Magic water

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Magic water
DQVIII Magic Water.png
Japanese まほうのせいすい
Romaji Mahō no seisui
Old localizations Magical holy water
Magic potion
Potion
Found in Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Dragon Quest Rivals
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Restores MP to a single character.

Magic water is a rather rare healing item in the Dragon Quest series. As the vials were originally only found in treasure chests and occasionally dropped by monsters, it is important to stockpile them for the most dangerous segments of a journey, such as when the party has reached the lowest level of the dungeon with the knowledge that a potentially deadly boss is up ahead.

In modern titles, these glass bottles are far less rare, usually even purchasable near the end-game in more mystical locations. This change in scarcity is likely to reflect the substantial stat limit boosts characters have experienced since VI.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

In the original NES version of the game, sipping the scintillating water will restore 10~15 MP. In all other versions, it restores 30~35 MP and can be used on allies. Vials of Magic water can be purchased from Endor's Casino for 30 tokens each. They can also be dropped by Bedbugs, Flyguys, Dirty dogus, Mushroom mages, and Dangler fish.

Others may be found in:

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

The water restores 10~15 MP in all versions of the game. In remake versions of the game, it can be purchased from the shop on Ventuno's TnT Board for 120 gold coins and sold for 60 gold coins. They can be dropped by Prestidigitators, Legerdemen, Wisps-o'smoke, Wizened wizards, Revaulting horses, Wyrtoises, Dwight, and Magman.

Other vials can be found in:

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

When used in battle the water will restore the typical 10~15 MP, but while on the move it will restore 40~50 MP. Magic water appears once again as a Casino prize in Port Haven for 200 tokens each.

Other locations where one can find the fantastic fluids are:

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

Similar to IV, the vials will restore 10~15 in the original and 40~50 in the Nintendo 3DS remake. Once again, they can be purchased as a Casino prize at Pilgrim's Rest for 200 tokens each. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel starting from the Casino at Pilgrim's Rest in the present. In the original Sony PlayStation version, Magic water can be purchased from the Cathedral evolution of Immigrant Town for 200 gold coins and sold for 100. They can also be dropped by Clawcerers, Shamans, Conkjurers, and Dirty dogus. In the 3DS version, they can also be found regularly in treasure chests and dropped by bosses in Traveller's Tablets.

More vials can be found in:

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

Magic water has received a small boost to its potency, restoring 30~35 MP. However, the water is much more useful as an alchemy ingredient. It can be made in the Alchemy Pot, but it is not practical to do so as it requires Seeds of magic. Magic water can be purchased from both Tryan Gully and the Dragovian Sanctuary for 300 gold coins and sold for 150. They can also be purchased from the Casino in Pickham for 100 tokens each. It can be dropped by Crème caraslimes, Frostburns, Hellstalkers, Lost souls, Mud mannequins*, Peepers, Phantom swordsmen, and Winkies.

In the Nintendo 3DS version, vials of Magic water can be found regularly in the blue treasure chests that can be found in the overworld. More vials can be found in:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Magic water
DQVIII Holy water.png
Holy water
DQVIII Seed of magic.png
Seed of magic
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Yggdrasil dew.png
Yggdrasil dew
DQVIII Yggdrasil leaf.png
Yggdrasil leaf
DQVIII Magic water.png
Magic water
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Elfin elixir.png
Elfin elixir
DQVIII Yggdrasil dew.png
Yggdrasil dew
DQVIII Magic water.png
Magic water
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Chunky cheese.png
Chunky cheese
DQVIII Plain cheese.png
Plain cheese
DQVIII Magic water.png
Magic water
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Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Crimson robe.png
Crimson robe
DQVIII Sages robe.png
Sage's robe
DQVIII Nook grass.png
Nook grass
DQVIII Magic water.png
Magic water


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Silver shield.png
Silver shield
DQVIII Mirror shield.png
Mirror shield
DQVIII Amor seco essence.png
Amor seco essence
DQVIII Magic water.png
Magic water


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

Magic water once again restores around 30~35 MP to a single ally. It can be purchased for 500 gold coins in Porth Llaffan, Slurry Quay, Dourbridge, Bloomingdale, Gleeba, Batsureg, Swinedimples Academy, Wormwood Creek, and Upover and sold for 250 gold coins or can also be found on the Cringle Coast. Vials can be found in the Tower of Trades and the Heights of Loneliness.

Magic water also has a 5% chance of being found in Rank 1 blue treasure chests and a 15% in Rank 4 and 5 blue treasure chests. They can be dropped by Firespirits, Lunaticks, Jinksters, and Magi. One vial of Magic water is required to complete both Quest #8: Don't Cry Over Spilt Ink and Quest #48: A Task for a Cask and three are required to complete Quest #23: Research Assistant.

Magic water made in the Krak Pot and is also used as an ingredient in some recipes, as well:

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Magic water restores around 36 MP to a single ally. Once again, it can be purchased from various item shops for 500 gold coins. It can also be received as a prize from playing Tombola, received after defeating bosses, or found in blue treasure chests. They can be made in the Alchemy Pot by combining 10 Single phials, which will produce a yield of 5 vials of Magic water.

  • In the Offline version of the game, it can be made in the Alchemy Pot by combining a Single phial, Royal soil, and Nectar.

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

Magic water will restore at least 30 MP to a single ally. In this game, it cannot be purchased from any shops, but can be sold for 250 gold coins. Two vials can be found in a treasure chest in the Kingsbarrow and it can be picked up from a sparkly spot in the First Forest. Magic water can also be dropped by Prestidigitators, Drackolytes, Smackers, Lump mages, Very devils, Drohl diabolists, Wrecktors, Hocus-pokers, Vicious sham hatwitches, Gold drohls, Malicious little devils, Malicious drohl drones, Malicious mud mannequins, Malicious wizened wizards, and Hellbound hunters.

The vials can be used in the following recipes for the Fun-Size Forge:

Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

Known as Potion in this game, it restores 20~30 MP to a single monster. It can be picked up from the ground regularly in various Teleportals. Potions can also be purchased from the Bazaar for 200 gold coins.

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

Magic water appears as stage power-ups and can be dropped by various monsters or found in pots or barrels. They restore around 30 MP when picked up to whichever character the player is controlling. Since Magic water does not carry over between levels, it should be used as needed.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Magic Holy Water appears as a skill that is known naturally by Ashlynn at level 1. When used, it restores her MP, but it can only be used three times per battle.

Magic Holy Water (まほうのせいすい Mahō no seisui)Tactlogo.png
Ability information
Magic Holy Water
Role * Type * Element MP cost
Support Martial DQTact Non-elemental.png 0
Times usable: 3
Range Additional effects
DQTact Range1.png
Self
None
Description
Restores the user's MP
Naturally learnt by
Ashlynn


Note[edit]

  • The image resembling a Star of David on the bottle's stopper that was present in early concept art was removed in concept art for later games.

Descriptions[edit]

GameDescription
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Restores a little of one party member's MP.[1]
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Restores 30 or more MP to a single ally.[2]
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An enchanted elixir that restores around 30 MP to a single ally.[3]
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Restores at least 30 MP to a single ally. Consumed upon use.[4]
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Restores between 20 to 30 MP.[5]

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolAgua mágicaSpanish for "magic water".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisEau magiqueFrench for "magic water".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschZauberwasserGerman for "magic water".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoAcqua magicaItalian for "magic water".

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References[edit]

  1. Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.
  2. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  3. Nintendo DS version.
  4. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  5. Game Boy Color version.