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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Chain sickle''
|title = Chain sickle
|image = [[File:DQII Sickle.png|center|200px]]
|image = [[File:Chain sickle VII artwork.png|300px]]
|japanese = くさりがま
|japanese = くさりがま
|names = Chain sickle <br> Sickle
|romaji = {{tt|Kusarigama|Chain sickle}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''
|names = Sickle
| buy = various, see article
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
| sell = various, see article
|effect = Increases the wielder's Attack.
|effect = N/a
}}
}}


The '''chain sickle''' (also known as a '''sickle''') is a sickle (similar to a pickaxe) joined to an iron handle by a chain. It is typically a mid-level weapon. In some games, it is classified as a sword.
The '''Chain sickle''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. It is an early to mid-level weapon that consists of a sickle attached to a weight with a long iron chain. Depending on the game, it is either classified as a sword or a whip.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
The chain sickle has an attack bonus of +15. It can be equipped by the [[Prince of Midenhall|Hero]] and the [[Prince of Cannock]]. It can be purchased from [[Leftwyne]] and [[Moonahan]] for 390 gold.
The Chain sickle has an {{Attack}} bonus of +15 and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 2}} and the [[Prince of Cannock]]. It can be purchased from [[Leftwyne]] and [[Moonahan]] for 390 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Used by farmers to fend off fiends.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The Chain sickle has an {{Attack}} bonus of +16 (+24 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version). It can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Sage]]s. When equipped by a Martial Artist, it actually decreases their attack by 12. It can be purchased at [[Reeve]], [[Romaria]], and [[Asham]] for 320 gold (550 in the NES Version) and sold for 240 gold.
 
==={{DQ4}}===
The Chain sickle has an {{Attack}} bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], [[Alena]], [[Kiryl]], [[Torneko]], [[Meena]], and the [[Psaro (Character)|final party member]]. It can be purchased for 550 gold from [[Burland]], [[Strathbaile]], [[Vrenor]], the [[Desert Bazaar]], [[Endor]], [[Lakanaba]], [[Ballymoral]], [[Aubout du Monde]], [[Havre Léon]], [[Bath]], and [[Porthtrunnel]] and sold for 412 gold.
 
