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[[~~Image~~:~~AssassinsDagger~~.png|~~right~~|~~border~~|~~80px~~]]

{{Item

|title=Assassin's dagger

|image=[[File:DQVIII Assassins dagger.png|300px]]

|japanese=アサシンダガー

|romaji={{tt|Asashin dagā|Assassin dagger}}

|names=Dagger

|games={{Dragon Quest III}} {{DQ3HD}} {{Dragon Quest VII}} {{Dragon Quest VIII}} {{Dragon Quest IX}} {{DQ10}} {{Dragon Quest XI}} ''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle (series)|Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II]]'' {{Dragon Quest Heroes II}} {{DQTreasures}} {{DQStars}} {{DQTact}}

|effect=Has a chance to instantly kill an enemy when attacking.

}}

The '''Assassin's dagger''' is a [[knife]] in the series. Much like the [[poison needle]], it has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but it also capable of dealing normal damage as well.

The '''assassin's dagger''' is a weapon in the [[~~Dragon Quest (series)~~|~~Dragon Quest~~]] ~~series~~.

==Appearances==

==={{DQ3}}===

The Assassin's dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +25, a 6.25% ({{fraction|1|16}}th) chance to instantly slay a foe, and can only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and [[Thief|Thieves]]. In the [[Super Famicom]] and {{Game Boy Color}} versions, an assassin's dagger can be found on the third {{T'n'T}} track near the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen]] and the [[Shrine of Shackles]] in a [[treasure chest]]. In all other versions, there is only one in the game, and it can be found in the basement of [[Romaria]] Castle, behind a door locked by the [[Ultimate Key]]. It can be sold for 4,125 gold, but it is not recommended to do so.

==={{DQ3HD}}===

{{DQIIIHDEquipment

|header=[[File:Assassin's dagger III HD icon.png]]

|name=<big>Assassin's dagger</big>

|sprite=[[File:Assassin's dagger III HD sprite.png]]

|description=Loved by assassins as it sometimes defeats a target with one slash; some wish it were more consistent though.

|stats=Attack +55

|notes={{fraction|1|8}} chance to instantly kill target.

|price=N/a / 3,125

|location=Treasure chest in [[Romaria]] Castle's basement.{{tt|*|Requires the Ultimate Key}} Treasure chest on 2F of [[Maw of the Necrogond]]. Sparkly spot west of [[Craggy Cave]]. Sparkly spot northwest of [[Kol]].

}}

==={{DQ7}}===

{{Descriptions

|DQ7=A venomous barb which can inflict a critical hit.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>

}}

The Assassin's dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +30, a {{Style}} bonus of +11, and can only be equipped by [[Maribel]]. It has a 12.5% chance to instantly killing an enemy when attacking. Assassin's dagger can be purchased from various shops for 1,500 gold and sold for 750 gold. It can be dropped by [[Fighting batboon|Fighting batboons]] and [[Nail blighter|Nail blighter]]. The dagger can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].

*There is a beneficial bug in the Nintendo 3DS version where the instant death chance is calculated a second time after damage is displayed.

==={{DQ8}}===

{{Descriptions

|DQ8=A compact knife made especially for assassins.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>

}}

The Assassin's dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +37. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]], as well as [[Red]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be sold for 1,250 gold. One can be found in the [[Arcadia Region]] in a [[treasure chest]] that requires the [[Thief's Key]] to open. It can be dropped rarely by [[Anchorman|Anchormen]], [[Claws (monster)|Claws]] in the PS2 and Mobile versions, [[Jackal ripper|Jackal rippers]]s, and [[Jumping jackal|Jumping jackals]]. The assassin's dagger can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be mixed to create an [[Imp knife]], as well.

* '''Note:''' Using Jessica's [[Sudden Death]] skill when the dagger is equipped will not increase the likelihood of the skill's success, and the innate instant death effect is absent altogether.

