Poison needle: Difference between revisions

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.

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.

[[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.

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.

[[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.

{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Poison needle|console=}}

{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}

{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+1}}

{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,900|sellPrice=950|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational master

{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Magic beast horn]] x 1, [[Manky mud]] x 3}}

{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Dourbridge]] & [[Bloomingdale]]}}

|flavor=A prickly pin that can fell a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed|notes=Death rate is 12.5%|class=Knife}}

|notes=Dropped by [[Fandangow]]s at {{fraction|1|256}}

|location=Sold in the [[Zwaardsrust Region]] capmsite

Dq4 poison needle.png|{{DQ4}}

DQIX Poison Needle Artwork.png|{{DQ9}}