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{{Item
'''Special antidote''' is an advanced healing and curative item in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series.
|title = Special antidote
 
|image = [[Image:Special_Antidote.png|240px]]
==''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''==
|japanese = 特どくけし草 (''VIII'' only)<br>特どくけしそう (''IX'' onward)
The special antidote is an astounding example of aromatherapy and a substantial improvement over the [[Strong antidote]]. It is created by mixing two [[strong antidote]]s or a single [[medicinal herb]] and 2 [[antidotal herb]]s in an [[Krak Pot|alchemy pot]].
|romaji = {{tt|Toku dokukeshi sō|Special antidotal herb}}
|names = N/a
|games = {{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQStars}}
|effect = Cures [[Poison and Envenomation|poison]] and restores [[HP]] to a party member.
}}
'''Special antidote''' is an advanced healing item in the series. It cures a single party member of the effects of [[Poison and Envenomation|poison]] and restores a moderate amount of [[HP]]. In games where [[Alchemy]] appears, it can typically be created by combining two [[strong antidote]]s or other less potent herbs together.


==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
Restores 60~90 HP and can be sold for 275G.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Restores 60 of more HP to a single ally and cures the effects of poison.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
Special antidote can restore 60~80 [[HP]] to a single character and cures the effects of poison and envenomation. In addition to being made in the [[Alchemy Pot]], some can be found at [[Marta's Cottage]] (until receiving the [[Ultimate key]]) and [[Dark Empycchu]]. In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, special antidote can be sold for 275 [[gold]] each for the first five sold, reducing to 193 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then dropping even further to only 83 gold each from the eleventh sold onward.
* In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, a special antidote can be found in a pot at the [[Altar of Wroth]]. It can also be found randomly in blue treasure chests in the [[Kingdom of Trodain]], the [[Unnamed Isle|island]] where [[Princess Minnie's Castle]] is located, the [[Savella Region]], and the Holy Isle of [[Neos]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Special antidote.png|32px|Special antidote]]<br>Special antidote
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Strong antidote.png|32px|link=Strong antidote]]<br>Strong antidote
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Strong antidote.png|32px|link=Strong antidote]]<br>Strong antidote
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Special antidote.png|32px|Special antidote]]<br>Special antidote
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Medicinal herb.png|32px|link=Medicinal herb]]<br>Medicinal herb
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Antidotal herb.png|32px|link=Antidotal herb]]<br>Antidotal herb
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Antidotal herb.png|32px|link=Antidotal herb]]<br>Antidotal herb
}}
</div>


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
Restores 90~120 HP, but its selling price has dropped down to 33G.
{{Descriptions
|DQ9=A herb that heals poison and restores around 90 HP to a single ally.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
}}
Special antidote still cures the effects of poison and envenomation, while the amount of HP restored has increased to 90~120. There is now only one recipe to make one in the [[Krak Pot]] and its sell price has reduced to 33 gold. It can also be used to create a [[Contra band]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQIX Special antidote.png|32px|Special antidote]]<br>Special antidote
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Strong antidote.png|32px|link=Strong antidote]]<br>Strong antidote
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Strong antidote.png|32px|link=Strong antidote]]<br>Strong antidote
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:Contra band.png|32px|link=Contra band]]<br>Contra band
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Gold ring.png|32px|link=Gold ring]]<br>Gold ring
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Poison needle.png|32px|link=Poison needle]]<br>Poison needle
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Special antidote.png|32px|Special antidote]]<br>Special antidote
}}
</div>
 
==={{DQ10}}===
Special antidote now only restores around 60~70 HP to a single character, in addition to curing poison and envenomation. In Version 1.0 of the game, it could only be acquired from certain sparkly spots or dropped by monsters. In the game's Offline mode, it can be created once again by combining two [[strong antidote]]s together. Starting from Version 5.0, it can be dropped rarely by [[Bubble slime|Vicious bubble slimes]].
* In the {{Offline}} version of the game, special antidote can be made by combining three strong antidotes together.
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ11=Cures a single ally of poison and restores at least 60 HP. Consumed upon use.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
Special antidote can be purchased for 87 gold from various item shops and roving emporiums starting from [[the Hotto Steppe]] during the second act and most shops in the postgame and sold for 43 gold. Some doses of special antidote can be found at the Last Bastion and [[Dundrasil Castle]] during the second act. It can also be dropped by [[Toxic toad|Vicious toxic toads]], [[Bodkin fletcher|Vicious bodkin fletchers]], [[Merking]]s, [[Gnashturtium]]s, and [[Fromage grey]]s.
 
