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{{Item
{{Item
|title=Assassin's dagger
|title=Assassin's dagger
|image=[[File:DQVIII Assassins Dagger.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Assassins Dagger.png|225px]]
|japanese={{tt|アサシンダガー|Asashin dagā}}
|japanese=アサシンダガー
|romaji={{tt|Asashin dagā|Assassin dagger}}
|names=Dagger
|names=Dagger
|games={{DQ3}}<br>{{DQ7}}<br>{{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQ11}}<br>{{DQH2}}
|games={{DQ3}}<br>{{DQ7}}<br>{{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{DQ11}}<br>{{DQH2}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQTact}}
|buy=various, see article
|effect=Has a chance to instantly kill an enemy when attacking.
|sell=various, see article
|effect=Chance for instant death
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The '''assassin's dagger''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Much like the [[poison needle]], it has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but it also capable of dealing normal damage as well. Unfortunately, it cannot chip away at the HP of [[Metal slime family|metal slime]]s 1 point at a time like the aforementioned dirk.
The '''assassin's dagger''' is a recurring [[knife]] in the {{DQSeries}}. Much like the [[poison needle]], it has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but it also capable of dealing normal damage as well. Unfortunately, it cannot chip away at the HP of [[Metal slime family|metal slime]]s 1 point at a time like the aforementioned dirk.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}} remake===
==={{DQ3}} remake===
The assassin's dagger grants an attack bonus of +25, a 6.25% (1/16th) chance to instantly slay a foe, and may only be equipped by [[mage]]s and [[Thief|thieves]]. There is only one in the game, and it can be found in the basement of [[Romaria]] Castle, behind a door locked by the [[ultimate key]]. It can be sold for 4,125 gold coins.
The assassin's dagger grants an attack bonus of +25, a 6.25% (1/16th) chance to instantly slay a foe, and may only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and [[Thief|Thieves]]. In the [[Super Famicom]] and [[Game Boy Color]] versions, an assassin's dagger can be found on the third [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track near the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen]] and the [[Shrine of Shackles]] in a treasure chest. In all other versions, there is only one in the game, and it can be found in the basement of [[Romaria]] Castle, behind a door locked by the [[ultimate key]].
It can be sold for 4,125 gold coins.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +30 and a style bonus of +11. It has a 12.5% chance to deal instant death to an enemy and can only be equipped by [[Maribel]]. Assassin's daggers can be purchased from various shops for 1,500 gold and sold for 750 gold. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +30 and a style bonus of +11. It has a 12.5% chance to deal instant death to an enemy and can only be equipped by [[Maribel]]. Assassin's daggers can be purchased from various shops for 1,500 gold and sold for 750 gold. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]] or dropped by [[Fighting batboon]]s and [[Nail blighter]]s.
*There is a beneficial bug in the [[3DS]] remake where the instant death chance is calculated a second time after damage is displayed.
* There is a beneficial bug in the [[3DS]] remake where the instant death chance is calculated a second time after damage is displayed.


{{Descriptions
==={{DQ8}}===
|DQ7=A venomous barb which can inflict a critical hit.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +37. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]], as well as [[Red]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. One can be found in the [[Arcadia Region]] in a treasure chest that requires the [[Thief's Key]] to open. They can be dropped rarely by [[Anchorman|Anchormen]], [[Claws (monster)|Claws]] in the PS2 and mobile versions, [[Jackal ripper]]s, and [[Jumping jackal]]s. '''Note:''' using Jessica's Sudden Death technique when the dagger is equipped will not increase the likelihood of the skill's success, and the instant death effect is absent altogether. It can be sold for 1,250 [[Gold]] Coins. The assassin's dagger can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be used to create an [[Imp knife]], as well.
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Assassins dagger.png]]<br>Assassin's dagger
|i1=[[Image:ICON-Eagle dagger.png|link=Eagle dagger]]<br>Eagle dagger
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Poison needle.png|32px|link=Poison needle]]<br>Poison needle
|i3=-
}}
}}
 
