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{{Item
{{Item
|title=Dread dagger
|title=''Dread dagger''
|image=[[File:DQVIII3DS - Dread dagger.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII3DS - Dread dagger.png|275px]]
|japanese=よるのパピヨン
|japanese=よるのパピヨン
|romaji={{tt|Yoru no papiyon|Papillon of night}}
|names=None
|names=None
|games={{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|games={{Dragon Quest VIII}} (3DS only)<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}
|buy=various, see article
|effect=Paralyzes target<br>Inflicts bonus damage to {{Bug}}s/[[nature family]] monsters<br>Has a chance to inflict [[confusion]] when attacking ({{VIII}} and {{X}} only)
|sell=various, see article
|effect=Paralysis chance, bonus damage to bugs
}}
}}
The '''Dread dagger''' is a recurring weapon in the series. It deals additional damage to members of the [[Bug family]] and has a chance to inflict [[Paralysis]] in all appearances. Though very similar to the [[Poison moth knife]], the dread dagger is not always the upgraded version of that weapon.
 
The '''dread dagger''' is a recurring [[Knife Weapon Family|knife]] in the {{DQSeries}}. It deals additional damage to {{MFamilies}}s of the [[bug family]] and has a chance to inflict either [[paralysis]] or [[confusion]] when attacking. Though very similar to the [[poison moth knife]], the dread dagger is not always the upgraded version of that weapon.
 
==Characteristics==
In its original appearance, the dread dagger was an upgraded version of the poison moth knife, being a dagger with a jagged barbs and a stylised guard around the handle modeled after a moth with pink and purple wings. The blade and guard were polished to a high sheen and there appeared to be runes inscribed into the blade, as well. However, starting with ''X'', the dagger's colours were changed to a darker indigo and purple instead with a red handle. This colouration has been used in all other games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ7R}}===
{{DQVIIREquipment
|header=
|name=<big>Dread dagger</big>
|kanji=よるのパピヨン
|romanji=
|sprite=
|description=A knife so breathtakingly horrible it sometimes scares enemies stiff―especially if they are of the nature fmaily
|stats=Attack +77<br>Evasion +15%
|warrior=[[File:Maribel Mayde DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Maribel Mayde]][[File:Ruff DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Ruff]][[File:Sir Mervyn DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Sir Mervyn]]
|notes=12% chance to paralyse target<br>+50% damage to members of the [[nature family]]
|price=11,200/5,600
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Nottagen]] (past & present)<br>Found in:<br>[[Pilgrim's Rest]]<br>([[lucky panel]], present)
}}
==={{DQ8}}===
The dread dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +78 and has a {{fraction|1|8}} chance to inflict [[confusion]] when attacking. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]] as long as they are at least level 30. The knife can be sold for 34,000 {{Gold}}, but it is not recommended to do so as only one could be acquired in the game.
The dagger was available to Japanese players by redeeming points through the ''Dragon Quest Portal App''. It became available to international players for a short time in 2017, but after 2018, all DLC items for the {{3DS}} version became unavailable.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A short blade that occasionally leaves those it cuts confused.<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] version.</ref>
}}
==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Dread dagger|console=}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|header=[[File:DQIX Dread dagger.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+57}}
|name=Dread dagger
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=3,250|flavor=An unnerving knife that paralyses its prey part of the time.|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master
|kanji=よるのパピヨン
|notes=Recipe: [[Batterfly knife]] x 1, [[Disturbin' turban]] x 1, [[Butterfly wing]] x 5<br>1/8th chance to paralyze foe<br>120% damage to [[Bug family|bugs]]|class=Knife}}
|icon=[[Image:DQIX Dread Dagger Artwork.png|275px]]
|description=An unnerving knife that paralyses its prey part of the time<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats=Attack +57
|vocation=[[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes={{fraction|1|8}} chance to inflict [[paralysis]] when attacking<br>Inflicts 120% damage to [[Bug family|bugs]]
|price=N/a / 3,250
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX Dread dagger.png|link=Batterfly knife]]<br>Batterfly knife
|i2=[[File:DQIX Disturbin turban.png|link=Disturbin' turban]]<br>Disturbin' turban
|i3=[[File:DQIX Butterfly wing.png|link=Butterfly wing]]<br>Butterfly wing x5
}}
The dread dagger is one of the ingredients for the [[papillon mask]], along with three sprigs of [[narspicious]] and one [[malleable mask]].
==={{DQ10}}===
The dread dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +39, a {{Style}} bonus of +6, increases the wielder's {{Weight}} by 4, and has an equipment level of 35. It has a 3% chance of inflicting [[confusion]] when attacking and can be equipped by {{Thieves}}, [[Minstrel]]s, [[Mage]]s, [[Dancer]]s, and [[Gadabout]]s, as well as [[Duston]] in the {{Offline}} version of the game. The dagger can be crafted by a weaponsmith.