Special antidote can be used in a single [[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|recipe]] for the [[Fun-Size Forge]]:
*Recipe: [[Ring of immunity]] = [[Snakeskin]] x2 + Special antidote x3 + [[Coagulant]] x3
 
==={{DQStars}}===
Special antidote cures poison and restores around 60 HP to a single party member. It can be created at the item workshop by mixing two [[strong medicine]]s and two [[antidotal herb]]s together. It can also be received as a reward for completing certain multiplayer levels.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Antídoto especial|es-meaning=Spanish for "special antidote".
|fr=Antidote spécial|fr-meaning=French for "special antidote".
|de=Spezialgegengift|de-meaning=German for "special antidote".
|it=Antidoto speciale|it-meaning=Italian for "special antidote".
}}
 
==Related items==
*[[Antidotal herb]]
*[[Strong antidote]]


==Description==
==References==
*'''Restores 60 of more HP to a single ally and cures the effects of poison.''' (Description when selecting the Special antidote in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
<references/>


[[Category:Healing items]]
[[Category:Healing items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars items]]
[[fr:Antidote spécial]]

Revision as of 20:19, 7 April 2024

Special antidote
Special Antidote.png
Japanese 特どくけし草 (VIII only)
特どくけしそう (IX onward)
Romaji Toku dokukeshi sō
Old localizations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Effect Cures poison and restores HP to a party member.

Special antidote is an advanced healing item in the series. It cures a single party member of the effects of poison and restores a moderate amount of HP. In games where Alchemy appears, it can typically be created by combining two strong antidotes or other less potent herbs together.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Restores 60 of more HP to a single ally and cures the effects of poison.[1]

Special antidote can restore 60~80 HP to a single character and cures the effects of poison and envenomation. In addition to being made in the Alchemy Pot, some can be found at Marta's Cottage (until receiving the Ultimate key) and Dark Empycchu. In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, special antidote can be sold for 275 gold each for the first five sold, reducing to 193 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then dropping even further to only 83 gold each from the eleventh sold onward.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Special antidote
Special antidote		 DQVIII Strong antidote.png
Strong antidote		 DQVIII Strong antidote.png
Strong antidote		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Special antidote
Special antidote		 DQVIII Medicinal herb.png
Medicinal herb		 DQVIII Antidotal herb.png
Antidotal herb		 DQVIII Antidotal herb.png
Antidotal herb


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

GameDescription
DQ9-LOGO-ICON.png
A herb that heals poison and restores around 90 HP to a single ally.[2]

Special antidote still cures the effects of poison and envenomation, while the amount of HP restored has increased to 90~120. There is now only one recipe to make one in the Krak Pot and its sell price has reduced to 33 gold. It can also be used to create a Contra band.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Special antidote
Special antidote		 DQIX Strong antidote.png
Strong antidote		 DQIX Strong antidote.png
Strong antidote		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Contra band.png
Contra band		 DQIX Gold ring.png
Gold ring		 DQIX Poison needle.png
Poison needle		 Special antidote
Special antidote


Dragon Quest X

Special antidote now only restores around 60~70 HP to a single character, in addition to curing poison and envenomation. In Version 1.0 of the game, it could only be acquired from certain sparkly spots or dropped by monsters. In the game's Offline mode, it can be created once again by combining two strong antidotes together. Starting from Version 5.0, it can be dropped rarely by Vicious bubble slimes.

  • In the Offline version of the game, special antidote can be made by combining three strong antidotes together.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

GameDescription
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
Cures a single ally of poison and restores at least 60 HP. Consumed upon use.[3]

Special antidote can be purchased for 87 gold from various item shops and roving emporiums starting from the Hotto Steppe during the second act and most shops in the postgame and sold for 43 gold. Some doses of special antidote can be found at the Last Bastion and Dundrasil Castle during the second act. It can also be dropped by Vicious toxic toads, Vicious bodkin fletchers, Merkings, Gnashturtiums, and Fromage greys.

Special antidote can be used in a single recipe for the Fun-Size Forge:

Dragon Quest of the Stars

Special antidote cures poison and restores around 60 HP to a single party member. It can be created at the item workshop by mixing two strong medicines and two antidotal herbs together. It can also be received as a reward for completing certain multiplayer levels.

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolAntídoto especialSpanish for "special antidote".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAntidote spécialFrench for "special antidote".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschSpezialgegengiftGerman for "special antidote".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoAntidoto specialeItalian for "special antidote".

Related items

References

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