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
==={{DQ8}}===
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Imp knife.png|link=Imp knife]]<br>Imp knife
The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +37. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]] in the 3DS version. '''Note:''' using Jessica's Sudden Death technique when the dagger is equipped will not increase the likelihood of the skill's success, and the instant death effect is absent altogether..  It can be sold for 1,250 [[Gold]] Coins.
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Assassins dagger.png]]<br>Assassin's dagger
 
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Devil tail.png|link=Devil's tail]]<br>Devil tail
Recipe: [[Eagle dagger]] + [[Poison needle]]
|i3=-
Ingredient: Mix with [[Devil's tail]] to get the [[Imp knife]]
 
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A compact knife made especially for assassins.<ref>Sony Playstation 2 and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
}}
</div>


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Assassin's dagger|console=}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|header=[[Image:DQIX Assassins dagger.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+54}}
|name=Assassin's dagger
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=9,600|sellPrice=3,500|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master
|icon=[[Image:Assassin's DaggerIX.png|200px]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Deadly nightblade]] x 1, [[Poison needle]] x 1, [[Evencloth]] x 2}}
|description=A killer cutter that in the right hands can fell a foe in a single strike.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Gleeba]] & [[Batsureg]]}}
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|flavor=A killer cutter that in the right hands can fell a foe in a single strike|notes=12.5% chance for instant death|class=Knife}}
|stats=Attack +54
 
|vocation=[[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=12.5% chance for instant death when attacking.
|price=7,000 / 3,500
|location=Buy in [[Gleeba]] and [[Batsureg]].<br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Apeckalypse]]s and [[Raving reaper]]s.
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Deadly nightblade.png|link=Deadly nightblade]]<br>Deadly nightblade
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Poison needle.png|link=Poison needle]]<br>Poison needle
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Evencloth.png|link=Evencloth]]<br>Evencloth x2
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +22, a style bonus of +2, and increases the wielder's weight by 2. The dagger now only has a 1% chance of inflicting instant death. It can be equipped by [[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Minstrel]]s, and [[Dancer]]s.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Assassin's dagger}}
{{Equipment|header|image=Assassin's dagger xi icon.png|name=Assassin's dagger}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+37<br>(+39, +41, +44)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+37<br>(+39, +41, +44)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Death chance|modifier=+2%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Death chance|modifier=+2%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=D}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Treasure chest in the [[Caverns Under Octagonia]].<br>{{fraction|1|256}} chance of being dropped by [[Hellbound hunter]]s.}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=3,850|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]|
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=3,850|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]|
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=In a chest in the  [[Octagonia Caverns]]}}
|flavor=A weapon adored by assassins that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot.
|flavor=A weapon adored by assassins that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot.
|notes=Dropped by [[Hellbound hunter]]s at a rate of 1/256
|notes=
}}
}}


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===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
The assassin's dagger is a C-rank dagger that can be acquired as a reward for completing the Daggers: Advanced level. It has a WIS and max MP bonus of +4 and two slots for Alchemy Effects.


==See Also==
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ7=A venomous barb which can inflict a critical hit.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
|DQ8=A compact knife made especially for assassins.<ref>Sony Playstation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|DQ9=A killer cutter that in the right hands can fell a foe in a single strike.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|DQ11=A weapon adored by assassins that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
 
==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Daga de asesino|es-meaning=Spanish for "assassin's dagger".
|fr=Dague d'assassin|fr-meaning=French for "assassin's dagger".
|de=Meucheldolch|de-meaning=German for "assassin dagger".
}}
 
==Related weapons==
*[[Poison needle]]
*[[Poison needle]]
*[[Demon spear]]
*[[Demon spear]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIII assassins dagger.png|The assassin's dagger in ''Dragon Quest III''
Assassins_dagger.png|The assassin's dagger in ''Dragon Quest VII''
Assassins_dagger.png|The assassin's dagger in ''Dragon Quest VII''
Assassin's DaggerIX.png|Artwork for ''Dragon Quest IX''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
[[fr:Dague d'assassin]]

Revision as of 04:40, 6 April 2022

Assassin's dagger
DQVIII Assassins Dagger.png
Japanese アサシンダガー
Romaji Asashin dagā
Old localizations Dagger
Found in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Has a chance to instantly kill an enemy when attacking.

