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{{Item
|title = Lucida shard
|title = Lucida shard
|image = [[Image:Lucida_Shard.png|center|240px]]
|image = [[Image:Lucida_Shard.png|250px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ほしのかけら|hoshi no kakera}}
|japanese = ほしのかけら<br>ほしのカケラ (''IX'' onward)
|names = Starry Bracelet (DQVII PSX)
|romaji = {{tt|Hoshi no kakera|Star fragment/shard}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' remakes only)<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''
|names = Star Ort (''VII'' PSX)
|buy = varies
|games = {{Dragon Quest IV}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|sell = varies
|effect = [[Confusion|Confuses]] an enemy when used as a tool in battle. (''VI'' and ''VII'')<br>Removes confusion from a party member when used as a tool in battle. (''IV'' only)<br>Used as an ingredient to create items. (''IX'' onward)
|effect = When used as an item, either causes enemy to be confused (VI, VII) or cures confusion of an ally (IV remake)
}}
}}


The '''Lucida shard''' (ほしのかけら ''hoshi no kakera'' "Star Shard") is an accessory that first appeared in [[Dragon Quest VI]], where when used as an item in battle, it would attempt to confuse an enemy.  
The '''Lucida shard''' is a recurring item in the {{DQSeries}}. When it was first introduced, it was an accessory that could either cause [[confusion]] to an enemy or remove confusion from a party member when used as a tool in battle. In later games, it has become a crafting material instead.


In [[Dragon Quest IV]] (remake), this was changed to where it would instead cure an ally's confusion. In [[Dragon Quest IX]] it is an alchemy ingredient.
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}} (remakes only)===
The Lucida shard is an accessory with a {{Luck}} bonus of +5 that can be equipped by all characters. When used as a tool in battle, it can cure a single party member of the effects of [[confusion]]. It can only be purchased from the third stage of the [[Pioneer Town]] for 500 gold and sold for 375 gold. One can be found in a treasure chest in [[Diabolic Hall]].


==Appearances==
==={{DQ6}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' (remakes only)===
The Lucida shard has a {{Style}} bonus of +10 and attempts to confuse a single enemy when used as a tool in battle. It can only be equipped by [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]]. One can be found in a drawer at [[Madame Luca's House]], and it has a {{fraction|1|256}} chance of being dropped by a [[Fuddleguana]]. The shard cannot be purchased or sold anywhere.
The Lucida Shard is an accessory that increases luck by 5. It can also be used as an item to remove [[confusion]] effects.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The Lucida shard once again has a {{Style}} bonus of +10 and can confuse a single enemy when used as a tool in battle. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 500 gold at the item shops in [[Precipice Pass]], as well as [[Al-Balad]] and [[El Ciclo]] in the past and it can be sold for 250 gold.
* In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, one shard can be found in a [[treasure chest]] on the world map near the [[Roamer Encampment]] in the present.
 
==={{DQ9}}===
[[Image:DQ9 LucidaShard.png|32px|right|Icon in IX]]
{{Descriptions
|DQ9=A fragment formed from some heavenly fallout. Alchemise it!<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
}}
Lucida shard has a 10% chance of being found in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX#Rank_7/C|Rank C]] blue treasure chests, can be dropped rarely by [[Cosmic chimaera]]s, or received as a reward for completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/61|Quest #61]]: Mager Migraine. It can be sold for 900 gold.
 
