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{{Item
 
|title = Poison moth knife
The '''Poison Moth Knife''', '''Venomous dagger''' or '''Bug Knife''', is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. Of unusual design, it can induce [[paralysis]] on strike 13% of the time.
|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. It can be wielded by [[Borya]], [[Torneko Taloon]], [[Maya]] & [[Meena]]. [[Laurel]] has one among his equipment.
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.


It can be purchased for 750 [[gold]] coins, and sold for 562.  [[Tessie]] will sell it at [[Torneko's shop]] for 1,125.
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]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +24. It can be purchased in [[Stockenbarrel]] for 900 gold.
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 moth]]s, appropriately enough, and the paralysis effect will trigger with all slash and punch skills 1/6th of the time.


===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The 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.
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]].


===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
The paralysis effect will trigger with all slash and punch skills 1/6th of the time, as in ''VI''
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +23 and an appearance bonus of +13. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Melvin]] and is obtained at [[Falrod]] after an event.


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +29. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]].
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]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
The poison moth knife has an attack bonus of +24, and may be alchemized by combining a [[Divine Dagger]] with two helpings of Coagulant and one spot of Manky Mud. The weapon can be further refined into the Batterfly Knife by combining it with three helpings of Coagulant and three Butterfly wings.  
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.


The batterfly knife has an attack bonus of +38, and will deal an additional 20% damage to [[insect family]] monsters in addition to causing paralysis. The blade can be honed further by combining it with one Disturbin' Turban and five Butterfly wings, resulting in the Dread Dagger. The papallion poker has an attack bonus of +57, and keeps the same bonuses of its weaker forms.
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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:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category: Knife]]
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[[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