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|japanese = {{tt|ビーナスの涙|Bīnasu no namida, 'Tears of Venus'}}<br>{{tt|ビーナスのなみだ|Bīnasu no namida}}
|japanese = {{tt|ビーナスの涙|Bīnasu no namida, 'Tears of Venus'}}<br>{{tt|ビーナスのなみだ|Bīnasu no namida}}
|names = N/a
|names = N/a
|games = {{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQ11}}<br>{{DQH}}<br>{{DQH2}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest <sub>Subscript text</sub>IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Heroes}}<br>{{Heroes 2}}
|effect = Protects the wearer from wind and lightning damage. (''X'' onwards)<br>Protects the wearer from all directions. (''Heroes'' series only)
|effect = Protects the wearer from wind and lightning damage. (''X'' onwards)<br>Protects the wearer from all directions. (''Heroes'' series only)
}}
}}


The '''Venus' tear''' is a recurring item in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a beautiful blue gemstone in the shape of a goddess's teardrop. When it first appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'', it was an important key item, but it became an accessory in later games in the series with differing effects.
The '''Venus' tear''' is a recurring item in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a beautiful blue gemstone in the shape of a goddess's teardrop.
 
When it first appeared in {{DQ8}}, it was an important key item, but it became an accessory in later games in the series with differing effects.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The jewel is found in the [[Swordsman's Labyrinth]] and obtainable only by defeating the [[Trap box]].
The jewel is found in the [[Swordsman's Labyrinth]] and obtainable only by defeating the [[Trap box]].
====Story====
====Story====
In the past, [[Yangus]] himself promised to obtain the Venus' tear in hopes of impressing his fellow thief and friend, [[Red]].  Though he originally feared the labyrinth and was unsuccessful in obtaining the gem, he found himself following through on his promise as part of [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the Hero]]'s party when their friend [[Princess Medea|Medea]] (trapped in the form of a horse) was obtained by Red through a series of events in [[Pickham]].
In the past, [[Yangus]] himself promised to obtain the Venus' Tear in hopes of impressing his fellow thief and friend, [[Red]].  Though he originally feared the Labyrinth and was unsuccessful in obtaining the gem, he found himself following through on his promise as part of the {{Hero 8}}'s {{Party 8}} when their friend [[Medea]] (trapped in the form of a horse) was obtained by [[Red]] through a series of events in [[Pickham]].


The party succeeded in retrieving the gem, and presented it to Red to rescue Medea.
The {{Party 8}} succeeded in retrieving the gem, and presented it to [[Red]] to rescue [[Medea]].


If you get the gem before visiting Red, Yangus and the party will not present her with it until you leave [[Red's House]] and return to it.  Storywise, Yangus explains to the party that in order for them to get Medea back, Red must believe that they obtained the gem for her benefit rather than lucking upon it.
If you get the gem before visiting [[Red]], [[Yangus]] and the {{Party 8}} will not present her with it until you leave [[Red's Den]] and return to it.  Storywise, Yangus explains to the {{Party 8}} that in order for them to get [[Medea]] back, [[Red]] must believe that they obtained the gem for her benefit rather than lucking upon it.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=Venus tear.png|name=Venus' tear|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|header|image=Venus tear.png|name=Venus' tear|console={{DS}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+5}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}|modifier=+5}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Could be purchased from the [[DQVC]].<br>Received as a reward for completing [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX: 51-100|Quest #59]].}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Could be purchased from the [[DQVC]].<br>Received as a reward for completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/59|Quest #59]].}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=12,300|sellPrice=6,150|equipableBy=All Vocations
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=12,300 [[gold]] coins|sellPrice=6,150 [[gold]] coins|equipableBy=All Vocations
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Accessory}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Accessory}}
|flavor=A jewel that fascinates those who feast their eyes on it.
|flavor=A jewel that fascinates those who feast their eyes on it.
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}}


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
The Venus' tear has a defence bonus of +2, a style bonus of +25, and reduces damage taken from wind and lightning attacks by 20%. With accessory synthesis, it can gain a small boost to max HP and the style and resistance bonus can be increased.
The Venus' Tear has a {{Defence}} bonus of +2, a {{Style}} bonus of +25, and reduces damage taken from wind and lightning attacks by 20%. With accessory synthesis, it can gain a small boost to max {{HP}} and the {{Style}} and resistance bonus can be increased.


