and The N Team.
 
Simon was able to remove it through the use of some [[Holy water|Fairy water]], and tossed it onto The [[Dragonlord]], who after removing it with some [[Holy water|Fairy water]] tosses the Necklace onto the [[Golden Dragon|dragon]] as a result.
 
==Related items==
*[[Wasteband]]
 
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ11=A grim and inauspicious artefact said to have been found deep within a rocky ravine.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 4}}, Steam, [[Nintendo Switch]], and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ I NES Death necklace.png|{{Dragon Quest}}. ({{NES}})
DW1 Cursed Necklace.jpg|The cursed necklace in the Explorer's Handbook.
Captain N Cursed Necklace 1.jpg|The Cursed necklace being placed on Simon Belmont.
Captain N Cursed Necklace 2.jpg|Princess Lana using the water to remove the [[Choker|Cursed necklace]] from Simon.
Captain N Cursed Necklace 3.jpg|
Captain N Cursed Necklace 4.jpg|The [[Dragonlord]] wearing the Cursed necklace.
DQ Smash Grow Choker 1.jpg|The Choker in ''[[Dragon Quest Smash/Grow]]''. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ Smash Grow Choker 2.jpg|
</gallery></center>
 
==References==
<references/>


{| class="wikitable" border="1" style="text-align:center; width:; height:"  cellpadding="2"
{{clear}}
|-
!  Game !!  System !!  Buy  !!  Sell  !!  Location  !!  Sp/Ab
|-
|  DW1  ||  NES  ||  N/A  ||  1200  ||  [[Mountain Cave]]  ||  [[Hero (Dragon Warrior)|Hero]] becomes [[cursed]]
|}


== See Also ==
{{DQI}}
{{DW}}


[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk accessories]]
[[Category:Cursed equipment]]

Latest revision as of 01:25, 8 June 2026

Choker
DQ Death Necklace.png
Japanese しのくびかざり
Romaji Shi no kubikazari
Old localizations Death Necklace (NES)
Cursed Necklace[1]
Choker (GBC)
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Walk
Effect Cursed. Prevents the Hero from entering Tantegel Castle. (I only)
Increases the wearer's Defence and resistance to instant death spells. (Walk only)

The choker is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in the original Dragon Quest. It is a cursed piece of equipment that tightens around the wearer's neck when worn.

Appearance[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Choker (しのくびかざり Shi no kubikazari)DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Buy Sell Attributes
N/A 1200 gold coins Prevents the Hero from entering Tantegel Castle.
Can only be removed by the old man in Tantegel.
Can Be Equipped By Equipment Type Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
ICON-Hero (Dragon Quest).png Accessory ICON-NO-X.png NO
Shop(s) This item cannot be bought in any shop.
Location(s) Craggy Cave.
In-Game Description
Mobile Said to have been made by the god of death...


Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

Decreases your HP every time you take a turn in battle. Can be found in Erdrick's Hollow and Weeping Isle. Its ingame description is "A grim and inauspicious artefact said to have been found deep within a rocky ravine." It too can not be bought and can be sold for 1200 gold coins.

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Choker (しのくびかざり)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A grim and inauspicious artefact said to have been found deep within a rocky ravine
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Defence +5 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
Cursed
Lose 1/10th of max HP every turn
HP loss effect will not reduce HP below 1
Price Location
N/A Found in:
Hall of Hargon chest
Sparkly spot in sea north of the Lighthouse
Dropped by:
Mean spirits (1/256)
Stolen from:
Malroth (1/16)



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

The Choker can be found in the ruins of the Zwaardsrust Region in a pile of gold coins behind a door that requires the Magic Key to open. It cannot be equipped as an accessory, but if the player attempts to use it, they will receive an ominous warning and think better of it. The familiar tune of a character equipping a cursed item from the older games can be heard.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

The Choker can be received as a reward during the Dragon Quest I event. Unlike its original appearance, the choker has a Defence bonus of +5 and increases the wearer's resistance to instant death effects by 5%.

Captain N: The Game Master[edit]

The Cursed necklace turns the wearer into a target for the legendary Golden Dragon. It will alter in size to fit the wearer. Attempts to remove it without disabling the magic will result in a shock. It's placed on Simon Belmont by The Dragonlord as a means of getting rid of him and The N Team.

Simon was able to remove it through the use of some Fairy water, and tossed it onto The Dragonlord, who after removing it with some Fairy water tosses the Necklace onto the dragon as a result.

Related items[edit]

Descriptions[edit]

GameDescription
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
A grim and inauspicious artefact said to have been found deep within a rocky ravine.[2]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Dragon Warrior Explorer's Handbook
  2. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.