Venus' Tear
The Venus' tear is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series. It is a beautiful blue gemstone in the shape of a goddess's teardrop.
| Venus' tear | |
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| Japanese | ビーナスの涙 ビーナスのなみだ |
| Romaji | Bīnasu no namida |
| Old localizations | N/a |
| Found in | Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest Heroes Dragon Quest Heroes II |
| Effect | Protects the wearer from wind and lightning damage. (X onwards) Protects the wearer from all directions. (Heroes series only) |
When it first appeared in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, it was an important key item, but it became an accessory in later games in the series with differing effects.
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit
The jewel is found in the Swordsman's Labyrinth and obtainable only by defeating the Trap box.
| Game | Description |
 | A beautiful gemstone shaped like a teardrop.[1] |
StoryEdit
In the past, Yangus himself promised to obtain the Venus' Tear in hopes of impressing his fellow thief and friend, Red. Though he originally feared the Labyrinth and was unsuccessful in obtaining the gem, he found himself following through on his promise as part of the Hero's party when their friend Medea (trapped in the form of a horse) was obtained by Red through a series of events in Pickham.
The party succeeded in retrieving the gem, and presented it to Red to rescue Medea.
If you get the gem before visiting Red, Yangus and the party will not present her with it until you leave Red's Den and return to it. Storywise, Yangus explains to the party that in order for them to get Medea back, Red must believe that they obtained the gem for her benefit rather than lucking upon it.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit
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| Description | ||||
| A jewel that fascinates those who feast their eyes on it. | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★★★★☆ | Defence +5 | All Vocations | ||
| Notes | ||||
| Required to complete Quest #184. | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 12,300 / 6,150 | Could be purchased from the DQVC during Alchaid Week 4 or Orbsome when it was still available. Received as a reward for completing Quest #59: Runny Bunny. Can be repeated. |
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| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
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Dragon Quest XEdit
The Venus' Tear has a Defence bonus of +2, a Style bonus of +25, and reduces damage taken from wind and lightning attacks by 20%. With accessory synthesis, it can gain a small boost to max HP and the Style and resistance bonus can be increased.
- In the Offline version of the game, the tear has a Charm bonus instead of Style.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit
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| Description | ||||
| A brilliant blue stone that provides protection from wind and lightning attacks. | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| B | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +7/8/9/10 Charm +35/36/38/40 |
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| Notes | ||||
| Lightning damage taken reduced by 25%/30%/35%/40%. Wind damage taken reduced by 25%/30%/35%/40%. |
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| Price | Location | |||
| N/a / 5,500 | Received as a reward for completing Quest #29: The Measure of a Man. | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
| ★★★☆☆ | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
 x3 +  +  x2 +  x2 |
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The recipe book Good Godly Gear contains the recipe for Venus' Tear. It can be found in a treasure chest in the Lost Land during the postgame.
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight BelowEdit
 Venus' Tear
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| Basic Effects | 360-Degree Block |
| Quick Recipe | Sparkly sap x3 + Pale pearl x2* |
| Classic Recipe | Sparkly sap x2 + Sainted soma* |
| Luxury Recipe | Sparkly sap + Bunny tail* |
| Equipable by | All Characters |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 450 |
| Flavor text | A jewel that protects you from every direction. |
The quick recipe for the Venus' tear can be received from King Flaminio in exchange for 15 mini medals onboard the Stonecloud, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by Belials and Roseguardins.
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's EndEdit
The Venus' Tear once again allows the wearer to block attacks from any direction. Once it has been fully upgraded, it reduces damage taken by the wearer by 10 and has a Magical Might bonus of +30. The jewel can be dropped by Roseguardins.
In Other LanguagesEdit
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Lágrima de Venus | Spanish for "Venus' tear". |
 Français | Larme de Vénus | French for "Venus' tear". |
 Deutsch | Venusträne | German for "Venus tear". |
 Italiano | Lacrima de Venere | Italian for "Venus' tear". |
GalleryEdit
Yangus retrieving the Venus' Tear in VIII. (Cell phone)
EtymologyEdit
In Roman mythology, Venus is the goddess of love and beauty. Her Greek counterpart is the goddess Aphrodite.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Cell phone, and Nintendo 3DS versions