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=Venus tear xi icon.png|name=Venus' tear}}
{{Equipment|header|image=Venus tear xi icon.png|name=Venus' Tear}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Charm<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+35<br>(+36, +38, +40)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Charm}}<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+35<br>(+36, +38, +40)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+7<br>(+8, +9, +10)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+7<br>(+8, +9, +10)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Lightning Damage Reduction<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+25%<br>(+30%, +35%, +40%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Lightning Damage Reduction<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+25%<br>(+30%, +35%, +40%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Wind Damage Reduction<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+25%<br>(+30%, +35%, +40%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Wind Damage Reduction<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+25%<br>(+30%, +35%, +40%)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=B}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=B}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Glass frit]] x3 + [[Pink pearl]] + [[Rippledrops]] x2 + [[Savvy sapphire]] x2}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier={{Glass frit 9}} x3 + [[Pink pearl]] + [[Rippledrops]] x2 + [[Savvy sapphire]] x2}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Difficulty|modifier=★★★☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Difficulty|modifier=★★★☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Received as a reward for completing Quest #29.}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Received as a reward for completing Quest #29.}}
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|notes=
|notes=
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The [[Fun-size forge recipes|recipe book]] '''Good Godly Gear''' contains the recipe for Venus' tear. It can be found in a treasure chest in [[The Lost Land|the Lost Land]] in the third act.
The [[Fun-size forge recipes|recipe book]] '''Good Godly Gear''' contains the recipe for Venus' Tear. It can be found in a [[treasure chest]] in [[The Lost Land]] in the third act.


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
==={{DQH}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Venus tear.png|name=Venus' tear}}
{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Venus tear.png|name=Venus' Tear}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Basic Effects|modifier=360-Degree Block}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Basic Effects|modifier=360-Degree Block}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Sparkly sap]] x3 + [[Pale pearl]] x2{{tt|*|7% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Sparkly sap]] x3 + [[Pale pearl]] x2{{tt|*|7% Sweet Success chance}}}}
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|notes=}}
|notes=}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''===
==={{DQH2}}===
The Venus' tear once again allows the wearer to block attacks from any direction. Once it has been fully upgraded, it reduces damage taken by the wearer by 10 and has a Magical might bonus of +30. The jewel can be dropped by [[Roseguardin]]s.
The Venus' Tear once again allows the wearer to block attacks from any direction. Once it has been fully upgraded, it reduces damage taken by the wearer by 10 and has a {{Magical Might}} bonus of +30. The jewel can be dropped by [[Roseguardin]]s.


==Descriptions==
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A beautiful gemstone shaped like a teardrop.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions</ref>
|DQ8=A beautiful gemstone shaped like a teardrop.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, [[Cell phone]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions</ref>
|DQ9=A jewel that fascinates those who feast their eyes on it.<ref>Nintendo DS version</ref>
|DQ9=A jewel that fascinates those who feast their eyes on it.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]] version</ref>
|DQ11=A brilliant blue stone that provides protection from wind and lightning attacks.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions</ref>
|DQ11=A brilliant blue stone that provides protection from wind and lightning attacks.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 4}}, Steam, [[Nintendo Switch]], and Xbox One versions</ref>
|DQH=A jewel that protects you from every direction.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions</ref>
|DQH=A jewel that protects you from every direction.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 4}} and Steam versions</ref>
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQ VIII PS2 Red.jpg|[[Red]] holding the Venus' tear
DQ VIII PS2 Red.jpg|[[Red]] holding the Venus' Tear.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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{{DQVIII}}
{{DQVIII}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]

Revision as of 03:48, 17 February 2022

Venus' tear
DQVIII Venus Tear.png
Japanese ビーナスの涙
ビーナスのなみだ
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
{{Dragon Quest Subscript textIX}}
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Heroes
Heroes II
Effect Protects the wearer from wind and lightning damage. (X onwards)
Protects the wearer from all directions. (Heroes series only)

The Venus' tear is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series. It is a beautiful blue gemstone in the shape of a goddess's teardrop.

