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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Slime earrings
|title = ''Slime earrings''
|image = [[File:DQVIIISlimeEarrings.png|200px]]
|image = [[File:DQVIIISlimeEarrings.png|200px]]
|japanese = スライムピアス
|japanese = スライムピアス
|romaji = {{tt|Suraimu piasu|Slime pierce}}
|romaji = {{tt|Suraimu piasu|Slime pierce}}
|names = Pierce
|names = Pierce
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' (remakes only)<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}
|effect = Changes the wearer's [[Personality]]. (''III'' only)<br>Increases the wearer's Defence.<br>Increases the likelihood of being healed by [[Healix]] in battle. (''Heroes'' only).
|effect = Changes the wearer's [[Personality]]. (''III'' only)<br>Increases the wearer's {{Defence}}.<br>Increases the likelihood of being healed by [[Healix]] in battle. (''Heroes'' only).
}}
}}


The '''Slime earrings''' are a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} which first appeared in [[Dragon Quest VI]]. It is among the first of a series of [[Slime]]-themed equipment and gives a small boost to the wearer's defence.
The '''slime earrings''' are a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} which first appeared in {{Dragon Quest VI}}.
 
It is among the first of a series of [[slime]]-themed equipment and gives a small boost to the wearer's {{Defence}}.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' (remakes only)===
==={{DQ3}}===
The slime earrings have no bonuses to speak of, but give the wearer the [[Socialite]] personality. They can be equipped by all characters and can be purchased in [[Kol]] for 950 gold. They only appear in remake versions of the game.
The slime earrings have no bonuses to speak of, but give the wearer the [[socialite]] personality. They can be equipped by all characters and can be purchased in [[Kol]] for 950 {{Gold}}. They only appear in remake versions of the game.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Slime earrings III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Slime earrings</big>
|description=Anyone who wears these oozy earrings will soon feel like a splooper [[socialite]] with a superb taste in fashion to boot
|stats=Defence +5
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price= 950/190
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Kol]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The slime earrings have a strength bonus of +5 and a style bonus of +35. They can be purchased at the item shop in the [[Well shop south of Alltrades Abbey]] for 650 gold.
The slime earrings have a {{Strength}} bonus of +5 and a {{Style}} bonus of +35. They can be purchased at the item shop in the [[Well shop south of Alltrades Abbey|Well shop south]] of {{Alltrades Abbey 6}} for 650 {{Gold}}.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The slime earrings have an attack bonus of +1 and a style bonus of +8. They can be equipped by all characters and can be purchased at the [[Pilgrim's Rest]] inn. Slime earrings can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.
The slime earrings have an {{Attack}} bonus of +1 and a {{Style}} bonus of +8. They can be equipped by all characters and can be purchased at the [[Pilgrim's Rest]] [[inn]]. Slime earrings can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The slime earrings have a defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by all characters. They can be purchased at [[Peregrin Quay]] and [[Ascantha]] for 400 gold. One set can be found after the checkpoint between [[Farebury]] and [[Alexandria]] and they can be dropped by [[Magic marionette]]s, [[Metal slime knight]]s, [[King slime]]s, [[Puppeteer]]s, and [[She-slime]]s.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Cute earrings in the shape of slimes.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Slime earrings have a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and can be equipped by all characters. They can be purchased at [[Peregrin Quay]] and [[Ascantha]] for 400 {{Gold}}. One set can be found after the checkpoint between [[Farebury]] and [[Alexandria]] and they can be dropped by [[magic marionette]]s, [[metal slime knight]]s, [[king slime]]s, [[puppeteer]]s, and [[she-slime]]s.


The earrings can be combined with a [[tough guy tattoo]] and an [[agility ring]] to create a [[falcon knife]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
The earrings can be combined with a [[tough guy tattoo]] and an [[agility ring]] to create a [[Falcon knife earrings|falcon knife]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=ICON-Slime earrings.png|name=Slime earrings|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|header|image=ICON-Slime earrings.png|name=Slime earrings|console={{DS}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+4}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}|modifier=+4}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Buy in [[Porth Llaffan]] and [[Dourbridge]].}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Buy in [[Porth Llaffan]] and [[Dourbridge]].}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Gold ring]] + [[Slimedrop]].}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Gold ring]] + [[Slimedrop]].}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=400{{tt|*|2,000 in Dourbridge}}|sellPrice=200|equipableBy=All Vocations
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=400 {{Gold}}{{tt|*|2,000 in Dourbridge}}|sellPrice=200 {{Gold}}|equipableBy=All Vocations
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Accessory}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Accessory}}
|flavor=Jaunty jewellery with a slimy slant.
|flavor=Jaunty jewellery with a slimy slant.
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
The slime earrings have a defence bonus of +2 and a style bonus of +3. With accessory synthesis, it can gain a small bonus to max HP and deftness and the defence and style bonuses can be increased.
The slime earrings have a {{Defence}} bonus of +2 and a {{Style}} bonus of +3. With accessory synthesis, it can gain a small bonus to max {{HP}} and {{Deftness}} and the {{Defence}} and {{Style}} bonuses can be increased.