Lucida shards can be made in the [[Krak Pot]] and are also used in the following alchemy recipes:
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQIX Lucida shard.png|32px|Lucida shard]]<br>Lucida shard
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Brighten rock.png|32px|link=Brighten rock]]<br>Brighten rock x3
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Evencloth.png|32px|link=Evencloth]]<br>Evencloth x3
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQIX Lunar fan.png|32px|link=Lunar fan]]<br>Lunar fan
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Stellar fan.png|32px|link=Stellar fan]]<br>Stellar fan
|i2=[[Image:Full moon ring.png|link=Full moon ring]]<br>Full moon ring
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Lucida shard.png|32px|Lucida shard]]<br>Lucida shard
}}
</div>
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQIX Gold circlet.png|32px|link=Star circlet]]<br>Star circlet
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Gold circlet.png|32px|link=Gold circlet]]<br>Gold circlet
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Lucida shard.png|32px|Lucida shard]]<br>Lucida shard
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQIX Sunstone.png|32px|link=Sunstone]]<br>Sunstone
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Lucida shard.png|32px|Lucida shard]]<br>Lucida shard x2
|i2=[[Image:MirrorstoneIXicon.png|32px|link=Mirrorstone]]<br>Mirrorstone x3
|i3=[[Image:Hephaestus flameIXicon.png|32px|link=Hephaestus' flame]]<br>Hephaestus' flame
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQIX Sainted soma.png|32px|link=Sainted soma]]<br>Sainted soma
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Lucida shard.png|32px|Lucida shard]]<br>Lucida shard x2
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Sages elixir.png|32px|link=Sage's elixir]]<br>Sage's elixir x2
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Astral plume.png|32px|link=Astral plume]]<br>Astral plume x2
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:Hexarang Icon IX.png|32px|link=Hexarang]]<br>Hexarang
|i1=[[Image:Pentarang Icon IX.png|32px|link=Pentarang]]<br>Pentarang
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Lucida shard.png|32px|Lucida shard]]<br>Lucida shard x3
|i3=[[Image:Mythril oreIXicon.png|32px|link=Mythril ore]]<br>Mythril ore x3
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQIX superstars suit.png|32px|link=Superstar's suit]]<br>Superstar's suit
|i1=[[Image:DQIX stars suit.png|32px|link=Star's suit]]<br>Star's suit
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Lucida shard.png|32px|Lucida shard]]<br>Lucida shard x3
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQIX Meteorite bracer.png|link=Meteorite bracer]]<br>Meteorite bracer
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Gold bar.png|32px|link=Gold bar]]<br>Gold bar
|i2=[[Image:Agility ringIXicon.png|32px|link=Agility ring]]<br>Agility ring x2
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Lucida shard.png|32px|Lucida shard]]<br>Lucida shard x3
}}
</div>


One can be found in a treasure chest in [[Diabolic Hall]].
==={{DQ10}}===
Lucida shard is used as an ingredient for crafting weapons, armour, and furniture, or in [[Alchemy]] to increase resistance against [[Fizzle]]. It can be purchased from some material shops for 270 gold each, picked up from sparkly spots, or dropped by various monsters, such as [[Trickstar]]s, [[Cosmic chimaera]]s, [[Godsteed]]s, [[Archbashop]]s, and [[Moai minstrel]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
Increases style by 10 points. When used as an item in battle, will attempt to confuse an enemy. [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]] can equip it.
[[Image:Lucida shard xi icon.png|64px|right|Icon in XI]]
{{Descriptions
|DQ11=A fragment formed from some heavenly fallout.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
Lucida shards can be purchased from the shop at [[Trial Isle]] for 1,000 gold each in the postgame, picked up from sparkly spots in [[the Hekswood]], the [[Champs Sauvage - Whale Way Station]], or dropped by [[Cosmic chimaera]]s and [[Archbashop]]s. One lucida shard can be found in a [[treasure chest]] on [[Insula Algarum]]. It can be sold for 250 gold each.


It can't be bought or sold.
Lucida shards are used in the following [[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|recipes]] for the [[Fun-Size Forge]]:
*Recipe: [[Star of clarity]] = [[Silver ore]] + [[Angel bell]] + Lucida shard
*Recipe: [[Mirror earrings]] = [[Platinum ore]] + Lucida shard
*Recipe: [[Blackout earrings]] = [[Gold nuglet]] + [[Artful amethyst]] + Lucida shard + [[Glass frit]]
*Recipe: [[Liquid metal helm]] = [[Molten globules]] + [[Goobricant]] + [[Dracolyte]] x2 + Lucida shard x2
*Recipe: [[Meteorite bracer]] = Lucida shard x3 + [[Orichalcum]] + [[Slipweed]] x3 + [[Savvy sapphire]] x4 + [[Gold bar]]
*Recipe: [[Tiara tremendisima]] = [[Gold bar]] x2 + [[Spectralite]] + Lucida shard x2 + [[Crimsonite]] + [[Love potion]] x3
*Recipe: [[Hunter's moon]] = [[Gold bar]] x2 + Lucida shard x3 + [[Lunaria]] x3 + [[Royal ruby]] x2 + [[Spectralite]]
*Recipe: [[Nebula sword]] = [[Stardust sword]] + [[Agate of evolution]] + [[Evencloth]] + Lucida shard
*Recipe: [[Asterang]] = [[Meteorang]] + [[Agate of evolution]] + [[Thunderball]] + Lucida shard
*Recipe: [[Supernova sword]] + [[Nebula sword]] + [[Agate of evolution]] x2 + [[Evencloth]] x2 + Lucida shard x2 + [[Artful amethyst]]
*Recipe: [[Stellarang]] = [[Asterang]] + [[Agate of evolution]] x2 + [[Thunderball]] x2 + Lucida shard x2 + [[Sunny citrine]]
*Recipe: [[Hypernova sword]] = [[Supernova sword]] + [[Über agate of evolution]] + [[Evencloth]] x3 + Lucida shard x3 + [[Crimsonite]]
*Recipe: [[Galaxarang]] = [[Stellarang]] + [[Über agate of evolution]] + [[Thunderball]] x3 + Lucida shard x3 + [[Black tear]]


