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Dagger

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.

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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 (Japanese Name) / Game Description Type / Users Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Sotn-basilard-1-.gif Basilard
(jpn)
Symphony of the Night
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)
Sotn-cmbtknfe-1-.gif Combat Knife
(jpn)
Symphony of the Night
Flat Combat Dagger Short Sword (Dagger)
Alucard 
Attrib: Cut
ATK +24
Find: Abandoned Mine
Drop: Gurkha
Effect: Stab;
Special: ←→ + [Attack] for Slash
Sotn-holbiendag-1-.gif Holbein Dagger
(Swift Dirk)
Symphony of the Night
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
Satquip-dagger-1-.gif Astral Dagger
(jpn)
Symphony of the Night (Saturn-only)
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 (Japanese 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

Cv64-Reinhardt-Dagger.jpg
KiyuhitoAdded by Kiyuhito
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 (Japanese Name) / Game Description Type / Users Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Lod-henryswrd-1-.gif Dagger [alt]
Castlevania 64
' Weapon (Short-Range Attack)
Reinhardt 
Lod-henryswrd-1-.gif 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 (Japanese Name) / Game Description Type / Users Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Knife-1-.png 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
Combatknife-1-.png 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.png 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-1-.png 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-1-.png 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 (Japanese Name) / Game Description Type / Users Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Basilard2.jpg 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 (Japanese Name) / Game Description Type / Users Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Knife-1-.png Knife [Weapon]
Harmony of Despair
Cheap pocket knife Dagger
Soma Cruz 
#hands: 1
ATK +3
Sell: 250 
Rarity: *
Buy: 3800 
Sotn-basilard-1-.gif Baselard
Harmony of Despair
Dagger with an I-shaped shaft. Dagger
Alucard/Soma 
#hands: 1
ATK +5
Sell: 650 
Rarity: *
Effect: Stab
Combatknife-1-.png 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-1-.png Cutall
Harmony of Despair
Short sword of East Indian origins. Dagger
Soma 
#hands: 1
ATK +9
Sell: 2450 
Rarity: **
Knife-1-.png Holbein Dagger
Harmony of Despair
Enables a swift slashing attack. Dagger
Alucard 
#hands: 1
ATK +8
Sell: 2500 
Rarity: ***
Effect: Rising swipe
Sotn-werebane-1-.gif Were Bane
Harmony of Despair
Strong against werebeasts. Dagger
Alucard 
#hands: 1
ATK +21
Sell: 5500 
Rarity: ***
Effect: Thrust; Special - Flurry of thrusts
Cinquedia-1-.png Cinquedea
Harmony of Despair
Elaborate dagger encrusted with jewels. Dagger
Soma 
#hands: 1
ATK +31
Sell: 6750 
Rarity: ****
Sotn-shotel-1-.gif 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 (Japanese Name) / Game Description Type / Users Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
WPdagger.gif 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
Vkill-dagger.gif Broadsword
Vampire Killer
' Consume: None  Find: Chests, Merchant
Cv2-dagger.gif Dagger
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
' Consume: none  Buy: 50 Hearts Find: Merchant in Veros
WPdagger1.gif 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
Cv4-dagger.gif 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
Sotn-dagger-1-.gif Knife [alt]
Symphony of the Night
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)
SLCD Throwing Dagger.JPG 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 
Gb3-dagger.gif Dagger
Legends
' Collected Item
Sonia 
Find: Stage 3
Cv64-dagger-1-.gif Knife
Castlevania 64
Flies fast and straight towards its target. Attack Item
Reinhardt, Carrie 
Consume: 1 Jewel Point 
Cv64-dagger-1-.gif 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
Cv64-dagger-1-.gif 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
Cv64-dagger-1-.gif 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-1-.png 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)
Rdagger.gif R. Dagger
Harmony of Despair
' Sub-Weapon
Jonathan, Julius, Richter, Simon 
Consume: 4 MP  Sell: 20000  Buy: 80000 


Item Data: Dagger (Stabbing)
Image Name (Japanese Name) / Game Description Type / Users Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Lod-henryswrd-1-.gif Dagger [alt]
Castlevania 64
' Weapon (Short-Range Attack)
Reinhardt 
Lod-henryswrd-1-.gif Short Sword
(Dagger)
Legacy of Darkness
' Weapon (Short-Range)
Reinhardt, Henry 
ATK = 5
KnifeAoS.png Knife
Aria of Sorrow
Cheap pocketknife. Weapon
Soma 
Attrib: Sword
ATK +5
Sell: 100 
Find: (Starting Weapon)
Knife-1-.png 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-1-.png Knife [Weapon]
Harmony of Despair
Cheap pocket knife Dagger
Soma Cruz 
#hands: 1
ATK +3
Sell: 250 
Rarity: *
Buy: 3800 


Item Data: Knife Throw
Image Name (Japanese Name) / Game Description Type / Users Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Red Soul.jpg Evil Butcher - Knife Throw
Aria of Sorrow
Throw sharpened butcher knives. Red Soul
Soma 
Consume: 5 MP  Steal: Evil Butcher

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