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<center>''A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop.''
--Description in ''Dragon Quest VII''</center>
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|japanese=どくばり
|names = Poison knife
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|names=Poison knife
| buy = Varies, see article
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The '''poison needle''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It is a novelty weapon that has a 12.5% (1/8th) chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but otherwise can only inflict one point of damage. Both of these attributes make the needle an invaluable weapon against [[Metal slime|metal slimes]].
The '''poison needle''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a novelty weapon that has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but otherwise can only inflict one point of damage. Both of these attributes make the needle an invaluable weapon against [[Metal slime family|metal monsters]]. It's point resembles that of a [[Hell hornet]]'s stinger, but this may be a coincidence.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The needle has an attack power of +10 and a death chance of 6.25% (1/16th) in it's debut appearance, making it less useful than in later titles. It can only be equipped by [[Mage]]s, and is found in a chest behind the item store's counter in [[Khoryv]]. It can be purchased [[Persistence]] for 10 gold, and is also dropped by [[Betterfly|Betterflies]] at a rate of 1/128 and by [[Hoodie|Hoodies]] at 1/64.
The needle has an attack power of +10 and a death chance of 6.25% (1/16th) in its debut appearance, making it less useful than in later titles. It can only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and Thieves, and is found in a chest behind the item store's counter in [[Khoryv]]. It can be purchased in [[Persistence]] for 10 gold, and is also dropped by [[Betterfly|Betterflies]] at a rate of 1/128 and by [[Hoodie|Hoodies]] at 1/64.
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] and equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th, and is available for purchase in chapter 4's [[Havre Léon]] weapon shop.
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Hero's daughter|The Girl]], and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in [[Coburg]] & [[Hay]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arcbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Holstock]], as well as winning rank C of [[Slimopolis]].
[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] and equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th (12.5%), and is available for purchase in chapter 4's [[Havre Léon]] weapon shop.
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Madchen]], and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in [[Coburg]] & [[Hay]], and now has a 1/6th (16.67%) chance to hit a weak point.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arkbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Howcastle]], as well as winning rank C of [[Slimopolis]]. The needle retains the special effect rate from the previous game, and will also increase style by +15.
*In the SNES version, the needle is bugged and will not affect monsters that are immune to [[Whack]].
*In the SNES version, the needle is bugged and will not affect monsters that are immune to [[Whack]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The poison needle has an attack bonus of +1 and a style bonus of +15. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It is obtained from the [[Medal King]] after turning in 45 [[mini medal]]s.
The poison needle has an attack bonus of +1, a style bonus of +15, a the 1/6th death rate. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It is obtained from the [[Medal King]] after turning in 45 [[mini medal]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The poison needle can only be equipped by [[Jessica Albert|Jessica]] in the original PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port. It is sold in [[Baccarat]] for 1,900 gold.
The poison needle can only be equipped by [[Jessica Albert|Jessica]] in the original PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port. It is sold in [[Baccarat]] for 1,900 gold, and returns to an effect rate of 1/8th.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The poison needle can be bought for 1900 gold, and sold for 950. It may be equipped by [[Thief|thieves]], [[mage]]s, [[warrior]]s, and anyone who has mastered the Knife skill set.
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{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+1}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,900|sellPrice=950|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Magic beast horn]] x 1, [[Manky mud]] x 3}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Dourbridge]] & [[Bloomingdale]]}}
|flavor=A prickly pin that can fell a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed|notes=Death rate is 12.5%|class=Knife}}


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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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{{DQXIEquipment
 
|name=<big><big>Poison needle</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Poison needle xi icon.png]]
|description=A piercing, pin-like weapon that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot
|rarity=<big><big>F</big></big>
|stats=Attack +1<br>Death rate +4/5/6/7%
|notes=Dropped by [[Fandangow]]s at {{fraction|1|256}}
|price=1,900/950
|location=Sold in the [[Zwaardsrust Region]] capmsite
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]]
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
{{Stub}}
A poison needle is the reward for giving [[Minimoggie]] 20 [[Mini Medal|mini medals]] in [[Castle Avalonia]]
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{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Sold by [[Minimoggie]] (20 [[Mini Medal|mini medals]]}}
{{ItemLocation|footer}}
 
{{CharacterList|header}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
{{CharacterList|footer}}
 
==Trivia==
*The needle's point resembles that of the [[Hell hornet]]--whether this is an intentional decision on [[Akira Toriyama|Toriyama's]] part or a mere coincidence is unknown.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQIII_Poison_Needle.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQIII Poison Needle.png|''Dragon Quest III''
File:Dq4_poison_needle.png|
Dq4 poison needle.png|{{DQ4}}
DQIX Poison Needle Artwork.png|{{DQ9}}
File:Poison needle b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Knife]]
[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]]

Latest revision as of 21:43, 10 March 2024

"A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop."

Dragon Quest VII description

Poison needle
PoisonNeedle.png
Japanese どくばり
Romaji Dokubari
Old localizations Poison knife
Found in Dragon Quest III onwards
Effect Chance for instant death

The poison needle is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. It is a novelty weapon that has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but otherwise can only inflict one point of damage. Both of these attributes make the needle an invaluable weapon against metal monsters. It's point resembles that of a Hell hornet's stinger, but this may be a coincidence.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The needle has an attack power of +10 and a death chance of 6.25% (1/16th) in its debut appearance, making it less useful than in later titles. It can only be equipped by Mages and Thieves, and is found in a chest behind the item store's counter in Khoryv. It can be purchased in Persistence for 10 gold, and is also dropped by Betterflies at a rate of 1/128 and by Hoodies at 1/64.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Maya and Borya and equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th (12.5%), and is available for purchase in chapter 4's Havre Léon weapon shop.

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

The poison needle can be equipped by Bianca, Nera, Debora, Madchen, and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in Coburg & Hay, and now has a 1/6th (16.67%) chance to hit a weak point.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan, Terry, and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in Arkbolt, the seabed shrine near Howcastle, as well as winning rank C of Slimopolis. The needle retains the special effect rate from the previous game, and will also increase style by +15.

  • In the SNES version, the needle is bugged and will not affect monsters that are immune to Whack.

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

The poison needle has an attack bonus of +1, a style bonus of +15, a the 1/6th death rate. It can be equipped by Maribel, Ruff, and Sir Mervyn. It is obtained from the Medal King after turning in 45 mini medals.

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

The poison needle can only be equipped by Jessica in the original PS2 version, as well as Red in the 3DS port. It is sold in Baccarat for 1,900 gold, and returns to an effect rate of 1/8th.

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

 Poison needle
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Attack +1
Equipable by Mages, Thieves, Warriors, Omnivocational master
Recipe Magic beast horn x 1, Manky mud x 3
Found Sold in Dourbridge & Bloomingdale
Buy Price 1,900
Sell Price 950
Flavor text A prickly pin that can fell a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed
Notes Death rate is 12.5%

Dragon Quest X[edit]

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

Poison needle DQXI Logo EN.png
Poison needle xi icon.png
Description
A piercing, pin-like weapon that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot
Rarity
F
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +1
Death rate +4/5/6/7%
Notes
Dropped by Fandangows at 1256
Price Location
1,900/950 Sold in the Zwaardsrust Region capmsite
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Erik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gif


Dragon Quest Swords[edit]

A poison needle is the reward for giving Minimoggie 20 mini medals in Castle Avalonia

Gallery[edit]