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{{Item
{{Item
|title = '''Seed of strength'''
|title = ''Seed of strength''
|image = [[Image:SeedOfStrengthArt.png|center|190px]]  
|image = [[Image:SeedOfStrengthArt.png|center|190px]]  
|japanese =
|japanese = ちからのたね
|names = STRseed
|romaji= {{tt|Chikara no tane|Seed of power/strength}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|names = Strength Seed<br>STRseed<br>ATKseed
|buy = n/a
|games = {{Dragon Quest}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest II}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Torneko 1}}<br>{{Torneko 2}}<br>{{Torneko 3}}<br>{{Yangus 1}}<br>{{DQM}}<br>{{DQM2}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{DQM3D}}<br>{{DQM23D}}<br>{{DQM3}}<br>{{DQRivals}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|sell = n/a
|effect = Permanently raises the {{Strength}} of a single party member.
|effect = Permanently raises the strength of a single party member.
}}
}}
A '''Seed of Strength''' is a [[Seeds of skill|seed]] that increases the strength of whoever eats it. It can be found in treasure chests, monsters can sometimes drop it, and looking in various item places (drawers, pots, bags) may help you seeds of strength. They cannot be found at any store, and give the eater 1-3 strength.
The '''seed of strength''' is a recurring item in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a seed that permanently increases the [[Strength]] of whoever consumes it. They can be found throughout the world in treasure chests, dropped by monsters, and by searching in different places, such as bags, pots, and drawers. The seeds cannot be purchased at any store, and give the user 1~3 points of Strength.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest]]===
==={{DQ}}===
Seeds of strength are only found in the SNES and Gameboy Color remakes of Dragon Quest, but due to text restrictions in the Gameboy Color remake of Dragon Quest, Seed of Strength was renamed to STRseed.
{{DQItem
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
|name=Seed of strength
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
|kanji=ちからのたね
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
|romanji=Chikara no tane
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
|buy=N/A
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
|sell=112 [[gold]] coins
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
|effect=Found only in the remake versions. Increases {{Strength}} permanently by +1 ~ 3. Consumed after a single use.
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
|out-of-battle=yes
Found in a pot in the Tower of Alexandria, in a chest in the Maella Abbey region, a bag in Pickham, a cabinet in Baccarat, a chest in Princess Minnie's castle, a cabinet in Argonia, a cabinet in Arcadia, a pot in Empycchu, and part of the reward for completing the Troll's Maze in Argonia. Mimics and Red Horn will drop them 1/256 times (1/512 for stealing), and Geyzer will drop one 100% of the time.
|in-battle=no
|shops={{CannotBuy}}
|locations=[[Kol]] and [[Craggy Cave]]
|description=Increases strength by 1-3 points.
}}
 
