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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Strong medicine''
|title = Strong medicine
|image = [[Image:Strong_Medicine.png|center|240px]]  
|image = [[Image:Strong_Medicine.png|250px]]
|japanese = 上やくそう
|japanese = 上やくそう
|romaji = {{tt|Jō yakusō|Superior medicinal herb/plant}}
|romaji = {{tt|Jō yakusō|Superior medicinal herb/plant}}
|names = N/a
|names = N/a
|games = {{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}} (3DS)<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{DQM3D}}<br>{{DQM23D}}<br>{{DQM3}}<br>{{DQH}}<br>{{DQH2}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTact}}
|games = {{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}} (3DS)<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQMJ}}<br>{{DQMJ2}}<br>{{DQM3D}}<br>{{DQM23D}}<br>{{DQM3}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTact}}
|effect = Restores a decent amount of HP to one character.
|effect = Restores a decent amount of HP to one character.
}}
}}


'''Strong medicine''' is an advanced healing item in the {{DQSeries}}. The strong medicine usually restores 40 or more [[HP]] to a single party member. In games where [[Alchemy]] appears, it can be created by mixing two [[medicinal herb]]s together, but later in the game it can also be purchased from various shops, as well.
'''Strong medicine''' is a healing item in the series. It restores around 40 or more [[HP]] to a single party member. In games where [[Alchemy]] appears, it can be created by mixing two [[medicinal herb]]s together, but later in the game it can also be purchased from various shops, as well.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|description=Restores at least 50 HP to a single ally. Consumed upon use.
|description=Restores at least 50 HP to a single ally. Consumed upon use.
|effect=Restores 50~60 HP
|effect=Restores 50~60 HP
|price=48/34
|price=48 / 34
|location=SOld in:<br>[[Khoryv]]<br>[[Super Secret Faerie Village]]<br>[[Ibis]]<br>[[Portoga]]<br>[[Baharata]]<br>[[Mur]]<br>[[Manoza]]<br>{{Immigrant Town 3}}<br>[[Tantegel]]<br>[[Kol]]
|location=Sold at the item shops in [[Khoryv]], [[Faerie Village]], [[Ibis]], [[Portoga]], [[Baharata]], {{Alltrades Abbey 3}}, [[Wayfarer's Shrine]], [[Mur]], [[Manoza]], {{Immigrant Town 3}} (stages 4-6), [[Tantegel]], and [[Kol]].<br>Dropped by [[Rumble bee|Rumble bees]], [[Whackanape|Whackanapes]], and [[Battering ram (Recurring)|Battering rams]].<br>Received as a reward for completing Rank 1 of the [[Monster Arena (Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake)|Monster Arena]].<br>Found in a pot in B1F of Aliahan's castle.<br>Sparkly spot southwest of [[Reeve]].<br>Secret spot north of [[Romaria]].<br>Sparkly spot north of Romaria.<br>Sparkly spot west of Khoryv.<br>Found in a barrel on 3F of [[Skyfell Tower]].<br>Sparkly spot north of Portoga.<br>Found in a pot at Baharata.<br>Sparkly spot north of Baharata.<br>Found in a pot on 2F of [[Tower of Transcendence]].<br>Sparkly spot west of [[Norvik]].{{tt|*|Requires the ship}}<br>Sparkly spot on island south of Baharata.{{tt|*|Requires the ship}}<br>Sparkly spot southeast of [[Shrine of the Dwarf]].<br>Sparkly spot northwest of Shrine of the Dwarf.<br>Sparkly spot northeast of [[Olivia's Promontory]].<br>Sparkly spot south of [[Teleportal Shrine]].{{tt|*|Requires the ship}}<br>Sparkly spot southeast of [[Persistence]].<br>Sparkly spot southeast of [[Fifer's Spire]].<br>Sparkly spot north of [[Jipang]].{{tt|*|Requires the ship}}<br>Found in a pot in Manoza's castle.<br>Sparkly spot southwest of Manoza.<br>Sparkly spot northwest of [[Pirate's Cove]].<br>Sparkly spot on hill east of [[Manoza Cave]].{{tt|*|Requires Ramia}}<br>Secret spot northwest of Tantegel.<br>Found in a pot in Tantegel's inn.<br>Sparkly spot southeast of Kol.<br>Found in a bag in [[Damdara]]'s inn.<br>Sparkly spot west of Damdara.<br>Sparkly spot southeast of [[Rimuldar]].<br>Sparkly spot on island south of Rimuldar.{{tt|*|Requires the ship}}
}}
}}


