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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 [[Sony PlayStation|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.
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 a [[yggdrasil leaf]] and pair of [[boxer shorts]] between the latter two items.
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.


==Dragon Quest IV==
=={{DQ4}}==
===Pandemonic sword (まかいのつるぎ)===
===Pandemonic shield===
The sinister sabre increases attack by +150 and saps some of the victim's life-force when struck, making it the most powerful sword in the game.  
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 shield (まかいのたて)===
===Pandemonic sword===
Equipping the shield will increase the wearer's defence by +55, and cuts breath damage by 30 points.
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 (まかいのよろい)===
===Pandemonic armour===
Reduces magical damage for all non-zap spells by 1/3rd, and increases defence by +100.
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 (まかいのかぶと)===
===Pandemonic helm===
Increases defence by +40, and cuts the accuracy of sleep, paralysis, and instant death to 1/3rd.  
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==
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===''[[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>


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