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<center>''A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop.''

<center><small>''A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop.''<br>--Description in ''Dragon Quest VII''</center></small>

--Description in ''Dragon Quest VII''</center>

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|effect = Chance for instant death

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The '''poison needle''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It is a novelty weapon that has a ~~12.5% (1/8th)~~ 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~~]].

The '''poison needle''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. 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 monsters]].

==Appearances==

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===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===

[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] and equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th, and is available for purchase in chapter 4's [[Havre Léon]] weapon shop.

[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] and 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 V]]''===

The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Hero's daughter|The Girl]], and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in [[Coburg]] & [[Hay]].

The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Hero's daughter|The Girl]], 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 VI]]''===

[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arcbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Holstock]], as well as winning rank C of [[Slimopolis]].

[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arcbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Holstock]], 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 VII]]''===

The poison needle has an attack bonus of +1 ~~and~~ a style bonus of +15. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It is obtained from the [[Medal King]] after turning in 45 [[mini medal]]s.

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 VIII]]''===

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.

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.

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===

The poison needle can be bought for 1900 gold, and sold for 950. It may be equipped by [[Thief|thieves]], [[mage]]s, [[warrior]]s, and anyone who has mastered the Knife skill set.

The poison needle can be bought for 1900 gold, and sold for 950. It may be equipped by [[Thief|thieves]], [[mage]]s, [[warrior]]s, and anyone who has mastered the Knife skill set. As before, it has a 1/8th effect rate.

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-<center>''A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop.''
+<center><small>''A single jab with this in the right spot would likely finish the enemy off in one fell swoop.''<br>--Description in ''Dragon Quest VII''</center></small>
---Description in ''Dragon Quest VII''</center>
 {{Item
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-The '''poison needle''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. It is a novelty weapon that has a 12.5% (1/8th) 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]].
+The '''poison needle''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. 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 monsters]].
 ==Appearances==
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 ===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
-[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] and equip the needle, increasing their attack by +0. The death chance has been increased to 1/8th, and is available for purchase in chapter 4's [[Havre Léon]] weapon shop.
+[[Maya]] and [[Borya]] and 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 V]]''===
-The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Hero's daughter|The Girl]], and assorted monster recruits. It can be purchased in [[Coburg]] & [[Hay]].
+The poison needle can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], [[Hero's daughter|The Girl]], 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 VI]]''===
-[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arcbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Holstock]], as well as winning rank C of [[Slimopolis]].
+[[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies can equip the poison needle. It is not for sale, and can be found in [[Arcbolt]], the seabed shrine near [[Holstock]], 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 VII]]''===
-The poison needle has an attack bonus of +1 and a style bonus of +15. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It is obtained from the [[Medal King]] after turning in 45 [[mini medal]]s.
+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 VIII]]''===
-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.
+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.
 ===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
-The poison needle can be bought for 1900 gold, and sold for 950. It may be equipped by [[Thief|thieves]], [[mage]]s, [[warrior]]s, and anyone who has mastered the Knife skill set.
+The poison needle can be bought for 1900 gold, and sold for 950. It may be equipped by [[Thief|thieves]], [[mage]]s, [[warrior]]s, and anyone who has mastered the Knife skill set. As before, it has a 1/8th effect rate.
 ==={{DQ10}}===