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{{Item
|title = Cypress stick
|image = [[Image:CypressStick.png|250px]]
|japanese = ひのきのぼう
|romaji = {{tt|Hinoki no bō|Cypress pole/stick}}
|names = Bamboo Stick<br>Wooden Cane<br>Stick
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<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 XI}}<br>{{DQDai}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTact}}
|effect = Increases the wielder's Attack.
}}
The '''Cypress stick''' is a weapon in the series.


The '''Cypress Stick''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. It is a simple wooden stick and is usually the weakest weapon in the game.
==Characteristics==
The cypress stick is a crude, but simple length of wood that can be used as a club or baton. It is usually the weakest weapon in the game. In its earliest depictions, it had a loop at the end of its handle. Later entries in the series shows the cypress stick as having a length of cloth around its handle as a rudimentary grip. In later games, the cypress stick is wielded as a makeshift [[sword]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest II]]===
==={{DQ2}}===
The cypress stick has an attack bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all characters. The Princess of Moonbrooke joins the party with it equipped.
The Cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2 and can be equipped by all characters. The [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] joins the party with it equipped. [[Magus|Maguses]] have a {{fraction|1|8}} chance of dropping it, as well, and it is the only other way to acquire one. It can be sold for 15 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A simple weapon made from the branch of a cypress tree.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}


===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
==={{DQIIHD}}===
The cypress stick (known simply as Stick in the GBC version due to text limitations) has an attack bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all classes. The King of Aliahan gives one to the hero at the beginning of his quest.
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Cypress stick III HD icon.png]]
|name=Cypress stick
|kanji=ひのきのぼう
|description=A no-frills standard stick carved from the wood of a cypress tree.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Attack +2
|characters=[[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Midenhall icon.png|42px|link=Prince of Midenhall]][[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:DQI&IIHD Princess of Moonbrooke icon.png|35px|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]][[File:DQI&IIHD Princess of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=-
|buy=8 gold
|sell=4 gold
|location=Sold at [[Midenhall]], [[Cannock]], and [[Kol]].<br>Dropped by [[Shell slime]].<br>Found in a pot at Midenhall Castle.<br>Found in a pot in [[Quagmire Cave]].<br>Found in a pot at [[Slewse]].<br>Use [[Dig]] in Northern Alefgard.
}}


===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
==={{DQ3}}===
The cypress stick has an attack bonus of +2.
The Cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2 and can be equipped by all vocations. The [[King of Aliahan]] gives one to the hero at the beginning of his quest. It can be purchased at [[Aliahan]] for 5 gold and sold for 3 gold. [[Shell slime|Shell slimes]] have a {{fraction|1|32}} chance of dropping them, as well.


===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The cypress stick has an attack bonus of +2. The hero begins his journey with this weapon.
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Cypress stick III HD icon.png]]
|name=Cypress stick
|kanji=ひのきのぼう
|sprite=[[File:Cypress stick III HD sprite.png]]
|description=A no-frills standard stick carved from the wood of a cypress tree.
|stats=Attack +2
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial Artist]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]]
|notes=N/A
|price=8 gold / 3 gold
|location=Sold at the item shop in [[Aliahan]].<br>Sparkly spot southwest of Aliahan.<br>Found at [[Romaria]] (night only).<br>Found in a dresser at [[Wayfarer's Inn]].<br>Sparkly spot north of Wayfarer's Inn.<br>Sparkly spot on island southeast of Romaria, requires the ship.<br>
}}


===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
==={{DQ4}}===
The Cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2 and can be equipped by all characters. [[Borya]] has one equipped when he joins the party. It can be sold in [[Shinnock]] for a while during {{DQ4 Chapter 3}} for 10 gold, but is listed as [[Steel broadsword]] to trick any travelers. It has a {{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Winkster|Winksters]], and a {{fraction|1|64}} chance by [[Frolicker|Frolickers]] and [[Axolotl|Axolotls]].


