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The '''dark robe''' is a recurring piece of clothing in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. It's a special cape with a midnight blue dye, and is typically worn by [[thief|thieves]] and allows them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.
The '''dark robe''' is a recurring piece of clothing in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. It's a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, and is typically worn by [[thief|thieves]] and allows them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
The dark robe is the second tier of the [[Velvet cape]] line of cowls, and the first in the set to demonstrate the series' proficiency at dodging enemy strikes, much like a bat in the night.
The dark robe can be upgraded further to increase the wearer's ability to dodge attacks, like a bat in the night.
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Dark robe}}
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX_dark_robe.png|name=Dark robe}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+37}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+37}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=13500g|sellPrice=6750g
{{Equipment|stat|name=Evasion|modifier=+2%}}
|flavor=Dingy drapery that makes dodging enemy attacks a doddle (+2%).
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|notes= Becomes even more gloomy appearance by boiling with four bat wings and a trio of terrible tattoos.}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=13,500|sellPrice=6,750|equipableBy=[[Priest]], [[Martial Artist]], [[Thief]], [[Minstrel]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Ranger]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]]|class=Clothing
 
|flavor=A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray.
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Macabre mantle}}
|notes=Buy in [[Upover]].<br>Recipe: [[Velvet cape]] + [[Evencloth]] x3 + [[Slipweed]] x3<br>Upgrades into [[Macabre mantle]].}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+42}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=0g|sellPrice=12250g
|flavor=Dingy drapery that makes dodging enemy attacks a doddle.
|notes= Raises evasion by 3.0%.}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 00:10, 25 February 2017

The dark robe is a recurring piece of clothing in the Dragon Quest franchise. It's a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, and is typically worn by thieves and allows them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

The dark robe has a defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion by 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by Martial Artists, Gadabouts, 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.

Dragon Quest V

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.

Dragon Quest VII

Dragon Quest VIII

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:

Dragon Quest IX

The dark robe can be upgraded further to increase the wearer's ability to dodge attacks, like a bat in the night.

DQIX dark robe.png  Dark robe
Defence +37
Evasion +2%
Rarity ★★☆☆☆
Equipable by Priest, Martial Artist, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Ranger, Sage, Luminary
Buy Price 13,500
Sell Price 6,750
Flavor text A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray.
Notes Buy in Upover.
Recipe: Velvet cape + Evencloth x3 + Slipweed x3
Upgrades into Macabre mantle.

Gallery