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|DQ7=Restores a little of one party member's HP.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version.</ref>
|DQ7=Restores a little of one party member's HP.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version.</ref>
}}
}}
Strong medicine appears exclusively in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, being commonly found in [[DLC Tablet]]s and [[Traveller's Tablet]]s in pots, barrels, treasure chests, and occasionally dropped by monsters. They restore around 50~68 HP to a single character per use. It can be sold for 6 gold.
Strong medicine restores around 50~68 HP to a single character. It appears exclusively in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, being commonly found in [[DLC Tablet]]s and [[Traveller's Tablet]]s in pots, barrels, treasure chests, and occasionally dropped by monsters. It can be sold for 6 gold.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
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|DQ8=Restores 50 or more HP to a single ally.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|DQ8=Restores 50 or more HP to a single ally.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
}}
Making their debut, strong medicine restores 50~68 HP to a single party member. In addition to being made in the [[Alchemy Pot]], it can be purchased randomly from the girl selling herbs at [[Port Prospect]] for 10 gold. They can also be dropped by various monsters, including [[gargoyle]]s, [[Hades' Condor]]s, [[stone golem]]s, [[treeface]]s, and [[treevil]]s.
Strong medicine restores 50~68 HP to a single party member and is consumed upon use. In addition to being made in the [[Alchemy Pot]], it can be purchased randomly from the girl selling herbs at [[Port Prospect]] for 10 gold. It can also be dropped by various monsters, including [[Gargoyle|Gargoyles]]s, [[Hades' Condor|Hades' condors]], [[Stone golem|Stone golems]], [[Treeface|Treefaces]], and [[Treevil|Treevils]].


In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, strong medicine can be sold for 88 gold each for the first 29 sold, 264 gold each for the 30th to 49th sold, then back to 88 gold for the 50th onwards. Since the Alchemy Pot works instantly in the Nintendo 3DS version, strong medicine can only be sold for 48 gold each for the first 29 sold, 32 gold each for the 30th to 49th sold, then only 16 gold each from the 50th onwards.
In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, strong medicine can be sold for 88 gold each for the first 29 sold, 264 gold each for the 30th to 49th sold, then back to 88 gold for the 50th onward. Since the Alchemy Pot works instantly in the Nintendo 3DS version, strong medicine can only be sold for 48 gold each for the first 29 sold, 32 gold each for the 30th to 49th sold, then only 16 gold each from the 50th onward.


Strong medicine can also be used to make even more restorative items in the Alchemy Pot, as well.
Strong medicine can be mixed to make even more restorative items in the Alchemy Pot, as well.
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Amor seco essence.png|32px|link=Amor seco essence]]<br>Amor seco essence
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Amor seco essence PS2.png|32px|link=Amor seco essence]]<br>Amor seco essence
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Strong medicine.png|32px|Strong medicine]]<br>Strong medicine
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Strong medicine.png|32px|Strong medicine]]<br>Strong medicine
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Holy water.png|32px|link=Holy water]]<br>Holy water
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Holy water.png|32px|link=Holy water]]<br>Holy water
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==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ9=.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
}}
{{DQIXItem
{{DQIXItem
|header=[[File:Strong medicine DQIX icon.png]]
|header=[[File:Strong medicine DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Strong medicine
|name=Strong medicine
|kanji=上やくそう
|kanji=上やくそう
|description=A helpful herb that restores 40~60 HP to a single ally
|description=A helpful herb that restores 40~60 HP to a single ally.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|price=36/18
|price=36/18
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Strong medicine restores around 50 HP and can be found in various dungeons and made using the Alchemy Pot.
Strong medicine restores around 50 HP to a single character and can be found in various dungeons and made using the Alchemy Pot.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|DQ11=Restores at least 50 HP to a single ally. Consumed upon use.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|DQ11=Restores at least 50 HP to a single ally. Consumed upon use.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
}}
Once again, strong medicine can be purchased from various shops and roving emporiums around the world for 36 gold, particularly in the second act. It can also be picked up from sparkly spots and dropped from various monsters, including [[bongo drongo]]s, [[great sabrecat]]s, [[Hammerhood|malicious hammerhood]]s, [[medislime]]s, [[stump grump]]s, [[Dracky|vicious drackies]], [[Fright bulb|vicious fright bulb]]s, [[Great sabrecub|vicious great sabrecub]]s, [[Slime|vicious slime]]s, and [[zumeanie]]s.
[[Image:Strong medicine xi icon.png|right|100px|XI icon]]
Strong medicine can be purchased from various shops and roving emporiums around the world for 36 gold, starting from [[Gallopolis]] in the first act. It can be picked up from sparkly spots in the [[Heliodor Region]], [[Laguna di Gondolia]], and the [[Ruins of Dundrasil]]. Strong medicine can be dropped from various monsters, including [[Bongo drongo|Bongo drongos]], [[Great sabrecat|Great sabrecats]], [[Hammerhood|Malicious hammerhoods]], [[Medislime|Medislimes]], [[Stump grump|Stump grumps]], [[Dracky|Vicious drackies]], [[Fright bulb|Vicious fright bulbs]], [[Great sabrecub|Vicious great sabrecubs]], [[Slime|Vicious slime]]s, and [[Zumeanie|Zumeanies]]. On the enemy side, [[Stump chump|Vicious stump chumps]] are able to heal themselves or a fellow monster with doses of strong medicine.


