A knife capable of stealing MP from the targets it strikes.
(Description when selecting the Imp knife in PS2 Dragon Quest VIII.)

The Imp knife is a recurring weapon in the series. It is a handy shiv for sorcerers to siphon MP from enemies.

Imp knife
Japanese こあくまのナイフ
Romaji Koakuma no naifu
Old Localisations None
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Drains MP (VIII & X)
Dazzles target (XI)

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The imp knife is a weapon for Jessica in all versions, as well as Red in the 3DS port that can only be created via alchemy. It has an attack bonus of +52 and a 25% chance to absorb MP upon striking a foe and can be sold for 2,250 Gold Coins.

Recipe: Assassin's dagger + Devil's tail

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Imp knife  
 
Description
A strangely unsettling blade whose blows can sometimes bedazzle foes
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Attack +74/77/80/83 B N/A - 5,500
Notes Forging Difficulty Ingredients
8% chance to Dazzle target N/A N/A
Characters
  
Location
Won in the Octagonia casino for 60K tokens

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