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| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-whip leather.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-whip leather.png|left]] | ||
You begin the game with this whip | You begin the game with this whip, also known as the Vampire Killer. It does one point of damage to any enemy you strike. | ||
| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-whip thorn.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-whip thorn.png|left]] | ||
You can purchase this whip in the Town of Jova, where you begin the game, for 100 hearts. It's twice as powerful as the | You can purchase this whip in the Town of Jova, where you begin the game, for 100 hearts. It's twice as powerful as the normal whip, but you may wish to skip this whip in favor of the Chain whip. | ||
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! Chain Whip || Morning Star | ! Chain Whip || Morning Star | ||
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| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-whip chain.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-whip chain.png|left]] | ||
You can purchase this whip in the Town of Veros, to the right of Jova, for 150 hearts. It is four times more powerful than the | You can purchase this whip in the Town of Veros, to the right of Jova, for 150 hearts. It is four times more powerful than the normal whip, and only 50 hearts more expensive than the Thorn Whip. | ||
| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-whip star.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-whip star.png|left]] | ||
It will take you a while to reach this whip, which is sold in the Town of Oldon beyond the river to the left of Jova. It costs 200 hearts and does eight times the damage of the | It will take you a while to reach this whip, which is sold in the Town of Oldon beyond the river to the left of Jova. It costs 200 hearts and does eight times the damage of the normal whip. | ||
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! colspan="2" | Flame Whip | ! colspan="2" | Flame Whip | ||
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| colspan="2" | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-whip flame.png|left]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-whip flame.png|left]] | ||
This is the most powerful whip in the game, causing 15 times the damage that the | This is the most powerful whip in the game, causing 15 times the damage that the normal whip is capable of. It's free if you have the Morning Star and can find the person beyond Deborah Cliffs who offers it to you. | ||
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| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-dagger.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-dagger.png|left]] | ||
The dagger can be purchased from the Town of Veros, a short trip to the right from the starting town of Jova, for 50 hearts. It does twice the damage of the | The dagger can be purchased from the Town of Veros, a short trip to the right from the starting town of Jova, for 50 hearts. It does twice the damage of the regular whip. It only travels a short distance, but it flies a bit farther than a whip which makes it useful for striking enemies which lie just out of reach. No hearts are consumed when throwing the dagger. | ||
| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-holy water.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-holy water.png|left]] | ||
The Holy Water can be purchased from a merchant in the town of Jova where you begin for 50 hearts. It does the same amount of damage as the | The Holy Water can be purchased from a merchant in the town of Jova where you begin for 50 hearts. It does the same amount of damage as the regular whip. Its most important use is to discover false bricks. Some false bricks are destroyed by the vials, while others allow the vials to pass through, indicating the presence of an illusion. No hearts are consumed when using Holy Water. | ||
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! Silver Knife || Sacred Flame | ! Silver Knife || Sacred Flame | ||
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| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-dagger (gold).png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-dagger (gold).png|left]] | ||
This is the very knife used by Death itself to slay the living. If you want it, you'll have to defeat Death in Braham Mansion and take the knife from it. It doesn't pass through enemies as the Silver Knife does, but it erupts in a ball of fire when it strikes an enemy. The knife does 15 points of damage, and the resulting flame continues to inflict 15 points of damage to an enemy that is caught in it | This is the very knife used by Death itself to slay the living. If you want it, you'll have to defeat Death in Braham Mansion and take the knife from it. It doesn't pass through enemies as the Silver Knife does, but it erupts in a ball of fire when it strikes an enemy. The knife does 15 points of damage, and the resulting flame continues to inflict 15 points of damage to an enemy that is caught in it. Using this knife is quite costly at 2 hearts consumed per use. | ||
| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-diamond.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-diamond.png|left]] | ||
The Diamond is an odd weapon that be useful under certain circumstances. When thrown, it ricochets around the screen, bouncing off platforms and walls at various angles. It causes seven points of damage to any enemies that it strikes along the way. It is simply given to you by a man if you can find him beyond Braham Mansion. Throwing a diamond consumes one heart. | The Diamond is an odd weapon that be useful under certain circumstances. When thrown, it ricochets around the screen, bouncing off platforms and walls at various angles. It causes seven points of damage to any enemies that it strikes along the way. It is simply given to you by a man if you can find him beyond Braham Mansion. Throwing a diamond consumes one heart. | ||
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| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-dracula's rib.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-dracula's rib.png|left]] | ||
The rib is the part of Dracula that you will reclaim from [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Berkeley Mansion|Berkeley Mansion]]. More like a whole rib cage than just one bone, this part can be used as a shield to deflect many projectile attacks thrown at you by enemies. | The rib is the part of Dracula that you will reclaim from [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Berkeley Mansion|Berkeley Mansion]]. More like a whole rib cage than just one bone, this part can be used as a shield to deflect many projectile attacks thrown at you by enemies. You must not be walking in order to allow the shield to protect you, although you can attack. | ||
| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-dracula's heart.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-dracula's heart.png|left]] | ||