{{Alchemyitemrecipe

|item=[[Image:DQVIII Assassins dagger PS2.png|32px|Assassin's dagger]] Assassin's dagger

|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Eagle dagger.png|32px|link=Eagle dagger]] [[Eagle dagger]]

|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Poison needle.png|32px|link=Poison needle]] [[Poison needle]]

|i3=-

}}

{{Alchemyitemrecipe

|item=[[Image:DQVIII Imp knife.png|32px|link=Imp knife]] [[Imp knife]]

|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Assassins dagger PS2.png|32px|Assassin's dagger]] Assassin's dagger

|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Devil tail.png|32px|link=Devil's tail]] [[Devil's tail]]

|i3=-

}}

</div>

==={{DQ9}}===

{{DQIXEquipment

|header=[[Image:DQIX Assassins dagger.png]]

|name=Assassin's dagger

|icon=[[Image:Assassin's DaggerIX.png|250px]]

|description=A killer cutter that in the right hands can fell a foe in a single strike.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>

|rarity=★☆☆☆☆

|stats=Attack +54 Style +56

|vocation=[[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]]

|notes=12.5% chance for instant death when attacking. Inflicts 110% damage to [[Bug family]] monsters.

|price=7,000 / 3,500

|location=Sold at the weapon shops in [[Gleeba]] and [[Batsureg]]. {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Apeckalypse|Apeckalypses]] and [[Raving reaper|Raving reapers]].

|i1=[[Image:DQIX Deadly nightblade.png|link=Deadly nightblade]] Deadly nightblade

|i2=[[Image:DQIX Poison needle.png|link=Poison needle]] [[Poison needle]]

|i3=[[Image:DQIX Evencloth.png|link=Evencloth]] [[Evencloth]] x2

}}

==={{DQ10}}===

The Assassin's dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +22, a style bonus of +2, and increases the wielder's weight by 2. The dagger now only has a 1% chance of inflicting instant death. It can be equipped by [[Mage]]s, {{Thieves}}, [[Minstrel]]s, and [[Dancer]]s.

==={{DQ11}}===

{{DQXIEquipment

|name=<big><big>Assassin's dagger</big></big>

|icon=[[Image:Assassin's dagger xi icon.png]]

|description=A weapon adored by assassins that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>

|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>

|stats=Attack +37/39/41/44

|notes=2% chance to instantly kill target. Requires 8 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.

|price=N/A

|location=Found in a treasure chest in [[Caverns Under Octagonia]]. {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Hellbound hunter|Hellbound hunters]].

|diff=N/A

|i1=N/A

}}

==={{DQH2}}===

Assassin's Dagger appears as a skill that can be learned by [[Torneko]] at Abacus proficiency level 7, costing 8 MP to use. When used, Torneko takes out the dagger and performs a stabbing attack in front of him, having a chance of instantly killing his target.

==={{DQTreasures}}===

{{Descriptions

|DQTR=A knife notoriously used by underworld assassins.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>

}}

The Assassin's dagger is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 134]] in the Weapons category and can be found on [[the Wingswept Moors]]. It has a base value of 700,000 gold.

==={{DQTact}}===

The Assassin's dagger is a C-rank dagger that can be acquired as a reward for completing the Daggers: Advanced level. It has a {{WIS}} and max {{MP}} bonus of +4 and two slots for Alchemy Effects.

==~~Appearances~~==

==In Other Languages==

===~~[[Dragon Quest VIII]]~~===

{{OtherLanguages

The assassin's dagger ~~has an attack bonus of +37~~.

|es=Daga de asesino|es-meaning=Spanish for "assassin's dagger".

|fr=Dague d'assassin|fr-meaning=French for "assassin's dagger".

|de=Meucheldolch|de-meaning=German for "assassin dagger".

|it=Daga del sicario|it-meaning=Italian for "hitman's dagger".

}}

==Gallery==

DQIII assassins dagger.png|The assassin's dagger in ''III''.

Assassin's dagger VII artwork.png|The assassin's dagger in ''VII''.

DQ VIII Android Alchemy Made Assassin's Dagger.jpg|Made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] from ''VIII''. (Mobile)

Assassin's dagger treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon

DQT Assassins Dagger.png|''Tact'' icon

DQMB Assassin Dagger.jpg|''Monster Battle Road II'' card

</gallery></center>

==Related weapons==

*[[Poison needle]]

*[[Demon spear]]

~~Recipe: [[Eagle dagger]] + [[Poison needle]]~~

==Reference==

~~===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===~~

~~The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +54.~~

~~Recipe: [[Deadly nightblade]] x 1 + [[Poison needle]] x 1 + [[Evencloth]] x 2~~

[[Category:Knives]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars weapons]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]