One can be found in the [[Cave of Safekeeping]] and another in the warehouse of [[Lakanaba]]'s weapon shop, requiring the [[Ultimate key]] to access. Chain sickles can also be dropped by [[Dragon pup]]s, [[Grim keeper (Dragon Quest IV)|Grim keeper]]s, and [[Strangler fish (Dragon Quest IV)|Strangler fish]]es.
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The Chain sickle has an {{Attack}} bonus of +27. It can be purchased from [[Fortuna]] and [[Roundbeck]] for 900 gold and can be equipped by Prince [[Harry]], [[Sancho]], and some monster companions.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
The Chain sickle has an {{Attack}} bonus of +27, a {{Style}} bonus of +13, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]]. It can be purchased for 1,100 gold from [[Wellshire]], [[Port Haven]], [[Somnia (Lower World)|Somnia]] of the Lower World, and both versions of [[Amor]] and sold for 825 gold. One can be found in the [[Gallows Moor]]. It can be dropped by [[Pesky jester]]s and [[Boarker]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The chain sickle has an attack bonus of +16 (+24 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version). It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]], [[Warrior]]s, [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Sage]]s. When equipped by a Martial Artist, it actually decreases their attack by 12. It can be purchased at [[Reeve]], [[Romaria]], and [[Asham]] for 320 gold (550 in the NES Version) and sold for 240 gold.
The Chain sickle has an {{Attack}} bonus of +27 and a {{Style}} bonus of +13, and can only be equipped by [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. However, when Ruff equips it, his Attack actually decreases by 13. It can be purchased for 1,700 gold from the [[Pilgrim's Rest]] inn, [[Pilgrim's Perdition]], and {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the past and sold for 850 gold. One can be found in the [[Dungeon of Descent]]. It can also be dropped by [[Berserker]]s, [[Gyrogre]]s, and [[Ghoul]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
The chain sickle has an attack bonus of +20. It can be purchased in many towns for 550 gold and can be equipped by all characters except Borya and Maya.
The Chain sickle appears as a cosmetic item that players can purchase for real world currency starting from September 23rd, 2016. It will change the appearance of any [[Whip Weapon Family|whip]] equipped by the character and changes its attack animation to throwing the sickle.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQH2}}===
The chain sickle has an attack bonus of +27. It can be purchased from [[Fortuna]] and [[Roundbeck]] for 900 gold.
Chain Sickle appears as a skill that can be learned by [[Torneko]] at Abacus proficiency level 5, costing 8 MP to use. When used, he swings the sickle in a circular motion around his body three times before putting it away.
* Chain Sickle can be upgraded further into '''Super Chain Sickle''' at proficiency level 9. It can be performed by charging Chain Sickle for a short time, costing 13 MP to use. At proficiency level 12, it will upgrade even further into '''Über Chain Sickle''', which costs 19 MP to use. Each upgrade increases the amount of damage and the range of the attack.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQWalk}}===
The Chain sickle is a 2★ whip with an {{Attack}} bonus of +14. It can be received as a reward for completing Chapter 2, Episode 1 of the story.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The chain sickle has an attack bonus of +27 and a style bonus of +13. It can be equipped by [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. However, when Ruff equips it, his attack actually decreases by 13. It can be purchased in [[Pilgrim's Perdition]] for 1,700 gold and sold for 850 gold.
The Chain sickle is Treasure No. 164 in the Weapons category and can be found on [[the Wingswept Moors]]. Its base value is 90,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A sharp sickle affixed to a chain and wielded as a weapon.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto">Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS version</ref>
|DQ5=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto"/>
}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Martillo con cadena|es-meaning=Spanish for "hammer with a chain".
|fr=Faucille à chaîne|fr-meaning=French for "chain sickle".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Chainsickle.JPG|
DQIII Chain Sickle.png|Famicom art from ''Dragon Quest III''
File:DQ2ChainSickle.jpg|The chain sickle from ''Dragon Quest II''
Image:Chainsickle.JPG|
Image:DQ2ChainSickle.jpg|The chain sickle from ''Dragon Quest II''
Image:DQII_Sickle.png|''Dragon Quest II''
Image:ChainSickle.png|The chain sickle in ''Dragon Quest IV''
Image:ChainSickle.png|The chain sickle in ''Dragon Quest IV''
Image:Chain_Sickle.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
DQX Kusarigama.jpg|An Elf character in ''Dragon Quest X'' equipped with the chain sickle
Chain sickle treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
Image:ChainSickleMadCap.jpg|The chain sickle as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
Image:ChainSickleMadCap.jpg|The chain sickle as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Trivia==
* The ''[[Wikipedia:Kusarigama|kusarigama]]'' (鎖鎌, lit. chain-sickle) is a traditional Japanese weapon used in medieval times. It consists of a kama (sickle) attached to a long chain with a heavy weight at the end. Due to the sickle's usage as a farming tool, it could be carried by ninjas without arousing suspicion. The kusarigama's wielder could swing the chain around their head, then throw it to entangle an enemy's sword, spear, or other weapon, and then slice with the sickle. The weight at the end of the chain could also be used to hit an opponent from a range before moving in closer. Kusarigamas have been commonly featured in Japanese anime, manga, and video games as a weapon.
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures weapons]]


==Etymology==
[[fr:Faucille à chaîne]]
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kusarigama chain sickle] (鎖鎌, lit. chain-sickle) is a traditional Japanese weapon used in medieval times. It consists of a kama (sickle) attached to a long chain with a heavy weight at the end. Due to the sickle's usage as a farming tool, it could be carried by ninjas without arousing suspicion. The kusarigama's wielder could swing the chain around their head, then throw it to entangle an enemy's sword, spear, or other weapon, and then slice with the sickle. The weight at the end of the chain could also be used to hit an opponent from a range before moving in closer. Kusarigamas have been commonly featured in Japanese anime, manga, and video games as a weapon.
 
{{Wikia}}

Latest revision as of 13:59, 11 May 2024

The Chain sickle is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. It is an early to mid-level weapon that consists of a sickle attached to a weight with a long iron chain. Depending on the game, it is either classified as a sword or a whip.

Chain sickle
Chain sickle VII artwork.png
Japanese くさりがま
Romaji Kusarigama
Old localizations Sickle
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Increases the wielder's Attack.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary LineEdit

The Chain sickle has an Attack bonus of +15 and can only be equipped by the Hero and the Prince of Cannock. It can be purchased from Leftwyne and Moonahan for 390 gold.


