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|japanese = のろいの歌 (''VII'' only)<br>呪いの歌 (''VIII'' only)<br>呪いのうた (''X'' only)
|japanese = のろいの歌 (''VII'' only)<br>呪いの歌 (''VIII'' only)<br>呪いのうた (''X'' only)
|romaji = {{tt|Noroi no uta|Cursed song}}
|romaji = {{tt|Noroi no uta|Cursed song}}
|old = CurseSong
|old = CurseSong<br>Cursed Song
|type = Song
|type = Song
}}
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'''Cursed Verse''' is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}. Its effects have differed in each game that it has appeared.
'''Cursed Verse''', also known as '''Cursed Song''', is a recurring ability in the {{DQSeries}}. Its effects have differed in each game that it has appeared.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
In the {{PS1}} version, CurseSong is a hybrid ability learned by reaching rank 5 as a [[Mage]] or [[Troubadour]] immediately after completing the other. It reduces the defence of one group of enemies for 0 {{MP}}, making it similar to [[Kasap]]. It is also learned by reaching rank 6 as a [[Walking corpse (Vocation)|Walking corpse]]. In the {{3DS}} version, hybrid abilities no longer exist and Cursed Verse is learned normally by reaching rank 5 as a [[Luminary (Vocation)|Luminary]] or rank 1 as a [[Druid]], but as it is an advanced skill, it can only be used as those vocations.
In the original {{PS1}} version, CurseSong is a hybrid skill learned by reaching rank 5 as a [[Mage]] or [[Troubadour]] immediately after completing the other. It reduces the defence of one group of enemies for 0 {{MP}}, making it similar to [[Kasap]]. It is also learned by reaching rank 6 as a [[Walking corpse (Vocation)|Walking corpse]]. In the {{3DS}} version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Cursed Verse is learned normally by reaching rank 5 as a [[Luminary (Vocation)|Luminary]] or rank 1 as a [[Druid]], but as it is an advanced skill, it can only be used as those vocations.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
Cursed Verse appears as an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[Satyr#Pan_piper|Pan piper]]s and [[Wailin' weed]]s. It has a chance to curse the entire party, stunning them for a single turn. The {{Hero 8}} is immune to its effects as he cannot be cursed.
Cursed Song appears as an enemy-only skill that can be used by [[Satyr#Pan_piper|Pan piper]]s and [[Wailin' weed]]s. It has a chance to curse the entire party, stunning them for a single turn. The {{Hero 8}} is immune to its effects as he cannot be cursed.


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Cursed Verse appears once again as an enemy-only skill that can be used by various monsters, including Pan pipers and Wailin' weeds.  
Cursed Verse appears once again as an enemy-only skill that can be used by various monsters, including Pan pipers and Wailin' weeds. It attempts to curse any nearby characters.


==Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Chanson maudite|fr-meaning=French for "cursed song".
|fr=Chanson maudite|fr-meaning=French for "cursed song".
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[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Skills]]
[[Category:Curse skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X skills]]
[[Category:Songs]]
[[Category:Songs]]

Revision as of 01:43, 5 November 2022

Cursed Verse, also known as Cursed Song, is a recurring ability in the Dragon Quest series. Its effects have differed in each game that it has appeared.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

In the original PS1 version, CurseSong is a hybrid skill learned by reaching rank 5 as a Mage or Troubadour immediately after completing the other. It reduces the defence of one group of enemies for 0 MP, making it similar to Kasap. It is also learned by reaching rank 6 as a Walking corpse. In the 3DS version, hybrid skills no longer exist and Cursed Verse is learned normally by reaching rank 5 as a Luminary or rank 1 as a Druid, but as it is an advanced skill, it can only be used as those vocations.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Cursed Song appears as an enemy-only skill that can be used by Pan pipers and Wailin' weeds. It has a chance to curse the entire party, stunning them for a single turn. The Hero is immune to its effects as he cannot be cursed.

Dragon Quest X

Cursed Verse appears once again as an enemy-only skill that can be used by various monsters, including Pan pipers and Wailin' weeds. It attempts to curse any nearby characters.

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
FrançaisChanson mauditeFrench for "cursed song".
ItalianoVerso MaledettoItalian for "cursed verse".