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{{quote|style=1|quote=Special armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 30 points.|source=Description when selecting the Gigant armour in ''Dragon Quest VIII''|console=PS2}}
{{Item
{{Item
|title= Gigant armour
|title= ''Gigant armour''
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Gigant_Armour.png|250px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Gigant_Armour.png|250px]]
|japanese=
|japanese= {{tt|ギガントアーマー|Giganto armour}}
|names=
|romaji=Giganto āmā
|names=Gigant armor
|games=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|games=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|buy=
|buy=18,000-36,000 gold
|sell=
|sell=Various, see article
|effect=Reduces fire and ice damage.
|effect=Reduces elemental damage  
}}
}}


The '''gigant armour''' is a recurring set of armor in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a powerful set of armor reserved for only the strongest characters and it protects the wearer against fire and ice attacks.
The '''gigant armour''' is a recurring suit of armour in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a powerful set of armor reserved for only the strongest characters and it protects the wearer against fire and ice attacks.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The gigant armour is generally portrayed as a golden suit composed of multiple plates. Each of the shoulders contains a prominent spike.
The gigant armour is generally portrayed as a golden or copper-coloured suit of heavy armour composed of multiple plates, and in the 1995 official guidebook for ''VI'' it was shown to provide shin guards as well. Each of the shoulders contains a prominent spike. It is said to have been forged by giants.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +92, a style bonus of +15, and reduces fire and ice breath damage by 15 points. It can be purchased at [[Despairia]] and [[Greedmore Valley]] for 23,000 gold. The armour can be equipped by [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
It can be reworked at the [[Fashion Forge]] for 20,000 gold, boosting its style bonus to +77.
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +92 and a style bonus of +15. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased on the Sea Dragon for 35,000 gold and sold for 17,500 gold. Gigant armour can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at [[Buccanham]] [[Casino]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +95 and can be sold for 9,000 [[Gold]] Coins. Only Yangus can wear it. It can be purchased at [[Tryan Gully]] or made through [[alchemy]] with two [[Mighty armlet]]s and [[Bandit mail]].
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +92 and a style bonus of +15. It's breath damage resistance has been raised to 30 points. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased on the Sea Dragon for 35,000 gold and sold for 17,500 gold. Gigant armour can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at [[Buccanham]] [[Casino]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Gigant armour}}
{{Descriptions
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+58}}
|DQ8=Special armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 30 points
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=36000g|sellPrice=18000g
}}
|flavor=Heavy armour, strong against fire, ice, and lightning based attacks.
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +95 and can be sold for 9,000 gold. Only [[Yangus]] can wear it.  It can be purchased at [[Tryan Gully]] for 18,000 gold or made in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
|notes= Reduces damage from fire, ice, and lightning by 15%.}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Gigant armour.png|32px]]<br>Gigant armour
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Bandit mail.png|32px|link=Bandit mail]]<br>Bandit mail x2
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Mighty armlet.png|32px|link=Mighty armlet]]<br>Mighty armlet x2
|i3=-
}}


==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX gigant armour.png]]
|name=Gigant armour
|icon=[[File:DQIX_Gigant_armour.jpg]]
|description=Heavy armour, strong against fire-, ice-, and lightning-based attacks
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +58<br>Charm +75
|vocation=[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=-15% Blast/Lightning, Fire, Ice, & Wind damage
|price=36,000/18,000
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]],post-game
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Gigant armour</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Gigant armour xi icon.png]]
|description=Plate mail made to resist the effects of fire, ice and lightning attacks
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|stats=Defence +90/93/97/101
|notes=-15% Fire, Ice, & Lightning damage
|price=18,000/9,000
|location=Sold in [[Heliodor]], act 2
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Gigant_armour.png|The gigant armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Image:HeroTerryArmour.jpg|Terry, on the far right, wearing the gigant armour.
Gigant_armour VII artwork.png|The gigant armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
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