Dracula's still beating heart can be collected from [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Rover Mansion|Rover Mansion]]. The heart has very little use to Simon personally, but there is one character in the game who will be so impressed with you if you have this in your possession, that he will deviate from his usual course on the river, and ferry you to a secret location. | Dracula's still beating heart can be collected from [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Rover Mansion|Rover Mansion]]. The heart has very little use to Simon personally, but there is one character in the game who will be so impressed with you if you have this in your possession, that he will deviate from his usual course on the river, and ferry you to a secret location. | ||
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| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-dracula's ring.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-dracula's ring.png|left]] | ||
This final possession of Dracula's is found in the most difficult mansion, [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Laruba Mansion|Laruba Mansion]]. Entrance to the bridge that leads to Castlevania itself is only granted to those | This final possession of Dracula's is found in the most difficult mansion, [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Laruba Mansion|Laruba Mansion]]. Entrance to the bridge that leads to Castlevania itself is only granted to those who wear this ring. Without it, all attempts to reach the castle are futile. | ||
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The White Crystal is the only crystal which must be purchased. You can buy it for 50 Hearts from the starting Town of Jova. Holding the crystal gives you the ability to see the way into [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Berkeley Mansion|Berkeley Mansion]]. | The White Crystal is the only crystal which must be purchased. You can buy it for 50 Hearts from the starting Town of Jova. Holding the crystal gives you the ability to see the way into [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Berkeley Mansion|Berkeley Mansion]]. | ||
| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-crystal (blue).png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-crystal (blue).png|left]] | ||
To obtain the blue crystal, you must trade the White Crystal for it with a tall man in the Town of Aljiba. Without it, you won't be able to solve the mystery of the lake | To obtain the blue crystal, you must trade the White Crystal for it with a tall man in the Town of Aljiba. Without it, you won't be able to solve the mystery of the lake the separates you from [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Rover Mansion|Rover Mansion]]. | ||
| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-crystal (red).png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-crystal (red).png|left]] | ||
The Red Crystal is obtained by trading the Blue Crystal for it with a tall man found in the Town of Aldora. Once you have it, use it's magic to help you scale the impossible Deborah Cliffs, and reach [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Bodley Mansion|Bodley Mansion]]. | The Red Crystal is obtained by trading the Blue Crystal for it with a tall man found in the Town of Aldora. Once you have it, use it's magic to help you scale the impossible Deborah Cliffs, and reach [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Bodley Mansion|Bodley Mansion]]. | ||
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Garlic is a special item in the world of Castlevania. Known for it's abilities to repel vampires, common folk consider it a valuable trading commodity. When place in certain areas (particularly graveyards), grateful citizens may arrive to thank you with a useful item. Garlic can also be used as a very weak weapon against some monsters. Garlic must be purchased at a rate of 2 per 50 hearts. Simon can normally carry up to 4 at a time, but he can find a way to carry more. | Garlic is a special item in the world of Castlevania. Known for it's abilities to repel vampires, common folk consider it a valuable trading commodity. When place in certain areas (particularly graveyards), grateful citizens may arrive to thank you with a useful item. Garlic can also be used as a very weak weapon against some monsters. Garlic must be purchased at a rate of 2 per 50 hearts. Simon can normally carry up to 4 at a time, but he can find a way to carry more. | ||
| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-laurels.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-laurels.png|left]] | ||
Chewing on the harvested leaves of the Laurel bush will grant a person with a limited period of invulnerability. During this time, this person can rush through enemies without fear of injury, or plow through the poisonous waters of a marsh with no ill effect. Be careful, however, as it | Chewing on the harvested leaves of the Laurel bush will grant a person with a limited period of invulnerability. During this time, this person can rush through enemies without fear of injury, or plow through the poisonous waters of a marsh with no ill effect. Be careful, however, as it does not last long. Two laurel leaves may be purchased for 50 hearts. Normally, Simon can only hold 4, but a special item will allow him to hold more. | ||
| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-oak stake.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-oak stake.png|left]] | ||
The oak stake is the only item that is capable of breaking the protective spell surrounding each of the five parts of Dracula. While searching the whereabouts of these parts, you should locate a salesman found in each mansion who will sell you one stake for the price of 50 hearts. Each stake can only be used | The oak stake is the only item that is capable of breaking the protective spell surrounding each of the five parts of Dracula. While searching the whereabouts of these parts, you should locate a salesman found in each mansion who will sell you one stake for the price of 50 hearts. Each stake can only be used one time to retrieve one part. | ||
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! Magic Cross || Silk Bag || Clue Book | ! Magic Cross || Silk Bag || Clue Book | ||
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| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-magic cross.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-magic cross.png|left]] | ||
Even if you possess | Even if you possess Dracula's Ring, and are able to overcome the barricade on the bridge that leads to Castlevania, you will be unable to set foot inside the castle itself without the magical power of this cross. A devoted follower of Dracula has possession of this item, and you must defeat her in [[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest/Laruba Mansion|Laruba Mansion]] to collect it. | ||
| [[File:Castlevania SQ item-silk bag.png|left]] | | [[File:Castlevania SQ item-silk bag.png|left]] | ||
Laurels and Garlic are a precious commodity. They are fragile, and it's difficult to carry more than four around without a protective sack to put them in. This silk bag is perfect for storing more than four laurels and Garlics at a time. In fact, it can store up to eight. To obtain it, you will have to visit an obscure graveyard and drop a piece of garlic to attract the owner. | Laurels and Garlic are a precious commodity. They are fragile, and it's difficult to carry more than four around without a protective sack to put them in. This silk bag is perfect for storing more than four laurels and Garlics at a time. In fact, it can store up to eight. To obtain it, you will have to visit an obscure graveyard and drop a piece of garlic to attract the owner. | ||
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