Scholar's specs

Scholar's specs
Japanese	インテリめがね
Romaji	Interi megane
Old localizations	INTSpecs
Found in	Dragon Quest III (remakes only) Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest Heroes
Effect	Increases the wearer's Wisdom. Increases the wearer's Magical Might and Magical Mending. (XI only) Increases resistance against Kasap. (Heroes only) Increases effects of Defence boosts. (Heroes II only)

The Scholar's specs are a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in the Super Famicom remake of Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation.

They increase the wearer's Wisdom.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The Scholar's specs have a +15 Wisdom bonus. They changes the wearer's Personality to Wit. They are received as a prize from the Mini medal collector in Aliahan after turning in 35 Mini medals. The scholar's specs can be sold for 1,275 gold coins, but it is not recommended to do so as there is only one pair in the game. They only appear in remakes of the game.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The Scholar's specs have a +15 Wisdom bonus. They can be equipped by the Hero, Maribel, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. Three pairs can be found in Gröndal, Pomposo Bridge, and the Immigrant Town/The Haven in a chest requiring the Magic Key. The scholar's specs can also be dropped by Discombombulators.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The Scholar's specs have a +15 {{Wisdom bonus and can be equipped by all characters. They can be purchased from Argonia once the Bazaar starts for 2,700 []gold]] coins and sold for 1,350 gold coins. One pair can be found at the the Holy Isle of Neos. They are also dropped rarely by Sea dragons. Scholar's specs can also be used to make the Scholar's cap in the Alchemy Pot by combining it with a Magical hat.

• In the 3DS version, if Jessica Albert wears the Scholar's specs with the Abiding blazer, her appearance will change.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Scholar's specs
Charm (forge buffs)	+15 (+16, +18, +20)
Magical Mending (forge buffs)	+15 (+16, +18, +20)
Magical Might (forge buffs)	+15 (+16, +18, +20)
Rarity	B
Recipe	Glass frit x2 + Gold ore x2 + Mirrorstone + Thinkincense x3
Difficulty	★★★★☆
Equipable by	All Characters
Class	Eyewear
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	1,550 gold coins
Flavor text	Classy glasses that can make anyone look intelligent.

The recipe book Sage Advice contains the recipe for the scholar's specs. It can be found in a treasure chest at the Sniflheim - Whale Way Station behind a locked door that requires the Ultimate Key.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

Scholar's specs
Defence Drain Resistance	+40.0%
Quick Recipe	Cruel claw x3 + Salt of the earth x2*
Classic Recipe	Cruel claw x2 + Thinkincense*
Equipable by	All Characters
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	200
Flavor text	Stylish spectacles that make buffoons look like brainiacs.

The classic recipe for the scholar's specs can be dropped rarely by Magi.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End

The Scholar's specs increase the effects of Defence boosts such as Kabuff by 20%. Once it has been fully upgraded, it will also grant +7 bonuses to max MP and Magical Might. The glasses can be dropped by Drackmages or received by exchanging 6 Mini medals.

Descriptions

Game	Description
	A pair of spectacles that makes the wearer appear more intelligent.
	Classy glasses that can make anyone look intelligent.
	Stylish spectacles that make buffoons look like brainiacs.

Gallery

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  The Scholar's specs from VII.

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  Jessica wearing the Scholar's specs and Abiding blazer.

Related items

• Silver specs
• Supernatural specs
• Wrecked specs (古びためがね Furubita megane "Spectacle" in PS1 version) (Dragon Quest VII - found in Estard castle at the beginning of the game)
• X-ray specs