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{{Item
{{Item
|title=Dread dagger
|title=''Dread dagger''
|image=[[File:DQVIII3DS - Dread dagger.png|225px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII3DS - Dread dagger.png|275px]]
|japanese=よるのパピヨン
|japanese=よるのパピヨン
|romaji={{tt|Yoru no papiyon|Papillon of night}}
|romaji={{tt|Yoru no papiyon|Papillon of night}}
|names=None
|names=None
|games={{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''
|games={{Dragon Quest VIII}} (3DS only)<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}
|effect=Has a chance to inflict paralysis when attacking.<br>Inflicts bonus damage to [[Bug]]s.<br>Has a chance to inflict confusion when attacking. (''VIII'' and ''X'' only)
|effect=Paralyzes target<br>Inflicts bonus damage to {{Bug}}s/[[nature family]] monsters<br>Has a chance to inflict [[confusion]] when attacking ({{VIII}} and {{X}} only)
}}
}}


The '''Dread dagger''' is a recurring knife in the {{DQSeries}}. It deals additional damage to monsters of the [[Bug family]] and has a chance to inflict either [[status effect|paralysis or confusion]] when attacking. Though very similar to the [[Poison moth knife]], the dread dagger is not always the upgraded version of that weapon.
The '''dread dagger''' is a recurring [[Knife Weapon Family|knife]] in the {{DQSeries}}. It deals additional damage to {{MFamilies}}s of the [[bug family]] and has a chance to inflict either [[paralysis]] or [[confusion]] when attacking. Though very similar to the [[poison moth knife]], the dread dagger is not always the upgraded version of that weapon.
 
==Characteristics==
In its original appearance, the dread dagger was an upgraded version of the poison moth knife, being a dagger with a jagged barbs and a stylised guard around the handle modeled after a moth with pink and purple wings. The blade and guard were polished to a high sheen and there appeared to be runes inscribed into the blade, as well. However, starting with ''X'', the dagger's colours were changed to a darker indigo and purple instead with a red handle. This colouration has been used in all other games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The dread dagger has an attack bonus of +78 and has a chance to inflict confusion when attacking. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]] as long as they are at least level 30. The knife can be sold for 34,000 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as only one can be acquired in the game.
The dread dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +78 and has a {{fraction|1|8}} chance to inflict [[confusion]] when attacking. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]] as long as they are at least level 30. The knife can be sold for 34,000 {{Gold}}, but it is not recommended to do so as only one could be acquired in the game.


The dagger was available to Japanese players by redeeming points through the ''Dragon Quest Portal App''. It became available to international players for a short time in 2017, but after 2018, all DLC items for the 3DS version became unavailable.
The dagger was available to Japanese players by redeeming points through the ''Dragon Quest Portal App''. It became available to international players for a short time in 2017, but after 2018, all DLC items for the {{3DS}} version became unavailable.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A short blade that occasionally leaves those it cuts confused.<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] version.</ref>
}}


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Dread dagger.png|name=Dread dagger|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|header=[[File:DQIX Dread dagger.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+57}}
|name=Dread dagger
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Batterfly knife]] + [[Disturbin' turban]] + [[Butterfly wing]] x5}}
|kanji=よるのパピヨン
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=3,250|equipableBy=[[Mage]]s, [[Thieves]], [[Warrior]]s, Omnivocational Knifemaster
|icon=[[Image:DQIX Dread Dagger Artwork.png|275px]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Knife}}
|description=An unnerving knife that paralyses its prey part of the time<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|flavor=An unnerving knife that paralyses its prey part of the time.
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|notes={{fraction|1|8}} chance to paralyze foe.<br>Inflicts 120% damage to [[Bug family|bugs]].
|stats=Attack +57
|vocation=[[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes={{fraction|1|8}} chance to inflict [[paralysis]] when attacking<br>Inflicts 120% damage to [[Bug family|bugs]]
|price=N/a / 3,250
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX Dread dagger.png|link=Batterfly knife]]<br>Batterfly knife
|i2=[[File:DQIX Disturbin turban.png|link=Disturbin' turban]]<br>Disturbin' turban
|i3=[[File:DQIX Butterfly wing.png|link=Butterfly wing]]<br>Butterfly wing x5
}}
}}
The dread dagger is one of the ingredients for the [[papillon mask]], along with three sprigs of [[narspicious]] and one [[malleable mask]].
==={{DQ10}}===
The dread dagger has an {{Attack}} bonus of +39, a {{Style}} bonus of +6, increases the wielder's {{Weight}} by 4, and has an equipment level of 35. It has a 3% chance of inflicting [[confusion]] when attacking and can be equipped by {{Thieves}}, [[Minstrel]]s, [[Mage]]s, [[Dancer]]s, and [[Gadabout]]s, as well as [[Duston]] in the {{Offline}} version of the game. The dagger can be crafted by a weaponsmith.