===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
==={{DQ5}}===
The cypress stick has an attack bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all characters.
The Cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's son]], [[Sancho]], {{Brownie R}}, {{Orc king R}}, {{Hoodlum R}}, {{Archdemon R}}, {{Gigantes R}}, {{Pip fighter R}}, {{Conkuistador R}}, {{Prestidigitator R}}, {{Ghost R}}, {{Hulagan R}}, {{Old man of the sea R}}, {{Epipany R}}, {{Wiz pip R}}, {{Conkuisitor R}}, {{Conkjurer R}}, {{Walking corpse R}}, and {{Rockbomb R}}. The Hero has one equipped at the beginning of the game. It can be purchased for 10 gold at [[Whealbrook]] during the Hero's childhood and sold for 5 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQ5=Doesn't appear to have any special effects.<ref>Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
==={{DQ6}}===
The cypress stick has an attack bonus of +4.  
The Cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Ashlynn]], [[Carver]], [[Milly]], and [[Nevan]], being part of the Hero's initial equipment. It can be purchased for 10 gold from [[Weaver's Peak]] and sold for 7. It has a {{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Budding sorcerer|Budding sorcerers]] and [[Goblin pixie|Goblin pixies]], and a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Magic marionette|Magic marionettes]].
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==={{DQ7}}===
The Cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2 and can be equipped by all characters. When equipped by [[Ruff]], it actually decreases his Attack by 1. It can be purchased at [[Pilchard Bay]] and [[Estard]] for 10 gold and sold for 5 gold. One can be found in a dresser at [[Estard]]'s inn. It has a {{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Meowgician|Meowgicians]] and [[Peahooter|Peahooters]].
* In the Nintendo 3DS version, it is part of [[Kiefer]]'s initial equipment. One can also be found in a treasure chest on the fishing boat in Pilchard Bay at the beginning of the game. [[Clay colonel|Clay colonels]] have a {{fraction|1|16}} chance of dropping them, as well.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
The Cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +4. In this game, it is classified as a sword and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}. It can be purchased for 10 gold at [[Farebury]] and [[Peregrin Quay]] and sold for 5 gold. One can be found at Farebury's weapon shop in a treasure chest requiring the [[Thief's key]] to open. It has a {{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Lump mage|Lump mages]] and a {{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Capsichum|Capsichums]]. The cypress stick can be mixed with various items in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Iron lance PS2.png|32px|link=Iron lance]]<br>Iron lance
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Cypress stick.png|32px|Cypress stick]]<br>Cypress stick
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dagger PS2.png|32px|link=Dagger]]<br>Dagger
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Long spear.png|32px|link=Long spear]]<br>Long spear
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Cypress stick.png|32px|Cypress stick]]<br>Cypress stick
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Cypress stick.png|32px|Cypress stick]]<br>Cypress stick
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Iron lance PS2.png|32px|link=Iron lance]]<br>Iron lance
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Stone axe PS2.png|32px|link=Stone axe]]<br>Stone axe
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Cypress stick.png|32px|Cypress stick]]<br>Cypress stick
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Stone hardhat.png|32px|link=Stone hardhat]]<br>Stone hardhat
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Hunters bow.png|32px|link=Hunter's bow]]<br>Hunter's bow
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Cypress stick.png|32px|Cypress stick]]<br>Cypress stick
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Cypress stick.png|32px|Cypress stick]]<br>Cypress stick
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Strength ring.png|32px|Link=Strength ring]]<br>Strength ring
}}
</div>
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=Cypress stick
|icon=[[Image:Cypress stick xi icon.png]]
|description=A sturdy little stick fashioned from a branch of the cypress tree.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=F
|stats=Attack +7/9/11/16
|notes=Requires 1 [[Perfectionist's pearl]] to rework.
|price=10 / 5
|diff=0.5
|i1=N/A
|location=One found in a treasure chest in [[Cobblestone]].<br>Sold from the item shop at [[Cobblestone]] and from the [[Heliodor Region]] roving emporium.<br>{{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Cruelcumber]].
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
 
