A Dagger, sometimes referred to as a knife, is a weapon that can be thrown or stab.

The dagger sub-weapon is the most basic, and usually weakest, weapon in Castlevania. It is thrown forward in a straight line, and hits enemies in front. This weapon is useless against enemies that move around a lot, however. It is most effective when thrown with dead-on aim and is the fastest of all weapon attacks. Its weakness verses some of the other subweapons in some games is offset by the fact it only takes up one heart, can be thrown very quickly in succession (Symphony of the Night), or three are thrown at once (Rondo of Blood). In some games its usefulness is limited in that it can't pass through walls. Some games have different varieties of the Dagger that can be thrown further, faster, stronger, in different numbers, or pass through multiple enemies or walls. The original Item Crash is called Thousand Edge (1000 knives). It works best on foot batallion or with still flying creatures on a platform.

Some bosses also use the Knife as a weapon, including the Doppelganger bosses, who will mimic many of Alucard's attacks, including throwing knives.

Stabbing daggers can be used as primary weapons in some games. Some games also have a class of such weapons.

Contents 1 Gallery 2 Appearances 2.1 Appearance in Castlevania (NES) 2.2 Appearance in Vampire Killer 2.3 Appearance in Castlevania II: Simon's Quest 2.4 Appearance in Dracula's Curse 2.5 Appearance in Super Castlevania IV 2.6 Symphony of the Night (Class) 2.7 Symphony of the Night (LCD) 2.8 Castlevania 64 and Legacy of Darkness (Attack2: Short-range attack) 2.9 Appearance in Dawn of Sorrow (Class) 2.10 Appearance in Encore of the Night (Class) 2.11 Appearance in Harmony of Despair (Class) 3 Item Data

GalleryEdit

AppearancesEdit

Appearance in Castlevania (NES) Edit

The original Castlevania featured a Dagger as one of the 5 original sub-weapons that could be used in the game. The player could only equip a single sub-weapon at a time, each which could be obtained from hitting a particular candle or as a drop item from an enemy. By pressing up while attacking, a single dagger is thrown forward until it strikes a candle or enemy or leaves the screen. The weapon could be thrown two or three times in a row upon encountering a Double or Triple Shot.

Appearance in Vampire KillerEdit

The "Broadsword" in this game acts as a replacement for the whip primary weapon rather than as a subweapon. It does not consume any hearts and two daggers can be on the screen at a time. It is otherwise similar to the dagger in the original Castlevania. It is equipped until a player death or until replacing it with another primary weapon (such as a Chain Whip, Axe, or Cross Boomerang).

Appearance in Castlevania II: Simon's QuestEdit

This is the only traditional subweapon from the original Castlevania game other than Holy Water to appear in this game. It can be purchased in the town of Veros and can be selected at any time once purchased. It is thrown like a dagger from the original Castlevania game and consumes no hearts to use, however, its range and damage is low. More powerful versions of the dagger can be obtained, including a Silver Knife (consumes hearts, but travels across a whole screen width and stronger) and a Gold Knife (bursts into flames when striking an enemy, dealing massive damage).

Appearance in Dracula's CurseEdit

The Dagger found in Dracula's Curse is identical to the one found in the original Castlevania game. It can also be powered up with double and triple shots. Trevor Belmont and Grant DaNasty are both able to use this weapon.

Grant can use the Dagger as both a primary and a sub-weapon. In the Japanese version, the dagger is thrown without consumption of hearts when a normal attack is used. Only a single dagger is allowed on the screen at once, but if a dagger is also equipped as a sub-weapon, an additional dagger can be thrown (consuming a heart), along with any additional daggers allowed by a Double or Triple Shot. In the US version, he does not throw his dagger when doing a normal attack. Instead, he lunges forwards a bit and stabs an enemy with it. If Grant is on the wall or ceiling, he throws the dagger in the opposite direction as that wall or ceiling. Candles that would normally give Trevor Holy Water also give Grant a Dagger.

Candles that would normally give Trevor a Dagger instead give Sypha a Fire spell or Alucard a Small heart.

Appearance in Super Castlevania IVEdit

The Dagger in Super Castlevania IV is similar to that found in the original Castlevania. It can also be powered up with a double or triple shot.

Symphony of the Night (Class)Edit

Item Data: Daggers in Symphony of the Night
Image	Name - Game Description	Type / Users	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Basilard (jpn) - Symphony of the Night					[ edit ]
	Basic short sword	Short Sword (Dagger) Alucard	Attrib: Cut	ATK +1	Find: Alchemy Laboratory Drop: Bloody Zombie	Effect: Stab; Special: ←→ + [Attack] for Slash (ATK +5)
	Combat Knife (jpn) - Symphony of the Night					[ edit ]
	Flat Combat Dagger	Short Sword (Dagger) Alucard	Attrib: Cut	ATK +24	Find: Abandoned Mine Drop: Gurkha	Effect: Stab; Special: ←→ + [Attack] for Slash
	Holbein Dagger (Swift Dirk) - Symphony of the Night					[ edit ]
	Swift Upper Diagonal Attack	Short Sword (Dagger) Alucard	Attrib: Cut	ATK + 6	Drop: Lesser Demon	Effect: Very fast swing that can be done while walking
	Astral Dagger (jpn) - Symphony of the Night (Saturn-only)					[ edit ]
	Mysterious different dimension Dagger	Short Sword (Dagger) Alucard	Attrib: Cut	ATK + 12	Find: Cursed Prison (Saturn Only)	Special: ↓↘→ + [Attack] for Homing attack

Symphony of the Night (LCD)Edit

Alucard starts the game with his trusty dagger. It will later be replaced with a Sword after defeating the first boss.

