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{{item | {{item | ||
|title=Somatic staff | |title=Somatic staff | ||
|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:DQIV Somatic staff.png|325px]] | ||
|japanese={{tt| | |japanese=りりょくのつえ{{tt|*|Hiragana}}<br>理力の杖{{tt|*|Kanji}} | ||
|games= | |romaji={{tt|Riryoku no tsue|Staff/wand of force}} | ||
|names=Staff of Force | |games={{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle (series)|Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II]]''<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest Saga: Emblem of Roto]]'' | ||
|names=Staff of Force<br>Force staff | |||
|effect=Consumes some of the wielder's {{MP}} for each attack performed. | |||
|effect= | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Ah, there's a fair bit ye could say about this staff, so there is. It turns magic power into physical power, see. 'Tis a grand tool if yer magic's been sealed by a monster or suchlike. '''''|source=Torneko, when he appraises the somatic staff|console=|align=center|bgcolor=e5a0f2}} | |||
The '''Somatic staff''' is a recurring [[Wand Weapon Family|wand]] in the {{DQSeries}}. It has a high attack power, but drains a small amount of the wielder's [[MP]] each time an attack is performed. This makes it ideal to use in places where magic cannot be used or if the spellcaster's magic has been [[Fizzle|sealed]] away. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
The | The Somatic staff has an {{Attack}} bonus of +55 (+65 in remake versions) and can be equipped by [[Mage]]s, [[Priest]]s, and [[Sage]]s. It consumes 3 MP each time an attack is made. In the original NES version, the con man at the equipment shop in [[Asham|Assaram]] will sell it for '''40,000''' gold, but can be convinced to reduce the price down to 5,000 gold, while it can be purchased in [[Theddon]] for 2,500 gold. It can be sold for 1,875 gold. The staff is the strongest weapon for Mages in all versions except for the GBC version. | ||
* In remake versions of the game, it can only be purchased from [[Baharata]] for 2,500 gold. | |||
It can be purchased for 2,500 [[ | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
The Somatic staff has an {{Attack}} bonus of +60 (+55 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version) and can only be wielded by [[Borya]], [[Kiryl]], [[Maya]], and [[Meena]]. [[Orifiela]] has this among her equipment. As in the previous game, it consumes 3 MP for each attack made. It can be purchased in [[Zalenagrad]] from Chapter 5 onward and [[Canalot]] for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875 gold. The staff can also be dropped by [[Beleth]]s. | |||
{{Descriptions | |||
|DQ4=This staff draws on its bearer's MP when used to attack.<ref>Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.</ref> | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ5}}=== | |||
The Somatic staff has an {{Attack}} bonus of +55 and can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Flora]], the [[Hero's daughter]], {{Prestidigitator R}}, {{Ghost R}}, {{Hulagan R}}, {{Old man of the sea R}}, {{Epipany R}}, {{Wiz pip R}}, {{Conkuisitor R}}, and {{Conkjurer R}}. Once again, it consumes 3 MP each time an attack is made. It can be purchased from [[Helmunaptra]] and [[Lofty Peak]] for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,250 gold. The staff can also be dropped by [[Firebird]]s. | |||
==={{ | ==={{DQTreasures}}=== | ||
The | The Somatic staff is Treasure No. 114 in the Weapons category and can be found on [[the Maneland]]. Its base value is 500,000 gold. | ||
{{Descriptions | |||
|DQTR=A strange staff that converts magical might into physical force.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref> | |||
}} | |||
==In Other Languages== | |||
{{OtherLanguages | |||
|es=Báculo somático|es-meaning=Spanish for "somatic staff". | |||
|fr=Bâton somatique|fr-meaning=French for "somatic staff/wand". | |||
|de=Somatischer Stab|de-meaning=German for "somatic rod/staff". | |||
|it=Bastone magifisico|it-meaning=Italian for "magiphysical rod/staff". | |||
}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
DQIII_Somatic_Staff.png|Famicom art | |||
Somatic staff treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
==Related weapons== | |||
*[[Staff of Edacity]] - A similar staff from {{DQDai}} that also converts the wielder's magical power into physical power. | |||
==References== | |||
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{{DQWeapons}} | {{DQWeapons}} | ||
[[Category:Wand]] | [[Category:Wand]] | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures weapons]] | |||
[[fr:Bâton somatique]] | |||
Revision as of 23:15, 9 May 2024
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| Japanese | りりょくのつえ* 理力の杖* |
| Romaji | Riryoku no tsue |
| Old localizations | Staff of Force Force staff |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II Dragon Quest Treasures Dragon Quest Saga: Emblem of Roto |
| Effect | Consumes some of the wielder's MP for each attack performed. |
"Ah, there's a fair bit ye could say about this staff, so there is. It turns magic power into physical power, see. 'Tis a grand tool if yer magic's been sealed by a monster or suchlike. "
—Torneko, when he appraises the somatic staff
The Somatic staff is a recurring wand in the Dragon Quest series. It has a high attack power, but drains a small amount of the wielder's MP each time an attack is performed. This makes it ideal to use in places where magic cannot be used or if the spellcaster's magic has been sealed away.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The Somatic staff has an Attack bonus of +55 (+65 in remake versions) and can be equipped by Mages, Priests, and Sages. It consumes 3 MP each time an attack is made. In the original NES version, the con man at the equipment shop in Assaram will sell it for 40,000 gold, but can be convinced to reduce the price down to 5,000 gold, while it can be purchased in Theddon for 2,500 gold. It can be sold for 1,875 gold. The staff is the strongest weapon for Mages in all versions except for the GBC version.
- In remake versions of the game, it can only be purchased from Baharata for 2,500 gold.
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
The Somatic staff has an Attack bonus of +60 (+55 in the NES Version) and can only be wielded by Borya, Kiryl, Maya, and Meena. Orifiela has this among her equipment. As in the previous game, it consumes 3 MP for each attack made. It can be purchased in Zalenagrad from Chapter 5 onward and Canalot for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875 gold. The staff can also be dropped by Beleths.
| Game | Description |
 | This staff draws on its bearer's MP when used to attack.[1] |
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The Somatic staff has an Attack bonus of +55 and can be equipped by Bianca, Flora, the Hero's daughter, Prestidigitator, Ghost, Hulagan, Old man of the sea, Epipany, Wiz pip, Conkuisitor, and Conkjurer. Once again, it consumes 3 MP each time an attack is made. It can be purchased from Helmunaptra and Lofty Peak for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,250 gold. The staff can also be dropped by Firebirds.
Dragon Quest Treasures
The Somatic staff is Treasure No. 114 in the Weapons category and can be found on the Maneland. Its base value is 500,000 gold.
| Game | Description |
 | A strange staff that converts magical might into physical force.[2] |
In Other Languages
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Báculo somático | Spanish for "somatic staff". |
 Français | Bâton somatique | French for "somatic staff/wand". |
 Deutsch | Somatischer Stab | German for "somatic rod/staff". |
 Italiano | Bastone magifisico | Italian for "magiphysical rod/staff". |
Gallery
Famicom art
Treasures icon
Related weapons
- Staff of Edacity - A similar staff from Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai that also converts the wielder's magical power into physical power.
References