GameDescription
 
Used by farmers to fend off fiends.[1]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit

The Chain sickle has an Attack bonus of +16 (+24 in the NES Version). It can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Martial Artists, Priests, Thieves, Merchants, Gadabouts, and Sages. When equipped by a Martial Artist, it actually decreases their attack by 12. It can be purchased at Reeve, Romaria, and Asham for 320 gold (550 in the NES Version) and sold for 240 gold.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

The Chain sickle has an Attack bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, Alena, Kiryl, Torneko, Meena, and the final party member. It can be purchased for 550 gold from Burland, Strathbaile, Vrenor, the Desert Bazaar, Endor, Lakanaba, Ballymoral, Aubout du Monde, Havre Léon, Bath, and Porthtrunnel and sold for 412 gold.

One can be found in the Cave of Safekeeping and another in the warehouse of Lakanaba's weapon shop, requiring the Ultimate key to access. Chain sickles can also be dropped by Dragon pups, Grim keepers, and Strangler fishes.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit

The Chain sickle has an Attack bonus of +27. It can be purchased from Fortuna and Roundbeck for 900 gold and can be equipped by Prince Harry, Sancho, and some monster companions.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

The Chain sickle has an Attack bonus of +27, a Style bonus of +13, and can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Terry, Amos, Lizzie, and Goowain. It can be purchased for 1,100 gold from Wellshire, Port Haven, Somnia of the Lower World, and both versions of Amor and sold for 825 gold. One can be found in the Gallows Moor. It can be dropped by Pesky jesters and Boarkers.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

The Chain sickle has an Attack bonus of +27 and a Style bonus of +13, and can only be equipped by Ruff, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. However, when Ruff equips it, his Attack actually decreases by 13. It can be purchased for 1,700 gold from the Pilgrim's Rest inn, Pilgrim's Perdition, and Alltrades Abbey in the past and sold for 850 gold. One can be found in the Dungeon of Descent. It can also be dropped by Berserkers, Gyrogres, and Ghouls.

Dragon Quest XEdit

The Chain sickle appears as a cosmetic item that players can purchase for real world currency starting from September 23rd, 2016. It will change the appearance of any whip equipped by the character and changes its attack animation to throwing the sickle.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's EndEdit

Chain Sickle appears as a skill that can be learned by Torneko at Abacus proficiency level 5, costing 8 MP to use. When used, he swings the sickle in a circular motion around his body three times before putting it away.

  • Chain Sickle can be upgraded further into Super Chain Sickle at proficiency level 9. It can be performed by charging Chain Sickle for a short time, costing 13 MP to use. At proficiency level 12, it will upgrade even further into Über Chain Sickle, which costs 19 MP to use. Each upgrade increases the amount of damage and the range of the attack.

Dragon Quest WalkEdit

The Chain sickle is a 2★ whip with an Attack bonus of +14. It can be received as a reward for completing Chapter 2, Episode 1 of the story.

Dragon Quest TreasuresEdit

The Chain sickle is Treasure No. 164 in the Weapons category and can be found on the Wingswept Moors. Its base value is 90,000 gold.

GameDescription
 
A sharp sickle affixed to a chain and wielded as a weapon.[2]

DescriptionsEdit

GameDescription
 
Doesn't appear to have any special effect.[3]
 
Doesn't appear to have any special effect.[3]

In Other LanguagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolMartillo con cadenaSpanish for "hammer with a chain".
  FrançaisFaucille à chaîneFrench for "chain sickle".

GalleryEdit

  • Famicom art from Dragon Quest III

  • The chain sickle from Dragon Quest II

  • Dragon Quest II

  • The chain sickle in Dragon Quest IV

  • An Elf character in Dragon Quest X equipped with the chain sickle

  • Treasures icon

  • The chain sickle as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery

TriviaEdit

  • The kusarigama (鎖鎌, lit. chain-sickle) is a traditional Japanese weapon used in medieval times. It consists of a kama (sickle) attached to a long chain with a heavy weight at the end. Due to the sickle's usage as a farming tool, it could be carried by ninjas without arousing suspicion. The kusarigama's wielder could swing the chain around their head, then throw it to entangle an enemy's sword, spear, or other weapon, and then slice with the sickle. The weight at the end of the chain could also be used to hit an opponent from a range before moving in closer. Kusarigamas have been commonly featured in Japanese anime, manga, and video games as a weapon.

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS version
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