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The '''Skull Helm''' is a recurring headpiece in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise.
The '''skull helm''' is a recurring piece of headwear in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Although this monstrous skullcap imparts a deadly curse on its wearer, it can be purified with the use of [[Alchemy]].
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The skull helm has a defence rating of 49....but it is cursed and reduces attack to 0! It can only be worn by Yangus.  It can be purified with the [[Saint's ashes]] through [[alchemy]] to create the [[Sun crown]] or sold for 4,500 [[Gold]] Coins.
The skull helm has a defence bonus of +49... but it is [[cursed]] and reduces attack to 0! It can only be worn by [[Yangus]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the 3DS version.  It can be purified with the [[Saint's ashes]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]] to create a [[Sun crown]] or sold for 4,500 gold. However, there are only two in the entire game: one in a treasure chest on [[Isolated Plateau]] which is accessible with the [[Godbird's soulstone]] and one in the [[Heavenly Dais]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
The skull helm makes a reappearance in this game and can actually be cursed again with the use of Malicite in the [[Krak Pot]] if it has been purified with saint's ashes.
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Skull helm.png|name=Skull helm|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+32}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=1% chance of finding in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX|rank 7 grotto treasure chests]].<br>Commonly dropped or stolen from [[Blight knight]]s.<br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Night knight]]s.}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Sun crown]] + [[Malicite]]}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=4,500|equipableBy=[[Priest]], [[Thief]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Ranger]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]]|class=Helmet
|flavor=A blood-curdling cap for the cranium that curses the curious. Cursed.
|notes=Sometimes prevents the wearer from acting in battle.<br>Upgrades into [[Sun crown]].
}}


==Description==
==Description==
*'''An eerie helm surrounded by an air of danger.''' (Description when selecting the Skull helm in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
*'''An eerie helm surrounded by an air of danger.''' (Description of the Skull helm in ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)


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Revision as of 04:59, 13 January 2019

Skull Helm.png

The skull helm is a recurring piece of headwear in the Dragon Quest series. Although this monstrous skullcap imparts a deadly curse on its wearer, it can be purified with the use of Alchemy.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII

The skull helm has a defence bonus of +49... but it is cursed and reduces attack to 0! It can only be worn by Yangus, as well as Morrie in the 3DS version. It can be purified with the Saint's ashes in the Alchemy Pot to create a Sun crown or sold for 4,500 gold. However, there are only two in the entire game: one in a treasure chest on Isolated Plateau which is accessible with the Godbird's soulstone and one in the Heavenly Dais.

Dragon Quest IX

The skull helm makes a reappearance in this game and can actually be cursed again with the use of Malicite in the Krak Pot if it has been purified with saint's ashes.

DQIX Skull helm.png  Skull helm  (DS)
Defence +32
Found 1% chance of finding in rank 7 grotto treasure chests.
Commonly dropped or stolen from Blight knights.
Rarely dropped or stolen from Night knights.
Rarity ★★☆☆☆
Recipe Sun crown + Malicite
Equipable by Priest, Thief, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Ranger, Sage, Luminary
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 4,500
Flavor text A blood-curdling cap for the cranium that curses the curious. Cursed.
Notes Sometimes prevents the wearer from acting in battle.
Upgrades into Sun crown.

Description

  • An eerie helm surrounded by an air of danger. (Description of the Skull helm in Dragon Quest VIII.)