[[fr:Dague d'assassin]]

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-[[Image:AssassinsDagger.png|right|border|80px]]
+{{Item
+|title=Assassin's dagger
+|image=[[File:DQVIII Assassins dagger.png|300px]]
+|japanese=アサシンダガー
+|romaji={{tt|Asashin dagā|Assassin dagger}}
+|names=Dagger
+|games={{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle (series)|Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II]]''<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQTact}}
+|effect=Has a chance to instantly kill an enemy when attacking.
+}}
+The '''Assassin's dagger''' is a [[knife]] in the series. Much like the [[poison needle]], it has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but it also capable of dealing normal damage as well.
-The '''assassin's dagger''' is a weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] series.
+==Appearances==
+==={{DQ3}}===
+The Assassin's dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +25, a 6.25% ({{fraction|1|16}}th) chance to instantly slay a foe, and can only be equipped by [[Mage]]s and [[Thief|Thieves]]. In the [[Super Famicom]] and {{Game Boy Color}} versions, an assassin's dagger can be found on the third {{T'n'T}} track near the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen]] and the [[Shrine of Shackles]] in a [[treasure chest]]. In all other versions, there is only one in the game, and it can be found in the basement of [[Romaria]] Castle, behind a door locked by the [[Ultimate Key]]. It can be sold for 4,125 gold, but it is not recommended to do so.
+==={{DQ3HD}}===
+{{DQIIIHDEquipment
+|header=[[File:Assassin's dagger III HD icon.png]]
+|name=<big>Assassin's dagger</big>
+|sprite=[[File:Assassin's dagger III HD sprite.png]]
+|description=Loved by assassins as it sometimes defeats a target with one slash; some wish it were more consistent though.
+|stats=Attack +55
+|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]]
+|notes={{fraction|1|8}} chance to instantly kill target.
+|price=N/a / 3,125
+|location=Treasure chest in [[Romaria]] Castle's basement.{{tt|*|Requires the Ultimate Key}}<br>Treasure chest on 2F of [[Maw of the Necrogond]].<br>Sparkly spot west of [[Craggy Cave]].<br>Sparkly spot northwest of [[Kol]].
+}}
+==={{DQ7}}===
+{{Descriptions
+|DQ7=A venomous barb which can inflict a critical hit.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
+}}
+The Assassin's dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +30, a {{Style}} bonus of +11, and can only be equipped by [[Maribel]]. It has a 12.5% chance to instantly killing an enemy when attacking. Assassin's dagger can be purchased from various shops for 1,500 gold and sold for 750 gold. It can be dropped by [[Fighting batboon|Fighting batboons]] and [[Nail blighter|Nail blighter]]. The dagger can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
+*There is a beneficial bug in the Nintendo 3DS version where the instant death chance is calculated a second time after damage is displayed.
+==={{DQ8}}===
+{{Descriptions
+|DQ8=A compact knife made especially for assassins.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
+}}
+The Assassin's dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +37. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]], as well as [[Red]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be sold for 1,250 gold. One can be found in the [[Arcadia Region]] in a [[treasure chest]] that requires the [[Thief's Key]] to open. It can be dropped rarely by [[Anchorman|Anchormen]], [[Claws (monster)|Claws]] in the PS2 and Mobile versions, [[Jackal ripper|Jackal rippers]]s, and [[Jumping jackal|Jumping jackals]]. The assassin's dagger can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be mixed to create an [[Imp knife]], as well.
+* '''Note:''' Using Jessica's [[Sudden Death]] skill when the dagger is equipped will not increase the likelihood of the skill's success, and the innate instant death effect is absent altogether.
+<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
+{{Alchemyitemrecipe
+|item=[[Image:DQVIII Assassins dagger PS2.png|32px|Assassin's dagger]]<br>Assassin's dagger
+|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Eagle dagger.png|32px|link=Eagle dagger]]<br>[[Eagle dagger]]
+|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Poison needle.png|32px|link=Poison needle]]<br>[[Poison needle]]
+|i3=-
+}}
+{{Alchemyitemrecipe
+|item=[[Image:DQVIII Imp knife.png|32px|link=Imp knife]]<br>[[Imp knife]]
