Snakeskin whip

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Snakeskin whip
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Japanese ヘビ皮のムチ
ヘビがわのムチ (IX onward)
Romaji Hebigawa no muchi
Old localizations None
Found in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Effect Inflicts damage to a single group of enemies.

The Snakeskin whip is a recurring Whip in the Dragon Quest series. It is a mid-level whip that has been reinforced with sturdy snakeskin.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
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A whip made from snake scales. Capable of hitting multiple enemies in a single lash.[1]

The Snakeskin whip has an Attack bonus of +23 and can be equipped by Jessica Albert, as well as Red in the 3DS version. It can made as soon as the Alchemy Pot becomes available and can also be dropped rarely by Eveels and Poison eveels. The whip can be sold for 1,250 gold coins.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Snakeskin whip
Snakeskin whip
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Leather whip
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Scale shield
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Dragontail whip
Snakeskin whip
Snakeskin whip
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Dragon's scale
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Dragon's scale


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

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Description
A scaly whip that can hit a whole heap of enemies at once.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Attack +23 IXmageicon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXluminaryicon.png
Notes
Upgrades into Serpentine whip.
Price Location
2,500 gold coins/1,250 gold coins Sold at Dourbridge and Bloomingdale.
Rarely dropped or stolen from Sail serpents.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Leather whip
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Snakeskin x3
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Dragon Quest X[edit]

The Snakeskin whip has an Attack bonus of +14, a Style bonus of +3, increases the wielder's Weight by 3, and has an equipment level of 14. It can be equipped by Mages, Thieves, Luminaries, and Monster Masters. In the Offline version of the game, it can be equipped by Duston. The Whip can be created with weaponsmithing.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

The Snakeskin whip has an Attack bonus of +12. It can only be found in Palaish Isle's dungeon.

GameDescription
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A scaly whip able to strike all foes at once.[2]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

The Snakeskin whip has an Attack bonus of +20. It can be purchased for 1,792 gold coins from the item vending machine onboard the Albatross after upgrading it to level 5 and can be sold for 180 gold coins.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolLátigo de ofidioSpanish for "snake/serpentine whip". Derived from the Ancient Greek ὀφίδιον (ophídion), which means "small snake".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisFouet du serpentFrench for "serpent whip".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschSchlangenpeitscheGerman for "snake whip".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoFrusta pytonItalian for "python whip".

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References[edit]

  1. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  2. Nintendo DS version.