==={{DQ10}}===
In Version 6.2 of the game, the materials to craft one were drastically changed, making it much easier to make. Previously, it required six chunks of silver ore, two [[coagulant]]s, and a piece of [[evencloth]].
The dread dagger has an attack bonus of +39, a style bonus of +6, and increases the wielder's weight by 4. It has a 3% chance of inflicting confusion when attacking and can be equipped by [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Minstrel]]s, [[Mage]]s, [[Dancer]]s, and [[Gadabout]]s. The dagger can be crafted by a weaponsmith.
*Recipe: [[Silver ore]] + [[Butterfly wing]] + [[Wing of bat]]


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=Dread dagger xi icon.png|name=Dread dagger}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+67<br>(+70, +73, +77)}}
|name=<big><big>Dread dagger</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Paralysis chance|modifier=+8%}}
|icon=[[File:Dread dagger xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=B}}
|description=A knife so breathtakingly horrible to behold that it sometimes scares enemies stiff - literally.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Platinum ore]] x2 + [[Coagulant]] x2 + [[Evencloth]]}}
|rarity=<big><big>B</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Difficulty|modifier=2.5}}
|stats=Attack +67/70/73/77<br>8% chance to paralyse target
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=2,250|equipableBy=[[Erik]], [[Sylvando]]
|notes=+20% damage to [[Nature family]]<br>Requires 13 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Knife}}
|price=N/A / 2,250
|flavor=A knife so breathtakingly horrible to behold that it sometimes scares enemies stiff-literally.
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]] only.
|notes=+120% damage to members of the [[Nature family]]
|diff=2.5
|i1=[[File:Platinum ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Platinum ore]] x2 + [[File:Coagulant xi icon.png|75px|link=Coagulant]] x2 + [[File:Evencloth xi icon.png|75px|link=Evencloth]]
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]]
}}
}}
The [[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|recipe book]] '''The Mothmask Prophecies''' contains the recipe for the dread dagger. It can be purchased at the [[casino]] in [[Puerto Valor]] for 1,000 tokens.
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''The Mothmask Prophecies''' contains the recipe for the dread dagger. It can be purchased at the [[casino]] in [[Puerto Valor]] for 1,000 [[token]]s starting from the second act.


==Descriptions==
==={{DQWalk}}===
{{Descriptions
The Dread dagger is a 4★ knife with an {{Attack}} bonus of +30. It has the ability to teach the wielder various skills, including [[Cobra Strike]], [[Sleeper Hit]], and [[HP Hoover]], as well as gaining the ability to inflict additional damage to {{Bug}}s and {{Poison}} while attacking when its weapon level increases.
|DQ8=A short blade that occasionally leaves those it cuts confused.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version.</ref>
 
|DQ9=An unnerving knife that paralyses its prey part of the time.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
==Etymology==
|DQ11=A knife so breathtakingly horrible to behold that it sometimes scares enemies stiff-literally.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
*The Papillon seen in the Japanese name is the French word for butterfly.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Daga aterradora|es-meaning=Spanish for "terrifying dagger".
|fr=Dague de papilon|fr-meaning=French for "butterfly dagger".
|de=Schreckensdolch|de-meaning=German for "horror/terror dagger".
|it=Lama della morte|it-meaning=Italian for "blade of death".
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIX Dread Dagger Artwork.png|Artwork from ''Dragon Quest IX''
DQotS Dread Dagger.jpg|The dread dagger in {{Stars}}.
DQotS Dread Dagger.jpg|The dread dagger in ''Stars''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk weapons]]


