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{{quote|style=1|quote=A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop.|source=''Dragon Quest VII'' description|align=center}} | |||
[[File: | {{Item | ||
The ''' | |image=[[File:PoisonNeedle.png|200px]] | ||
|japanese=どくばり | |||
|names=Poison knife | |||
|games={{Dragon Quest III}} onwards | |||
|buy=Varies | |||
|sell=Varies | |||
|effect=Chance for instant death | |||
}} | |||
The '''poison needle''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a novelty weapon that has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but otherwise can only inflict one point of damage. Both of these attributes make the needle an invaluable weapon against [[Metal monsters]]. Its point resembles that of a [[Hell hornet]]'s, possibly by coincidence. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===[[ | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
===[[Dragon Quest | The needle has an attack power of +10 and a death chance of 6.25% (1/16th) in its debut appearance, making it less useful than in later titles. It can only be equipped by [[Mage]]s, and is found in a chest behind the item store's counter in [[Khoryv]]. It can be purchased in [[Persistence]] for 10 gold, and is also dropped by [[Betterfly|Betterflies]] at a rate of 1/128 and by [[Hoodie|Hoodies]] at 1/64. | ||
==={{DQ4}}=== | |||
[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] and equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th (12.5%), and is available for purchase in chapter 4's [[Havre Léon]] weapon shop. | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''=== | |||
The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Hero's daughter|The Girl]], and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in [[Coburg]] & [[Hay]], and now has a 1/6th (16.67%) chance to hit a weak point. | |||
==={{DQ6}}=== | |||
[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arcbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Holstock]], as well as winning rank C of [[Slimopolis]]. The needle retains the special effect rate from the previous game, and will also increase style by +15. | |||
*In the SNES version, the needle is bugged and will not affect monsters that are immune to [[Whack]]. | |||
=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
The poison needle | The poison needle has an attack bonus of +1, a style bonus of +15, a the 1/6th death rate. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It is obtained from the [[Medal King]] after turning in 45 [[mini medal]]s. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The poison needle can only be equipped by [[Jessica Albert|Jessica]] in the original PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port. It is sold in [[Baccarat]] for 1,900 gold, and returns to an effect rate of 1/8th. | |||
The poison needle can only be equipped by Jessica | |||
==={{DQ9}}=== | |||
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Poison needle|console=}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+1}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Dourbridge]] & [[Bloomingdale]]}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Magic beast horn]] x 1, [[Manky mud]] x 3}} | |||
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,900|sellPrice=950|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master | |||
|flavor=A prickly pin that can feel a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed|notes=Death rate is 12.5%|class=Knife}} | |||
==={{DQ10}}=== | |||
{{Stub}} | |||
==={{DQ11}}=== | |||
{{Equipment|header|name=Poison needle}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+1}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Death chance<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+4%<br>(+5%, +6%, +7%)}} | |||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in the [[Zwaardsrust Region]] capmsite}} | |||
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,900|sellPrice=950|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]| | |||
|flavor=A piercing, pin-like weapon that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot. | |||
|notes=Dropped by [[Fandangow]]s at a rate of {{fraction|1|256}} | |||
}} | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''=== | |||
{{Section-Stub}} | |||
{{ItemLocation|header}} | {{ItemLocation|header}} | ||
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Sold by [[Minimoggie]] (20 [[Mini Medal|mini medals]]}} | {{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Sold by [[Minimoggie]] (20 [[Mini Medal|mini medals]]}} | ||
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{{CharacterList|footer}} | {{CharacterList|footer}} | ||
{{ | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | |||
DQIII Poison Needle.png|''Dragon Quest III'' | |||
Dq4 poison needle.png|{{DQ4}} | |||
DQIX Poison Needle Artwork.png|{{DQ9}} | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
{{DQWeapons}} | |||
[[Category:Knives]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]] | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords weapons]] | |||
