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
DQII Celestial skein.png
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.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary LineEdit

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.[1]


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 ChosenEdit

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 SkiesEdit

GameDescription
Mysterious string within which water flows. Alchemise it![2]

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
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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
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Dragon Quest XEdit

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 AgeEdit

GameDescription
Strange cerulean string within which water flows.[3]

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:

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

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 EndEdit

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 BuildersEdit

GameDescription
A spool of heaven-sent string within which water flows.[4]

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

In Other LanguagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolMadeja celestialSpanish for "celestial/heavenly skein".
  FrançaisÉcheveau célesteFrench for "celestial/heavenly skein".
  DeutschHimmelsgebindeGerman for "heaven's bundle/wreath".
  ItalianoMatassa celesteItalian for "celestial/heavenly skein".

ReferencesEdit

  1. iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. Nintendo DS version.
  3. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  4. Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile versions.