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Knick-knackatory

Discover all the Knick-knacks in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride. Learn their locations, uses, and descriptions for your Knick-knackatory museum.

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Discover all the Knick-knacks in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride. Learn their locations, uses, and descriptions for your Knick-knackatory museum.

Knick-knacks are special collectible items introduced in the PlayStation 2 remake of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride. These souvenirs can be found in most major towns and castles throughout the game. Once collected, they can be displayed in the Knick-knackatory museum. While many are purely for display, some Knick-knacks have practical uses in battle or can be equipped.

List of Knick-knacks

  • Words in bold are exclusive to either the Nintendo DS or the Cell phone version's Knick-knack description.
  • Some grammar/spelling inaccuracies are present in the game, thus kept as is on the article.
ImageNameLocationNotesItem Menu DescriptionItem Menu Description after upgradedMuseum DescriptionMuseum Description after upgraded
Annalum retentiumAnnalum RetentiumTalk to the Moosifer NPC in Precaria watermill to obtain this scroll.NAAn illustrated scroll of such dread that it doesn't bear looking at.NATerrible tome, never to be read. Warps the heart of men.NA
Batten binnacleBatten binnacleIt is found in Battenberg, if you speak to an old woman after a child near Gotha Pass mentions losing his binnacle.Can be used to cast Storeyteller on the field.A miraculous compass that can pinpoint its bearer's current location.
A miraculous compass that can pinpoint its bearer's location.
NAStrange breed of compass made by Battenberg craftsman. Fine travel companion.NA
Blooming branchBlooming branchIt is given as a gift from Honey after helping retrieve the Herald of Spring, and is placed in a vase by Sancho. If the player did not retrieve it before leaving with Pankraz, it can be found in the cellar in the ruins of Whealbrook.NAThis beautiful blossoming bough was a present from Honey the faerie.
This beautiful bough was a present from Honey the faerie.
NAReceived in Faerie Lea. Very unusual blossom.NA
Catas TrophyCatas TrophyPost-Game: Defeat Estark in 15 turns or less to obtain this ultimate prize.If used, it gives the inscription 'For Beating the Most Barbaric of Bosses'.A prize from a mystery boss monster.NAPrize awarded to adventurers for overcoming great perils. Harbours dark forces.NA
Chocolate medalliyumChocolate medalliyumBuy in Dominicus' Dominion for 480 gold coins.Can be sold for 240 Gold Coins.A sweet speciality of King Dominicus.NABitter-sweet-flavoured confectionary.NA
Crown of UptatenCrown of UptatenPolish Toff's tea set with the chamois, then show it to the ghost of Count Uptaten.Can be worn as a helmet with a defence bonus of +30.A superb crown with countless embellishments.NALegendary crown, for generations a tenant of Uptaten Towers. Only ever tendered to tender-hearted folk.
Legendary crown, for generations the pride of Uptaten Towers. Only ever tendered to the tender-hearted folk.
NA
Crude imageCrude imageIt is a simple figurine crafted by the nuns of Heaven's Above Abbey; one is given to the Hero as a good luck charm.Can be equipped to increase Luck by 15A simply crafted figurine of the serene Goddess.NAWooden statuette of the Goddess carved by nun of the Above.NA
Desert roseDesert roseCheck desert south of Helmunaptra in the morning after staying at the Inn.One is needed to trade for scintillating sinter in Stockenbarrel.A sandy bloom that blossoms in the desert.NAStone from Helmunaptran desert in shape of rose. Popular trinket among travellers.NA
Faerie quillFaerie quillPost-game, requires visit to Faerie Palace and then Faerie Lea (See below for details).NAA beautiful pen with a most delicate touch.NANA
Forget-me-Knot flagForget-me-Knot flagStay at Knot Welcome Inne with a full party for this promotional item.NAA pennant for tenants of the Knot Welcome Inne.NAKnot Welcome Inne's attempt to educate travellers about the 'K' in the name. Quite big and bulky.NA
GhoulroarerGhoulroarerThis strange musical instrument is found in one of the chambers within Mt. Zugzwang.A noise can be heard upon using it.A musical instrument for monsters!NACursed instrument that makes sound like monsters howling. Not to be swung around under any circumstances.
Cursed instrument that makes sound like monsters howling. Not to be played under any circumstances.
NA
Honey bunsHoney bunsReceived after the wedding.NAThese sticky buns are a sweet reminder of The Hero and his wife's wedding day.
A reminder of The Hero and his wife's wedding.
NAProud product of Mostroferrato, full of sweet, sticky jam. Decorated with images of The Hero and his wife.
Made in Mostroferrato, full of sweet, sticky jam. Decorated with images of The Hero & his wife.
NA
Lofty Lilts set'Lofty Lilts'This book of psalms was one in possession of Madalena. At Lofty Peak, a woman in Mada's old residence will bestow this book as a gift.NAA fine folio of rousing hymns.NACollection of hymns. Exquisite LoftyNA

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