The assassin's dagger is a recurring knife in the Dragon Quest series. Much like the poison needle, it has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but it also capable of dealing normal damage as well. Unfortunately, it cannot chip away at the HP of metal slimes 1 point at a time like the aforementioned dirk.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation remake

The assassin's dagger grants an attack bonus of +25, a 6.25% (1/16th) chance to instantly slay a foe, and may only be equipped by Mages and Thieves. In the Super Famicom and Game Boy Color versions, an assassin's dagger can be found on the third Treasures n' Trapdoors track near the Castle of the Dragon Queen and the Shrine of Shackles in a treasure chest. In all other versions, there is only one in the game, and it can be found in the basement of Romaria Castle, behind a door locked by the ultimate key. It can be sold for 4,125 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +30 and a style bonus of +11. It has a 12.5% chance to deal instant death to an enemy and can only be equipped by Maribel. Assassin's daggers can be purchased from various shops for 1,500 gold and sold for 750 gold. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino or dropped by Fighting batboons and Nail blighters.

  • There is a beneficial bug in the 3DS remake where the instant death chance is calculated a second time after damage is displayed.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +37. It can only be equipped by Jessica, as well as Red in the Nintendo 3DS version. One can be found in the Arcadia Region in a treasure chest that requires the Thief's Key to open. They can be dropped rarely by Anchormen, Claws in the PS2 and mobile versions, Jackal rippers, and Jumping jackals. Note: using Jessica's Sudden Death technique when the dagger is equipped will not increase the likelihood of the skill's success, and the instant death effect is absent altogether. It can be sold for 1,250 Gold Coins. The assassin's dagger can be made in the Alchemy Pot and can be used to create an Imp knife, as well.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Assassins dagger.png
Assassin's dagger		 ICON-Eagle dagger.png
Eagle dagger		 DQVIII Poison needle.png
Poison needle		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Imp knife.png
Imp knife		 DQVIII Assassins dagger.png
Assassin's dagger		 DQVIII Devil tail.png
Devil tail		 -


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

DQIX Assassins dagger.png Assassin's dagger DQIX Logo.png
Assassin's DaggerIX.png
Description
A killer cutter that in the right hands can fell a foe in a single strike.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +54 IXmageicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
12.5% chance for instant death when attacking.
Price Location
7,000 / 3,500 Buy in Gleeba and Batsureg.
Rarely dropped or stolen from Apeckalypses and Raving reapers.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Deadly nightblade.png
Deadly nightblade		 DQIX Poison needle.png
Poison needle		 DQIX Evencloth.png
Evencloth x2



Dragon Quest X

The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +22, a style bonus of +2, and increases the wielder's weight by 2. The dagger now only has a 1% chance of inflicting instant death. It can be equipped by Mages, Thieves, Minstrels, and Dancers.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Assassin's dagger xi icon.png  Assassin's dagger
Attack
(forge buffs) 		+37
(+39, +41, +44)
Death chance +2%
Rarity D
Found Treasure chest in the Caverns Under Octagonia.
1⁄256 chance of being dropped by Hellbound hunters.
Equipable by Erik, Sylvando
Buy Price N/A
Sell Price 3,850
Flavor text A weapon adored by assassins that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot.

Dragon Quest Heroes II

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Dragon Quest Tact

The assassin's dagger is a C-rank dagger that can be acquired as a reward for completing the Daggers: Advanced level. It has a WIS and max MP bonus of +4 and two slots for Alchemy Effects.

Descriptions

GameDescription
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
A venomous barb which can inflict a critical hit.[1]
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A compact knife made especially for assassins.[2]
DQ9-LOGO-ICON.png
A killer cutter that in the right hands can fell a foe in a single strike.[3]
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
A weapon adored by assassins that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot.[4]

Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolDaga de asesinoSpanish for "assassin's dagger".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisDague d'assassinFrench for "assassin's dagger".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschMeucheldolchGerman for "assassin dagger".

Related weapons

Gallery

  • The assassin's dagger in Dragon Quest III

  • The assassin's dagger in Dragon Quest VII

Reference

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