Poison needle
"A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop."
—Dragon Quest VII description
| Poison needle | |
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| Japanese | どくばり |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Poison knife |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III onwards |
| Effect | Chance for instant death |
The poison needle is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. It is a novelty weapon that has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but otherwise can only inflict one point of damage. Both of these attributes make the needle an invaluable weapon against Metal monsters. Its point resembles that of a Hell hornet's, possibly by coincidence.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The needle has an attack power of +10 and a death chance of 6.25% (1/16th) in its debut appearance, making it less useful than in later titles. It can only be equipped by Mages, and is found in a chest behind the item store's counter in Khoryv. It can be purchased in Persistence for 10 gold, and is also dropped by Betterflies at a rate of 1/128 and by Hoodies at 1/64.
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Maya and Borya and equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th (12.5%), and is available for purchase in chapter 4's Havre Léon weapon shop.
Dragon Quest V
The poison needle can be equipped by Bianca, Nera, Debora, The Girl, and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in Coburg & Hay, and now has a 1/6th (16.67%) chance to hit a weak point.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan, Terry, and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in Arcbolt, the seabed shrine near Holstock, as well as winning rank C of Slimopolis. The needle retains the special effect rate from the previous game, and will also increase style by +15.
- In the SNES version, the needle is bugged and will not affect monsters that are immune to Whack.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The poison needle has an attack bonus of +1, a style bonus of +15, a the 1/6th death rate. It can be equipped by Maribel, Ruff, and Sir Mervyn. It is obtained from the Medal King after turning in 45 mini medals.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The poison needle can only be equipped by Jessica in the original PS2 version, as well as Red in the 3DS port. It is sold in Baccarat for 1,900 gold, and returns to an effect rate of 1/8th.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
| Poison needle | |
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| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Attack | +1 |
| Found | Sold in Dourbridge & Bloomingdale |
| Recipe | Magic beast horn x 1, Manky mud x 3 |
| Equipable by | Mages, Thieves, Warriors, Omnivocational master |
| Buy Price | 1,900 |
| Sell Price | 950 |
| Flavor text | A prickly pin that can feel a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed |
| Notes | Death rate is 12.5% |
Dragon Quest X
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
| Poison needle | |
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| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Attack | +1 |
| Death chance (forge buffs) |
+4% (+5%, +6%, +7%) |
| Found | Sold in the Zwaardsrust Region capmsite |
| Equipable by | Erik, Sylvando |
| Buy Price | 1,900 |
| Sell Price | 950 |
| Flavor text | A piercing, pin-like weapon that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot. |
| Notes | Dropped by Fandangows at a rate of 1⁄256 |
Dragon Quest Swords
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| Castle Avalonia | Sold by Minimoggie (20 mini medals |
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