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Saw the romaji was not complete, so I went and added it. Cross checked with jisho to see what's the translation for きのみ (木の実)
 
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|title = '''Seed of life'''
|title = '''Seed of life'''
|image = [[Image:SeedOfLifeArt.png|center|210px]]  
|image = [[Image:SeedOfLifeArt.png|center|210px]]  
|japanese = 命のきのみ
|japanese = {{tt|命のきのみ|Nut/Seed of life}}<br>いのちのきのみ
|romaji= {{tt|Inochi no kinomi|Nut/Seed of life}}
|romaji= Inochi no kinomi
|names = LifeAcorn
|names = LifeAcorn<br>Acorn of Life  
Acorn of Life  
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQM}}<br>{{DQM2}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{DQM3D}}<br>{{DQM23D}}<br>{{DQM3}}
|games = {{DQ}}<br>{{DQ2}}<br>{{DQ3}}<br>{{DQ4}}<br>{{DQ5}}<br>{{DQ6}}<br>{{DQ7}}<br>{{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}<br>{{DQ11}}
|buy = n/a
|buy = n/a
|sell = n/a
|sell = n/a
|effect = Permanently raises the HP of a single party member.
|effect = Permanently raises the HP of a single party member.
}}
}}
A '''seed of life''' (originally translated as '''Acorns of Life''') is [[Seeds of skill|an item]] that permanently raises HP to whoever eats it. It can give off 4-6 HP points. Seeds of life can be found in treasure chests, pots, drawers, or some enemies may drop them. They cannot be bought at shops.
A '''seed of life''' an item that permanently raises HP to whoever eats it. Seeds of life can be found in treasure chests, pots, drawers, or some enemies may drop them, but they cannot be bought at shops.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
==={{DQ}}===
Due to text limitations in the Game Boy Color remake of Dragon Quest, seed of life was renamed to ''LifeAcorn''.
{{DQItem
{{DQItem
|name=Seed of life
|name=Seed of life
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==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Increases maximum HP by 4-6 points.<ref>Android/iOS Version</ref>
}}
{{Stub}}
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
[[Smackanape]]s, and [[Ethereal serpent]]s carry seeds at {{fraction|1|64}}, and [[Rottenweiler]]s, [[Boreal serpent]]s, [[King squid]]s, [[Tentacular]]s, and [[Putrefido]]s at {{fraction|1|128}}.
[[Smackanape]]s, and [[ethereal serpent]]s carry seeds at {{fraction|1|64}}, and [[rottenweiler]]s, [[boreal serpent]]s, [[king squid]]s, [[tentacular]]s, and [[putrefido]]s at {{fraction|1|128}}.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDItem
|header=[[File:Seed of life III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Seed of life</big>
|kanji=命のきのみ
|description=A nifty nut that permanently increases maximum HP by a little. Consumed upon use.
|effect=Increases max HP by 2~5
|price=NA/150
|location=[[Aliahan]]<br>[[Path of Promise]]<br>[[Ibis]]<br>[[Nordy's Grotto]]<br>[[Jipang]]<br>[[Mur]]<br>[[Theddon]]<br>[[Gaia's Navel]]<br>[[Maw of the Necrogond]]<br>[[Tantegel]] castle<br>[[Kol]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[boreal serpent]]s (1/128)<br>[[ethereal serpent]]s (1/64)<br>[[king squid]]s (1/128)<br>[[putrefido]]s (1/128)<br>[[rottenweiler]]s (1/128)<br>[[smackanape]]s (1/64)
}}
Due to system changes the 50% stat cut that takes place when a character changes vocations at {{Alltrades Abbey 3}} will not affect the point boosts given by seeds, which are permanently applied to a character.
 
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
They can be sold for 187 [[gold]] coins.  [[Tessie]] will sell them in [[Torneko's shop]] for 375.
They can be sold for 187 [[gold]] coins.  [[Tessie]] will sell them in [[Torneko's shop]] for 375.


