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{{quote|style=1|quote=A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop.|source=''Dragon Quest VII'' description|align=center}}
{{Item
|title= ''Poison needle''
|image=[[File:PoisonNeedle.png|200px]]
|japanese=どくばり
|romaji = Dokubari
|names=Poison knife
|games={{Dragon Quest III}} onwards
|buy=Varies
|sell=Varies
|effect=Chance for instant death
}}
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 '''Poison Needle''' (or '''Poison Knife''') is a weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It is a novelty weapon that has a 12% 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|metal slimes]].
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
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 Thieves, 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.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Poison needle III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Poison needle</big>
|sprite=[[File:Poison needle III HD sprite.png]]
|kanji=どくばり
|description=Can slay a baddy with one poke if it happens to hit the right spot
|stats=Attack +10
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]]
|notes=1/8th chance to instantly kill foe
|price=10/4
|location=[[Khoryv]] treasure chest<br>Sold in [[Mur]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
The poison needle will only deal 1 point of damage (never zero) and has an increased chance of making a critical hit, so it is useful against metal slimes. It can be purchased in [[Coburg]] & [[Hay]].
[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] can 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.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Madchen]], 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.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arkbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Howcastle]], 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.
*In the SNES version, the needle is bugged and will not affect monsters that are immune to [[Whack]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The poison needle can only be equipped by Jessica.
The poison needle has an attack bonus of +1, a style bonus of +15, a the 1/6th death rate. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It is obtained from the [[Medal King]] after turning in 45 [[mini medal]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The poison needle can be bought for 1900 gold, and sold for 950. It may be equipped by [[thieves]], [[mage]]s, [[warrior]]s, and anyone who has mastered the Knife skill set.
The poison needle can only be equipped by [[Jessica Albert|Jessica]] in the original PS2 version, as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS port. It is sold in [[Baccarat]] for 1,900 gold, and returns to an effect rate of 1/8th.
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Poison needle DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Poison needle
|kanji=どくばり
|icon=[[File:DQIX Poison Needle Artwork.png]]
|description=A prickly pin that can fell a foe with a single stab if correctly aimed
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Attack +1
|vocation=[[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=1/8th chance to kill target
|price=1,900/950
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Dourbridge]]<br>[[Bloomingdale]]
|i1=[[File:Magic beast horn DQIX icon.png|link=Magic beast horn]]<br>Magic beast horn
|i2=[[File:Manky mud DQIX icon.png|link=Manky mud]]<br>Manky mud x3
|i3=-
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Poison needle</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Poison needle xi icon.png]]
|description=A piercing, pin-like weapon that can instantly kill an enemy if it strikes the right spot
|rarity=<big><big>F</big></big>
|stats=Attack +1<br>Death rate +4/5/6/7%
|notes=N/A
|price=1,900/950
|location=Sold in:<br>the [[Zwaardsrust Region]] capmsite<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Fandangow]]s (1/256)
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]]
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
A poison needle is the reward for giving [[Minimoggie]] 20 [[Mini Medal|mini medals]] in [[Castle Avalonia]]


{{ItemLocation|header}}
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Sold by [[Minimoggie]] (20 [[Mini Medal|mini medals]]}}
A replica of the poison needle appears as [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|treasure No. 133]], with a base vale of 290,000
{{ItemLocation|footer}}


{{CharacterList|header}}
==Gallery==
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
<center><gallery>
{{CharacterList|footer}}
DQIII Poison Needle.png|''Dragon Quest III''
Dq4 poison needle.png|''Dragon Quest IV''
Poison_needle_VII_artwork.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Poison needle b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon
Poison needle treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures''
</gallery></center>


==Gallery==
{{DQWeapons}}
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[[Category:Knives]]
File:Dq4_poison_needle.png|
</gallery>
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
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