Celestial skein

The Celestial Skein is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing as a key item needed by Don Calico in Dragon Quest II.

Celestial skein
Japanese	あまつゆのいと
Romaji	Amatsuyu no ito
Old localizations	Dew Yarn
Found in	Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End Dragon Quest Builders
Effect	Used to create the Flowing dress with the Subtle Shuttle. (II only) Used as an ingredient to create items. (IX onward)

In later games, it has gone on to become a common crafting ingredient.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Celestial skein (あまつゆのいと Amatsuyu no ito)

Buy	Sell	Effect
N/a	N/a	Given to Don Calico in Slewse to create the Flowing dress.

Can Be Used Outside Of Battle?	Can Be Used In Battle?
YES	NO

Shop(s)	N/a
Location(s)	Dragon's Horn 3F

In-Game Description
Cell phone	Ethereal thread spun by a gracious goddess.

Don Calico needs the Celestial skein, found in the Dragon's Horn towers, to create the Flowing dress along with the Subtle Shuttle. The flowing dress can be worn by all three characters. In the original Famicom and NES versions of the game, it is possible to acquire multiple flowing dresses with a glitch, but the ability to do so was removed starting with the Super Famicom version.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Although the Celestial skein does not appear in the game, Torneko Taloon will mention that the Flowing dress is spun on a holy loom with threads of rain and dew if he appraises the robe.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Game	Description
	Mysterious string within which water flows. Alchemise it!

Celestial skein can be made in the Krak Pot and one is dropped by Lleviathan. Two celestial skeins, along with five Sleeping hibiscuses, are required to complete Quest #159: Have You Seen Charlene? It can be sold for 224 gold coins. Celestial skein is used in the following alchemy recipes:

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Celestial skein	Fresh water x3	Tangleweb x5	-

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Tsunami staff	Watermaul wand	Celestial skein	Enchanted stone

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Technicolour dreamcloth	Grubby bandage x3	Brighten rock	Celestial skein

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Optimistick	Mistick	Celestial skein x2	Agility ring

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Billowing bow	Blowy bow	Staff of divine wrath	Celestial skein x2

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Blustery bow	Billowing bow	Gusterang	Celestial skein x3

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Flowing dress	Enchanted robes	Celestial skein x3	-

Dragon Quest X

Celestial skein is used extensively as a material for crafting clothing and rugs. It can only be purchased from a material shop for 1,000 gold coins each.

One location to purchase them is the Verinard Castle Town (DQX Offline)

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Game	Description
	Strange cerulean string within which water flows.

Celestial skein can be purchased for 230 gold coins from the roving emporiums at the Laguna di Gondolia and the Zwaardsrust Region or picked up from sparkly spots in the Laguna di Gondolia, the Grotta della Fonte, Insula Borealis, Insula Orientalis, the Champs Sauvage, and the Eerie Eyrie. More celestial skeins can be found at Puerto Valor and Arboria. It can be sold for 57 gold coins. Ironically, the Celestial skein cannot be used to create a Flowing dress in this game as it can only be purchased in shops.

Celestial skein is used in the following recipes for the Fun-Size Forge:

• Recipe: Iron cuirass = Iron ore x3 + Glass frit + Celestial skein
• Recipe: Natty cravat = Silkblossom + Glimmergrass + Celestial skein
• Recipe: Drasilian armour = Platinum ore x2 + Gold ore x2 + Celestial skein
• Recipe: Utility belt = Hardy hide x2 + Celestial skein + Grubby bandage
• Recipe: Fishnet stockings = Faerie fluff + Celestial skein
• Recipe: Angel's sandals = Celestial skein x2 + Angel bell x3 + Flurry feather x2
• Recipe: Witch's hat = Evencloth + Wing of bat + Celestial skein
• Recipe: Scholar's cap = Glimmergrass x3 + Blue eye + Celestial skein x2
• Recipe: Exotoga = Kaleidocloth + Agate of evolution x2 + Savvy sapphire x3 + Thinkincense x3 + Celestial skein x3

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

Celestial skein can be dropped by Hocus chimaeras and Moosifers or received from King Flaminio in exchange for 8 Mini medals. It can also be received as a reward for completing Grudge Match: Devilish Duo with gold clear time from the second time onward. Celestial skein can be used to create Elevating shoes or the quick recipe for the Catholicon ring in the Alchemy Pot or sold for 900 gold coins.

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

Celestial skein is used as a material for improving various accessories or sold for 500 gold coins. It can be dropped by Killing machines, Overkilling machines, and Überkilling machines.

Dragon Quest Builders

Game	Description
	A spool of heaven-sent string within which water flows.

Celestial skeins can be dropped by Gargoyles in Chapter 3. Three spools are required to craft a Flowing dress.

In Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Madeja celestial	Spanish for "celestial/heavenly skein".
Français	Écheveau céleste	French for "celestial/heavenly skein".
Deutsch	Himmelsgebinde	German for "heaven's bundle/wreath".
Italiano	Matassa celeste	Italian for "celestial/heavenly skein".