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{{quote|style=1|quote=A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop.|source=''Dragon Quest VII'' description|align=center}}
<center><small>''A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop.''<br>--Description in ''Dragon Quest VII''</center></small>
{{Item
{{Item
|title = Poison needle
|title= ''Poison needle''
|image = [[Image:PoisonNeedle.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:PoisonNeedle.png|200px]]
|japanese =どくばり
|japanese=どくばり
|names = Poison knife
|romaji = Dokubari
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}} onwards
|names=Poison knife
| buy = Varies, see article
|games={{Dragon Quest III}} onwards
| sell = Varies, see article
|buy=Varies
|effect = Chance for instant death
|sell=Varies
|effect=Chance for instant death
}}
}}
The '''poison needle''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It is a novelty weapon that has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but otherwise can only inflict one point of damage. Both of these attributes make the needle an invaluable weapon against [[Metal monsters]].
The '''poison needle''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a novelty weapon that has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but otherwise can only inflict one point of damage. Both of these attributes make the needle an invaluable weapon against [[Metal slime family|metal monsters]]. It's point resembles that of a [[hell hornet]]'s stinger, but this may be a coincidence.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The needle has an attack power of +10 and a death chance of 6.25% (1/16th) in its debut appearance, making it less useful than in later titles. It can only be equipped by [[Mage]]s, and is found in a chest behind the item store's counter in [[Khoryv]]. It can be purchased in [[Persistence]] for 10 gold, and is also dropped by [[Betterfly|Betterflies]] at a rate of 1/128 and by [[Hoodie|Hoodies]] at 1/64.
The needle has an attack power of +10 and a death chance of 6.25% (1/16th) in its debut appearance, making it less useful than in later titles. It can only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and Thieves, and is found in a chest behind the item store's counter in [[Khoryv]]. It can be purchased in [[Persistence]] for 10 gold, and is also dropped by [[Betterfly|betterflies]] at a rate of 1/128 and by [[Hoodie|hoodies]] at 1/64.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Poison needle III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Poison needle</big>
|sprite=[[File:Poison needle III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=どくばり
|description=Can slay a baddy with one poke if it happens to hit the right spot
|stats=Attack +10
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]]
|notes=1/8th chance to instantly kill foe
|price=10/4
|location=[[Khoryv]] treasure chest<br>Sold in [[Mur]]
}}


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] and equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th (12.5%), and is available for purchase in chapter 4's [[Havre Léon]] weapon shop.
[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] can equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th (12.5%), and is available for purchase in chapter 4's [[Havre Léon]] weapon shop.
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
 
The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Hero's daughter|The Girl]], and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in [[Coburg]] & [[Hay]], and now has a 1/6th (16.67%) chance to hit a weak point.
==={{DQ5}}===
The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Madchen]], and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in [[Coburg]] & [[Hay]], and now has a 1/6th (16.67%) chance to hit a weak point.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arcbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Holstock]], as well as winning rank C of [[Slimopolis]]. The needle retains the special effect rate from the previous game, and will also increase style by +15.
[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arkbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Howcastle]], as well as winning rank C of [[Slimopolis]]. The needle retains the special effect rate from the previous game, and will also increase style by +15.
*In the SNES version, the needle is bugged and will not affect monsters that are immune to [[Whack]].
*In the SNES version, the needle is bugged and will not affect monsters that are immune to [[Whack]].


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==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Poison needle|console=}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|header=[[File:Poison needle DQIX icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+1}}
|name=Poison needle
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Dourbridge]] & [[Bloomingdale]]}}
|kanji=どくばり
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Magic beast horn]] x 1, [[Manky mud]] x 3}}
|icon=[[File:DQIX Poison Needle Artwork.png]]
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,900|sellPrice=950|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master
|description=A prickly pin that can fell a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed
|flavor=A prickly pin that can feel a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed|notes=Death rate is 12.5%|class=Knife}}
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Attack +1
|vocation=[[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=1/8th chance to kill target
|price=1,900/950
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Dourbridge]]<br>[[Bloomingdale]]
|i1=[[File:Magic beast horn DQIX icon.png|link=Magic beast horn]]<br>Magic beast horn
|i2=[[File:Manky mud DQIX icon.png|link=Manky mud]]<br>Manky mud x3
|i3=-
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Poison needle}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|name=<big><big>Poison needle</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+1}}
|icon=[[File:Poison needle xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Death chance<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+4%<br>(+5%, +6%, +7%)}}
|description=A piercing, pin-like weapon that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in the [[Zwaardsrust Region]] capmsite}}
|rarity=<big><big>F</big></big>
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,900|sellPrice=950|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]|
|stats=Attack +1<br>Death rate +4/5/6/7%
|flavor=A piercing, pin-like weapon that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot.
|notes=N/A
|notes=Dropped by [[Fandangow]]s at a rate of {{fraction|1|256}}
|price=1,900/950
|location=Sold in:<br>the [[Zwaardsrust Region]] capmsite<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Fandangow]]s (1/256)
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]]
}}
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
{{Stub}}
A poison needle is the reward for giving [[Minimoggie]] 20 [[Mini Medal|mini medals]] in [[Castle Avalonia]]
{{ItemLocation|header}}
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Sold by [[Minimoggie]] (20 [[Mini Medal|mini medals]]}}
{{ItemLocation|footer}}
 
{{CharacterList|header}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
{{CharacterList|footer}}


==Trivia==
==={{DQTreasures}}===
*The needle's point resembles that of the [[Hell hornet]]--whether this is an intentional decision on [[Akira Toriyama|Toriyama's]] part or a mere coincidence is unknown.
A replica of the poison needle appears as [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|treasure No. 133]], with a base vale of 290,000


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQIII_Poison_Needle.png|''Dragon Quest III''
DQIII Poison Needle.png|''Dragon Quest III''
File:Dq4_poison_needle.png|
Dq4 poison needle.png|''Dragon Quest IV''
Poison_needle_VII_artwork.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Poison needle b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon
Poison needle treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
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