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|names = Needle Earrings<br>Stilleto Earrings<br>Falcon Knife | |names = Needle Earrings<br>Stilleto Earrings<br>Falcon Knife | ||
|games = {{Dragon Quest IV}} | |games = {{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''<br>{{DQR}}<br>{{DQWalk}} | ||
| buy = various, see article | | buy = various, see article | ||
| sell = various, see article | | sell = various, see article | ||
|effect = Strikes twice | |effect = Strikes twice | ||
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The ''' | The '''falcon knife earrings''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. Like its [[Falcon blade|larger variant]], the falcon knife earrings attack twice per turn. However they can only be wielded by female characters in most installments and possess a lower attack bonus. To compensate for this, both strikes can inflict [[Critical Hit|critical hit]]s, be amplified by [[Oomph]] and [[Focus Strength]], and do not suffer the percentage reduction of the [[Sword weapon family|sword]] version. | ||
Though classified as {{Knives}}, the weapons were a pair of actual earrings before {{VIII}}, in which all attack animations per weapon type were standardized and the piercings were changed to be a pair of {{Knives}} that just so happened to look like earrings. | Though classified as {{Knives}}, the weapons were a pair of actual earrings before {{VIII}}, in which all attack animations per weapon type were standardized and the piercings were changed to be a pair of {{Knives}} that just so happened to look like earrings. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ4}}=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
The | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ4=Equip these knife-like earrings to strike twice in a single turn.<ref name="auto">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref> | |||
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The falcon knife earrings have an {{Attack}} bonus of +5. It can only be wielded by female characters. When equipped by [[Alena]], both strikes have an equal chance of being critical hits. | |||
Dropped by [[ | Dropped by [[cheeky tiki]]s & [[woolungasaurus]] | ||
==={{DQ5}}=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
The | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ5=Equip these knife-like earrings to strike twice in a single turn.<ref name="auto"/> | |||
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The falcon knife earrings have an {{Attack}} bonus of +35. It can be purchased as a [[casino]] prize for 10,000 tokens. It can only be wielded by female human characters and slime companions (such as the {{Slime knight R}}). | |||
==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
The | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ6=Equip these extra-expedient earrings to strike twice in a single turn.<ref name="auto"/> | |||
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The falcon knife earrings have an {{Attack}} bonus of +35. It may be equipped by [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], and all slime buddies save [[Goowain]]. The weapon is the prize for reaching Rank C in the [[Slimopolis]] tournament, and is dropped by [[jugular joker]]s and [[sail serpent]]s at a rate of 1/128. | |||
Each blow with the earrings can trigger the [[Paladin]]'s instant death trait, doubling the max rate from 1/8 to 1/4. | Each blow with the earrings can trigger the [[Paladin]]'s instant death trait, doubling the max rate from 1/8 to 1/4. | ||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
The | The falcon knife earrings have an {{Attack}} bonus of +45 and may be equipped by [[Maribel Mayde]] and [[Aishe]]. They possess the same traits as in the previous game, and can be purchased at the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea dragon]] for 11,000 {{Gold}}. | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ8=A magical dagger that lends its user the agility to attack twice in rapid succession.<ref>{{PS2}}, [[Cell phone]] and {{3DS}} version</ref> | |||
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The falcon knife has an {{Attack}} bonus of +34 and may be equipped by [[Jessica Albert]], as well as [[Red]] in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version. They can be purchased in the [[Bazaar]] at [[Argonia]] and [[Orkutsk]] for 7,700 {{Gold}} and sold for 4,400 {{Gold}}. | |||
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==={{DQWalk}}=== | ==={{DQWalk}}=== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
AlenaEarrings.png|[[Alena]] wearing the earrings | AlenaEarrings.png|[[Alena]] wearing the earrings | ||
Bianca_Falcon_Knife_Earrings.png|{{V}} | Bianca_Falcon_Knife_Earrings.png|{{V}} | ||
Milly_Falcon_knife_earrings.png|[[Milly]] wearing the earrings | Milly_Falcon_knife_earrings.png|[[Milly]] wearing the earrings | ||
Falcon Knife Earrings.png|Artwork from {{IX}} | Falcon knife earrings VII artwork.png|{{VII}} | ||
Falcon Knife Earrings.png|Artwork from {{IX}} | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
Revision as of 13:11, 1 January 2025
| Falcon knife earrings | |
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| Japanese | キラーピアス |
| Romaji | Kirapiasu |
| Old localizations | Needle Earrings Stilleto Earrings Falcon Knife |
| Found in | Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest Heroes Dragon Quest Heroes II Dragon Quest Rivals Dragon Quest Walk |
| Effect | Strikes twice |
The falcon knife earrings is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest franchise. Like its larger variant, the falcon knife earrings attack twice per turn. However they can only be wielded by female characters in most installments and possess a lower attack bonus. To compensate for this, both strikes can inflict critical hits, be amplified by Oomph and Focus Strength, and do not suffer the percentage reduction of the sword version.
Though classified as Knives, the weapons were a pair of actual earrings before VIII, in which all attack animations per weapon type were standardized and the piercings were changed to be a pair of Knives that just so happened to look like earrings.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
| Game | Description |
 | Equip these knife-like earrings to strike twice in a single turn.[1] |
The falcon knife earrings have an Attack bonus of +5. It can only be wielded by female characters. When equipped by Alena, both strikes have an equal chance of being critical hits.
Dropped by cheeky tikis & woolungasaurus
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
| Game | Description |
 | Equip these knife-like earrings to strike twice in a single turn.[1] |
The falcon knife earrings have an Attack bonus of +35. It can be purchased as a casino prize for 10,000 tokens. It can only be wielded by female human characters and slime companions (such as the Slime knight).
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
| Game | Description |
 | Equip these extra-expedient earrings to strike twice in a single turn.[1] |
The falcon knife earrings have an Attack bonus of +35. It may be equipped by Milly, Ashlynn, and all slime buddies save Goowain. The weapon is the prize for reaching Rank C in the Slimopolis tournament, and is dropped by jugular jokers and sail serpents at a rate of 1/128.
Each blow with the earrings can trigger the Paladin's instant death trait, doubling the max rate from 1/8 to 1/4.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The falcon knife earrings have an Attack bonus of +45 and may be equipped by Maribel Mayde and Aishe. They possess the same traits as in the previous game, and can be purchased at the Sea dragon for 11,000 gold coins.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
| Game | Description |
 | A magical dagger that lends its user the agility to attack twice in rapid succession.[2] |
The falcon knife has an Attack bonus of +34 and may be equipped by Jessica Albert, as well as Red in the Nintendo 3DS version. They can be purchased in the Bazaar at Argonia and Orkutsk for 7,700 gold coins and sold for 4,400 gold coins.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
| Falcon knife earrings | |
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| Rarity | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Attack | +1 |
| Equipable by | Mages, Thieves, Warriors, Omnivocational master |
| Recipe | Deadly nightblade x 1, Slime earrings x 1, Agility ring x 3 |
| Buy Price | 15,000 gold coins |
| Sell Price | 7,500 gold coins |
| Flavor text | A divine earring that delivers a double attack |
| Notes | Unlike previous games, it is not sex segregated |
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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| A dagger designed to look like an earring that lets the wielder make two strikes at once | ||||
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| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Attack +45/48/51/54 Charm +13/13/14/15 |
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| Dropped by Sail serpents at 1⁄256 | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| N/A - 3,850 gold coins | In a chest in Puerto Valor, requires the Magic key | |||
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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
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Dragon Quest Rivals
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Reference
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nintendo DS and Cell phone version
- ↑ PS2, Cell phone and 3DS version