==={{DQ10}}===
In Version 6.2 of the game, the materials to craft one were drastically changed, making it much easier to make. Previously, it required six chunks of silver ore, two [[coagulant]]s, and a piece of [[evencloth]].
{{Stub}}
*Recipe: [[Silver ore]] + [[Butterfly wing]] + [[Wing of bat]]


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Dread dagger}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★☆☆}}
|name=<big><big>Dread dagger</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+67<br>(+70, +73, +77)}}
|kanji=よるのパピヨン
{{Equipment|stat|name=Paralysis chance|modifier=+8%}}
|icon=[[File:Dread dagger xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Platinum ore]] x2, [[Coagulant]] x2, [[Evencloth]] x1}}
|description=A knife so breathtakingly horrible to behold that it sometimes scares enemies stiff - literally.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=2,250|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]|
|rarity=<big><big>B</big></big>
|flavor=A knife so breathtakingly horrible to behold that it sometimes scares enemies stiff-literally.
|stats=Attack +67/70/73/77<br>8% chance to paralyse target
|notes=+120% damage to members of the [[Nature family]]
|notes=+20% damage to [[Nature family]]<br>Requires 13 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|price=N/A / 2,250
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]] only.
|diff=2.5
|i1=[[File:Platinum ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Platinum ore]] x2 + [[File:Coagulant xi icon.png|75px|link=Coagulant]] x2 + [[File:Evencloth xi icon.png|75px|link=Evencloth]]
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]]
}}
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''The Mothmask Prophecies''' contains the recipe for the dread dagger. It can be purchased at the [[casino]] in [[Puerto Valor]] for 1,000 [[token]]s starting from the second act.
 
==={{DQWalk}}===
The Dread dagger is a 4★ knife with an {{Attack}} bonus of +30. It has the ability to teach the wielder various skills, including [[Cobra Strike]], [[Sleeper Hit]], and [[HP Hoover]], as well as gaining the ability to inflict additional damage to {{Bug}}s and {{Poison}} while attacking when its weapon level increases.
 
==Etymology==
*The Papillon seen in the Japanese name is the French word for butterfly.
 
==In other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Daga aterradora|es-meaning=''Terrifying dagger''
|fr=Dague de papilon|fr-meaning=''Butterfly dagger'', with ''papilon'' being a stylized spelling of ''{{tt|papillon|butterfly}}''
|de=Schreckensdolch|de-meaning=''Dagger of terror''
|it=Lama della morte|it-meaning=''Blade of death''
|ko=밤의 파피용, ''Bam-ui Papiyong''|ko-meaning=''Papillon of the night'', with ''{{tt|파피용|papillon}}'' deriving from French ''papillon'' (''butterfly'')
|zh-cn=夜蝶短剑, ''Yèdié Duǎnjiàn''|zh-cn-meaning=''Night-butterfly shortsword''
|zh-tw=夜蝶短劍, ''Yèdié Duǎnjiàn''|zh-tw-meaning=''Night-butterfly shortsword''
}}
}}
The recipe book for the dread dagger is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Mothmask Prophecies]]'', which is available in the [[Puerto Valor]] casino for 1,000 tokens.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIX Dread Dagger Artwork.png|Artwork from ''Dragon Quest IX''
DQotS Dread Dagger.jpg|The dread dagger in {{Stars}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==References==
<references/>
{{clear}}


{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk weapons]]
[[fr:Dague de papilon]]

Latest revision as of 21:13, 18 October 2026

Dread dagger
DQVIII3DS - Dread dagger.png
Japanese よるのパピヨン
Romaji Yoru no papiyon
Old localizations None
Found in Dragon Quest VIII (3DS only)
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Effect Paralyzes target
Inflicts bonus damage to Bugs/nature family monsters
Has a chance to inflict confusion when attacking (VIII and X only)

The dread dagger is a recurring knife in the Dragon Quest series. It deals additional damage to monsters of the bug family and has a chance to inflict either paralysis or confusion when attacking. Though very similar to the poison moth knife, the dread dagger is not always the upgraded version of that weapon.

