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|title = Torch
|title = Torch
|image = [[Image:DQ_Torch.png|200px]]
|image = [[Image:DQ_Torch.png|200px]]
|japanese ={{tt|たいまつ|taimatsu}}
|japanese = たいまつ
|romaji = Taimatsu
|names =  
|names =  
|games = {{DQ}}<br>{{DQ5}}
|games = {{DQ}}<br>{{DQ5}}
|buy = N/A
|buy = varies
|sell =  
|sell = varies
|effect = Lights up dark areas.
|effect = Lights up dark areas.
}}
}}


The '''torch''' is an item used to light up dark dungeons.  It is used multiple times in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' and one specific time in {{DQ5}}.
The '''Torch''' is an item used to light up dark dungeons.  It is used multiple times in {{Dragon Quest}} and one specific time in {{Dragon Quest V}}. Torches do not appear in the HD-2D Remake of ''I'', as dungeons are lit up automatically.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|kanji=たいまつ
|kanji=たいまつ
|romanji=taimatsu
|romanji=taimatsu
|buy=8 [[gold]]
|buy=8 [[gold]] coins
|sell=4 [[gold]]
|sell=4 [[gold]] coins
|out-of-battle=yes
|out-of-battle=yes
|in-battle=Remakes only.
|in-battle=Remakes only.
|shops=[[Brecconary]], [[Garinham]], [[Kol]], [[Cantlin]]
|shops=[[Tantegel]], [[Galenholm]], [[Kol]], [[Cantlin]]
|locations=King's chamber in [[Tantegel]]
|locations=King's chamber in [[Tantegel]]
|effect=Used in dungeons to light them up. Only illuminates tiles adjacent to the player, but its effect lasts until the player exits the dungeon. In the remakes{{tt|*|This includes the SNES, GBC, and Mobile versions.}} it can be used as a tool in battle, and will deal 4 ~ 6 damage to an enemy.
|effect=Used in dungeons to light them up. Only illuminates tiles adjacent to the player, but its effect lasts until the player exits the dungeon. In the remakes{{tt|*|This includes the {{SFC}}, {{GBC}}, and [[Cell phone]] versions.}} It can be used as a tool in battle, and will deal 4 ~ 6 damage to an enemy.
|description=Lights up the darkness of dungeons.
|description=Lights up the darkness of dungeons.
}}
}}


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The torch is a plot item that lights up a dark floor in [[Uptaten Towers]].
The Torch is a plot item that lights up a dark floor in [[Uptaten Towers]]. Because it's treated as a key plot item in this game, it can't be sold or thrown away.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
Though torches are not used in the game as items, one is needed during a puzzle in the [[Shrine of Mysteries]] to light 9 braziers up with the right combination of red and blue flames.  This puzzle, though, is only present in the [[Sony PlayStation]] Version.
Though Torches are not used in the game as items, one is needed during a puzzle in the [[Shrine of Mysteries]] to light 9 braziers up with the right combination of red and blue flames.  This puzzle, though, is only present in the [[Sony PlayStation]] version.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
Though torches are not used in the game as items, they are shown to be held by the characters while in a cavern during gameplay or cutscenes.
Though Torches are not used in the game as items, they are shown to be held by the characters while in a cavern during gameplay or cutscenes.


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
==={{DQB}}===
(In-game description} - ''"A burning branch fuelled with flammable fluid. Light source. +10 points base level EXP."'' - Made from a broken branch and blue goo.
Made from a broken branch and blue goo.


===''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''===
==={{Captain N}}===
Princess Lana uses a torch for herself, along with Kevin Keene/Captain and Duke to make it through the Cave of The [[Knight Aberrant|Axe knight]].
Princess Lana uses a torch for herself, along with Kevin Keene/Captain N and Duke to make it through the Cave of The [[Knight aberrant|Axe knight]].