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=Slime earrings XI icon.png|name=Slime earrings}}
{{Equipment|header|image=Slime earrings XI icon.png|name=Slime earrings}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Charm<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+6<br>(+8, +10, +12)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Charm}}<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+6<br>(+8, +10, +12)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+2<br>(+3, +4, +5)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+2<br>(+3, +4, +5)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=E}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=E}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Difficulty|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Difficulty|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Buy in [[Hotto]].<br>Received as a reward for winning the Bronze Cup (Easy) horse race in Gallopolis.<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Seaslime]].}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Buy in [[Hotto]].<br>Received as a reward for winning the Bronze Cup (Easy) horse race in [[Gallopolis]].<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[seaslime]].}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=400|sellPrice=200|equipableBy=All Characters
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=400|sellPrice=200|equipableBy=All Characters
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Eye and Earwear}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Eye and Earwear}}
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|flavor=A pair of pretty earrings in the shape of slimes.
|flavor=A pair of pretty earrings in the shape of slimes.
|notes=}}
|notes=}}
The classic and luxury recipes for the slime earrings can be dropped rarely by [[Slime]]s, [[She-slime]]s, and [[Agoomulator]]s.
The classic and luxury recipes for the Slime earrings can be dropped rarely by [[slime]]s, [[she-slime]]s, and [[agoomulator]]s.


==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
The slime earrings increase the rate of a helping hand from [[Healix]] by 20%, reaching to a total of 50% when they have been fully upgraded. Once they have been upgraded, they will also gain a +10 bonus to max HP and a +2 bonus to defence. The earrings can be dropped by [[Slime knight]]s.
The slime earrings increase the rate of a helping hand from [[Healix]] by 20%, reaching to a total of 50% when they have been fully upgraded. Once they have been upgraded, they will also gain a +10 bonus to max {{HP}} and a +2 bonus to {{Defence}}. The earrings can be dropped by [[Slime knight]]s.


===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
[[Solo]], the Hero from ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'', is wearing a slime earring on his left ear, much like he does in his post-[[Famicom]] era artwork.
Solo, the {{Hero 4}} from {{Dragon Quest IV}}, is wearing a slime earring on his left ear, much like he does in his post-[[Famicom]] era artwork.


==Descriptions==
==Trivia==
{{Descriptions
*The {{Hero 4}}es of {{Dragon Quest IV}} are seen wearing the slime earrings in their artwork starting with the artwork made for the [[Sony PlayStation]] remake of {{IV}}. Depending on the artist, the male {{Hero 4}} either wears the earrings in both ears or only one of them. Despite this, the Slime earrings don't actually appear as an accessory in any version of {{IV}}. They also do not sport this accessory in any of their {{Famicom}} artwork, presumably because the accessory itself didn't exist yet at that time.
|DQ8=Cute earrings in the shape of slimes.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
*Slime earrings were available as a cosmetic accessory for a limited time in Square Enix's MMORPG ''[[Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy XIV]]'' starting in 2013 during that year's Tokyo Game Show event.
|DQ9=Jaunty jewellery with a slimy slant.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|DQ11=A pair of pretty earrings in the shape of slimes.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|DQH=A pair of pretty earrings in the shape of slimes.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}


==Related items==
==Related items==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQIV Heroine3.jpg|The heroine of ''Dragon Quest IV'' wearing slime earrings
DQIV Heroine3.jpg|The {{Hero 4}}ine of Dragon Quest IV}} wearing slime earrings.
Image:Shopping_in_VI.jpg| [[Ashlynn]], on the left, wearing the slime earrings
Shopping_in_VI.jpg|[[Ashlynn]], on the left, wearing the Slime earrings.
File:Slime earrings.png|The slime earrings from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Slime earrings.png|The Slime earrings from {{VII}}
FFXIV Slime Earrings.png|The slime earrings from ''Final Fantasy XIV''
FFXIV Slime Earrings.png|The Slime earrings from ''[[Final Fantasy]] XIV''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Trivia==
* The [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|heroes]] of ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' are seen wearing the slime earrings in their artwork starting with the artwork made for the [[Playstation]] remake of DQIV. Depending on the artist, the male hero either wears the earrings in both ears or only one of them. Despite this, the slime earrings don't actually appear as an accessory in any version of [[Dragon Quest IV]]. They also do not sport this accessory in any of their [[Famicom]] artwork, presumably because the accessory itself didn't exist yet at that time.
* Slime earrings were available as a cosmetic accessory for a limited time in Square Enix's MMORPG ''[[Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy XIV]]'' starting in 2013 during that year's Tokyo Game Show event.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]