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Item
|name=Seed of strength
|kanji=ちからのたね
|romanji=Chikara no tane
|buy=N/a
|sell=112 gold coins
|effect=Found only in the remake versions. Increases {{Strength}} permanently by +1 ~ 3. Consumed after a single use.
|out-of-battle=yes
|in-battle=no
|shops={{CannotBuy}}
|locations=[[Midenhall]], [[Rippleport]], [[Dragonlord's Castle]], [[Dirkandor]], [[Tower of the Moon]], [[Sea Cave]], and the [[Cave to Rendarak]].
|description=Increases Strength by 1-3 points.
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Item
|name=Seed of strength
|kanji=ちからのたね
|romaji=Chikara no tane
|buy=N/a
|sell=180
|effect=Increases a character's {{Strength}} permanently by 1~3 points. Consumed after a single use.
|out-of-battle=yes
|in-battle=no
|shops={{CannotBuy}}
|locations=Dresser at {{Hero 3}}'s house in [[Aliahan]], treasure chest in [[Aliahan]] Castle{{tt|*|Requires Magic Key}}, [[Norvik]], [[Underground Lake]], [[Pyramid]], [[Portoga]], [[Kidnapper's Cave]], [[Pirates' Den]], [[Jipang]], [[Manoza]], [[Manoza Cave]], [[Phantom Ship]], [[Tantegel]], [[Rimuldar]], and [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|Cloudsgate Citadel]].<br>{{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[ursa minor]]s, [[Rampage (monster)|rampage]]s, [[ursa major]]s, and [[boss troll]]s.<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[healslime]]s, [[jackanape]]s, [[Merman|mermen]], [[infernal serpent]]s, [[skelegon]]s, and [[dragon zombie]]s.<br>{{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Xenlon]].
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDItem
|header=[[File:Seed of strength III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Seed of strength</big>
|kanji=ちからのたね
|description=A nifty nut that permanently strength by a little. Consumed upon use.
|effect=Increases strength by 1~3
|price=NA/60
|location=[[Aliahan]]<br>Aliahan castle<br>[[Romaria]] castle<br>[[Norvik]]<br>[[Portoga]]<br>[[Jipang]]<br>[[Persistence]]<br>[[Rimuldar]]<br>[[Pirates' Den]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Boss troll]]s (1/64)<br>[[Dragon zombie]]s (1/128)<br>[[Healslime]]s (1/128)<br>[[Infernal serpent]]s (1/128)<br>[[jackanape]]s (1/128)<br>[[Merman|mermen]] (1/128)<br>[[Rampage (monster)|rampage]]s (1/64)<br>[[ursa major]]s (1/64)<br>[[ursa minor]]s (1/64)<br>[[Skelegon]]s (1/128)<br>[[Xenlon]] (1/32)
}}
Due to system changes the 50% stat cut that takes place when a character changes vocations at {{Alltrades Abbey 3}} will not affect the point boosts given by seeds, which are permanently applied to a character.
 
==={{DQ4}}===
Seeds of strength can be found in [[Burland]], [[Loch Tur]], [[Zamoksva]]{{tt|*|Requires the Thief's Key}}, the [[Desert Bazaar]], [[Birdsong Tower]], [[Lakanaba]]{{tt|*|Requires the Ultimate Key}}, [[Laissez Fayre]], the [[Palais de Léon]], [[Havre Léon]]{{tt|*|Requires the Ultimate Key}}, the [[Hidden Valley]], [[Bath]], [[Porthtrunnel]], the [[Pharos Beacon]], [[Canalot]], the [[Cove's Cove]], [[Estark's Crypt]], the [[Stairway to Zenithia]], the [[Doorway to Nadiria]], and the third stage of the [[Pioneer Town]].
 
The seeds can also be dropped by [[mad mole]]s, [[bullfinch]]es, [[chillanodon]]s, [[bulldozer]]s, [[dragon rider]]s, [[seasaur]]s, and [[well wisher]]s.
 
==={{DQ5}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ5=Any party member can eat this to increase strength.<ref name="auto">[[Cell phone]] and [[Nintendo DS]] Version</ref>
}}
Seeds of strength can be found in [[Whealbrook]], the [[Uptaten Towers]], the [[Ancient Ruins]], [[Whealbrook Adit]], [[Stockenbarrel]], [[Gotha]], the [[Knightmare Towers]], and the [[Stairway to Zenithia]]. They can be received randomly from the [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] boards in Fortuna, the Winter Palace, and Estark's Labyrinth.
 
The seeds can also be dropped by [[sasquash]]es, [[phantaseyes]]es, [[eyevory tusk-tusk]]s, [[tortoceratops]]es, [[golem]]s, [[black dragon]]s, [[gigantes]], and [[merking]]s. The [[Haunted Housekeeper]], and [[Bjørn the Behemoose]] can drop it, as well, but their drop rate is astronomically low.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ6=Any party member can eat this to increase strength.<ref name="auto">[[Cell phone]] and [[Nintendo DS]] Version</ref>
}}
Seeds of strength will increase a single character's {{Strength}} by 1~3 points and can be sold for 22 gold. They can be found in the [[Moonmirror Tower]], [[Clearvale]] in the Lower World, [[Castle Graceskull]], the [[Pillar of Pegasus]], the [[Old Coal Mine]], and the {{Fungeon 6}}. The seeds can be dropped by [[porker]]s, [[low djinks]]es, [[boss troll]]s, [[Living statue (recurring)|living statue]]s, [[hacksaurus]]es, [[sea fortress]]es, [[finned fatale]]s, [[Garrett]], [[Bronson]], [[Second Test]], [[Dhuran]], and [[Zozagel]].
 
