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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Poison moth knife
|title = 'Poison moth knife''
|image = [[Image:PoisonMothKnife.png|200px]]
|image = [[Image:PoisonMothKnife.png|200px]]
|japanese = どくがのナイフ
|japanese = どくがのナイフ
|names = Venomous dagger<br>Bug knife
|names = Venomous dagger<br>Bug knife
|games = {{DQ4}} onwards
|games = {{Dragon Quest IV}} onwards
| buy = various, see article
| buy = various, see article
| sell = various, see article
| sell = various, see article
|effect = None
|effect = Causes paralysis
}}
}}
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.
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]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
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.
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]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
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.
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]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
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.
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 VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
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 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''
The paralysis effect will trigger with all slash and punch skills 1/6th of the time, as in ''VI''


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
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.
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]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
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]].
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]].
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Poison Moth Dagger|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Poison Moth Dagger|console=}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+25}}
{{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}}
{{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 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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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Equipment|header|name=Poison moth knife}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+24<br>(+26, +28, +31)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Paralysis chance|modifier=+8%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Hotto]], [[Gallopolis]], [[Gondolia]], & [[Octagonia]]}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=950|sellPrice=475|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]|
|flavor=A deadly little dagger that can sometimes stop enemies in their tracks with paralysis
|notes=+120% damage to bugs<br>Dropped by the [[Bodkin fletcher]] at a rate of {{fraction|1|64}}, and by [[Garuda]]s and [[Crabber dabber doo]] at {{fraction|1|128}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==