Dropped by [[Jinkster]], [[Rockbomb]], [[Moosifer]], [[Preying manta]], [[Drakulard]], [[Hot dog]], and [[Terracotta warrior]]. Also dropped by bosses [[Chow Mein]] and [[Master Kung]]
Dropped by [[jinkster]], [[rockbomb]], [[moosifer]], [[preying manta]], [[drakulard]], [[hot dog]], and [[terracotta warrior]]. Also dropped by bosses [[Chow Mein]] and [[Master Kung]]


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ6=Any party member can eat this to increase maximum HP.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]] Version</ref>
}}
{{Stub}}
==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ7=Raise Max HP of one.<ref>[[Sony PlayStation]] Version.</ref>
}}
Seeds of life increase max HP by 3~4 points and are found in [[Ballymolloy]] ruins (past), [[L'Arca]] (past), [[Grody Grotto]], behind the inn, [[Pilgrim's Perdition]] (past), [[Alltrades Abbey]] (past), [[Mountain Pass Near Wilted Heart]], [[Al-Balad]], [[Spilton-on-Sea]] (past), [[Tombe des Héros Inconnus]], [[Wetlock]], Church north of [[Providence]] (past), [[Providence]], [[Roamer Encampment]], [[Sanctum of the Cirrus]] (past), [[Aeolus Vale]], and the [[Sanctum of the Cirrus]]. The seeds are also dropped by [[monolog]]s, [[grimoire]]s, [[king slime]]s, [[moosifer]]s, [[corpse corporal]]s, [[grotwyrm]]s, [[carbuncle]]s, and [[octophant]]s at a 1/256 rate.
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Permanently increases the maximum HP of a single ally.<ref>[[Sony PlayStation#PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version.</ref>
}}
It increases the maximum HP of a character and can be sold for 18 [[Gold]] Coins.
It increases the maximum HP of a character and can be sold for 18 [[Gold]] Coins.
==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
A seed that slightly supplements a single ally's maximum health. They can be sold for 20 gold. Rarity 1/5.<br>
{{DQIXItem
Rare drop from [[Moosifer]].
|header=[[File:Seed of life DQIX icon.png]]
|name=<big><big>Seed of life</big></big>
|kanji=命のきのみ
|description=A seed that slightly supplements a single ally's maximum health
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|price=NA/20
|location=Dropped by:<br>[[Metal slime]] (1/256)<br>[[Moosifer]] (1/256)
|recipe=N/A
|ingredient=N/A
}}
Seeds of life increase a character's max HP by 3 points.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Stub}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM2}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
A replica seed of life is [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|treasure No. 305]] in the items category, with a base value of 1,000,000.


==Description==
{{Descriptions
|DQ=Increases max. {{HP}} by 4-6 points.<ref name="auto">[[Cell phone]] Version.</ref>
|DQ2=Increases maximum HP by 4-6 points.<ref name="auto"/>
|DQ4=Any party member can eat this to increase maximum HP.<ref name="auto1">Cell phone and [[Nintendo DS]] Version.</ref>
|DQ6=Any party member can eat this to increase maximum HP.<ref name="auto1"/>
|DQ7=Raise Max HP of one.<ref>[[Sony PlayStation]] Version.</ref>
|DQ8=Permanently increases the maximum HP of a single ally.<ref>[[Sony PlayStation#PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version.</ref>
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQIV_Acorn_of_Life.png|''Dragon Quest IV''.
Image:DQIV_Acorn_of_Life.png|''Dragon Quest IV''.
Seed of magic treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Seed of magic]]
*[[Seed of strength]]
*[[Seed of strength]]
*[[Seed of resilience]]
*[[Seed of resilience]]
*[[Seed of agility]]
*[[Seed of agility]]
*[[Seed of stamina]]
*[[Seed of luck]]
*[[Seed of wisdom]]
*[[Seed of wisdom]]
*[[Seed of magic]]
*[[Seed of sorcery]]
*[[Seed of luck]]
*[[Seed of therapeusis]]
*[[Seed of deftness]]
*[[Seed of skill]]
*[[Seed of skill]]
*[[Pretty betsy]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III items]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake items]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IV items]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 items]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures items]]
[[fr:Graine de Vie]]
[[fr:Graine de Vie]]

