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'''Lunaria''', also known as '''Moon's mercy''', is an advanced healing item in the series. It cures a single party member of the effects of [[paralysis]] and restores a moderate amount of {{HP}}, being consumed upon use. In games where [[Alchemy]] is a mechanic, it is created by combining three [[moonwort bulb]]s together. It is also often used as a material for crafting lunar-themed items.
'''Lunaria''', also known as '''moon's mercy''', is an advanced healing item in the series. It cures a single party member of the effects of [[paralysis]] and restores a moderate amount of {{HP}}, being consumed upon use. In games where [[Alchemy]] is a mechanic, it is created by combining three [[moonwort bulb]]s together. It is also often used as a material for crafting lunar-themed items.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|DQ8=Restores 110 or more HP to a single ally and cures the effects of paralysis.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|DQ8=Restores 110 or more HP to a single ally and cures the effects of paralysis.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
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Moon's mercy can restore 110~120 HP to a single character and cures the effects of paralysis. In addition to being made in the [[Alchemy Pot]], it can also be dropped [[Cureslime]]s, [[Spitnik]]s, and [[Hell hopper]]s. In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, moon's mercy can be sold for 308 [[gold]] each for the first five sold, reducing to 216 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then dropping even further to only 93 gold each from the eleventh sold onward.
Moon's mercy can restore 110~120 HP to a single character and cures the effects of paralysis. In addition to being made in the [[Alchemy Pot]], it can also be dropped [[cureslime]]s, [[spitnik]]s, and [[hell hopper]]s. In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, moon's mercy can be sold for 308 [[gold]] each for the first five sold, reducing to 216 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then dropping even further to only 93 gold each from the eleventh sold onward.
* Since the alchemy pot works instantly from the start in the Nintendo 3DS version, moon's mercy sells for 300 gold each for the first five, 210 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then only 90 gold each from the eleventh onward.
* Since the alchemy pot works instantly from the start in the Nintendo 3DS version, moon's mercy sells for 300 gold each for the first five, 210 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then only 90 gold each from the eleventh onward.
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{{Descriptions
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|DQ9=An antidote to paralysis for a single ally that also adds around 90 HP.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|header=[[File:Lunaria DQIX icon.png]]
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|name=<big><big>Lunaria</big></big>
Now known as '''Lunaria''', it still cures the effects of paralysis, while the amount of HP it restores has been reduced slightly to 90~120 HP. It can be made in the [[Krak Pot]] using the same recipe and it can be used to create some moon-themed items. Lunaria can also be dropped by [[Boogie manguini]]s and [[Prism peacock]]s. It can be sold for 90 gold each.
|kanji=つきのめぐみ
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|description=An antidote to paralysis for a single ally that also adds 90~120 HP
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|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|item=[[Image:Lunaria DQIX icon.png|Lunaria]]<br>Lunaria
|price=NA/90
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Moonwort bulb.png|32px|link=Moonwort bulb]]<br>Moonwort bulb
|location=Dropped by:<br>[[Boogie manguini]] (1/64)<br>[[Prism peacock]] (1/32)
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Moonwort bulb.png|32px|link=Moonwort bulb]]<br>Moonwort bulb
|recipe=[[File:Moon axe DQIX icon.png|link=Moon axe]][[File:Razer-wing boomerang DQIX icon.png|link=Razer-wing boomerang]][[File:Full moon ring DQIX icon.png|link=Full moon ring]]
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Moonwort bulb.png|32px|link=Moonwort bulb]]<br>Moonwort bulb
|ingredient=[[File:Moonwort bulb DQIX icon.png|link=Moonwort bulb]][[File:Moonwort bulb DQIX icon.png|link=Moonwort bulb]][[File:Moonwort bulb DQIX icon.png|link=Moonwort bulb]]
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:Moon axe icon IX.png|32px|link=Moon axe]]<br>Moon axe
|i1=[[Image:DQIX Battle axe.png|32px|link=Battle axe]]<br>Battle-axe
|i2=[[Image:Lunaria DQIX icon.png|Lunaria]]<br>Lunaria
|i3=[[Image:DQIX Mystifying mixture.png|32px|link=Mystifying mixture]]<br>Mystifying mixture
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:Full moon ring.png|link=Full moon ring]]<br>Full moon ring
|i1=[[Image:ICON-Gold ring.png|link=Gold ring]]<br>Gold ring
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Dread dagger.png|32px|link=Poison moth knife]]<br>Poison moth knife
|i3=[[Image:Lunaria DQIX icon.png|Lunaria]]<br>Lunaria
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:Razer wing boomerang icon IX.png|32px|link=Razer-wing boomerang]]<br>Razer-wing boomerang
|i1=[[Image:Razer wing boomerang icon IX.png|32px|link=Razor wing boomerang]]<br>Razor wing boomerang
|i2=[[Image:Lunaria DQIX icon.png|Lunaria]]<br>Lunaria x3
|i3=-
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Lunaria now only restores around 60~70 HP to a single character, in addition to curing the effects of paralysis. In Version 1.0 of the game, it could only be found in certain red treasure chests or dropped by [[Fluffy fur|Mokofur]]s. It can be used to craft a [[Lunar fan]] with woodworking. Starting with Version 2.3, lunaria could also be received as a reward for completing certain requests or from the [[Monster Arena]]. In Version 5.0 of the game, it can also be dropped rarely by [[Leafy larrikin|Vicious leafy larrikins]]. [[Batterfly|Batterflies]] will also drop them rarely starting with Version 7.0.
Lunaria now only restores around 60~70 HP to a single character, in addition to curing the effects of paralysis. In Version 1.0 of the game, it could only be found in certain red treasure chests or dropped by [[Fluffy fur|mokofur]]s. It can be used to craft a [[Lunar fan]] with woodworking. Starting with Version 2.3, lunaria could also be received as a reward for completing certain requests or from the [[Monster Arena]]. In Version 5.0 of the game, it can also be dropped rarely by [[Leafy larrikin|vicious leafy larrikins]]. [[Batterfly|Batterflies]] will also drop them rarely starting with Version 7.0.
* In the {{Offline}} version of the game, lunaria can also be dropped commonly by [[Lunar chimaera]]s.
* In the {{Offline}} version of the game, lunaria can also be dropped commonly by [[lunar chimaera]]s.