Latest revision as of 20:15, 9 February 2025

Slime earrings
Japanese スライムピアス
Romaji Suraimu piasu
Old localisations Pierce
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Effect Changes the wearer's Personality. (III only)
Increases the wearer's Defence.
Increases the likelihood of being healed by Healix in battle. (Heroes only).

The slime earrings are a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series which first appeared in Dragon Quest VI.

It is among the first of a series of slime-themed equipment and gives a small boost to the wearer's Defence.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

The slime earrings have no bonuses to speak of, but give the wearer the socialite personality. They can be equipped by all characters and can be purchased in Kol for 950 gold coins. They only appear in remake versions of the game.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Slime earrings
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Anyone who wears these oozy earrings will soon feel like a splooper socialite with a superb taste in fashion to boot
Stats Vocations
Defence +5
Notes
N/A
Price Location
950/190 Sold in:
Kol

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

The slime earrings have a Strength bonus of +5 and a Style bonus of +35. They can be purchased at the item shop in the Well shop south of Alltrades Abbey for 650 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

The slime earrings have an Attack bonus of +1 and a Style bonus of +8. They can be equipped by all characters and can be purchased at the Pilgrim's Rest inn. Slime earrings can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
Cute earrings in the shape of slimes.[1]

The Slime earrings have a Defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by all characters. They can be purchased at Peregrin Quay and Ascantha for 400 gold coins. One set can be found after the checkpoint between Farebury and Alexandria and they can be dropped by magic marionettes, metal slime knights, king slimes, puppeteers, and she-slimes.

The earrings can be combined with a tough guy tattoo and an agility ring to create a falcon knife in the Alchemy Pot.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

 Slime earrings  (DS)
Defence +4
Found Buy in Porth Llaffan and Dourbridge.
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Recipe Gold ring + Slimedrop.
Equipable by All Vocations
Class Accessory
Buy Price 400 gold coins*
Sell Price 200 gold coins
Flavor text Jaunty jewellery with a slimy slant.
Notes Upgrades into Falcon knife earrings.

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

The slime earrings have a Defence bonus of +2 and a Style bonus of +3. With accessory synthesis, it can gain a small bonus to max HP and Deftness and the Defence and Style bonuses can be increased.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

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Charm
(forge buffs)
+6
(+8, +10, +12)
Defence
(forge buffs)
+2
(+3, +4, +5)
Rarity E
Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆
Found Buy in Hotto.
Received as a reward for winning the Bronze Cup (Easy) horse race in Gallopolis.
1128 chance of being dropped by seaslime.
Equipable by All Characters
Class Eye and Earwear
Buy Price 400
Sell Price 200
Flavor text A pair of pretty earrings in the shape of slimes.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

 Slime earrings
Helping Hand from Healix +15.0%
Quick Recipe Nectar x3 + Ice crystal x2*
Classic Recipe Nectar x2 + Slimedrop*
Luxury Recipe Nectar + Bunny tail*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 300
Flavor text A pair of pretty earrings in the shape of slimes.

The classic and luxury recipes for the Slime earrings can be dropped rarely by slimes, she-slimes, and agoomulators.

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

The slime earrings increase the rate of a helping hand from Healix by 20%, reaching to a total of 50% when they have been fully upgraded. Once they have been upgraded, they will also gain a +10 bonus to max HP and a +2 bonus to Defence. The earrings can be dropped by Slime knights.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit | edit source]

Solo, the Hero from Dragon Quest IV, is wearing a slime earring on his left ear, much like he does in his post-Famicom era artwork.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The Heroes of Dragon Quest IV are seen wearing the slime earrings in their artwork starting with the artwork made for the Sony PlayStation remake of IV. Depending on the artist, the male Hero either wears the earrings in both ears or only one of them. Despite this, the Slime earrings don't actually appear as an accessory in any version of IV. They also do not sport this accessory in any of their Famicom artwork, presumably because the accessory itself didn't exist yet at that time.
  • Slime earrings were available as a cosmetic accessory for a limited time in Square Enix's MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV starting in 2013 during that year's Tokyo Game Show event.

Related items[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.