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|title = ''Icicle dirk''
|title = ''Icicle dirk''
|image = [[Image:IcicleDirk.png|200px]]
|image = [[Image:IcicleDirk.png|200px]]
|japanese = {{tt|こおりのやいば|Koorino yaiba}}
|japanese = {{tt|こおりのやいば|Ice blade}}
|names = Ice claw
|romaji=Koorino yaiba
|names = Ice claw (''VII'' PSX)
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' onwards
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' onwards
| buy = various, see article
| buy = various, see article
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|effect = Casts Crackle (all)<br>Ice element (V onwards)
|effect = Casts Crackle (all)<br>Ice element (V onwards)
}}
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The '''Icicle Dirk''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. This icy dagger can cast [[Crackle]] when used in battle, and deal an extra bit of chilly damage in certain titles.
The '''icicle dirk''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. This icy dagger can cast [[Crackle]] when used in battle, and deal an extra bit of chilly damage in most titles.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
Equippable by [[Carver]] and [[Ashlynn]], the icicle dirk provides +62 attack and +31 style. When it strikes an enemy, the blade deals an extra 50% damage, modified by the monster's resistance to Crack. It is the prize for winning rank E in [[Slimopolis]], and is dropped by [[Freezing fog]]s at a rate of 1/128.
Equippable by [[Carver]] and [[Ashlynn]], the icicle dirk provides +62 attack and +31 style. It is the prize for winning rank E in [[Slimopolis]], and is dropped by [[Freezing fog]]s at a rate of 1/128. The damage range for the Crackle-effect has returned to the usual 42~58.
 
The dirk deals bonus, Ice-element damage to the target monster that is half of the physical damage previously dealt before resistance apply and if said monster is defeated by the initial blow then the bonus damage will be redirected to a different target. This bonus damage will activate on the following physical-blow skills: [[Dragon Slash|dragon slash]], [[Double-Edged Slash|double-edged slash]], [[Flame Slash|flame slash]], [[frenzy]], [[Gust Slash|gust slash]], [[hatchet man]], [[Kacrackle Slash|kacrackle slash]], [[Lightning Slash|lightning slash]], [[Mercurial Thrust|mercurial thrust]], [[Metal Slash|metal slash]], & [[Undead Undoer|undead undoer]].


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The ice claw has an attack bonus of +62 and an style bonus of +31. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]], and features the same extra damage parameters as before. It is sold in [[Providence]] and [[Buccanham]] for 9,000.
The ice claw has an attack bonus of +62 and an style bonus of +31. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]], and features the same extra damage parameters as before along with the list of skills that trigger the effect. It is sold in [[Providence]] and [[Buccanham]] for 9,000.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +52. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] in the PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port, and keeps the bonus damage from the past three titles The dirk can be found in the [[Herb Grotto]] and the [[Black Citadel]].
The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +52. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] in the PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port, and keeps the bonus damage from the past three titles. The dirk can be found in the [[Herb Grotto]] and the [[Black Citadel]]. It sells for 4,000 [[Gold]] Coins and can be used to make the following recipes through [[Alchemy]]:
 
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
It sells for 4,000 [[Gold]] Coins and can be used to make the following recipes through [[Alchemy]]:
|item=[[File:DQVIII Ice shield.png|link=Ice shield|32px]]<br>Ice shield
*[[Bastard sword]] and [[Cold cheese]] = [[Blizzard blade]]
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Icicle dirk.png|32px]]<br>Icicle dirk
*[[Magic shield]] = [[Ice shield]]
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Magic shield.png|32px|link=Magic shield]]<br>Magic shield
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Blizzard blade.png|link=Blizzard blade|32px]]<br>Blizzard blade
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Icicle dirk.png|32px]]<br>Icicle dirk
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Bastard sword.png|32px|link=Bastard sword]]<br>Bastard sword
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Cold cheese.png|32px|link=Cold cheese]]<br>Cold cheese
}}


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Icicle dirk IX artwork.png|Artwork  from ''IX''
Icicle dirk VII artwork.png|Artwork  from ''VII''
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 22:22, 13 June 2023

A short sword with a blade of ice. Generates a blizzard when used as an item during battle.
(Description when selecting the Icicle dirk in PS2 Dragon Quest VIII.)
Icicle dirk
IcicleDirk.png
Japanese こおりのやいば
Romaji Koorino yaiba
Old localizations Ice claw (VII PSX)
Found in Dragon Quest IV onwards
Effect Casts Crackle (all)
Ice element (V onwards)

The icicle dirk is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest franchise. This icy dagger can cast Crackle when used in battle, and deal an extra bit of chilly damage in most titles.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +75. It can only be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, and Psaro.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +70 and deals 150% damage to monsters with no ice resistance. It can only be equipped by the Chimaera, Drag-goof, Great dragon, Grudgerigar, Pocus poppet, Rebjørn, Rockbomb, Saber, Small fry, Snowbird, and the Walking corpse.

  • The Crackle cast by the dirk is slightly different in V, dealing 25~55 damage like Swoosh instead of Crackle's normal 42~58.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Equippable by Carver and Ashlynn, the icicle dirk provides +62 attack and +31 style. It is the prize for winning rank E in Slimopolis, and is dropped by Freezing fogs at a rate of 1/128. The damage range for the Crackle-effect has returned to the usual 42~58.

The dirk deals bonus, Ice-element damage to the target monster that is half of the physical damage previously dealt before resistance apply and if said monster is defeated by the initial blow then the bonus damage will be redirected to a different target. This bonus damage will activate on the following physical-blow skills: dragon slash, double-edged slash, flame slash, frenzy, gust slash, hatchet man, kacrackle slash, lightning slash, mercurial thrust, metal slash, & undead undoer.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The ice claw has an attack bonus of +62 and an style bonus of +31. It can only be equipped by Ruff, and features the same extra damage parameters as before along with the list of skills that trigger the effect. It is sold in Providence and Buccanham for 9,000.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The icicle dirk has an attack bonus of +52. It can only be equipped by Jessica in the PS2 version, as well as Red in the 3DS port, and keeps the bonus damage from the past three titles. The dirk can be found in the Herb Grotto and the Black Citadel. It sells for 4,000 Gold Coins and can be used to make the following recipes through Alchemy:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Ice shield.png
Ice shield
DQVIII Icicle dirk.png
Icicle dirk
DQVIII Magic shield.png
Magic shield
-


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Blizzard blade.png
Blizzard blade
DQVIII Icicle dirk.png
Icicle dirk
DQVIII Bastard sword.png
Bastard sword
DQVIII Cold cheese.png
Cold cheese


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Icicle dirk DQIX Logo.png
Icicle dirk IX artwork.png
Description
A nippy knife that emits icicles if used as an item in battle.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +62 IXmageicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
25~35 ice damage to one group.
Price Location
9,600/4,800 Buy in Wormwood Creek.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Divine dagger x1 Ice crystal x3 Edged boomerang x1


The dirk can be upgraded into the Fenrir fang when combined with five ice crystals and three magic beast horns. The new weapon will have an attack bonus of +80, and also target groups when used as an item.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Icicle dirk DQXI Logo EN.png
Icicle dirk xi icon.png
Description
A frosty knife that can be used in battle to fling freezing shards of ice at enemies
Rarity
C
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +62/65/68/72
Notes
Ice element
Deals 40~56 ice damage to one enemy group
Price Location
9,000/4,500 Sold in Sniflheim and Octagonia
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Erik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gif



See Also

Gallery