One can be found in a drawer at [[Madame Luca's House]], and it has a 1/256 chance of being dropped by a [[Fuddleguana]].
==={{DQH}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQH=A fragment formed from some heavenly fallout.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
Lucida shards can be dropped by [[Cosmic chimaera]]s and [[Überkilling machine]]s or received from [[Medal King|King Flaminio]] in exchange for 8 [[Mini medal]]s on the Stonecloud. It can also be received as a reward for completing [[Veteran monsters|Grudge Match: Bearded Beast]] with gold clear time from the second time onward. Lucida shards can be used in the quick recipe for the [[Meteorite bracer]] or the classic recipe for the [[Ace of spoils]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]] or sold for 850 gold each. Two lucida shards and two urns of [[royal soil]] are required to complete Quest #77: Unnatural Science.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQH2}}===
Increases style by 10 points. When used as an item in battle, will attempt to confuse an enemy. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Aishe]].
Lucida shard is used as a material to improve various accessories or sold for 500 gold each. It can no longer be dropped by any monsters, but can be picked up from sparkly spots in the [[Dead Man's Land]] and [[the Frosty Foothills]] or received in exchange for 5 [[Mini medal]]s each.


It can be bought for 500 gold at the item shops in [[Precipice Pass]], [[Al-Balad]] (past) and [[El Ciclo]] (past).
==={{DQTreasures}}===
[[Image:Lucida Shard dqtr icon.png|right|Icon in Treasures]]
Lucida shards can be dropped by all variants of the [[Killing machine]] or sometimes received by sending a dispatch team to the Forsaken Station area of [[the Paternoggin]]. It is mainly used for crafting pellets at the Werks or for scouting monsters.
*Recipe: [[Multiheal pellet]] = [[Princely powder]] x5 + [[Dieamend]] x5 + [[Faerie fluff]] x3 + Lucida shard x2 + [[Agate of evolution]]
*Recipe: [[Omniheal pellet]] = [[Princely powder]] x10 + [[Dieamend]] x10 + [[Faerie fluff]] x5 + Lucida shard x5 + [[Über agate of evolution]] x2
*Recipe: [[Panacea pellet]] = [[Princely powder]] x5 + [[Thinkincense]] x3 + Lucida shard + [[Faerie fluff]]
*Recipe: [[Perfect panacea pellet]] = [[Princely powder]] x10 + [[Thinkincense]] x10 + Lucida shard x5 + [[Faerie fluff]] x3 + [[Agate of evolution]] x2


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==In Other Languages==
The '''lucida shard''' is an [[alchemy]] ingredient.
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Fragmento de Lucida|es-meaning=Spanish for "Lucida fragment".
|fr=Éclat d'étoile|fr-meaning=French for "star fragment".
|de=Kristallscherbe|de-meaning=German for "crystal shard".
|it=Frammento lucido|it-meaning=Italian for "lucid fragment".
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI materials]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below materials]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II materials]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures materials]]
 
[[fr:Éclat d'étoile]]

Latest revision as of 23:31, 27 June 2023

Lucida shard
Lucida Shard.png
Japanese ほしのかけら
ほしのカケラ (IX onward)
Romaji Hoshi no kakera
Old localizations Star Ort (VII PSX)
Found in Dragon Quest IV (remakes only)
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Confuses an enemy when used as a tool in battle. (VI and VII)
Removes confusion from a party member when used as a tool in battle. (IV only)
Used as an ingredient to create items. (IX onward)

The Lucida shard is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series. When it was first introduced, it was an accessory that could either cause confusion to an enemy or remove confusion from a party member when used as a tool in battle. In later games, it has become a crafting material instead.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (remakes only)[edit]

The Lucida shard is an accessory with a Luck bonus of +5 that can be equipped by all characters. When used as a tool in battle, it can cure a single party member of the effects of confusion. It can only be purchased from the third stage of the Pioneer Town for 500 gold and sold for 375 gold. One can be found in a treasure chest in Diabolic Hall.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The Lucida shard has a Style bonus of +10 and attempts to confuse a single enemy when used as a tool in battle. It can only be equipped by Milly and Ashlynn. One can be found in a drawer at Madame Luca's House, and it has a 1⁄256 chance of being dropped by a Fuddleguana. The shard cannot be purchased or sold anywhere.

