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|japanese = {{tt|ときのすな|toki no suna}} | |japanese = {{tt|ときのすな|toki no suna}} | ||
|names = Sandglass of Regression<br>Time Sand | |names = Sandglass of Regression<br>Time Sand | ||
|games = | |games = {{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}} | ||
|buy = n/a | |buy = n/a | ||
|sell = n/a | |sell = n/a | ||
|effect = Allows the player to start a battle over. | |effect = Allows the player to start a battle over. | ||
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The '''Sands of Time''' is a special item in the | The '''Sands of Time''' is a special item in the {{DQSeries}}. Depicted as a heart-shaped hourglass filled with sand, it resets the battle to the beginning and allows the player to start over the encounter. Particularly patient players can use this to ensure victory over metal slimes. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
The Sands of Time can be found in the [[Cascade Cave]], after the [[Karstaway stone]] is used to drain the grotto. | The Sands of Time can be found in the [[Cascade Cave]], after the [[Karstaway stone]] is used to drain the grotto. | ||
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=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
The Sands of Time is a reward for completing the [[Nadiria]] T'n'T board. (DS | The Sands of Time is a reward for completing the [[Nadiria]] T'n'T board at [[Nadiria]]. ({{DS}} Version only) | ||
In the Super Famicom | In the {{Super Famicom}} Version, it can be found in the town of [[Precaria]] (ジャハンナ) in a [[Treasure chest]] guarded by a [[Merry man]] outside the eastern wall. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
You can obtain the Sands of Time by showing 50 | You can obtain the Sands of Time by showing 50 [[Mini medal]]s to the King at [[Medal King's Palace#Medford Manor|Medford Manor]]. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
The chronic clumps of sand were used by [[The Time Being]] in conjunction with [[Pomposo]]'s clocktower to freeze the region of [[El Ciclo]] in a never-ending loop. The sands are the player's reward for freeing the town. | The chronic clumps of sand were used by [[The Time Being]] in conjunction with [[Pomposo]]'s clocktower to freeze the region of [[El Ciclo]] in a never-ending loop. The sands are the player's reward for freeing the town. | ||
{{Descriptions | |||
|DQ7=Reverse time in battle.<ref>[[Sony PlayStation]] Version.</ref> | |||
In battle, they can reverse time itself.<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] Version.</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
SandsOfTime.png|Guide book illustration, 1990. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery></center> | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Revision as of 05:58, 12 January 2022
| Sands of time | |
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| Japanese | ときのすな |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localisations | Sandglass of Regression Time Sand |
| Found in | Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII |
| Effect | Allows the player to start a battle over. |
The Sands of Time is a special item in the Dragon Quest series. Depicted as a heart-shaped hourglass filled with sand, it resets the battle to the beginning and allows the player to start over the encounter. Particularly patient players can use this to ensure victory over metal slimes.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
The Sands of Time can be found in the Cascade Cave, after the Karstaway stone is used to drain the grotto.
| Game | Description |
 | In battle, they can reverse time itself.[1] |
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The Sands of Time is a reward for completing the Nadiria T'n'T board at Nadiria. (DS Version only)
In the Super Famicom Version, it can be found in the town of Precaria (ジャハンナ) in a Treasure chest guarded by a Merry man outside the eastern wall.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
You can obtain the Sands of Time by showing 50 Mini medals to the King at Medford Manor.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The chronic clumps of sand were used by The Time Being in conjunction with Pomposo's clocktower to freeze the region of El Ciclo in a never-ending loop. The sands are the player's reward for freeing the town.
{{Descriptions |DQ7=Reverse time in battle.[2] In battle, they can reverse time itself.[3]
Gallery
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Guide book illustration, 1990.
Reference
- ↑ Nintendo DS and Cell phone Version
- ↑ Sony PlayStation Version.
- ↑ Nintendo 3DS Version.