==={{DQ11}}===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Lunaria's name in several languages is derived from the ''[[Wikipedia:Lunaria|Lunaria]]'' genus of flowering plants, its name referring to the plant's decorative seed pods, which look like full moons. It is also known by the name "honesty". In witchcraft, lunaria is a protective plant, believed to keep away monsters. It is also used in spells for prosperity as the ripe seed pods resemble coins.
* Lunaria's name in several languages may be derived from the ''[[Wikipedia:Lunaria|Lunaria]]'' genus of flowering plants, its name referring to the plant's decorative seed pods, which look like full moons. It is also known by the name "honesty". In witchcraft, lunaria is a protective plant, believed to keep away monsters. It is also used in spells for prosperity as the ripe seed pods resemble coins.
* Lunaria may also refer to the plant ''[[Wikipedia:Botrychium lunaria|Botrychium lunaria]]'', also known by its common name "moonwort" or "common moonwort". Witches and alchemists regarded it as a plant of magical power if it was gathered by moonlight. It is known for its small, delicate fronds that resemble crescent moons.


==Related items==
==Related items==

Latest revision as of 20:27, 28 April 2025

Lunaria
Japanese 月のめぐみ
つきのめぐみ (IX onward)
Romaji Tsuki no megumi
Old Localisations Moon's mercy
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Effect Cures paralysis and restores HP to a party member.