Item Data: Daggers in Symphony of the Night (LCD)
Image	Name - Game Description	Type / Users	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Dagger - Symphony of the Night LCD
	Alucard begins the game with his trusty dagger.	Weapon Alucard

Castlevania 64 and Legacy of Darkness (Attack2: Short-range attack) Edit

In both Castlevania 64 and Legacy of Darkness, Reinhardt carries a Dagger. It is used for close-quarters combat, is quick, and rather weak. In Legacy of Darkness, Henry also uses a Dagger. It has the same strength as Carrie's Ring Smash (same as Cornell's Claw slash).

Item Data: Dagger in Nintendo 64
Image	Name - Game Description	Type / Users	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Dagger [alt] - Castlevania 64
	'	Weapon (Short-Range Attack) Reinhardt
	Short Sword (Dagger) - Legacy of Darkness
	'	Weapon (Short-Range) Reinhardt, Henry		ATK = 5

Appearance in Dawn of Sorrow (Class)Edit

Item Data: Daggers in Dawn of Sorrow
Image	Name - Game Description	Type / Users	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Knife - Dawn of Sorrow
	A cheap pocket knife. It cuts poorly	Knife Soma	Attrib: Pierce	ATK +7 Sell: $200	Find: (start with)	Effect: Basic lunge
	Combat Knife - Dawn of Sorrow
	A military-issue combat knife	Knife Soma	Attrib: Pierce	ATK +11 Sell: $4800	Find: Wizardry Lab	Effect: Basic lunge
	Baselard - Dawn of Sorrow
	A short sword with an I-shaped haft	Knife Soma	Attrib: Pierce	ATK +15 Sell: $12800	Buy: $25600 Find: Hammer's Shop	Effect: Basic lunge
	Cutall - Dawn of Sorrow
	A short sword of East Indian origin	Knife Soma	Attrib: Pierce	ATK +19 Sell: $18000	Find: Demon Guest House	Effect: Warp attack
	Cinquedia - Dawn of Sorrow
	A bejeweled short sword featuring elaborate ornamentation	Knife Soma	Attrib: Pierce	ATK +25 Sell: $32800	Buy: $65600 Find: Hammer's Shop	Effect: Warp attack

Appearance in Encore of the Night (Class)Edit

Item Data: Daggers in Encore of the Night
Image	Name - Game Description	Type / Users	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Basilard - Encore of the Night
	Basic Short Sword	Main Hand (Dagger) Alucard	#hands: 1	ATK +1 Sell: 15 Copper	Find: Starts with

Appearance in Harmony of Despair (Class)Edit

Item Data: Daggers in Harmony of Despair (edit)
Image	Name - Game Description	Type / Users	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Knife [Weapon] - Harmony of Despair
	Cheap pocket knife	Dagger Soma Cruz	#hands: 1	ATK +3 Sell: 250	Rarity: * Buy: 3800
	Baselard - Harmony of Despair
	Dagger with an I-shaped shaft.	Dagger Alucard/Soma	#hands: 1	ATK +5 Sell: 650	Rarity: *	Effect: Stab
	Combat Knife - Harmony of Despair
	Flat combat dagger.	Dagger Alucard/Soma	#hands: 1	ATK +8 Sell: 950	Rarity: **	Effect: Stab; Second Attack (Alucard) - Slash; Special - Slash (Alucard)
	Cutall - Harmony of Despair
	Short sword of East Indian origins.	Dagger Soma	#hands: 1	ATK +9 Sell: 2450	Rarity: **
	Holbein Dagger - Harmony of Despair
	Enables a swift slashing attack.	Dagger Alucard	#hands: 1	ATK +8 Sell: 2500	Rarity: *** Drop: chp 2 normal boss chest	Effect: Rising swipe
	Were Bane - Harmony of Despair
	Strong against werebeasts.	Dagger Alucard	#hands: 1	ATK +21 Sell: 5500	Rarity: ***	Effect: Thrust; Special - Flurry of thrusts
	Cinquedea - Harmony of Despair
	Elaborate dagger encrusted with jewels.	Dagger Soma	#hands: 1	ATK +31 Sell: 6750	Rarity: **** Find: Chapter 6 (Hard)
	Shotel - Harmony of Despair
	Abyssinian curved sword.	Dagger Alucard	#hands: 1	ATK +35 Sell: 8000	Rarity: ****	Effect: Swing; Special - Spinning throw

