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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Slime earrings
|title = Slime earrings
|image = [[File:DQVIIISlimeEarrings.png|center|200px]]
|image = [[File:DQVIIISlimeEarrings.png|200px]]
|japanese = {{tt|スライムピアス|suraimu piasu}}
|japanese = スライムピアス
|names = Slime Pierce
|romaji = {{tt|Suraimu piasu|Slime 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 XI]]<br>[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]<br>[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]
|names = Pierce
|buy =
|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]]''
|sell =
|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 =
}}
}}


The '''slime earrings''', also known simply as '''pierce''', are accessories in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series which first appeared in [[Dragon Quest VI]].
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==
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===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The slime earrings provide a defence bonus of +4. They can be equipped by all characters. One set can be found after the checkpoint between [[Farebury]] and [[Alexandria]].
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]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{stub}}
{{Equipment|header|image=ICON-Slime earrings.png|name=Slime earrings|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+4}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Buy in [[Porth Llaffan]] and [[Dourbridge]].}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Gold ring]] + [[Slimedrop]].}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=400{{tt|*|2,000 in Dourbridge}}|sellPrice=200|equipableBy=All Vocations
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Accessory}}
|flavor=Jaunty jewellery with a slimy slant.
|notes=Upgrades into [[Falcon knife earrings]].
}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest X]]''===
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]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
{{stub}}
{{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=Defence<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+2<br>(+3, +4, +5)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=E}}
{{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|footer|buyPrice=400|sellPrice=200|equipableBy=All Characters
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Eye and Earwear}}
|flavor=A pair of pretty earrings in the shape of slimes.
|notes=
}}
 
==={{DQH}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Slime Earrings.png|name=Slime earrings}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Helping Hand from [[Healix]]|modifier=+15.0%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Nectar]] x3 + [[Ice crystal]] x2{{tt|*|9% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Classic Recipe|modifier=[[Nectar]] x2 + [[Slimedrop]]{{tt|*|35% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Luxury Recipe|modifier=[[Nectar]] + [[Bunny tail]]{{tt|*|72% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=300|equipableBy=All Characters
|flavor=A pair of pretty earrings in the shape of slimes.
|notes=}}
The classic and luxury recipes for the slime earrings can be dropped rarely by [[Slime]]s, [[She-slime]]s, and [[Agoomulator]]s.
 
==={{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.


===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
The [[Hero (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 from ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'', is wearing a slime earring on his left ear, much like he does in his post-[[Famicom]] era artwork.
 
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Cute earrings in the shape of slimes.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|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==
*[[Gooey gear]]
*[[Metal slime earrings]]
*[[Slime gooniform]]
*[[Slime armour]]
*[[Slime shield]]
*[[Slood]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Image:Shopping_in_VI.jpg| [[Ashlynn]], on the left, wearing the slime earrings
Image:Shopping_in_VI.jpg| [[Ashlynn]], on the left, wearing the slime earrings
File:Slime earrings.png|The slime earrings from ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Slime earrings.png|The slime earrings from ''Dragon Quest VII''
FFXIV Slime Earrings.png|The slime earrings from ''Final Fantasy XIV''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Trivia==
==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.
* 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/>


[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II accessories]]

Revision as of 23:01, 14 February 2022

Slime earrings
Japanese スライムピアス
Romaji Suraimu piasu
Old localisations Pierce
Found in Dragon Quest III (remakes only)
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

Dragon Quest III (remakes only)

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.

Dragon Quest VI

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.

Dragon Quest VII

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

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 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

 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*
Sell Price 200
Flavor text Jaunty jewellery with a slimy slant.
Notes Upgrades into Falcon knife earrings.

Dragon Quest X

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

Error creating thumbnail: File missing  Slime earrings
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.
1⁄128 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

 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

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

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.

Descriptions

GameDescription
Cute earrings in the shape of slimes.[1]
Jaunty jewellery with a slimy slant.[2]
A pair of pretty earrings in the shape of slimes.[3]
A pair of pretty earrings in the shape of slimes.[4]

Related items

Gallery

  • The heroine of Dragon Quest IV wearing slime earrings
    The heroine of Dragon Quest IV wearing slime earrings
  • Ashlynn, on the left, wearing the slime earrings
    Ashlynn, on the left, wearing the slime earrings
  • The slime earrings from Dragon Quest VII
    The slime earrings from Dragon Quest VII
  • The slime earrings from Final Fantasy XIV
    The slime earrings from Final Fantasy XIV

Trivia

  • The 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 XIV starting in 2013 during that year's Tokyo Game Show event.

References

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