==={{DQMJ}}===
==={{DQMJ}}===
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==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
Strong medicine will restore around 50 HP to whichever character the player is controlling. They appear as stage powerups that can be dropped by various monsters or found by smashing pots and barrels. Since they do not carry over between levels, they should be used as needed.
Strong medicine will restore around 50 HP to whichever character the player is controlling. It appears as stage powerups that can be dropped by various monsters or found by smashing pots and barrels. Since it does not carry over between levels, it should be used as needed.


==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
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==={{DQB2}}===
==={{DQB2}}===
{{stub}}
{{stub}}
==={{DQTreasures}}===
A replica strong medicine appears under the older rose-root name as [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|treasure No. 299]] in the Items category, with a base value of 24,000.


==={{DQStars}}===
==={{DQStars}}===
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}}


==Gallery==
<gallery><center>
Strong medicine xi icon.png|''Dragon Quest XI''
Rose root treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures''
</center></gallery>
==References==
==References==
<references/>
<references/>


[[Category:Healing items]]
[[Category:Healing items]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact skills]]


[[fr:Remède puissant]]
[[fr:Remède puissant]]

Latest revision as of 00:41, 7 September 2025

Strong medicine
Japanese 上やくそう
Romaji Jō yakusō
Old localisations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VII (3DS)
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
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
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Restores a decent amount of HP to one character.

Strong medicine is a healing item in the series. It restores around 40 or more HP to a single party member. In games where Alchemy appears, it can be created by mixing two medicinal herbs together, but later in the game it can also be purchased from various shops, as well.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Strong medicine (上やくそう)
Description
Restores at least 50 HP to a single ally. Consumed upon use.
Effect
Restores 50~60 HP
Price Location
48 / 34 Sold at the item shops in Khoryv, Faerie Village, Ibis, Portoga, Baharata, Alltrades Abbey, Wayfarer's Shrine, Mur, Manoza, Immigrant Town (stages 4-6), Tantegel, and Kol.
Dropped by Rumble bees, Whackanapes, and Battering rams.
Received as a reward for completing Rank 1 of the Monster Arena.
Found in a pot in B1F of Aliahan's castle.
Sparkly spot southwest of Reeve.
Secret spot north of Romaria.
Sparkly spot north of Romaria.
Sparkly spot west of Khoryv.
Found in a barrel on 3F of Skyfell Tower.
Sparkly spot north of Portoga.
Found in a pot at Baharata.
Sparkly spot north of Baharata.
Found in a pot on 2F of Tower of Transcendence.
Sparkly spot west of Norvik.*
Sparkly spot on island south of Baharata.*
Sparkly spot southeast of Shrine of the Dwarf.
Sparkly spot northwest of Shrine of the Dwarf.
Sparkly spot northeast of Olivia's Promontory.
Sparkly spot south of Teleportal Shrine.*
Sparkly spot southeast of Persistence.
Sparkly spot southeast of Fifer's Spire.
Sparkly spot north of Jipang.*
Found in a pot in Manoza's castle.
Sparkly spot southwest of Manoza.
Sparkly spot northwest of Pirate's Cove.
Sparkly spot on hill east of Manoza Cave.*
Secret spot northwest of Tantegel.
Found in a pot in Tantegel's inn.
Sparkly spot southeast of Kol.
Found in a bag in Damdara's inn.
Sparkly spot west of Damdara.
Sparkly spot southeast of Rimuldar.
Sparkly spot on island south of Rimuldar.*

