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{{Item
|title=''Dark robe''
|image=[[File:DQVIII Dark Robe.png|center|200px]]
|japanese={{tt|やみのころも|Robe of darkness}} <br> {{tt|ダークローブ|Dark Robe}} ({{V}})
|romaji=yami no koromo<br>Daku robu ({{V}})
|names=Dark Clothes ({{VII}} {{PSX}})
|games={{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy=varies
|sell=varies
|effect=Increases evasion<br>Reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Woosh]], & [[Crack]] damage ({{V}})
}}

The '''Dark robe''' is a recurring cloak in the {{Main Series}} franchise. Its a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, typically worn by {{Thieves}} and other agile characters to allow them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.

==Localization history==
Note that the item called by this name in {{Dragon Quest V}} is an entirely separate garment in Japanese, called the ダークローブ ''dāku rōbu'' ("Dark Robe"), which does not increase evasion, but instead reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Woosh]], and [[Crack]] damage by 20 points.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Dark robe III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Dark robe</big>
|kanji=やみのころも
|description=Just the right hue to make avoiding enemy attacks that bit easier
|stats={{Defence}} +97
|scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|60px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II)]][[File:Princess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=+25% evasion
|price=NA/12,375 {{Gold}}
|location=Found in:<br>[[Western Seabed Storeroom]]
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
The Dark robe has a {{Defence}} bonus of +74 and increases evasion to 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and {{Thieves}}. One may be found in [[Cantlin]] and another in the fourth [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track in [[Kol]]. The Dark robe can be sold for 12,375 {{Gold}}, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Dark robe III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Dark robe</big>
|kanji=やみのころも
|description=Just the right hue to make avoiding enemy attacks that bit easier
|stats={{Defence}} +97
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]]
|notes=+25% dodge rate
|price=NA/12,375 {{Gold}}
|location=[[Cantlin]]
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
The Dark robe has a {{Defence}} bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Woosh]], and [[Crack]] damage by 20 points.

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Can be equipped by
|-
|[[Dwight]]
|-
|{{Powie yowie R}}
|-
|{{Grudgerigar R}}
|-
|{{Hulagan R}}
|-
|{{Cross eye R}}
|-
|{{Prestidigitator R}}
|-
|{{Pocus poppet R}}
|-
|{{Chimaera R}}
|-
|{{Flamethrower R}}
|-
|{{Minidemon R}}
|-
|{{Hellion R}}
|-
|{{Old man of the sea R}}
|-
|{{Conkuisitor R}}
|-
|{{Conkjurer R}}
|-
|{{Ghost R}}
|-
|{{Snowbird R}}
|-
|{{Epipany R}}
|-
|{{Wiz pip R}}
|-
|{{Beastmaster R}}
|-
|{{Killing machine R}}
|-
|[[Starkers]]
|}

==={{DQ7}}===
In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of {{Defense}} and 32 {{Style}} points. It can be equipped by [[Maribel Mayde]], [[Ruff]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]. The only way to get this item in the [[Sony PlayStation]] version is as a rare drop (1/256 chance) from the [[Swag bagger]]. It can be sold for 8250 {{Gold}}.

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks
|}}

The Dark robe has a {{Defence}} bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] and sold for 10,500 {{Gold}}.  It is obtainable through a few means, including:
*Finding one in a chest in the [[Black Citadel]].
*Getting a rare ({{fraction|1|64}}) drop from an [[Invisible swordsman]].
*Manufacturing in the [[Alchemy pot]] with the following recipe:
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Dark robe.png]]<br>Dark robe
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Cloak of evasion.png|link=Cloak of evasion]]<br>[[Cloak of evasion]]
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Wing of bat.png|link=Wing of bat]]<br>[[Wing of bat]]
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Devil tail.png|link=Devil's tail]]<br>[[Devil's tail]]
}}

The Dark robe can also be used to make a [[Phantom mask]] by combining it with an [[Iron headgear]], one of the best end-game helmet options of [[Angelo]].

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX_dark_robe.png]]
|name=Dark robe
|kanji=やみのころも
|icon=[[File:Dark robe IX artwork.png]]
|description=A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats={{Defence}} +37<br>{{Evasion}} +2%
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]]<br>[[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]]
|notes=N/A
|price=13,500 {{Gold}}/6,750 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in [[Upover]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX velvet cape.png|link=Velvet cape]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Evencloth.png|link=Evencloth]] x3
|i3=[[File:DQIX Slipweed.png|link=Slipweed]] x3
}}
Upgrades into the [[Macabre mantle]] when combined with three [[Terrible tattoo]]s and four [[wing of bat]]s.

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Dark robe</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Dark robe xi icon.png]]
|description=A midnight-blue mantel that enhances evasion
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|stats={{Defence}} +80/84/88/93<br>Evasion +4%
|notes=NA/13,000 {{Gold}}
|price=N/A
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|diff=4.0
|i1=[[File:Black tear xi icon.png|75px|link=Black tear]] + [[File:Evencloth xi icon.png|75px|link=Evencloth]] x3 + [[File:Faerie fluff xi icon.png|75px|link=Faerie fluff]] x3 [[File:Lambswool xi icon.png|75px|Lambswool]] x3 + [[File:Slipweed xi icon.png|75px|link=Slipweed]] x3
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
}}
The instruction guide for crafting the robe is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|The Fandom of the Opera]]'', which is found in the Sage's trial section of [[Drustan's Labyrinth]].

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Dark robe III artwork.png|The Dark robe from {{III}}.
Dark robe V artwork.png|The Dark robe from {{V}}.
Dark robe VII artwork.png|The Dark robe from {{VII}}.
</gallery></center>

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