Characteristics[edit]

In its original appearance, the dread dagger was an upgraded version of the poison moth knife, being a dagger with a jagged barbs and a stylised guard around the handle modeled after a moth with pink and purple wings. The blade and guard were polished to a high sheen and there appeared to be runes inscribed into the blade, as well. However, starting with X, the dagger's colours were changed to a darker indigo and purple instead with a red handle. This colouration has been used in all other games.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit]

Dread dagger (よるのパピヨン)
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Description
A knife so breathtakingly horrible it sometimes scares enemies stiff―especially if they are of the nature fmaily
Stats Warriors of Eden
Attack +77
Evasion +15%		 Maribel Mayde DQVIIR icon.pngRuff DQVIIR icon.pngSir Mervyn DQVIIR icon.png
Notes
12% chance to paralyse target
+50% damage to members of the nature family
Price Location
11,200/5,600 Sold in:
Nottagen (past & present)
Found in:
Pilgrim's Rest
(lucky panel, present)



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

The dread dagger has an Attack bonus of +78 and has a 1⁄8 chance to inflict confusion when attacking. It can only be equipped by Jessica and Red as long as they are at least level 30. The knife can be sold for 34,000 gold coins, but it is not recommended to do so as only one could be acquired in the game.

The dagger was available to Japanese players by redeeming points through the Dragon Quest Portal App. It became available to international players for a short time in 2017, but after 2018, all DLC items for the 3DS version became unavailable.

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A short blade that occasionally leaves those it cuts confused.[1]

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

DQIX Dread dagger.png Dread dagger (よるのパピヨン)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
DQIX Dread Dagger Artwork.png
Description
An unnerving knife that paralyses its prey part of the time[2]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Attack +57 IXmageicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
1⁄8 chance to inflict paralysis when attacking
Inflicts 120% damage to bugs
Price Location
N/a / 3,250 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Dread dagger.png
Batterfly knife		 DQIX Disturbin turban.png
Disturbin' turban		 DQIX Butterfly wing.png
Butterfly wing x5


The dread dagger is one of the ingredients for the papillon mask, along with three sprigs of narspicious and one malleable mask.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

The dread dagger has an Attack bonus of +39, a Style bonus of +6, increases the wielder's Weight by 4, and has an equipment level of 35. It has a 3% chance of inflicting confusion when attacking and can be equipped by Thieves, Minstrels, Mages, Dancers, and Gadabouts, as well as Duston in the Offline version of the game. The dagger can be crafted by a weaponsmith.

In Version 6.2 of the game, the materials to craft one were drastically changed, making it much easier to make. Previously, it required six chunks of silver ore, two coagulants, and a piece of evencloth.

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

Dread dagger (よるのパピヨン) DQXI Logo EN.png
Dread dagger xi icon.png
Description
A knife so breathtakingly horrible to behold that it sometimes scares enemies stiff - literally.[3]
Rarity
B
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +67/70/73/77
8% chance to paralyse target
Notes
+20% damage to Nature family
Requires 13 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price Location
N/A / 2,250 Fun-Size Forge only.
Forging difficulty
2.5
Ingredients
Platinum ore xi icon.png x2 + Coagulant xi icon.png x2 + Evencloth xi icon.png
Characters
Erik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gif


The recipe book The Mothmask Prophecies contains the recipe for the dread dagger. It can be purchased at the casino in Puerto Valor for 1,000 tokens starting from the second act.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit]

The Dread dagger is a 4★ knife with an Attack bonus of +30. It has the ability to teach the wielder various skills, including Cobra Strike, Sleeper Hit, and HP Hoover, as well as gaining the ability to inflict additional damage to Bugs and Poison while attacking when its weapon level increases.

Etymology[edit]

  • The Papillon seen in the Japanese name is the French word for butterfly.

In other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png Español castellanoDaga aterradoraTerrifying dagger
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisDague de papilonButterfly dagger, with papilon being a stylized spelling of papillon
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschSchreckensdolchDagger of terror
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoLama della morteBlade of death
ICON-FLAG-KO.png 한국어밤의 파피용, Bam-ui PapiyongPapillon of the night, with 파피용 deriving from French papillon (butterfly)
ICON-FLAG-CN.png 简体中文夜蝶短剑, Yèdié DuǎnjiànNight-butterfly shortsword
ICON-FLAG-TW.png 繁體中文夜蝶短劍, Yèdié DuǎnjiànNight-butterfly shortsword

Gallery[edit]

  • The dread dagger in Stars.

References[edit]

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


Weapons in the Dragon Quest series
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Axes
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Bows
Claws
Fans
Fangs
Flails
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Hammers
Heavy Wands
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Staves
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