Lunaria, also known as moon's mercy, is an advanced healing item in the series. It cures a single party member of the effects of paralysis and restores a moderate amount of HP, being consumed upon use. In games where Alchemy is a mechanic, it is created by combining three moonwort bulbs together. It is also often used as a material for crafting lunar-themed items.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

GameDescription
Restores 110 or more HP to a single ally and cures the effects of paralysis.[1]

Moon's mercy can restore 110~120 HP to a single character and cures the effects of paralysis. In addition to being made in the Alchemy Pot, it can also be dropped cureslimes, spitniks, and hell hoppers. In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, moon's mercy can be sold for 308 gold each for the first five sold, reducing to 216 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then dropping even further to only 93 gold each from the eleventh sold onward.

  • Since the alchemy pot works instantly from the start in the Nintendo 3DS version, moon's mercy sells for 300 gold each for the first five, 210 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then only 90 gold each from the eleventh onward.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item

Moonwort bulb

Moonwort bulb

Moonwort bulb
Moon's mercy
Moon's mercy


Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item

Golden axe
Moon's mercy
Moon's mercy
-
Moon axe

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

Lunaria (つきのめぐみ)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
An antidote to paralysis for a single ally that also adds 90~120 HP
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Price Location
NA/90 Dropped by:
Boogie manguini (1/64)
Prism peacock (1/32)
Recipe
Ingredient for

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Lunaria now only restores around 60~70 HP to a single character, in addition to curing the effects of paralysis. In Version 1.0 of the game, it could only be found in certain red treasure chests or dropped by mokofurs. It can be used to craft a Lunar fan with woodworking. Starting with Version 2.3, lunaria could also be received as a reward for completing certain requests or from the Monster Arena. In Version 5.0 of the game, it can also be dropped rarely by vicious leafy larrikins. Batterflies will also drop them rarely starting with Version 7.0.

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

GameDescription
Cures an ally of paralysis and restores at least 90 HP. Consumed upon use.[2]
Icon in XI
Icon in XI

Lunaria once again restores around 90 HP to a single party member, as well as curing the effects of paralysis. For the first time in the series, it can be purchased for 180 gold each from various item shops and roving emporiums around the world starting from the Hotto Steppe during the second act and most shops in the postgame. It can be sold for 90 gold. Lunaria can be picked up from a singular sparkly spot at the World Tree. Some phials can be found at Sniflheim Castle and Mount Pang Lai.

Lunaria is used in the following recipes for the Fun-Size Forge:

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

Lunaria is a 2★ item that restores around 60~70 HP to a single party member, cures the effects of paralysis, and is consumed upon use. It can occasionally be picked up from sparkly spots or created in the item workshop by mixing two strong medicines and two moonwort bulbs, taking 40 minutes to create. Players can carry up to 9 during solo play and up to 2 during multiplayer.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolMisericordia lunar (VIII only)
Lunaria (IX onward)
Spanish for "moon's mercy" (VIII only)
Same as English name. (IX onward)
FrançaisRemède lunaire (VIII only)
Lunaria (IX onward)
French for "lunar remedy". (VIII only)
Same as English name. (IX onward)
DeutschMondsegen (VIII only)
Silberblatt (IX onward)
German for "moon blessing". (VIII only)
German name for the Lunaria plant, literally means "silver leaf". (IX onward)
ItalianoLacrima di Luna (VIII only)
Vegestimolante (IX onward)
Italian for "tears of the moon". (VIII only)
Derived from the Latin vegeto and the Italian stimolante.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Lunaria's name in several languages may be derived from the Lunaria genus of flowering plants, its name referring to the plant's decorative seed pods, which look like full moons. It is also known by the name "honesty". In witchcraft, lunaria is a protective plant, believed to keep away monsters. It is also used in spells for prosperity as the ripe seed pods resemble coins.
  • Lunaria may also refer to the plant Botrychium lunaria, also known by its common name "moonwort" or "common moonwort". Witches and alchemists regarded it as a plant of magical power if it was gathered by moonlight. It is known for its small, delicate fronds that resemble crescent moons.

Related items[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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