When it first appeared in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, it was an important key item, but it became an accessory in later games in the series with differing effects.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The jewel is found in the Swordsman's Labyrinth and obtainable only by defeating the Trap box.

Story

In the past, Yangus himself promised to obtain the Venus' Tear in hopes of impressing his fellow thief and friend, Red. Though he originally feared the Labyrinth and was unsuccessful in obtaining the gem, he found himself following through on his promise as part of the Hero's party when their friend Medea (trapped in the form of a horse) was obtained by Red through a series of events in Pickham.

The party succeeded in retrieving the gem, and presented it to Red to rescue Medea.

If you get the gem before visiting Red, Yangus and the party will not present her with it until you leave Red's Den and return to it. Storywise, Yangus explains to the party that in order for them to get Medea back, Red must believe that they obtained the gem for her benefit rather than lucking upon it.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Venus tear.png  Venus' tear  (DS)
Defence +5
Rarity ★★★★☆
Found Could be purchased from the DQVC.
Received as a reward for completing Quest #59.
Equipable by All Vocations
Class Accessory
Buy Price 12,300 gold coins
Sell Price 6,150 gold coins
Flavor text A jewel that fascinates those who feast their eyes on it.
Notes Required to complete Quest #184.

Dragon Quest X

The Venus' Tear has a Defence bonus of +2, a Style bonus of +25, and reduces damage taken from wind and lightning attacks by 20%. With accessory synthesis, it can gain a small boost to max HP and the Style and resistance bonus can be increased.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Venus tear xi icon.png  Venus' Tear
Charm
(forge buffs) 		+35
(+36, +38, +40)
Defence
(forge buffs) 		+7
(+8, +9, +10)
Lightning Damage Reduction
(forge buffs) 		+25%
(+30%, +35%, +40%)
Wind Damage Reduction
(forge buffs) 		+25%
(+30%, +35%, +40%)
Rarity B
Recipe Template:Glass frit 9 x3 + Pink pearl + Rippledrops x2 + Savvy sapphire x2
Difficulty ★★★☆☆
Found Received as a reward for completing Quest #29.
Equipable by All Characters
Class Accessory
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 5,550
Flavor text A brilliant blue stone that provides protection from wind and lightning attacks.

The recipe book Good Godly Gear contains the recipe for Venus' Tear. It can be found in a treasure chest in The Lost Land in the third act.

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

DQH Venus tear.png  Venus' Tear
Basic Effects 360-Degree Block
Quick Recipe Sparkly sap x3 + Pale pearl x2*
Classic Recipe Sparkly sap x2 + Saintly soma*
Luxury Recipe Sparkly sap + Bunny tail*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 450
Flavor text A jewel that protects you from every direction.

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

The Venus' Tear once again allows the wearer to block attacks from any direction. Once it has been fully upgraded, it reduces damage taken by the wearer by 10 and has a Magical Might bonus of +30. The jewel can be dropped by Roseguardins.

Descriptions

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A beautiful gemstone shaped like a teardrop.[1]
DQ9-LOGO-ICON.png
A jewel that fascinates those who feast their eyes on it.[2]
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
A brilliant blue stone that provides protection from wind and lightning attacks.[3]
DQH Logo.png
A jewel that protects you from every direction.[4]

Gallery

  • Red holding the Venus' Tear.

Etymology

In Roman mythology, Venus is the goddess of love and beauty. Her Greek counterpart is the goddess Aphrodite.

Reference

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


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