==={{DQ7}}===
In this game, the seed of strength's effect has been reduced slightly, only increasing a character's {{Strength}} by 1~2 points. They can be found in [[Estard]], [[Burnmont]] in the past, the [[Grotta del Sigillo]], the [[L'Arca]] region{{tt|*|3DS version only}}, [[Frobisher]] and [[Faraday]] Castle in the past, the [[Automaton Stronghold]], {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the past, [[Wilted Heart]] in the past, [[Pilgrim's Perdition]], the [[Dungeon of Descent]], the [[Tunnel to the Abbey]], the [[Likeness of the Great Evil]], [[Wetlock]] and [[Providence]] in the past, [[Mount Gora]], the [[Den of the Dwarves]], the [[Cathedral of Light]], the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]], and the [[Cave to Another World]]. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
 
The seeds can be dropped by [[cannibox]]es, [[well wisher]]s, [[mimic]]s, [[dingbat]]s, [[juggular]]s, [[Metal heavy|metal heavies]], [[conkerer]]s, [[seasaur]]s, as well as [[utter nutter]]s, [[Bewarewolf|bewarewolves]], [[gigantes]], [[ursa major]]s, [[mad mole]]s, [[hacksaurus]]es, and [[ursa minor]]s in the 3DS version.
* In the Nintendo 3DS version, the seeds have now gone back to increasing Strength by 1~3 points.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Permanently increases the strength of a single ally.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, Mobile, and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions.</ref>
}}
Seed of strength will increase a character's {{Strength}} by 1~2 points. They can be found in a pot in the [[Tower of Alexandra]], in a {{chest}} in the [[Maella Region]] requiring the [[Thief's key]], a bag in [[Pickham]], a cabinet in [[Baccarat]], a treasure chest in the [[Kingdom of Argonia]] requiring the [[Magic key]], a treasure chest in Princess [[Minnie]]'s castle requiring the [[Ultimate key]], a cabinet in [[Argonia]], a cabinet in [[Arcadia]], a pot in [[Empycchu]], and part of the reward for completing the [[Troll Maze]] in Argonia. [[Mimic]] and [[Red horn]] have a {{fraction|1|256}} chance of dropping one ({{fraction|1|512}} for stealing), and [[Geyzer]] will always drop one. Seed of strength can be sold for 15 gold and is only used in a single recipe for the [[Alchemy Pot]].
*In the Nintendo 3DS version, seeds of strength can be found randomly in blue treasure chests in the [[Alexandria Region]], the [[Kingdom of Trodain]], the island where [[Princess Minnie's Castle]] is located, the [[Savella Cathedral|Savella Region]], and the Holy Isle of [[Neos]], as well as the purple chests in [[Memories Lane]]. [[Dead Bowdy]] has a {{fraction|1|32}} chance of dropping one, while [[Geyzer in Memoriam]], the [[Great Argon Lizard in Memoriam]], and the [[Dark Servant in Memoriam]] will always drop one.
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Strength ring.png|32px|link=Strength ring]]<br>Strength ring
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Prayer Ring PS2.png|32px|link=Prayer ring]]<br>Prayer ring
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Seed of strength.png|32px|Seed of strength]]<br>Seed of strength
|i3=-
}}
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXItem
|header=[[File:Seed of strength DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Seed of strength
|kanji=ちからのたね
|description=A seed that steps up a single ally's strength slightly
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|price=NA/20
|location=Dropped by:<br>[[Brownie]] (1/256)<br>[[Troll]] (1/256)
|recipe=N/A
|ingredient=N/A
}}
In this game, a seed of strength will increase a character's {{Strength}} by a fixed amount of 2. A seed is received as a reward for completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/7|Quest #7]]: "Curious Crevice".
 
