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<center>''A venomous barb which can inflict a critical hit.'' --Description in ''Dragon Quest VII''</center>


The '''assassin's dagger''' is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series.
The '''assassin's dagger''', also known simply as '''dagger''', is a recurring weapon in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Much like the [[poison needle]], it has a chance to instantly kill an enemy in a single strike, but it also capable of dealing normal damage, as well.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Appearing only in the remakes, the assassin's dagger grants an attack bonus of +25, a 6% chance to instantly slay a foe, and may be equipped by [[Merchant]]s and [[Thief|Thieves]].
Appearing only in the remakes, the assassin's dagger (known as the dagger in the GBC version) grants an attack bonus of +25, a 6% chance to instantly slay a foe, and may only be equipped by [[mage]]s and [[Thief|thieves]]. There is only one in the game, and it can be found in the basement of [[Romaria]] Castle, behind a door locked by the [[ultimate key]].
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The assassin's dagger, originally called the dagger in the PS1 version, has an attack bonus of +30 and a style bonus of +11. It has a 12.5% chance to deal instant death to an enemy and can only be equipped by [[Maribel]]. Assassin's daggers can be purchased from various shops for 1,500 gold and sold for 750 gold. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +37 and a 6% chance to deal instant death to an enemy. '''Note:''' using Jessica's Sudden Death technique when the dagger is equipped will not increase the likelihood of the skill's success.  It can be sold for 1,250 [[Gold]] Coins.
The assassin's dagger has an attack bonus of +37 and a 6% chance to deal instant death to an enemy. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]] in the 3DS version. '''Note:''' using Jessica's Sudden Death technique when the dagger is equipped will not increase the likelihood of the skill's success.  It can be sold for 1,250 [[Gold]] Coins.


Recipe: [[Eagle dagger]] + [[Poison needle]]
Recipe: [[Eagle dagger]] + [[Poison needle]]
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*'''A compact knife made especially for assassins.''' (Description when selecting the Assassin's dagger in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
*'''A compact knife made especially for assassins.''' (Description when selecting the Assassin's dagger in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)


==See Also==
* [[Poison needle]]
* [[Demon spear]]
==Gallery==
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Image:Assassins_dagger.png|The assassin's dagger in ''Dragon Quest VII''
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