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<center>''Not to be confused with [[ | <center>''Not to be confused with [[Chain sickle]].''</center> | ||
{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title=''Chain whip'' | |title=''Chain whip'' | ||
|image=[[Image:ChainWhip.png|center|275px]] | |image=[[Image:ChainWhip.png|center|275px]] | ||
|japanese={{tt|チエーンクロス|Chain Cross}} | |japanese={{tt|チエーンクロス|Chain Cross}} | ||
|games= | |games={{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}} | ||
|names=Chain cross | |names=Chain cross | ||
|buy=varies, see article | |buy=varies, see article | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''Chain whip''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. Like most {{Whip}}s, it is designed to attack a group of enemies. It is typically a mid-ranking weapon. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
The | The Chain whip has gone through various designs throughout the years. When it was first introduced in ''V'', the whip had a simple design that consisted of a metal chain, a handle, and a weight at the other end for striking enemies. This design appears in ''VI'', as well as remake versions of ''III''. When the Chain whip reappeared in ''VII'', the handle became more elaborate, gaining gold sections at the top and bottom, as well as a decorative golden cross at the end, true to the weapon's Japanese name. The weight at the end of the whip also became slightly larger. The Chain whip has a completely different design in ''VIII'', featuring a sharp silver and gold arrowhead at the end and a gold and silver handle with a loop. This design is used in ''IX'' and ''Heroes''. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
The | The Chain whip has an {{Attack}} bonus of +27. It can be bought in [[Khoryv]] and [[Asham]] for 1,000 [[gold]] coins and only appears in remake versions of the game. It can only be equipped by [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Sage]]s. | ||
==={{DQ5}}=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
The | The Chain whip has an {{Attack}} bonus of +28. It can be bought early on in [[Roundbeck]], [[Coburg]], and [[Fortuna]] for 1,200 [[gold]] coins. | ||
==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
Chain whips can be bought in [[Wellshire]], [[Somnia (Lower World)|Somnia]], and [[ | Chain whips can be bought in [[Wellshire]], [[Somnia (Lower World)|Somnia]], and [[Amor]] for 1,200 [[gold]] coins and sold for 900 gold coins. They have an {{Attack}} bonus of +28 and a {{Style}} bonus of +18. [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], and [[Lizzie]] can equip them. | ||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
Chain whips can be bought for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,250 gold. They have an attack bonus of +33. [[Maribel]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]] can equip them. | Chain whips can be bought for 2,500 [[gold]] coins and sold for 1,250 gold coins. They have an attack bonus of +33. [[Maribel Mayde]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]] can equip them. | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The | The Chain whip has an {{Attack}} bonus of +32. It can be equipped by [[Jessica Albert]], as well as [[Red]] in the {{3DS}} Version. It can be purchased in [[Argonia]] and the Holy Isle of [[Neos]] for 2,200 [[gold]] coins, as well as dropped rarely by [[Mars rover]]s and [[Frost wyvine]]s. The chain whip can be combined with a [[Short bow]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]] to create a [[Hunter's bow]]. | ||
==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
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{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}} | ||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+28}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+28}} | ||
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=3,700|sellPrice=1,850|equipableBy= | {{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=3,700|sellPrice=1,850|equipableBy={{Luminary V}}, [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], Omnivocational Whipmaster | ||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Bloomingdale]] & [[Gleeba]]}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Bloomingdale]] & [[Gleeba]]}} | ||
|flavor=A whip of linked loops that can lash a whole line of enemies at once | |flavor=A whip of linked loops that can lash a whole line of enemies at once | ||
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=== | ==={{DQMJ}}=== | ||
Chain whips can be sold for 1,400 gold and have an attack bonus of +26. They are dropped by [[Captain Crow]]. Its in game description is "A metal whip able to strike all foes at once." | Chain whips can be sold for 1,400 gold and have an attack bonus of +26. They are dropped by [[Captain Crow]]. Its in game description is "A metal whip able to strike all foes at once." | ||
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==Descriptions== | |||
{{Descriptions | |||
|DQ5=This deadly whip can attack a whole group of enemies at once.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version.</ref> | |||
|DQ8=A whip made from sturdy metal chain. Capable of hitting multiple enemies in a single lash. | |||
