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[[Image:Pandemonic_Shield_Armour_and_Sword.png|right|thumb|250px]] | [[Image:Pandemonic_Shield_Armour_and_Sword.png|right|thumb|250px|The set's artwork from the [[Nintendo DS]] release]] | ||
The '''Pandemonic Equipment''' is an optional set of items for [[Psaro (Character)|a certain person]], first appearing in the | The '''Pandemonic Equipment''' is an optional set of items for [[Psaro (Character)|a certain person]], first appearing in the {{PSX}} remake of {{DQ4}}. An infernal mockery of the [[Zenithian Equipment]], the set's immense power is said to come at the cost of the bearer's very soul. | ||
Pieces of the set are awarded to the chosen after besting [[Chow Mein and Foo Yung]] in battle within a certain amount of turns, that is lower for more advanced pieces of equipment. The order they are obtained in is shield, sword, armour, and helmet, with | Pieces of the set are awarded to the chosen after besting [[Chow Mein and Foo Yung]] in battle within a certain amount of turns, that is lower for more advanced pieces of equipment. The order they are obtained in is shield, sword, armour, and helmet, with the [[Boxer shorts]] and the [[Yggdrasil leaf]] between the latter two items. | ||
== | =={{DQ4}}== | ||
===Pandemonic | ===Pandemonic shield=== | ||
Equipping the '''Pandemonic shield''' (まかいのたて) will increase the wearer's {{Defence}} by +55, and cuts breath damage by 30 points. | |||
===Pandemonic | ===Pandemonic sword=== | ||
The '''Pandemonic sword''' (まかいのつるぎ), a sabre that increases {{Attack}} by +150 and saps some of the victim's life-force when struck akin to the [[miracle sword]], making it the most powerful blade in the game. | |||
===Pandemonic armour | ===Pandemonic armour=== | ||
The '''Pandemonic armour''' (まかいのよろい) reduces magical damage for all non-[[Zap]] spells by 1/3rd, and increases {{Defence}} by +100. | |||
===Pandemonic helm | ===Pandemonic helm=== | ||
The '''Pandemonic helm''' (まかいのかぶと) increases {{Defence}} by +40, and cuts the accuracy of sleep, paralysis, and instant death to 1/3rd. | |||
==Other Appearances== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''=== | |||
The Pandemonic Sword is an S-rank sword that can be acquired as part of the 2022 Dragon Quest Day by clearing the Psaro stages on In Search of Strength. It has an attack bonus of +30, an HP bonus of +45 and has three slots for Alchemy Effects. | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Pandemonic is the adjective of ''Pandemonium'', a word originating in the 17th century that describes a state of tumultuous chaos and cacophonic uproar. | Pandemonic is the adjective of ''Pandemonium'', a word originating in the 17th century that describes a state of tumultuous chaos and cacophonic uproar. | ||
*Pandemonium is presented as the capitol of Hell in John Milton's 1667 poem ''Paradise Lost'', drawing strong parallels to [[Nadiria]]. | *Pandemonium is presented as the capitol of Hell in John Milton's 1667 poem ''Paradise Lost'', drawing strong parallels to [[Nadiria]]. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Pandemonic sword 2001.png|Pandemonic sword | |||
Pandemonic shield 2001.png|Pandemonic shield | |||
Pandemonic armour 2001.png|Pandemonic armour | |||
Pandemonic helm 2001.png|Pandemonic helm | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_4.jpg|The full set of equipment in the painting. | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_5.jpg| | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_6.jpg|Receiving the shield. | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_7.jpg|The equipment without the shield. | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_8.jpg| | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_9.jpg|Receiving the sword. | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_10.jpg|The equipment without the sword and shield. | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_11.jpg| | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_12.jpg|Receiving the armour. | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_13.jpg|The helmet and the [[Boxer shorts|boxer shorts]] remaining. | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_14.jpg| | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_16.jpg|The helmet and the [[Yggdrasil leaf]] remaining. | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_17.jpg| | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_19.jpg|The helmet only remaining in the painting. | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_20.jpg| | |||
DQ_IV_Android_Chow_Mein_And_Foo_Yung_21.jpg|Receiving the helmet. | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{DQIV}} | {{DQIV}} | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]] | ||
[[fr:Équipement des enfers]] | [[fr:Équipement des enfers]] |
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