==={{DQ11}}===
[[Image:Seed of strength xi icon.png|right|100px|Icon in XI]]
{{Descriptions
|DQ11=A nifty nut that permanently increases strength by a little. Consumed upon use.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
Once again, the amount of {{Strength}} increased by a seed is fixed at 2. Some seeds can be found in [[Heliodor]], the [[Heliodorian Foothills]], [[Gondolia]], and the [[Heliodor Sewers]] in a locked room that requires the [[Sewer key]] to open. Seeds of strength are rare drops by [[Brownie]]s, [[Troll]]s, [[Night clubber]]s, and [[Stout troll]]s, along with their vicious and malicious counterparts.
* In the original 3D versions of the game, the [[bodkin archer]] at the [[Gallopolis Region|Gallopolis Region - South Campsite]] will reward the player with four seeds of strength for destroying all the targets in the area.
 
==={{DQM}}===
Known as the '''ATKseed''' in this game, it will raise a single monster's ATK by 1~2 points. They can be found randomly on the ground while exploring [[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|teleportal]]s. The queen located above the Arena in [[GreatTree]] will also reward Terry with an ATKseed for showing her a [[Whackanape|WildApe]].
 
==={{DQM2}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{Stub}}


It can be mixed with the [[gold ring]] through [[alchemy]] to make a [[strength ring]] and also be sold for 15 [[Gold]] Coins.
==={{DQM3D}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{Stub}}


==Description==
==={{DQM23D}}===
*'''Permanently increases the strength of a single ally.''' (Description when selecting the Seed of strength in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The Seed of strength is [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|treasure No. 307]] in the Items category and can be found at [[the Wingswept Moors]]. Its base value is 900,000 gold.
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Simiente de fuerza|es-meaning=Spanish for "seed of strength".
|fr=Graine de Force|fr-meaning=French for "seed of strength".
|de=Stärkesamen|de-meaning=German for "strength seed".
|it=Seme della potenza|it-meaning=Italian for "seed of power/strength".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQIII_Seed_of_Strength.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQIII_Seed_of_Strength.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQIV Seed of Strength.png|''Dragon Quest IV''
Seed of strength VII artwork.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
Seed of strength treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{DQI}}
==Related items==
{{DQII}}
*[[Super seed of strength]]
{{DQIII}}
*[[Seed of life]]
{{DQIV}}
*[[Seed of magic]]
{{DQV}}
*[[Seed of resilience]]
{{DQVI}}
*[[Seed of agility]]
{{DQVII}}
*[[Seed of stamina]]
{{DQVIII}}
*[[Seed of luck]]
{{DQIX}}
*[[Seed of wisdom]]
*[[Seed of sorcery]]
*[[Seed of therapeusis]]
*[[Seed of deftness]]
*[[Seed of skill]]
*[[Pretty betsy]]
 
==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker items]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals items]]
[[fr:Graine de Force]]

Latest revision as of 18:34, 31 May 2026

Seed of strength
Japanese ちからのたね
Romaji Chikara no tane
Old Localisations Strength Seed
STRseed
ATKseed
Found in Dragon Quest (remakes only)
Dragon Quest II (remakes only)
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Torneko's Mystery Dungeon
Torneko: The Last Hope
Torneko no Daibōken 3
Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D
Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Dragon Quest Rivals
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Permanently raises the Strength of a single party member.