[[fr:Dague de papilon]]
[[fr:Dague de papilon]]

Latest revision as of 18:44, 23 June 2025

Dread dagger
Japanese よるのパピヨン
Romaji Yoru no papiyon
Old localisations None
Found in Dragon Quest VIII (3DS only)
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Effect Paralyzes target
Inflicts bonus damage to Bugs/nature family monsters
Has a chance to inflict confusion when attacking (VIII and X only)

The dread dagger is a recurring knife in the Dragon Quest series. It deals additional damage to monsters of the bug family and has a chance to inflict either paralysis or confusion when attacking. Though very similar to the poison moth knife, the dread dagger is not always the upgraded version of that weapon.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

In its original appearance, the dread dagger was an upgraded version of the poison moth knife, being a dagger with a jagged barbs and a stylised guard around the handle modeled after a moth with pink and purple wings. The blade and guard were polished to a high sheen and there appeared to be runes inscribed into the blade, as well. However, starting with X, the dagger's colours were changed to a darker indigo and purple instead with a red handle. This colouration has been used in all other games.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

The dread dagger has an Attack bonus of +78 and has a 1⁄8 chance to inflict confusion when attacking. It can only be equipped by Jessica and Red as long as they are at least level 30. The knife can be sold for 34,000 gold coins, but it is not recommended to do so as only one could be acquired in the game.

The dagger was available to Japanese players by redeeming points through the Dragon Quest Portal App. It became available to international players for a short time in 2017, but after 2018, all DLC items for the 3DS version became unavailable.

GameDescription
A short blade that occasionally leaves those it cuts confused.[1]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Dread dagger (よるのパピヨン)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
An unnerving knife that paralyses its prey part of the time[2]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Attack +57
Notes
1⁄8 chance to inflict paralysis when attacking
Inflicts 120% damage to bugs
Price Location
N/a / 3,250 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Batterfly knife
Disturbin' turban
Butterfly wing x5

The dread dagger is one of the ingredients for the papillon mask, along with three sprigs of narspicious and one malleable mask.

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

The dread dagger has an Attack bonus of +39, a Style bonus of +6, increases the wielder's Weight by 4, and has an equipment level of 35. It has a 3% chance of inflicting confusion when attacking and can be equipped by Thieves, Minstrels, Mages, Dancers, and Gadabouts, as well as Duston in the Offline version of the game. The dagger can be crafted by a weaponsmith.

In Version 6.2 of the game, the materials to craft one were drastically changed, making it much easier to make. Previously, it required six chunks of silver ore, two coagulants, and a piece of evencloth.

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

Dread dagger
Description
A knife so breathtakingly horrible to behold that it sometimes scares enemies stiff - literally.[3]
Rarity
B
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Attack +67/70/73/77
8% chance to paralyse target
Notes
+20% damage to Nature family
Requires 13 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
N/A / 2,250 Fun-Size Forge only.
Forging Difficulty
2.5
Ingredients
x2 + x2 +
Characters

The recipe book The Mothmask Prophecies contains the recipe for the dread dagger. It can be purchased at the casino in Puerto Valor for 1,000 tokens starting from the second act.

Dragon Quest Walk[edit | edit source]

The Dread dagger is a 4★ knife with an Attack bonus of +30. It has the ability to teach the wielder various skills, including Cobra Strike, Sleeper Hit, and HP Hoover, as well as gaining the ability to inflict additional damage to Bugs and Poison while attacking when its weapon level increases.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

  • The Papillon seen in the Japanese name is the French word for butterfly.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolDaga aterradoraSpanish for "terrifying dagger".
FrançaisDague de papilonFrench for "butterfly dagger".
DeutschSchreckensdolchGerman for "horror/terror dagger".
ItalianoLama della morteItalian for "blade of death".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The dread dagger in Stars.
    The dread dagger in Stars.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Nintendo 3DS version.
  2. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  3. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.

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