Latest revision as of 12:02, 27 May 2025

Seed of life
Japanese 命のきのみ
いのちのきのみ
Romaji Inochi no kinomi
Old localisations LifeAcorn
Acorn of Life
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D
Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Effect Permanently raises the HP of a single party member.

A seed of life an item that permanently raises HP to whoever eats it. Seeds of life can be found in treasure chests, pots, drawers, or some enemies may drop them, but they cannot be bought at shops.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]

Seed of life (いのちのきのみ inochi no kinomi)
Buy Sell Effect
N/A 150 gold Found only in the remake versions. Increases HP permanently by +4 ~ 6. Consumed after a single use.
Usable outside of battle? Usable in battle?
YES NO
Shop(s) This item is not sold in any shop.
Location(s) Rimuldar, Grave of Galen, and Tantegel Town
In-game description
Mobile Increases max. HP by 4-6 points.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
Increases maximum HP by 4-6 points.[1]

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

Smackanapes, and ethereal serpents carry seeds at 164, and rottenweilers, boreal serpents, king squids, tentaculars, and putrefidos at 1128.

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

Seed of life (命のきのみ)
Description
A nifty nut that permanently increases maximum HP by a little. Consumed upon use.
Effect
Increases max HP by 2~5
Price Location
NA/150 Aliahan
Path of Promise
Ibis
Nordy's Grotto
Jipang
Mur
Theddon
Gaia's Navel
Maw of the Necrogond
Tantegel castle
Kol
Dropped by:
boreal serpents (1/128)
ethereal serpents (1/64)
king squids (1/128)
putrefidos (1/128)
rottenweilers (1/128)
smackanapes (1/64)

Due to system changes the 50% stat cut that takes place when a character changes vocations at Alltrades Abbey will not affect the point boosts given by seeds, which are permanently applied to a character.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

They can be sold for 187 gold coins. Tessie will sell them in Torneko's shop for 375.

Dropped by jinkster, rockbomb, moosifer, preying manta, drakulard, hot dog, and terracotta warrior. Also dropped by bosses Chow Mein and Master Kung

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

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

GameDescription
Any party member can eat this to increase maximum HP.[2]

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

GameDescription
Raise Max HP of one.[3]

Seeds of life increase max HP by 3~4 points and are found in Ballymolloy ruins (past), L'Arca (past), Grody Grotto, behind the inn, Pilgrim's Perdition (past), Alltrades Abbey (past), Mountain Pass Near Wilted Heart, Al-Balad, Spilton-on-Sea (past), Tombe des Héros Inconnus, Wetlock, Church north of Providence (past), Providence, Roamer Encampment, Sanctum of the Cirrus (past), Aeolus Vale, and the Sanctum of the Cirrus. The seeds are also dropped by monologs, grimoires, king slimes, moosifers, corpse corporals, grotwyrms, carbuncles, and octophants at a 1/256 rate.

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

GameDescription
Permanently increases the maximum HP of a single ally.[4]

It increases the maximum HP of a character and can be sold for 18 Gold Coins.

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

Seed of life (命のきのみ)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A seed that slightly supplements a single ally's maximum health
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Price Location
NA/20 Dropped by:
Metal slime (1/256)
Moosifer (1/256)
Recipe
N/A
Ingredient for
N/A

Seeds of life increase a character's max HP by 3 points.

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

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

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

A replica seed of life is treasure No. 305 in the items category, with a base value of 1,000,000.


Gallery[edit | edit source]

See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Android/iOS Version
  2. Nintendo DS Version
  3. Sony PlayStation Version.
  4. PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS Version.