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in DQVI this article is not a stub that's the way to obtain them. i added basic info of the item just for making it clear
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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Sands of time
|title = ''Sands of time''
|image = [[Image:SandsOfTime.png|center|160px]]
|image = [[File:Sands of time modern art.png|200px]]
|japanese =  
|japanese = ときのすな
|names = Sand of time
|romaji={{tt|Toki no suna|Sand of time}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|names = Sandglass of Regression<br>Time Sand
|games = {{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}
|buy = n/a
|buy = n/a
|sell = n/a
|sell = n/a
|effect = Allows the player to start a battle over.
|effect = Allows the player to start a battle over.
}}
}}
The '''Sands of Time''' (originally localized in the English release of ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' & ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'' as '''Sandglass of Regression''' and '''Time Sand''' respectively) is a special item in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series. Depicted as a heart-shaped hourglass filled with sand, it resets the battle to the beginning and allows the player to start over the encounter.
The '''Sands of Time''' is a special item in the {{DQSeries}}. Depicted as a heart-shaped hourglass filled with sand, it resets the battle to the beginning and allows the player to start over the encounter. Particularly patient players can use this to ensure victory over metal slimes.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=In battle, they can reverse time itself.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
}}
The Sands of Time can be found in the [[Cascade Cave]], after the [[Karstaway stone]] is used to drain the grotto.
The Sands of Time can be found in the [[Cascade Cave]], after the [[Karstaway stone]] is used to drain the grotto.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Sands of Time is a reward for completing the [[Nadiria]] T'n'T board. (DS version only)
The Sands of Time is a reward for completing the [[Treasures n' Trapdoors|T'n'T]] board at [[Nadiria]]. ({{DS}} Version only)


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
In the {{Super Famicom}} Version, it can be found in the town of [[Precaria]] (ジャハンナ) in a [[Treasure chest]] guarded by a [[Merry man]] outside the eastern wall.
You can obtain the Sands of Time by showing 50 mini medals to the king at Medford Manor. when used this item rewind the current battle to the begin. it doesn't consume after use


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The chronic clumps of sand were used by [[The Time Being]] in conjunction with [[Pomposo]]'s clocktower to freeze the region of [[El Ciclo]] in a never-ending loop. The sands are the player's reward for freeing the town.
You can obtain the Sands of Time by showing 50 [[Mini medal]]s to the King at [[Medal King's Palace#Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation|Medford Manor]].


==Description==
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=In battle, they can reverse time itself.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
|DQ7=Reverse time in battle.<ref>[[Sony PlayStation]] Version.</ref><br>In battle, they can reverse time itself.<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] Version.</ref>
}}
}}
The chronic clumps of sand were used by [[The Time Being]] in conjunction with [[Pomposo]]'s clocktower to freeze the region of [[El Ciclo]] in a never-ending loop. The sands are the player's reward for freeing the town.
[[Side winder]]s can also use it in battle.
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
SandsOfTime.png|Guide book illustration, 1990.
DQ IV Android Cascade Cave 5.jpg|Location in [[Cascade Cave]] from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
</gallery></center>


==Reference==
==Reference==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VI items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII items]]
[[fr:Sables du Temps]]
[[es:Arenas del Tiempo]]

Latest revision as of 12:20, 19 September 2025

Sands of time
Japanese ときのすな
Romaji Toki no suna
Old Localisations Sandglass of Regression
Time Sand
Found in Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Effect Allows the player to start a battle over.

The Sands of Time is a special item in the Dragon Quest series. Depicted as a heart-shaped hourglass filled with sand, it resets the battle to the beginning and allows the player to start over the encounter. Particularly patient players can use this to ensure victory over metal slimes.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
In battle, they can reverse time itself.[1]

The Sands of Time can be found in the Cascade Cave, after the Karstaway stone is used to drain the grotto.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

The Sands of Time is a reward for completing the T'n'T board at Nadiria. (DS Version only)

In the Super Famicom Version, it can be found in the town of Precaria (ジャハンナ) in a Treasure chest guarded by a Merry man outside the eastern wall.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

You can obtain the Sands of Time by showing 50 Mini medals to the King at Medford Manor.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
Reverse time in battle.[2]
In battle, they can reverse time itself.[3]

The chronic clumps of sand were used by The Time Being in conjunction with Pomposo's clocktower to freeze the region of El Ciclo in a never-ending loop. The sands are the player's reward for freeing the town.

Side winders can also use it in battle.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Reference[edit | edit source]