==={{DQB}}===
The Cypress stick only has an {{Attack}} bonus of +1. It can be crafted from 1 unit of wood at a tree stump, mason's workbench, or carpenter's workstation.
{{Descriptions
|DQB=A broken branch whittled to work as a weapon.<ref>Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
The Cypress stick increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] {{Attack}} by +8, it can be crafted from 1 unit of wood at a worn-out workbench or anvil.
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
[[Image:Cypress stick treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]
The Cypress stick is Treasure No. 196 in the Weapons category and can be found on [[the Paternoggin]]. It has a base value of 16,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A wooden weapon that is basically a branch.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
The Cypress stick is a D-rank sword that can be acquired as a reward for completing the Swords: Intermediate level. It has an ATK bonus of +3, an HP bonus of +9, and has two slots for Alchemy Effects.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Porra de Ciprés|es-meaning=Spanish for "cypress club".
|fr=Bâton de cyprès|fr-meaning=French for "cypress baton".
|de=Zypressenstock|de-meaning=German for "cypress stick/staff".
|it=Bastone di cipresso|it-meaning=Italian for "cypress stick/cane".
}}
 
==Trivia==
*The cypress stick shares its position as the weakest weapon in the series with the [[bamboo pole]].
*The anime series ''[[Wikipedia: Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei|Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei]]'' makes a humorous reference to the cypress stick in an imagine spot as being the bare minimum for an adventurer, along with the [[plain clothes]] and [[pot lid]].
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQII_Cypress_Stick.png|The cypress stick from ''Dragon Quest II''
DQIII_Cypress_Stick.png|''Dragon Quest III''
Cypress stick_VII_artwork.png|The cypress stick from ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Cypress stick builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
DQTR Cypress Stick.jpg|The cypress stick in ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
DQT Cypress Stick.png|''Tact'' icon
</gallery></center>
 
==References==
<references/>
 
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[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]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
 
[[es:Porra de Ciprés]]
[[fr:Bâton de cyprès]]

Latest revision as of 00:51, 18 March 2026

Cypress stick
Japanese ひのきのぼう
Romaji Hinoki no bō
Old localisations Bamboo Stick
Wooden Cane
Stick
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Treasures
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Increases the wielder's Attack.

The Cypress stick is a weapon in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The cypress stick is a crude, but simple length of wood that can be used as a club or baton. It is usually the weakest weapon in the game. In its earliest depictions, it had a loop at the end of its handle. Later entries in the series shows the cypress stick as having a length of cloth around its handle as a rudimentary grip. In later games, the cypress stick is wielded as a makeshift sword.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

The Cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2 and can be equipped by all characters. The Princess of Moonbrooke joins the party with it equipped. Maguses have a 18 chance of dropping it, as well, and it is the only other way to acquire one. It can be sold for 15 gold.

GameDescription
A simple weapon made from the branch of a cypress tree.[1]

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

Cypress stick (ひのきのぼう)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A no-frills standard stick carved from the wood of a cypress tree.[2]
Attributes Characters
Attack +2
Notes
-
Purchase Price Sell Price Location(s)
8 gold 4 gold Sold at Midenhall, Cannock, and Kol.
Dropped by Shell slime.
Found in a pot at Midenhall Castle.
Found in a pot in Quagmire Cave.
Found in a pot at Slewse.
Use Dig in Northern Alefgard.

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

The Cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2 and can be equipped by all vocations. The King of Aliahan gives one to the hero at the beginning of his quest. It can be purchased at Aliahan for 5 gold and sold for 3 gold. Shell slimes have a 132 chance of dropping them, as well.

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

Cypress stick (ひのきのぼう)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A no-frills standard stick carved from the wood of a cypress tree.
Stats Vocations
Attack +2
Notes
N/A
Price Location
8 gold / 3 gold Sold at the item shop in Aliahan.
Sparkly spot southwest of Aliahan.
Found at Romaria (night only).
Found in a dresser at Wayfarer's Inn.
Sparkly spot north of Wayfarer's Inn.
Sparkly spot on island southeast of Romaria, requires the ship.

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

The Cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2 and can be equipped by all characters. Borya has one equipped when he joins the party. It can be sold in Shinnock for a while during Chapter 3 for 10 gold, but is listed as Steel broadsword to trick any travelers. It has a 132 chance of being dropped by Winksters, and a 164 chance by Frolickers and Axolotls.

