List of knife skills in Dragon Quest IX

The following are knife skills in Dragon Quest IX. Knife skills can be learned via the Warrior, Mage, and Thief classes.

Toxic Dagger

A swift strike that has a 50% chance to envenomate an enemy. Costs 2 MP to use and 3 skill points to learn. Despite the similar name, this skill has no relation to the Poison Dagger weapon.

Fly Swat

An attack that deals 50% more damage to insect monsters. Requires 13 skill points to learn.

Victimiser

Does 50% more damage to enemies that have been poisoned or paralyzed. Costs 3 mp to use and requires 35 skill points to learn.

Assassin's Stab

An attack that possesses a 13% chance to instantly kill a target. Costs 3 MP to use and 58 skill points to learn.

HP Hoover

A knife attack that hurts the enemy and heals the user by 1/4th of the damage dealt. Costs 4 MP to use and 88 skill points to learn.

Persecutter

Does an extra 50% damage to enemies that are confused or asleep for 3 mp. Requires the 'Knifing Know-How' in a character's inventory to use.

Omnivocational Knifemaster

Enables the character to use knives with any vocation.