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The '''Poison Moth Knife''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. Of unusual design, it may induce [[paralysis]] on strike.
{{Item
|title = Poison moth knife
|image = [[Image:PoisonMothKnife.png|200px]]
|japanese = どくがのナイフ
|names = Venomous dagger<br>Bug knife
|games = {{DQ4}} onwards
| buy = various, see article
| sell = various, see article
|effect = None
}}
The '''poison moth knife''' is a recurring knife in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Of unusually elaborate design for a dagger, it can induce [[paralysis]] on strike in all appearances with a rate of 1/6th to 1/8th, depending on the title.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +24.
The poison moth knife has an [[Attack]] bonus of +24 a {{fraction|1|8}} chance of paralyzing its target. It can be wielded by [[Borya]], [[Torneko Taloon]], [[Maya]] & [[Meena]]. [[Laurel]] has one among his equipment.


===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
It can be purchased for 750 [[gold]] coins, and sold for 562. [[Tessie]] will sell it at [[Torneko's shop]] for 1,125.
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +24. It can be purchased in [[Stockenbarrel]] for 900 gold.


===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +24 and paralyses at a rate of 1/8. It can be purchased in [[Stockenbarrel]] for 900 gold.


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
The poison moth knife may be equipped by [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], Goowainn, and the slime buddies. It has an attack bonus of +24, and a style bonus of +13. It is dropped by [[Giant moth]]s, appropriately enough, and the paralysis effect will trigger with all slash and punch skills 1/6th of the time.


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +23, a style bonus of +13, and a paralysis rate of 1/6th It can be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]. One is given to the party after the events at [[Faraday]] in the past and another can be found at the [[Roamers]] encampment. It cannot be purchased from any shop, but they can be sold for 475 gold. Poison moth knives can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


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The paralysis effect will trigger with all slash and punch skills 1/6th of the time, as in ''VI''


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +29. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] or [[Red]] and will paralyse foes 1/8th of the time. This effect will not trigger on if her knife skills are used. It can be purchased in [[Pickham]] for 950 gold.
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
The Poison Moth Knife has expanded into a alchemical family of blades, each carrying a 1/8th chance to stun on normal attacks. Additionally, they will also deal a base +10% damage to [[Bug family|bugs]].
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{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+25}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,250|sellPrice=625|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master|flavor=A knife that's know to paralyse prey part of the time.|note=Purchaseable in [[Alltrades Abbey]] and [[Coffinwell]]<br>Recipe: [[Divine dagger]] x 1, [[Coagulant]] x 2, [[Manky mud]] x 1|class=Knife}}
The poison moth knife may be alchemized by combining a [[Divine Dagger]] with two helpings of [[Coagulant]] and one spot of Manky Mud, making for an easy upgrade. The weapon can be further refined into the [[Batterfly knife]] by combining it with three helpings of Coagulant and three Butterfly wings.
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==Gallery==
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File:Torneko Poison Moth Knife.png|''Dragon Quest IV''
File:Poison_moth_knife.png|The poison moth knife from ''Dragon Quest VII''
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[[Category:Knife]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]

Revision as of 18:21, 30 September 2019

Poison moth knife
File:PoisonMothKnife.png
Japanese どくがのナイフ
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Venomous dagger
Bug knife
Found in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen onwards
Effect None

The poison moth knife is a recurring knife in the Dragon Quest series. Of unusually elaborate design for a dagger, it can induce paralysis on strike in all appearances with a rate of 1/6th to 1/8th, depending on the title.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

The poison moth knife has an Attack bonus of +24 a 18 chance of paralyzing its target. It can be wielded by Borya, Torneko Taloon, Maya & Meena. Laurel has one among his equipment.

It can be purchased for 750 gold coins, and sold for 562. Tessie will sell it at Torneko's shop for 1,125.

Dragon Quest V

The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +24 and paralyses at a rate of 1/8. It can be purchased in Stockenbarrel for 900 gold.

Dragon Quest VI

The poison moth knife may be equipped by Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan, Goowainn, and the slime buddies. It has an attack bonus of +24, and a style bonus of +13. It is dropped by Giant moths, appropriately enough, and the paralysis effect will trigger with all slash and punch skills 1/6th of the time.

Dragon Quest VII

The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +23, a style bonus of +13, and a paralysis rate of 1/6th It can be equipped by Maribel and Sir Mervyn. One is given to the party after the events at Faraday in the past and another can be found at the Roamers encampment. It cannot be purchased from any shop, but they can be sold for 475 gold. Poison moth knives can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

The paralysis effect will trigger with all slash and punch skills 1/6th of the time, as in VI

Dragon Quest VIII

The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +29. It can only be equipped by Jessica or Red and will paralyse foes 1/8th of the time. This effect will not trigger on if her knife skills are used. It can be purchased in Pickham for 950 gold.

Dragon Quest IX

The Poison Moth Knife has expanded into a alchemical family of blades, each carrying a 1/8th chance to stun on normal attacks. Additionally, they will also deal a base +10% damage to bugs.

 Poison Moth Dagger  (DS)
Attack +25
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Equipable by Mages, Thieves, Warriors, Omnivocational master
Buy Price 1,250
Sell Price 625
Flavor text A knife that's know to paralyse prey part of the time.

The poison moth knife may be alchemized by combining a Divine Dagger with two helpings of Coagulant and one spot of Manky Mud, making for an easy upgrade. The weapon can be further refined into the Batterfly knife by combining it with three helpings of Coagulant and three Butterfly wings.

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Gallery