}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
DQV Chain whip.png|The Chain whip from {{Dragon Quest V}}. | |||
DQVII Chain whip.png|The Chain whip from {{Dragon Quest VII}}. | |||
Chain whip IX artwork.png|The Chain whip from {{Dragon Quest IX}}. | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_whip chain whip] is a real-life weapon that is used in traditional Chinese martial arts, originating as far back as the Jìn Dynasty. The whip consists of several metal rods joined end-to-end by rings to form a flexible chain, with a handle on one end and a metal dart at the other end, typically used for slashing or piercing one's opponent. | The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_whip chain whip] is a real-life weapon that is used in traditional Chinese martial arts, originating as far back as the Jìn Dynasty. The whip consists of several metal rods joined end-to-end by rings to form a flexible chain, with a handle on one end and a metal dart at the other end, typically used for slashing or piercing one's opponent. | ||
==Reference== | |||
<references/> | |||
{{DQWeapons}} | {{DQWeapons}} | ||
[[Category:Whips]] | [[Category:Whips]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 02:53, 17 December 2022
| Chain whip | |
|---|---|
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| Japanese | チエーンクロス |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Chain cross |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest Heroes |
| Effect | Inflicts damage to a single group of enemies. |
The Chain whip is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. Like most Whips, it is designed to attack a group of enemies. It is typically a mid-ranking weapon.
Characteristics
The Chain whip has gone through various designs throughout the years. When it was first introduced in V, the whip had a simple design that consisted of a metal chain, a handle, and a weight at the other end for striking enemies. This design appears in VI, as well as remake versions of III. When the Chain whip reappeared in VII, the handle became more elaborate, gaining gold sections at the top and bottom, as well as a decorative golden cross at the end, true to the weapon's Japanese name. The weight at the end of the whip also became slightly larger. The Chain whip has a completely different design in VIII, featuring a sharp silver and gold arrowhead at the end and a gold and silver handle with a loop. This design is used in IX and Heroes.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The Chain whip has an Attack bonus of +27. It can be bought in Khoryv and Asham for 1,000 gold coins and only appears in remake versions of the game. It can only be equipped by Thieves, Merchants, Gadabouts, and Sages.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The Chain whip has an Attack bonus of +28. It can be bought early on in Roundbeck, Coburg, and Fortuna for 1,200 gold coins.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Chain whips can be bought in Wellshire, Somnia, and Amor for 1,200 gold coins and sold for 900 gold coins. They have an Attack bonus of +28 and a Style bonus of +18. Ashlynn, Nevan, and Lizzie can equip them.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Chain whips can be bought for 2,500 gold coins and sold for 1,250 gold coins. They have an attack bonus of +33. Maribel Mayde, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe can equip them.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The Chain whip has an Attack bonus of +32. It can be equipped by Jessica Albert, as well as Red in the 3DS Version. It can be purchased in Argonia and the Holy Isle of Neos for 2,200 gold coins, as well as dropped rarely by Mars rovers and Frost wyvines. The chain whip can be combined with a Short bow in the Alchemy Pot to create a Hunter's bow.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
| Chain whip | |
|---|---|
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Attack | +28 |
| Equipable by | Luminary, Mage, Minstrel, Omnivocational Whipmaster |
| Found | Sold in Bloomingdale & Gleeba |
| Buy Price | 3,700 |
| Sell Price | 1,850 |
| Flavor text | A whip of linked loops that can lash a whole line of enemies at once |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Chain whips can be sold for 1,400 gold and have an attack bonus of +26. They are dropped by Captain Crow. Its in game description is "A metal whip able to strike all foes at once."
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
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Descriptions
| Game | Description |
 | This deadly whip can attack a whole group of enemies at once.[1] |
 | A whip made from sturdy metal chain. Capable of hitting multiple enemies in a single lash. |
Gallery
The Chain whip from Dragon Quest V.
The Chain whip from Dragon Quest VII.
The Chain whip from Dragon Quest IX.
Etymology
The chain whip is a real-life weapon that is used in traditional Chinese martial arts, originating as far back as the Jìn Dynasty. The whip consists of several metal rods joined end-to-end by rings to form a flexible chain, with a handle on one end and a metal dart at the other end, typically used for slashing or piercing one's opponent.
Reference
- ↑ Nintendo DS and Cell phone Version.
