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'''Panacea''' (also called '''lesser panacea''') is a healing item in the {{DQSeries}}. It removes both {{Poison}} and [[Paralysis]], and restores a lot of {{HP}} (around 90).
|title = Panacea
|image = [[Image:LesserPanacea.png|250px]]
|japanese = 万能ぐすり<br>ばんのうぐすり (''IX'' onward)
|romaji = {{tt|Bannō gusuri|All-purpose medicine}}
|names = Lesser panacea
|games = {{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|effect = Cures a single party member of [[poison]] and [[paralysis]], and restores a large amount of {{HP}}.
}}
'''Panacea''', also known as '''lesser panacea''', is an advanced healing item in the {{DQSeries}}. It removes both [[poison]] and [[paralysis]] from a single party member while restoring a large amount of their {{HP}}. In games with [[Alchemy]], it is often created by mixing some [[special medicine]] with other healing items.


=={{DQ9}}==
==Appearances==
Panaceas can be sold for 87 [[gold]] coins. They can drop from [[Blastoad]]s and [[Cureslime]]s. You need 1 [[Special medicine]], 1 [[Superior medicine]], and 1 [[Moonwort bulb]] to create one using [[Alchemy]].
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Fully restores the HP of a single ally and cures the effects of poison and paralysis.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
Known as the '''lesser panacea''' in this game, it will completely restore a party member's {{HP}} and cure them of the effects of [[poison]] and [[paralysis]]. Some lesser panaceas can be found in the [[Kingdom of Trodain]]{{tt|*|Requires the Magic Key}}, [[Arcadia]], and the [[Isolated Plateau]]. Others can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and it can be refined even further into a [[Greater panacea]]. In the Nintendo 3DS version, lesser panaceas can be found randomly in blue treasure chests in the [[Baccarat Region]], the [[Kingdom of Argonia]], [[Northwest Isle]], and the [[Desert (Dragon Quest VIII)|Desert]].
 
In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, lesser panaceas can be sold for 550 gold each for the first 5 sold, 385 gold for the 6th to 10th sold, then dropping even further to only 165 gold each from the 11th onward. Since the Alchemy Pot works instantly in the 3DS version, lesser panaceas can only be sold for 210 gold each for the first 5 sold, 147 gold each for the 6th to 10th, then only 63 gold each from the 11th onward.
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Lesser panacea.png|32px|Lesser panacea]]<br>Lesser panacea
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Special medicine.png|32px|link=Special medicine]]<Br>Special medicine
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Special medicine.png|32px|link=Special medicine]]<Br>Special medicine
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Greater panacea.png|32px|link=Greater panacea]]<br>Greater panacea
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Lesser panacea.png|32px|Lesser panacea]]<br>Lesser panacea
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Rose root.png|32px|link=Superior medicine|Rose-root]]<br>Rose-root
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Rose wort.png|32px|link=Rose-wort]]<br>Rose-wort
}}
</div>
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ9=A remedy that removes poison and paralysis and restores around 90 HP.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
}}
Panacea now only restores 90~120 {{HP}} to a single party member and cures them of the effects of poison and paralysis. They have a 15% chance of being found in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX#Rank_5/E|Rank 5]] (E) blue treasure chests and can also be found randomly in the fountain at a fully upgraded [[Quester's Rest]] in the postgame. They can also be dropped by [[Blastoad]]s and [[Cureslime]]s.
 
It can be sold for 87 [[gold]] coins each. One panacea is required to complete [[Template:DQIXQuest/4|Quest #4]]: Pick Me Up a Panacea. Panacea can be made in the [[Krak Pot]] and can also be mixed to create other items, as well.
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQIX Panacea.png|32px|Panacea]]<br>Panacea
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Special medicine.png|32px|link=Special medicine]]<br>Special medicine
|i2=[[Image:Superior medicine.png|32px|link=Superior medicine]]<br>Superior medicine
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Moonwort bulb.png|32px|link=Moonwort bulb]]<br>Moonwort bulb
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:Perfect panaceaIXicon.png|32px|link=Perfect panacea]]<br>Perfect panacea
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Panacea.png|32px|Panacea]]<br>Panacea
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Angel bell.png|32px|link=Angel bell]]<br>Angel bell
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Wakerobin.png|32px|link=Wakerobin]]<br>Wakerobin
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:Power shield.png|32px|link=Power shield]]<br>Power shield
|i1=[[Image:Warriors shield.png|32px|link=Warrior's shield]]<br>Warrior's shield
|i2=[[Image:DQIXRagingRuby.png|32px|link=Raging ruby]]<br>Raging ruby
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Panacea.png|32px|Panacea]]<br>Panacea
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:Sober ringIXicon.png|32px|link=Ring of truth|Sober ring]]<br>Sober ring
|i1=[[Image:ICON-Gold ring.png|32px|link=Gold ring]]<br>Gold ring
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Sandstorm spear.png|32px|link=Sandstorm spear]]<br>Sandstorm spear
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Panacea.png|32px|Panacea]]<br>Panacea
}}
</div>
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ11=Cures an ally of paralysis and poison, and restores at least 90 HP. Consumed upon use.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
[[Image:ICON-Panacea XI.png|right|100px|Icon in XI]]
In this game, panaceas can now be purchased from various item shops and roving emporiums around the world for 240 gold each starting from [[Nautica]] in the first act and sold for 120 gold. Some panaceas can be found in [[Puerto Valor]], [[Phnom Nonh]], [[Sniflheim]], and [[Cobblestone|the Last Bastion]].
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
Panacea is Treasure No. 301 in the Items category and can be found at [[Cinderback Ridge]]. Its base value is 62,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A miraculous medicine that can make wounds well and negate poison, paralysis and other ailments.<ref>Nintendo Switch version.</ref>
}}
 
