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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Cypress stick''
|title = Cypress stick
|image = [[Image:CypressStick.png|right|180px]]
|image = [[Image:CypressStick.png|250px]]
|japanese = ひのきのぼう
|japanese = ひのきのぼう
|names = Wooden cane <br> Stick <br> Cypress stick
|romaji = {{tt|Hinoki no bō|Cypress pole/stick}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<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 X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''
|names = Bamboo Stick<br>Wooden Cane<br>Stick
| buy = various, see article
|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>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQDai}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTact}}
| sell = various, see article
|effect = Increases the wielder's Attack.
|effect = N/a
}}
}}
 
The '''Cypress stick''' is a weapon in the series.
The '''cypress stick''', also known as '''wooden cane''' or simply '''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==
==Characteristics==
The cypress stick is a crude, but simple length of wood that can be used as a club or baton. 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.
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 (weapon type)|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.
{{DQ2Equipment
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|buy=N/A
|sell=15 gold
|attributes=Attack +2
|can-equip=[[File:Dq2prince-sprite-SNES.gif|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:Dq2princess-sprite-SNES.gif|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]]
|in-battle=no
|type=
|shops=N/A
|locations=[[Princess of Moonbrooke]]'s initial equipment<br>Item drop from [[Magus]] {{fraction|1|8}}
|description=A simple weapon made from the branch of a cypress tree.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
|notes=-}}
 
 
==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{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:Prince of Midenhall Icon HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Midenhall]][[File:Prince of Cannock Icon HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:Princess of Moonbrooke Icon HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]][[File:Princess of Cannock Icon HD2D.png|50px|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.
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
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. It has a {{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Shell slime]], as well.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{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.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|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=-
|price=8 gold / 3 gold
|location=Sold at the item shop in [[Aliahan]].<br>Sparkly spot southwest of Aliahan.<br>Examine the ground in the northeast part of [[Romaria]] at night.<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>
}}
 
==={{DQ4}}===
The Cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2 and can be equipped by all characters. It is part of [[Borya]]'s initial equipment. 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. The cypress stick has a {{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Winkster]], as well as a {{fraction|1|64}} chance by [[Frolicker]] and [[Axolotl]].
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The Cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +2 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, the {{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}}. It is part of the Hero's initial equipment. 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>
}}
 
==={{DQ6}}===
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]] and [[Goblin pixie]], and a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Magic marionette]].
 
==={{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.
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
The Cypress stick has an {{Attack}} bonus of +7 and can be equipped by all characters. It is part of the {{Hero 7}}, [[Maribel]], and [[Kiefer]]'s initial equipment. The cypress stick can be purchased for 10 gold from [[Pilchard Bay]] and [[Estard|Estard Castle]] and sold for 5 gold. One can be found in a barrel at Pilchard Bay, another in a pot at Estard, and a third in a barrel at Estard Castle. More can be picked up from a sparkly spot outside of Pilchard Bay, as well. Cypress stick can also be dropped by [[Meowgician]] and [[Shell slime]].


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
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.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A simple wooden sword carved from a sturdy cypress branch.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
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]] and a {{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Capsichum]]. 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>


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
The cypress stick has an attack bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all characters. [[Borya]] is initially equipped with it.
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=Cypress stick
|kanji=ひのきのぼう
|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 gold / 5 gold
|diff=0.5
|i1=-
|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]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQB}}===
The cypress stick has an attack bonus of +2. The hero begins his journey with this weapon.
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>
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{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.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The cypress stick has an attack bonus of +2. It can be equipped by all characters. When equipped by [[Ruff]], it actually decreases his attack by 1. In the 3DS version, it is initially equipped by [[Kiefer]].
[[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>
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQTact}}===
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 (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]]. Although it has no practical use in combat, the cypress stick can be used in various [[Alchemy]] recipes:
[[Image:DQT Cypress Stick.png|right|thumb|''Tact'' icon]]
The Cypress stick is a D-rank sword with an ATK bonus of +3, a max HP bonus of +9, and two slots for Alchemy Effects. It can be acquired as a reward for completing the Swords: Intermediate level.


