Thinkincense

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Thinkincense
Thinkincense xi icon.png
Japanese さとりそう
Romaji Satori sō
Old localizations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Used as an ingredient to create items.

Thinkincense is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series. It is a peculiar herb that causes enlightenment when burned and is used as a crafting ingredient. Its name is a play on "frankincense".

Appearances[edit]

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

GameDescription
DQ9-LOGO-ICON.png
A peculiar plant with a soothing scent when burned. Alchemise it![1]
Icon in IX

Thinkincense can be collected from the Cringle Coast, Western Wormwood, and the Wyrmneck, or found randomly in the fountain at a fully upgraded Quester's Rest in the postgame. One clump of thinkincense, along with a sprig of Narspicious, and a vial of Nectar are required to complete Quest #60: That Makes Scents. It can be sold for 22 gold coins each. Thinkincense is used in the following alchemy recipes:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX sages robe.png
Sage's robe
DQIX ascetic robe.png
Saintly robe
DQIX Fizzle retardant suit.png
Fizzle-retardant suit
Thinkincense
Thinkincense x3


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX blessed bindings.png
Blessed bindings
DQIX bruisers bracers.png
Bruiser's bracers
Thinkincense
Thinkincense x3
DQIX Sages elixir.png
Sage's elixir x2


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX ministers mittens.png
Guru's gloves
DQIX heavy handwear.png
Heavy handwear
Thinkincense
Thinkincense x3
DQIX Sages elixir.png
Sage's elixir x2


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX tantric trousers.png
Tantric trousers
DQIX dragon trousers.png
Dragon trousers
Thinkincense
Thinkincense x3
DQIX Sages elixir.png
Sage's elixir x2


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Brahman boots.png
Brahman boots
DQIX clever clogs.png
Clever clogs
Thinkincense
Thinkincense x3
DQIX Sages elixir.png
Sage's elixir x2


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Rosary.png
Rosary
ICON-Pink pearl.png
Pink pearl
DQIX Fresh water.png
Fresh water x3
Thinkincense
Thinkincense x3


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX crown of clarity.png
Crown of clarity
DQIX Thinking cap.png
Thinking cap
Thinkincense
Thinkincense x5
Mythril oreIXicon.png
Mythril ore


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX cape of good karma.png
Cape of good karma
DQIX majestic mantle.png
Majestic mantle
Thinkincense
Thinkincense x6
DQIX Sages elixir.png
Sage's elixir x3


Dragon Quest X[edit]

Thinkincense is used as a material for crafting weapons and armour or in Alchemy to give pieces of footwear a bonus to evasion rate. It can be purchased from a material shop for 270 gold coins each, picked up from sparkly spots, or dropped by certain monsters such as Lump shamans.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

GameDescription
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
A peculiar plant with an enlightening odour.[2]

Thinkincense can be purchased for 450 gold coins each from the item shop at Lonalulu, picked up from sparkly spots at Lonalulu, the Champs Sauvage, and the Arborian Highlands, or dropped once again by Lump shamans. One clump of Thinkincense can be found in a pot at Phnom Nonh. Thinkincense is used in the following recipes for the Fun-Size Forge:

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Thinkincense can be dropped by Magi and Shamans, found randomly in treasure chests and barrels on the Stonecloud, or received from King Flaminio in exchange for 3 Mini medals on the Stonecloud. It can also be received as a reward for completing Showdown: Old Five Necks with silver clear time from the second time onward. Thinkincense can be used to create Papillon pendants and the classic recipe for the Scholar's specs in the Alchemy Pot or sold for 39 gold coins each. Two clumps of thinkincense are required to complete Quest #33: A Soothing Scent.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Thinkincense is used as a material for improving various accessories or can be sold for 39 gold coins each. It can be dropped by Shamans and Baalzacks or picked up from sparkly spots in the Redrock Ravine.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
A plant that promotes better brainpower. Used mainly to make pellets. Mostly found on the Maneland and the Wingswept Moors.[3]
Icon in Treasures

Thinkincense can be collected from plants on the Maneland and the Wingswept Moors or received by sending a dispatch team to the Bonedry Heights area of the Maneland or the Greywing Bridge area of the Wingswept Moors. It is mainly used for crafting pellets at the Werks or for scouting monsters.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolIncienpiensoSpanish for "thinkincense".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisEncenspiriteFrench for "spiritualist incense".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschSeelensalbeiGerman for "soul sage".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoIncenso della saggezzaItalian for "incense of sagacity".

References[edit]

  1. Nintendo DS version.
  2. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  3. Nintendo Switch version.