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

The Cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2 and can be equipped by the Hero, the Hero's son, Sancho, Brownie, Orc king, Hoodlum, Archdemon, Gigantes, Pip fighter, Conkuistador, Prestidigitator, Ghost, Hulagan, Old man of the sea, Epipany, Wiz pip, Conkuisitor, Conkjurer, Walking corpse, and Rockbomb. The Hero has one equipped at the beginning of the game. It can be purchased for 10 gold at Whealbrook during the Hero's childhood and sold for 5 gold.

GameDescription
Doesn't appear to have any special effects.[3]

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

The Cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2 and can be equipped by the Hero, Ashlynn, Carver, Milly, and Nevan, being part of the Hero's initial equipment. It can be purchased for 10 gold from Weaver's Peak and sold for 7. It has a 164 chance of being dropped by Budding sorcerers and Goblin pixies, and a 1128 chance of being dropped by Magic marionettes.

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

The Cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +2 and can be equipped by all characters. When equipped by Ruff, it actually decreases his Attack by 1. It can be purchased at Pilchard Bay and Estard for 10 gold and sold for 5 gold. One can be found in a dresser at Estard's inn. It has a 164 chance of being dropped by Meowgicians and Peahooters.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, it is part of Kiefer's initial equipment. One can also be found in a treasure chest on the fishing boat in Pilchard Bay at the beginning of the game. Clay colonels have a 116 chance of dropping them, as well.

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

The Cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +4. In this game, it is classified as a sword and can only be equipped by the Hero. It can be purchased for 10 gold at Farebury and Peregrin Quay and sold for 5 gold. One can be found at Farebury's weapon shop in a treasure chest requiring the Thief's key to open. It has a 132 chance of being dropped by Lump mages and a 164 chance of being dropped by Capsichums. The cypress stick can be mixed with various items in the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Iron lance
Cypress stick
Cypress stick

Dagger
-


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Long spear
Cypress stick
Cypress stick
Cypress stick
Cypress stick

Iron lance


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Stone axe
Cypress stick
Cypress stick

Stone hardhat
-


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Hunter's bow
Cypress stick
Cypress stick
Cypress stick
Cypress stick
Link=Strength ring
Strength ring

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

Cypress stick
Description
A sturdy little stick fashioned from a branch of the cypress tree.[4]
Rarity
F
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Attack +7/9/11/16
Notes
Requires 1 Perfectionist's pearl to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
10 / 5 One found in a treasure chest in Cobblestone.
Sold from the item shop at Cobblestone and from the Heliodor Region roving emporium.
164 chance of being dropped by Cruelcumber.
Forging Difficulty
0.5
Ingredients
N/A
Characters

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

The Cypress stick only has an Attack bonus of +1. It can be crafted from 1 unit of wood at a tree stump, mason's workbench, or carpenter's workstation.

GameDescription
A broken branch whittled to work as a weapon.[5]

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

The Cypress stick increases the Builder's Attack by +8, it can be crafted from 1 unit of wood at a worn-out workbench or anvil.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

Treasures icon

The Cypress stick is Treasure No. 196 in the Weapons category and can be found on the Paternoggin. It has a base value of 16,000 gold.

GameDescription
A wooden weapon that is basically a branch.[6]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

The Cypress stick is a D-rank sword that can be acquired as a reward for completing the Swords: Intermediate level. It has an ATK bonus of +3, an HP bonus of +9, and has two slots for Alchemy Effects.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolPorra de CiprésSpanish for "cypress club".
FrançaisBâton de cyprèsFrench for "cypress baton".
DeutschZypressenstockGerman for "cypress stick/staff".
ItalianoBastone di cipressoItalian for "cypress stick/cane".

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The cypress stick shares its position as the weakest weapon in the series with the bamboo pole.
  • The anime series Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei makes a humorous reference to the cypress stick in an imagine spot as being the bare minimum for an adventurer, along with the plain clothes and pot lid.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  3. Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.
  4. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  5. Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, and Steam versions.
  6. Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.