Item DataEdit

Item Data: Dagger (Sub-Weapon)
Image	Name - Game Description	Type / Users	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Dagger - Castlevania (NES)
	Power: Fast accurate attack weapon; Makes target object disappear.	Sub-Weapons Simon Belmont	Consume: 1 Heart			Evolve: Can be powered up with a Double or Triple Shot
	Broadsword - Vampire Killer
	'		Consume: None		Find: Chests, Merchant
	Dagger - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
	'		Consume: none		Buy: 50 Hearts Find: Merchant in Veros
	Dagger - Dracula's Curse
	For Trevor: The Dagger flies straight and fast, but it is not very powerful. For Grant: Grant can use the dagger to stab his enemies or he can hurl it at them. When thrown, the dagger flies to the right and left. When Grant is stuck to the wall, he'll hurl it backwards, so be ready to duck, Chuck. Likewise, when Grant is stuck in the ceiling, he throws it down.	Sub-Weapons Trevor Belmont, Grant DaNasty	Consume: 1 Heart		Find: Candles Drop: Any enemy	Evolve: Can be powered up with a Double or Triple Shot
	Dagger - Super Castlevania IV
	Destroys target enemy	Sub-Weapons Simon Belmont	Consume: 1 Heart		Find: Candles Drop: Any enemy	Evolve: Can be powered up with a Double or Triple Shot
	Knife [alt] - Symphony of the Night					[ edit ]
	Weak but quick, it flies in a straight path when thrown.(...)	Sub-Weapon Alucard, Richter, Maria (Saturn only)	Attrib: Holy / Cut Consume: #Hearts: 1 (Alucard / Richter), 4 (Maria)	ATK +5		Effect: 1 dagger thrown forwards (Alucard, Richter); 4 long daggers thrown (Maria) Special: Item Crash (1,000 Blades, Richter, 10 hearts)
	Throwing Dagger - Symphony of the Night LCD
	These are also very effective against flying enemies or for attacking enemies at a distance. When it appears, pick it up. To use, press button C.	Special Weapon Alucard
	Dagger - Legends
	'	Collected Item Sonia			Find: Stage 3
	Knife - Castlevania 64
	Flies fast and straight towards its target.	Attack Item Reinhardt, Carrie	Consume: 1 Jewel Point
	Knife [Level 1] - Legacy of Darkness
	Knives are very fast and fly in a straight line.	Attack Item Cornell, Henry, Reinhardt, Carrie	Consume: 1 Jewel Point			Evolve: + Knife > Level 2
	Knife [Level 2] - Legacy of Darkness
	Knives are very fast and fly in a straight line.	Attack Item Cornell, Henry, Reinhardt, Carrie	Consume: 1 Jewel Point		Create: Level 1 + Knife	Evolve: + Knife > Level 3
	Knife [Level 3] - Legacy of Darkness
	Knives are very fast and fly in a straight line. When powered up, your knives will also be wrapped in flames.	Attack Item Cornell, Henry, Reinhardt, Carrie	Consume: 1 Jewel Point		Create: Level 2 + Knife
	Knife - Circle of the Moon					[ edit ]
	A knife is thrown at high speeds.	Normal Item (Sub-Weapon) Nathan
	Knife [Sub-Weapon] - Harmony of Despair
	Throwing weapon used by Hunters.	Sub-Weapon Jonathan, Julius, Richter, Simon	Consume: 6 MP	ATK +4	Rarity: * Find: (starts with)
	R. Dagger - Harmony of Despair
	'	Sub-Weapon Jonathan, Julius, Richter, Simon	Consume: 4 MP	Sell: 20000	Buy: 80000

Item Data: Dagger (Stabbing)
Image	Name - Game Description	Type / Users	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Dagger [alt] - Castlevania 64
	'	Weapon (Short-Range Attack) Reinhardt
	Short Sword (Dagger) - Legacy of Darkness
	'	Weapon (Short-Range) Reinhardt, Henry		ATK = 5
	Knife - Aria of Sorrow
	Cheap pocketknife.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +5 Sell: 100	Find: (Starting Weapon)
	Knife - Dawn of Sorrow
	A cheap pocket knife. It cuts poorly	Knife Soma	Attrib: Pierce	ATK +7 Sell: $200	Find: (start with)	Effect: Basic lunge
	Knife [Weapon] - Harmony of Despair
	Cheap pocket knife	Dagger Soma Cruz	#hands: 1	ATK +3 Sell: 250	Rarity: * Buy: 3800

Item Data: Souls
Image	Name - Game Description	Type / Users	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Evil Butcher - Knife Throw - Aria of Sorrow
	Throw sharpened butcher knives.	Red Soul Soma	Consume: 5 MP		Steal: Evil Butcher
	Durga - Penetrator - Aria of Sorrow
	Throws katanas	Red Soul Soma	Consume: 20 MP		Steal: Durga
	Ripper - Scalpel Throw - Aria of Sorrow
	Stabs enemies with a blood-soaked knife.	Red Soul Soma	Consume: 35 MP		Steal: Ripper

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