+|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Assassins dagger PS2.png|32px|Assassin's dagger]]<br>Assassin's dagger
+|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Devil tail.png|32px|link=Devil's tail]]<br>[[Devil's tail]]
+|i3=-
+}}
+</div>
+==={{DQ9}}===
+{{DQIXEquipment
+|header=[[Image:DQIX Assassins dagger.png]]
+|name=Assassin's dagger
+|icon=[[Image:Assassin's DaggerIX.png|250px]]
+|description=A killer cutter that in the right hands can fell a foe in a single strike.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
+|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
+|stats=Attack +54<br>Style +56
+|vocation=[[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]]
+|notes=12.5% chance for instant death when attacking.<br>Inflicts 110% damage to [[Bug family]] monsters.
+|price=7,000 / 3,500
+|location=Sold at the weapon shops in [[Gleeba]] and [[Batsureg]].<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Apeckalypse|Apeckalypses]] and [[Raving reaper|Raving reapers]].
+|i1=[[Image:DQIX Deadly nightblade.png|link=Deadly nightblade]]<br>Deadly nightblade
+|i2=[[Image:DQIX Poison needle.png|link=Poison needle]]<br>[[Poison needle]]
+|i3=[[Image:DQIX Evencloth.png|link=Evencloth]]<br>[[Evencloth]] x2
+}}
+==={{DQ10}}===
+The Assassin's dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +22, a style bonus of +2, and increases the wielder's weight by 2. The dagger now only has a 1% chance of inflicting instant death. It can be equipped by [[Mage]]s, {{Thieves}}, [[Minstrel]]s, and [[Dancer]]s.
+==={{DQ11}}===
+{{DQXIEquipment
+|name=<big><big>Assassin's dagger</big></big>
+|icon=[[Image:Assassin's dagger xi icon.png]]
+|description=A weapon adored by assassins that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
+|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
+|stats=Attack +37/39/41/44
+|notes=2% chance to instantly kill target.<br>Requires 8 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
+|price=N/A
+|location=Found in a treasure chest in [[Caverns Under Octagonia]].<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Hellbound hunter|Hellbound hunters]].
+|diff=N/A
+|i1=N/A
+|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]]
+}}
+==={{DQH2}}===
+Assassin's Dagger appears as a skill that can be learned by [[Torneko]] at Abacus proficiency level 7, costing 8 MP to use. When used, Torneko takes out the dagger and performs a stabbing attack in front of him, having a chance of instantly killing his target.
+==={{DQTreasures}}===
+{{Descriptions
+|DQTR=A knife notoriously used by underworld assassins.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
+}}
+The Assassin's dagger is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 134]] in the Weapons category and can be found on [[the Wingswept Moors]]. It has a base value of 700,000 gold.
+==={{DQTact}}===
+The Assassin's dagger is a C-rank dagger that can be acquired as a reward for completing the Daggers: Advanced level. It has a {{WIS}} and max {{MP}} bonus of +4 and two slots for Alchemy Effects.
-==Appearances==
+==In Other Languages==
-===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
+{{OtherLanguages
-The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +37.
+|es=Daga de asesino|es-meaning=Spanish for "assassin's dagger".
+|fr=Dague d'assassin|fr-meaning=French for "assassin's dagger".
+|de=Meucheldolch|de-meaning=German for "assassin dagger".
+|it=Daga del sicario|it-meaning=Italian for "hitman's dagger".
+}}
+==Gallery==
+<center><gallery>
+DQIII assassins dagger.png|The assassin's dagger in ''III''.
+Assassin's dagger VII artwork.png|The assassin's dagger in ''VII''.
+DQ VIII Android Alchemy Made Assassin's Dagger.jpg|Made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] from ''VIII''. (Mobile)
+Assassin's dagger treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
+DQT Assassins Dagger.png|''Tact'' icon
+DQMB Assassin Dagger.jpg|''Monster Battle Road II'' card
+</gallery></center>
+==Related weapons==
+*[[Poison needle]]
+*[[Demon spear]]
-Recipe: [[Eagle dagger]] + [[Poison needle]]
+==Reference==
+<references/>
-===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
+{{clear}}
-The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +54.
-Recipe: [[Deadly nightblade]] x 1 + [[Poison needle]] x 1 + [[Evencloth]] x 2
+{{DQWeapons}}
+[[Category:Knives]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II skills]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars weapons]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
+[[fr:Dague d'assassin]]