Cursed Verse
| Cursed Verse | |
|---|---|
| Japanese | のろいの歌 (VII only) 呪いの歌 (VIII only) 呪いのうた (X only) |
| Rōmaji | Noroi no uta |
| Type | Song |
| Older names | CurseSong Cursed Song |
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 |
 Français | Chanson maudite | French for "cursed song". |
 Italiano | Verso Maledetto | Italian for "cursed verse". |