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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]]s 1 point at a time like the aforementioned dirk. | 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. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{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]]. 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. | ||
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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]]. | ||
*There is a beneficial bug in the [[3DS]] remake where the instant death chance is calculated a second time after damage is displayed. | |||
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|DQ7=A venomous barb which can inflict a critical hit.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref> | |||
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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. | 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. | ||
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Ingredient: Mix with [[Devil's tail]] to get the [[Imp knife]] | Ingredient: Mix with [[Devil's tail]] to get the [[Imp knife]] | ||
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{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Assassin's dagger|console= | |DQ8=A compact knife made especially for assassins.<ref>Sony Playstation 2 and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref> | ||
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{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Assassin's dagger|console=}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+54}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+54}} | ||
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=9,600|sellPrice=3,500|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master | {{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=9,600|sellPrice=3,500|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master | ||
| | {{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Deadly nightblade]] x 1, [[Poison needle]] x 1, [[Evencloth]] x 2}} | ||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Gleeba]] & [[Batsureg]]}} | |||
|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}} | |||
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{{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|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=3,850|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]| | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=In a chest in the [[Octagonia Caverns]]}} | {{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 | |notes=Dropped by [[Hellbound hunter]]s at a rate of 1/256 | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 11:43, 17 July 2021
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| Japanese | アサシンダガー |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| 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 |
| Effect | Chance for instant death |
The assassin's dagger is a recurring weapon 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. 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.
- There is a beneficial bug in the 3DS remake where the instant death chance is calculated a second time after damage is displayed.
| Game | Description |
 | A venomous barb which can inflict a critical hit.[1] |
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 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.
Recipe: Eagle dagger + Poison needle Ingredient: Mix with Devil's tail to get the Imp knife
| Game | Description |
 | A compact knife made especially for assassins.[2] |
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
| Assassin's dagger | |
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| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Attack | +54 |
| Equipable by | Mages, Thieves, Warriors, Omnivocational master |
| Recipe | Deadly nightblade x 1, Poison needle x 1, Evencloth x 2 |
| Found | Sold in Gleeba & Batsureg |
| Buy Price | 9,600 |
| Sell Price | 3,500 |
| Flavor text | A killer cutter that in the right hands can fell a foe in a single strike |
| Notes | 12.5% chance for instant death |
Dragon Quest X
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
| Assassin's dagger | |
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| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Attack (forge buffs) |
+37 (+39, +41, +44) |
| Death chance | +2% |
| 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. |
| Notes | Dropped by Hellbound hunters at a rate of 1/256 |
Dragon Quest Heroes II
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The assassin's dagger in Dragon Quest VII
Artwork for Dragon Quest IX