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

GameDescription
Restores a little of one party member's HP.[1]

Strong medicine restores around 50~68 HP to a single character. It appears exclusively in the Nintendo 3DS version, being commonly found in DLC Tablets and Traveller's Tablets in pots, barrels, treasure chests, and occasionally dropped by monsters. It can be sold for 6 gold.

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

GameDescription
Restores 50 or more HP to a single ally.[2]

Strong medicine restores 50~68 HP to a single party member and is consumed upon use. In addition to being made in the Alchemy Pot, it can be purchased randomly from the girl selling herbs at Port Prospect for 10 gold. It can also be dropped by various monsters, including Gargoyless, Hades' condors, Stone golems, Treefaces, and Treevils.

In the original Sony PlayStation 2 version, strong medicine can be sold for 88 gold each for the first 29 sold, 264 gold each for the 30th to 49th sold, then back to 88 gold for the 50th onward. Since the Alchemy Pot works instantly in the Nintendo 3DS version, strong medicine can only be sold for 48 gold each for the first 29 sold, 32 gold each for the 30th to 49th sold, then only 16 gold each from the 50th onward.

Strong medicine can be mixed to make even more restorative items in the Alchemy Pot, as well.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Strong medicine
Strong medicine
Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Amor seco essence		 Strong medicine
Strong medicine
Holy water		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Rose-root		 Strong medicine
Strong medicine
Medicinal herb		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Rose-wort		 Strong medicine
Strong medicine
Moonwort bulb		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Special medicine		 Strong medicine
Strong medicine		 Strong medicine
Strong medicine		 -

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

Strong medicine (上やくそう)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A helpful herb that restores 40~60 HP to a single ally.[3]
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Price Location
36/18 Found in:
Rank 1/I chests
Sold in:
Gleeba
Batsureg
Wormwood Creek
Dropped by:
Badboon (1/32)
Bag o' laughs (1/64)
Leafy larrikin (1/32)
Metal slime (1/64)
Medislime (1/16)
Treeface (1/32)
Zumeanie (1/16)
Recipe
Ingredient for

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Strong medicine restores around 50 HP to a single character and can be found in various dungeons and made using the Alchemy Pot.

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

GameDescription
Restores at least 50 HP to a single ally. Consumed upon use.[4]
XI icon
XI icon

Strong medicine can be purchased from various shops and roving emporiums around the world for 36 gold, starting from Gallopolis in the first act. It can be picked up from sparkly spots in the Heliodor Region, Laguna di Gondolia, and the Ruins of Dundrasil. Strong medicine can be dropped from various monsters, including Bongo drongos, Great sabrecats, Malicious hammerhoods, Medislimes, Stump grumps, Vicious drackies, Vicious fright bulbs, Vicious great sabrecubs, Vicious slimes, and Zumeanies. On the enemy side, Vicious stump chumps are able to heal themselves or a fellow monster with doses of strong medicine.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strong medicine will restore around 50 HP to whichever character the player is controlling. It appears as stage powerups that can be dropped by various monsters or found by smashing pots and barrels. Since it does not carry over between levels, it should be used as needed.

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

Strong medicine restores around 60 HP to a single party member. It can be created by combining three medicinal herbs together.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Strong Medicine Throw appears as a Perk that can be learned by Stump chump through Talent Blossoming. If an ally is attacked by an enemy within healing range, Stump chump will automatically heal them for a small amount of HP with a Strong Medicine.

Strong Medicine Throw (上やくそうなげ Jō yakusō nage)
Ability information
Strong Medicine Throw
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Support Martial 0
Range Additional effects

1-2		 None
Description
Heals a minor amount of HP for 1 ally
Naturally learnt by
Stump chump

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolMedicina fuerteSpanish for "strong medicine".
FrançaisRemède puissantFrench for "strong remedy".
DeutschStarke arzneiGerman for "strong medicine".
ItalianoMedicine potenteItalian for "potent medicine".

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Nintendo 3DS version.
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  3. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  4. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
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