==Etymology==
A [[Wikipedia:Panacea (medicine)|panacea]] is a supposed remedy that is claimed to cure all diseases and prolong life indefinitely. It is named after the Greek goddess of universal remedy, Panacea. In the past, it was sought after by alchemists, along with the elixir of life and the philosopher's stone.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Panacea menor (''VIII'' only)<br>Panacea (''IX'' onward)|es-meaning=Spanish for "lesser panacea".<br>From Panacea, the Greek goddess of universal remedy.
|fr=Panacée mineure (''VIII'' only)<br>Panacée (''IX'' onward)|fr-meaning=French for "minor panacea".<br>French for "{{tt|panacea|a remedy believed to cure all diseases sought after by medieval alchemists}}".
|de=Wundermittel|de-meaning=German for "miracle cure".
|it=Panacea|it-meaning=From Panacea, the Greek goddess of universal remedy.
}}
 
==Related items==
*[[Greater panacea]]
 
==References==
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[[fr:Panacée]]
[[fr:Panacée]]

Latest revision as of 23:36, 18 June 2023

Panacea
LesserPanacea.png
Japanese 万能ぐすり
ばんのうぐすり (IX onward)
Romaji Bannō gusuri
Old localizations Lesser panacea
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Cures a single party member of poison and paralysis, and restores a large amount of HP.

Panacea, also known as lesser panacea, is an advanced healing item in the Dragon Quest series. It removes both poison and paralysis from a single party member while restoring a large amount of their HP. In games with Alchemy, it is often created by mixing some special medicine with other healing items.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Fully restores the HP of a single ally and cures the effects of poison and paralysis.[1]

Known as the lesser panacea in this game, it will completely restore a party member's HP and cure them of the effects of poison and paralysis. Some lesser panaceas can be found in the Kingdom of Trodain*, Arcadia, and the Isolated Plateau. Others can only be made in the Alchemy Pot and it can be refined even further into a Greater panacea. In the Nintendo 3DS version, lesser panaceas can be found randomly in blue treasure chests in the Baccarat Region, the Kingdom of Argonia, Northwest Isle, and the Desert.

In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, lesser panaceas can be sold for 550 gold each for the first 5 sold, 385 gold for the 6th to 10th sold, then dropping even further to only 165 gold each from the 11th onward. Since the Alchemy Pot works instantly in the 3DS version, lesser panaceas can only be sold for 210 gold each for the first 5 sold, 147 gold each for the 6th to 10th, then only 63 gold each from the 11th onward.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Lesser panacea
Lesser panacea
DQVIII Special medicine.png
Special medicine
DQVIII Special medicine.png
Special medicine
-


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Greater panacea.png
Greater panacea
Lesser panacea
Lesser panacea
Rose-root
Rose-root
DQVIII Rose wort.png
Rose-wort


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

GameDescription
DQ9-LOGO-ICON.png
A remedy that removes poison and paralysis and restores around 90 HP.[2]

Panacea now only restores 90~120 HP to a single party member and cures them of the effects of poison and paralysis. They have a 15% chance of being found in Rank 5 (E) blue treasure chests and can also be found randomly in the fountain at a fully upgraded Quester's Rest in the postgame. They can also be dropped by Blastoads and Cureslimes.

It can be sold for 87 gold coins each. One panacea is required to complete Quest #4: Pick Me Up a Panacea. Panacea can be made in the Krak Pot and can also be mixed to create other items, as well.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Panacea
Panacea
DQIX Special medicine.png
Special medicine
Superior medicine.png
Superior medicine
DQIX Moonwort bulb.png
Moonwort bulb


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Perfect panaceaIXicon.png
Perfect panacea
Panacea
Panacea
DQIX Angel bell.png
Angel bell
DQIX Wakerobin.png
Wakerobin


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Power shield.png
Power shield
Warriors shield.png
Warrior's shield
DQIXRagingRuby.png
Raging ruby
Panacea
Panacea


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Sober ring
Sober ring
ICON-Gold ring.png
Gold ring
DQIX Sandstorm spear.png
Sandstorm spear
Panacea
Panacea


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

GameDescription
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
Cures an ally of paralysis and poison, and restores at least 90 HP. Consumed upon use.[3]
Icon in XI

In this game, panaceas can now be purchased from various item shops and roving emporiums around the world for 240 gold each starting from Nautica in the first act and sold for 120 gold. Some panaceas can be found in Puerto Valor, Phnom Nonh, Sniflheim, and the Last Bastion.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

Panacea is Treasure No. 301 in the Items category and can be found at Cinderback Ridge. Its base value is 62,000 gold.

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
A miraculous medicine that can make wounds well and negate poison, paralysis and other ailments.[4]

Etymology[edit]

A panacea is a supposed remedy that is claimed to cure all diseases and prolong life indefinitely. It is named after the Greek goddess of universal remedy, Panacea. In the past, it was sought after by alchemists, along with the elixir of life and the philosopher's stone.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolPanacea menor (VIII only)
Panacea (IX onward)
Spanish for "lesser panacea".
From Panacea, the Greek goddess of universal remedy.
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisPanacée mineure (VIII only)
Panacée (IX onward)
French for "minor panacea".
French for "panacea".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschWundermittelGerman for "miracle cure".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoPanaceaFrom Panacea, the Greek goddess of universal remedy.

Related items[edit]

References[edit]

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