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

The Lucida shard once again has a Style bonus of +10 and can confuse a single enemy when used as a tool in battle. It can be equipped by Maribel and Aishe. It can be purchased for 500 gold at the item shops in Precipice Pass, as well as Al-Balad and El Ciclo in the past and it can be sold for 250 gold.

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

Icon in IX
GameDescription
DQ9-LOGO-ICON.png
A fragment formed from some heavenly fallout. Alchemise it![1]

Lucida shard has a 10% chance of being found in Rank C blue treasure chests, can be dropped rarely by Cosmic chimaeras, or received as a reward for completing Quest #61: Mager Migraine. It can be sold for 900 gold.

Lucida shards can be made in the Krak Pot and are also used in the following alchemy recipes:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Lucida shard
Lucida shard		 DQIX Brighten rock.png
Brighten rock x3		 DQIX Evencloth.png
Evencloth x3		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Lunar fan.png
Lunar fan		 DQIX Stellar fan.png
Stellar fan		 Full moon ring.png
Full moon ring		 Lucida shard
Lucida shard


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Gold circlet.png
Star circlet		 DQIX Gold circlet.png
Gold circlet		 Lucida shard
Lucida shard		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Sunstone.png
Sunstone		 Lucida shard
Lucida shard x2		 MirrorstoneIXicon.png
Mirrorstone x3		 Hephaestus flameIXicon.png
Hephaestus' flame


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Sainted soma.png
Sainted soma		 Lucida shard
Lucida shard x2		 DQIX Sages elixir.png
Sage's elixir x2		 DQIX Astral plume.png
Astral plume x2


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Hexarang Icon IX.png
Hexarang		 Pentarang Icon IX.png
Pentarang		 Lucida shard
Lucida shard x3		 Mythril oreIXicon.png
Mythril ore x3


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX superstars suit.png
Superstar's suit		 DQIX stars suit.png
Star's suit		 Lucida shard
Lucida shard x3		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Meteorite bracer.png
Meteorite bracer		 DQIX Gold bar.png
Gold bar		 Agility ringIXicon.png
Agility ring x2		 Lucida shard
Lucida shard x3


Dragon Quest X[edit]

Lucida shard is used as an ingredient for crafting weapons, armour, and furniture, or in Alchemy to increase resistance against Fizzle. It can be purchased from some material shops for 270 gold each, picked up from sparkly spots, or dropped by various monsters, such as Trickstars, Cosmic chimaeras, Godsteeds, Archbashops, and Moai minstrels.

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

Icon in XI
GameDescription
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
A fragment formed from some heavenly fallout.[2]

Lucida shards can be purchased from the shop at Trial Isle for 1,000 gold each in the postgame, picked up from sparkly spots in the Hekswood, the Champs Sauvage - Whale Way Station, or dropped by Cosmic chimaeras and Archbashops. One lucida shard can be found in a treasure chest on Insula Algarum. It can be sold for 250 gold each.

Lucida shards are used in the following recipes for the Fun-Size Forge:

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

GameDescription
DQH Logo.png
A fragment formed from some heavenly fallout.[3]

Lucida shards can be dropped by Cosmic chimaeras and Überkilling machines or received from King Flaminio in exchange for 8 Mini medals on the Stonecloud. It can also be received as a reward for completing Grudge Match: Bearded Beast with gold clear time from the second time onward. Lucida shards can be used in the quick recipe for the Meteorite bracer or the classic recipe for the Ace of spoils in the Alchemy Pot or sold for 850 gold each. Two lucida shards and two urns of royal soil are required to complete Quest #77: Unnatural Science.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Lucida shard is used as a material to improve various accessories or sold for 500 gold each. It can no longer be dropped by any monsters, but can be picked up from sparkly spots in the Dead Man's Land and the Frosty Foothills or received in exchange for 5 Mini medals each.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

Icon in Treasures

Lucida shards can be dropped by all variants of the Killing machine or sometimes received by sending a dispatch team to the Forsaken Station area of the Paternoggin. It is mainly used for crafting pellets at the Werks or for scouting monsters.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolFragmento de LucidaSpanish for "Lucida fragment".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisÉclat d'étoileFrench for "star fragment".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschKristallscherbeGerman for "crystal shard".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoFrammento lucidoItalian for "lucid fragment".

References[edit]

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