The seed of strength is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series. It is a seed that permanently increases the Strength of whoever consumes it. They can be found throughout the world in treasure chests, dropped by monsters, and by searching in different places, such as bags, pots, and drawers. The seeds cannot be purchased at any store, and give the user 1~3 points of Strength.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]

Seed of strength (ちからのたね Chikara no tane)
Buy Sell Effect
N/A 112 gold coins Found only in the remake versions. Increases Strength permanently by +1 ~ 3. Consumed after a single use.
Usable outside of battle? Usable in battle?
YES NO
Shop(s) This item is not sold in any shop.
Location(s) Kol and Craggy Cave
In-game description
Mobile Increases strength by 1-3 points.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

Seed of strength (ちからのたね Chikara no tane)
Buy Sell Effect
N/a 112 gold coins Found only in the remake versions. Increases Strength permanently by +1 ~ 3. Consumed after a single use.
Can Be Used Outside Of Battle? Can Be Used In Battle?
YES NO
Shop(s) This item is not sold in any shop.
Location(s) Midenhall, Rippleport, Dragonlord's Castle, Dirkandor, Tower of the Moon, Sea Cave, and the Cave to Rendarak.
In-Game Description
Mobile
Nintendo Switch		 Increases Strength by 1-3 points.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

Seed of strength (ちからのたね Chikara no tane)
Buy Sell Effect
N/a 180 Increases a character's Strength permanently by 1~3 points. Consumed after a single use.
Usable outside of battle? Usable in battle?
YES NO
Shop(s) This item is not sold in any shop.
Location(s) Dresser at Hero's house in Aliahan, treasure chest in Aliahan Castle*, Norvik, Underground Lake, Pyramid, Portoga, Kidnapper's Cave, Pirates' Den, Jipang, Manoza, Manoza Cave, Phantom Ship, Tantegel, Rimuldar, and Cloudsgate Citadel.
1⁄64 chance of being dropped by ursa minors, rampages, ursa majors, and boss trolls.
1⁄128 chance of being dropped by healslimes, jackanapes, mermen, infernal serpents, skelegons, and dragon zombies.
1⁄32 chance of being dropped by Xenlon.


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Seed of strength (ちからのたね)
Description
A nifty nut that permanently strength by a little. Consumed upon use.
Effect
Increases strength by 1~3
Price Location
NA/60 Aliahan
Aliahan castle
Romaria castle
Norvik
Portoga
Jipang
Persistence
Rimuldar
Pirates' Den
Dropped by:
Boss trolls (1/64)
Dragon zombies (1/128)
Healslimes (1/128)
Infernal serpents (1/128)
jackanapes (1/128)
mermen (1/128)
rampages (1/64)
ursa majors (1/64)
ursa minors (1/64)
Skelegons (1/128)
Xenlon (1/32)

Due to system changes the 50% stat cut that takes place when a character changes vocations at Alltrades Abbey will not affect the point boosts given by seeds, which are permanently applied to a character.

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

Seeds of strength can be found in Burland, Loch Tur, Zamoksva*, the Desert Bazaar, Birdsong Tower, Lakanaba*, Laissez Fayre, the Palais de Léon, Havre Léon*, the Hidden Valley, Bath, Porthtrunnel, the Pharos Beacon, Canalot, the Cove's Cove, Estark's Crypt, the Stairway to Zenithia, the Doorway to Nadiria, and the third stage of the Pioneer Town.

The seeds can also be dropped by mad moles, bullfinches, chillanodons, bulldozers, dragon riders, seasaurs, and well wishers.

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

GameDescription
Any party member can eat this to increase strength.[1]

Seeds of strength can be found in Whealbrook, the Uptaten Towers, the Ancient Ruins, Whealbrook Adit, Stockenbarrel, Gotha, the Knightmare Towers, and the Stairway to Zenithia. They can be received randomly from the Treasures n' Trapdoors boards in Fortuna, the Winter Palace, and Estark's Labyrinth.

The seeds can also be dropped by sasquashes, phantaseyeses, eyevory tusk-tusks, tortoceratopses, golems, black dragons, gigantes, and merkings. The Haunted Housekeeper, and Bjørn the Behemoose can drop it, as well, but their drop rate is astronomically low.

