Venus' Tear
| 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) |
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.
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.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The jewel is found in the Swordsman's Labyrinth and obtainable only by defeating the Trap box.
Story
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 Skies
 Venus' tear (DS)
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| Defence | +5 |
| Rarity | ★★★★☆ |
| Found | Could be purchased from the DQVC. Received as a reward for completing Quest #59. |
| Equipable by | All Vocations |
| Class | Accessory |
| Buy Price | 12,300 gold coins |
| Sell Price | 6,150 gold coins |
| Flavor text | A jewel that fascinates those who feast their eyes on it. |
| Notes | Required to complete Quest #184. |
Dragon Quest X
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.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
 Venus' Tear
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| Charm (forge buffs) |
+35 (+36, +38, +40) |
| Defence (forge buffs) |
+7 (+8, +9, +10) |
| Lightning Damage Reduction (forge buffs) |
+25% (+30%, +35%, +40%) |
| Wind Damage Reduction (forge buffs) |
+25% (+30%, +35%, +40%) |
| Rarity | B |
| Recipe | Template:Glass frit 9 x3 + Pink pearl + Rippledrops x2 + Savvy sapphire x2 |
| Difficulty | ★★★☆☆ |
| Found | Received as a reward for completing Quest #29. |
| Equipable by | All Characters |
| Class | Accessory |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 5,550 |
| Flavor text | A brilliant blue stone that provides protection from wind and lightning attacks. |
The recipe book Good Godly Gear contains the recipe for Venus' Tear. It can be found in a treasure chest in The Lost Land in the third act.
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
 Venus' Tear
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| Basic Effects | 360-Degree Block |
| Quick Recipe | Sparkly sap x3 + Pale pearl x2* |
| Classic Recipe | Sparkly sap x2 + Saintly 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. |
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
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.
Descriptions
| Game | Description |
 | A beautiful gemstone shaped like a teardrop.[1] |
 | A jewel that fascinates those who feast their eyes on it.[2] |
 | A brilliant blue stone that provides protection from wind and lightning attacks.[3] |
 | A jewel that protects you from every direction.[4] |
Gallery
Yangus retrieving the Venus' Tear in VIII. (Cell phone)
Etymology
In Roman mythology, Venus is the goddess of love and beauty. Her Greek counterpart is the goddess Aphrodite.
Reference
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Cell phone and Nintendo 3DS versions
- ↑ Nintendo DS version
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions
