Imp knife

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A knife capable of stealing MP from the targets it strikes.
(Description when selecting the Imp knife in PS2 Dragon Quest VIII.)
Imp knife
Imp Knife.png
Japanese こあくまのナイフ
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations None
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Drains MP (VIII & X)
Dazzles target (XI)

The Imp knife is a recurring weapon in the series. It is a handy shiv for sorcerers to siphon MP from enemies.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The imp knife is a weapon for Jessica in all versions, as well as Red in the 3DS port that can only be created via alchemy. It has an attack bonus of +52 and a 25% chance to absorb MP upon striking a foe and can be sold for 2,250 Gold Coins.

Recipe: Assassin's dagger + Devil's tail

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

 Imp knife
Rarity ★★★☆☆
Attack
(forge buffs)
+74
(+77, +80, +83)
Dazzle chance +8%
Found Won in the Octagonia casino for 60K tokens
Equipable by Erik, Sylvando
Buy Price N/A
Sell Price 5,500
Flavor text A strangely unsettling blade whose blows can sometimes bedazzle foes
Notes Dazzle chance trumps monster resistance save for immunity