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

GameDescription
Any party member can eat this to increase strength.[1]

Seeds of strength will increase a single character's Strength by 1~3 points and can be sold for 22 gold. They can be found in the Moonmirror Tower, Clearvale in the Lower World, Castle Graceskull, the Pillar of Pegasus, the Old Coal Mine, and the Fungeon. The seeds can be dropped by porkers, low djinkses, boss trolls, living statues, hacksauruses, sea fortresses, finned fatales, Garrett, Bronson, Second Test, Dhuran, and Zozagel.

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

In this game, the seed of strength's effect has been reduced slightly, only increasing a character's Strength by 1~2 points. They can be found in Estard, Burnmont in the past, the Grotta del Sigillo, the L'Arca region*, Frobisher and Faraday Castle in the past, the Automaton Stronghold, Alltrades Abbey in the past, Wilted Heart in the past, Pilgrim's Perdition, the Dungeon of Descent, the Tunnel to the Abbey, the Likeness of the Great Evil, Wetlock and Providence in the past, Mount Gora, the Den of the Dwarves, the Cathedral of Light, the Sea Dragon, and the Cave to Another World. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

The seeds can be dropped by canniboxes, well wishers, mimics, dingbats, juggulars, metal heavies, conkerers, seasaurs, as well as utter nutters, bewarewolves, gigantes, ursa majors, mad moles, hacksauruses, and ursa minors in the 3DS version.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, the seeds have now gone back to increasing Strength by 1~3 points.

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

GameDescription
Permanently increases the strength of a single ally.[2]

Seed of strength will increase a character's Strength by 1~2 points. They can be found in a pot in the Tower of Alexandra, in a chest in the Maella Region requiring the Thief's key, a bag in Pickham, a cabinet in Baccarat, a treasure chest in the Kingdom of Argonia requiring the Magic key, a treasure chest in Princess Minnie's castle requiring the Ultimate key, a cabinet in Argonia, a cabinet in Arcadia, a pot in Empycchu, and part of the reward for completing the Troll Maze in Argonia. Mimic and Red horn have a 1⁄256 chance of dropping one (1⁄512 for stealing), and Geyzer will always drop one. Seed of strength can be sold for 15 gold and is only used in a single recipe for the Alchemy Pot.

Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item

Prayer ring		 Seed of strength
Seed of strength		 -
Strength ring


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

Seed of strength (ちからのたね)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A seed that steps up a single ally's strength slightly
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Price Location
NA/20 Dropped by:
Brownie (1/256)
Troll (1/256)
Recipe
N/A
Ingredient for
N/A

In this game, a seed of strength will increase a character's Strength by a fixed amount of 2. A seed is received as a reward for completing Quest #7: "Curious Crevice".

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

Icon in XI
Icon in XI
GameDescription
A nifty nut that permanently increases strength by a little. Consumed upon use.[3]

Once again, the amount of Strength increased by a seed is fixed at 2. Some seeds can be found in Heliodor, the Heliodorian Foothills, Gondolia, and the Heliodor Sewers in a locked room that requires the Sewer key to open. Seeds of strength are rare drops by Brownies, Trolls, Night clubbers, and Stout trolls, along with their vicious and malicious counterparts.

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Known as the ATKseed in this game, it will raise a single monster's ATK by 1~2 points. They can be found randomly on the ground while exploring teleportals. The queen located above the Arena in GreatTree will also reward Terry with an ATKseed for showing her a WildApe.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

The Seed of strength is treasure No. 307 in the Items category and can be found at the Wingswept Moors. Its base value is 900,000 gold.

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In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolSimiente de fuerzaSpanish for "seed of strength".
FrançaisGraine de ForceFrench for "seed of strength".
DeutschStärkesamenGerman for "strength seed".
ItalianoSeme della potenzaItalian for "seed of power/strength".

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cell phone and Nintendo DS Version
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  3. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
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