* [[Iron lance]] = Cypress stick + [[Dagger]]
* [[Long spear]] = Iron lance + Cypress stick x2
* [[Hunter's bow]] = [[Strength ring]] + Cypress stick x2
* [[Stone axe]] = Cypress stick + [[Stone hardhat]]


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
==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==
==Trivia==
* The cypress stick shares its position as the weakest weapon in the series with the [[bamboo lance]].
*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]].
*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==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQII_Cypress_Stick.png|The cypress stick from ''Dragon Quest II''
DQII_Cypress_Stick.png|The cypress stick from ''Dragon Quest II''
File:Cypress stick.png|The cypress stick from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQIII_Cypress_Stick.png|The cypress stick from ''Dragon Quest III''
Cypress stick_VII_artwork.png|The cypress stick from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Cypress stick builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
DQTR Cypress Stick.jpg|The cypress stick in ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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==References==
<references/>
 
[[Category:Swords]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 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 VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact weapons]]
 
[[es:Porra de Ciprés]]
[[fr:Bâton de cyprès]]

Latest revision as of 22:46, 1 October 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 VII Reimagined
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]

In-Game Description
A simple weapon made from the branch of a cypress tree.[1]
Attributes Buy Sell
Attack +2 N/A 15 gold
Can Be Equipped By Notes
-
Shop(s) N/A
Location(s) Princess of Moonbrooke's initial equipment
Item drop from Magus 1⁄8


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 Buy Sell
Attack +2 8 gold 4 gold
Characters Notes
-
Location(s)
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. It has a 1⁄32 chance of being dropped by Shell slime, 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.[3]
Attributes Price
Attack +2 8 gold / 3 gold
Vocations Notes

-
Location
Sold at the item shop in Aliahan.
Sparkly spot southwest of Aliahan.
Examine the ground in the northeast part of Romaria at night.
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. It is part of Borya's initial equipment. 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. The cypress stick has a 1⁄32 chance of being dropped by Winkster, as well as a 1⁄64 chance by Frolicker and Axolotl.

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 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. It is part of the Hero's initial equipment. 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.[4]

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 1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Budding sorcerer and Goblin pixie, and a 1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Magic marionette.

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 1⁄64 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 1⁄16 chance of dropping them, as well.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

The Cypress stick has an Attack bonus of +7 and can be equipped by all characters. It is part of the Hero, Maribel, and Kiefer's initial equipment. The cypress stick can be purchased for 10 gold from Pilchard Bay and Estard Castle and sold for 5 gold. One can be found in a barrel at Pilchard Bay, another in a pot at Estard, and a third in a barrel at Estard Castle. More can be picked up from a sparkly spot outside of Pilchard Bay, as well. Cypress stick can also be dropped by Meowgician and Shell slime.

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

GameDescription
A simple wooden sword carved from a sturdy cypress branch.[5]

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 1⁄32 chance of being dropped by Lump mage and a 1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Capsichum. The cypress stick can be mixed with various items in the Alchemy Pot.

Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item
Cypress stick
Cypress stick
Dagger		 -
Iron lance


Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item
Cypress stick
Cypress stick		 Cypress stick
Cypress stick
Iron lance
Long spear


Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item
Cypress stick
Cypress stick
Stone hardhat		 -
Stone axe


Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item
Cypress stick
Cypress stick		 Cypress stick
Cypress stick		 Link=Strength ring
Strength ring
Hunter's bow

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

Cypress stick (ひのきのぼう)
Description
A sturdy little stick fashioned from a branch of the cypress tree.[6]
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Attack +7/9/11/16 F 10 gold / 5 gold
Notes Forging Difficulty Ingredients
Requires 1 Perfectionist's pearl to rework. 0.5 -
Characters
Location
One found in a treasure chest in Cobblestone.
Sold from the item shop at Cobblestone and from the Heliodor Region roving emporium.
1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Cruelcumber.

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.[7]

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.[8]

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Tact icon

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


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]

  • The cypress stick from Dragon Quest II
    The cypress stick from Dragon Quest II
  • The cypress stick from Dragon Quest III
    The cypress stick from Dragon Quest III
  • The cypress stick from Dragon Quest VII
    The cypress stick from Dragon Quest VII
  • Dragon Quest Builders icon
    Dragon Quest Builders icon
  • The cypress stick in Dragon Quest Treasures
    The cypress stick in Dragon Quest Treasures

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