==Descriptions==
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ=Lights up the darkness of dungeons.<ref>Mobile version</ref>
|DQ=Lights up the darkness of dungeons.<ref>[[Cell phone]] version</ref>
|DQ5=This holy light will illuminate the darkness.<ref>Nintendo DS version</ref>
|DQ5=This holy light will illuminate the darkness.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>
|DQB=A burning branch fuelled with flammable fluid. Light source. +10 points base level {{EXP}}.
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Torch.JPG
Torch.JPG|
Image:DQ V DS Torch picture in game.png|Torch as shown in the game inventory. ([[Nintendo DS]])
DQ V DS Torch picture in game.png|Torch as shown in the game inventory. ({{DS}})
Image:Captain N using the Flame sword & Silver shield.jpg|Princess Lana carrying a torch.
Captain N Cave Of The Axe Knight 2.jpg|Princess Lana carrying a Torch.
Image:DQ VII PS1 Blue Flame Torch.jpg|[[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|The Hero]] and [[Kiefer]] using a torch with blue flame in the [[Shrine of Mysteries]].<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>([[Sony PlayStation]] Version)
Captain N Cave Of The Axe Knight 13.jpg|
Image:DQ VII PS1 Red Flame Torch.jpg|[[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|The Hero]] and [[Kiefer]] using a torch with red flame in the [[Shrine of Mysteries]].<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>([[Sony PlayStation]] Version)
DQ VII PS1 Blue Flame Torch.jpg|The {{Hero 7}} and [[Kiefer]] using a torch with blue flame in the [[Shrine of Mysteries]] in {{VII}} ({{PS1}} version)
Image:DQ VIII PS2 Angelo lighting the way with a torch.jpg|Angelo lighting the way with a torch.
DQ VII PS1 Red Flame Torch.jpg|The {{Hero 7}} and [[Kiefer]] using a Torch with red flame in the [[Shrine of Mysteries]] in {{VII}}. <br>({{PS1}} version)
DQ VIII PS2 Angelo lighting the way with a torch.jpg|Angelo lighting the way with a torch.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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{{DQV}}


{{DQV}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest I items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders items]]

Latest revision as of 19:24, 7 November 2025

Torch
DQ Torch.png
Japanese たいまつ
Romaji Taimatsu
Old localizations
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Effect Lights up dark areas.

The Torch is an item used to light up dark dungeons. It is used multiple times in Dragon Quest and one specific time in Dragon Quest V. Torches do not appear in the HD-2D Remake of I, as dungeons are lit up automatically.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Torch (たいまつ taimatsu)DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Buy Sell Effect
8 gold coins 4 gold coins Used in dungeons to light them up. Only illuminates tiles adjacent to the player, but its effect lasts until the player exits the dungeon. In the remakes* It can be used as a tool in battle, and will deal 4 ~ 6 damage to an enemy.
Usable outside of battle? Usable in battle?
ICON-YES-CHECK.png YES ICON-INFO-QUESTION.png Remakes only.
Shop(s) Tantegel, Galenholm, Kol, Cantlin
Location(s) King's chamber in Tantegel
In-game description
Mobile Lights up the darkness of dungeons.


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

The Torch is a plot item that lights up a dark floor in Uptaten Towers. Because it's treated as a key plot item in this game, it can't be sold or thrown away.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

Though Torches are not used in the game as items, one is needed during a puzzle in the Shrine of Mysteries to light 9 braziers up with the right combination of red and blue flames. This puzzle, though, is only present in the Sony PlayStation version.

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

Though Torches are not used in the game as items, they are shown to be held by the characters while in a cavern during gameplay or cutscenes.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Made from a broken branch and blue goo.

Captain N: The Game Master[edit]

Princess Lana uses a torch for herself, along with Kevin Keene/Captain N and Duke to make it through the Cave of The Axe knight.

Descriptions[edit]

GameDescription
DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Lights up the darkness of dungeons.[1]
DQ5-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
This holy light will illuminate the darkness.[2]
DQB Logo.png
A burning branch fuelled with flammable fluid. Light source. +10 points base level EXP.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Cell phone version
  2. Nintendo DS and Cell phone version