Falcon knife earrings
The Falcon Knife Earrings (or simply Falcon Knife, also called Needle Earrings) is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest franchise. Like its larger variant, the falcon knife earrings attack twice per turn. However, they can only be wielded by female characters in most installments, and possess a lower attack bonus. To compensate for this, the weapon pierces the enemy's defence.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV
The falcon knife earrings have an attack bonus of +5, but strikes twice per round. It can only be wielded by female characters. When equipped by Alena, both strikes have an equal chance of being critical hits.
Dragon Quest V
The falcon knife earrings have an attack bonus of +35. It can be purchased as a casino prize for 10,000 tokens. It can only be wielded by female human characters and slime companions.
Dragon Quest VI
The falcon knife earrings have an attack bonus of +35, and ignore the foe's defence. It may be equipped by Milly, [Ashlynn]], and all slime buddies save Goowainn. The weapon is the prize for reaching rank C in the Slimopolis tournament, and is dropped by Juggular Jokers and Sail Serpents at a rate of 1/128.
Dragon Quest VII
The needle earrings have an attack bonus of +45.
Dragon Quest VIII
The falcon knife has an attack bonus of +34.
Dragon Quest IX
The falcon knife earrings have an attack bonus of +1. Unlike previous games, it is not gender restricted.
Recipe: Deadly nightblade x1 + Slime earrings x1 + Agility ring x3