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|title = ''Platinum mail''
|title = ''Platinum mail''
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Platinum_Mail.png|center|230px]]
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Platinum_Mail.png|center|230px]]
|japanese = {{tt|プラチナメイル|purachina no maeru}}
|japanese = {{tt|プラチナメイル|Platinum mail}}
|romaji=purachina no maeru
|names = Platinum armor
|names = Platinum armor
|games = {{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
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|effect = Protects wearer from magic spells.  
|effect = Protects wearer from magic spells.  
}}
}}
The '''Platinum mail''' is a recurring suit of armour in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a beautiful suit of silver and gold armour that offers its wearer protection from magic damage, and is often the direct upgrade to the [[Magic armor]].
The '''platinum mail''' is a recurring suit of armour in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a beautiful suit of silver and gold armour that offers its wearer protection from magic damage, and is often the direct upgrade to the [[Magic armor]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
This armor may be won in either the [[Port Haven]] or [[Turnscote]] casinos, and can be found in Howcastle behind a door that requires the [[Magic key]]. It provides +66 defense, +51 style, and negates 15 points of magical damage from all non-Zap spells. It can be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Terry]], [[Carver]], [[Lizzie]], [[Amos]], and [[Goowain]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ6=This armour will help to reduce damage caused by magic.<ref>DS, Android and iOS version</ref>
}}
This armor may be won in either the [[Port Haven]] or [[Turnscote]] casinos, and can be found in Howcastle behind a door that requires the [[Ultimate Key]]. It provides +66 defense, +51 style, and negates 15 points of magical damage from all non-Zap spells. It can be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Terry]], [[Carver]], [[Lizzie]], [[Amos]], and [[Goowain]].
*The [[Dragon shield]] is also available in the aforementioned casinos, and can be equipped along with the platinum mail by most characters. This makes the battle with [[Murdaw]] significantly easier and is a popular strategy for low-level playthroughs.
*The [[Dragon shield]] is also available in the aforementioned casinos, and can be equipped along with the platinum mail by most characters. This makes the battle with [[Murdaw]] significantly easier and is a popular strategy for low-level playthroughs.


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==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Platinum armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 15 points.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
}}
The platinum mail has a defence bonus of +72 and magical protection has returned to 15 points. Only the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Angelo]] can wear it. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] or dropped by [[Hell's gatekeeper (recurring)|Hell's gatekeeper]]s in the PS2 version. It can be sold for 4,900 gold.
The platinum mail has a defence bonus of +72 and magical protection has returned to 15 points. Only the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Angelo]] can wear it. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] or dropped by [[Hell's gatekeeper (recurring)|Hell's gatekeeper]]s in the PS2 version. It can be sold for 4,900 gold.
 
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
Recipe: [[Zombie mail]] + [[Saint's ashes]]
|item=[[File:DQVIII Platinum mail.png|32px]]<br>Platinum mail
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Zombie mail.png|32px|link=Zombie mail]]<br>Zombie mail
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Saint's ashes.png|32px|link=Saint's ashes]]<br>Saint's ashes
|i3=-
}}


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX platinum mail.png]]
|name=Platinum armour
|icon=[[File:Platinum mail IX artwork.png]]
|description=Precious protection that can deflect a dash of magic damage
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +43<br>Charm +43
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=-12% Blast/Lightning, Fire, Ice, & Wind damage<br>-10% Dark damage
|price=NA/9,000
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX gold mail.png|link=Gold mail]]
|i2=[[File:Platinum oreIX icon.png|link=Platinum ore]]
|i3=[[file:Hephaestus flameIXicon.png|link=Hephaestus flame]]
}}
The platinum mail in this game is the final upgrade of the [[silver mail]] and continues to offer amazing protection against magic damage.
The platinum mail in this game is the final upgrade of the [[silver mail]] and continues to offer amazing protection against magic damage.
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX platinum mail.png|name=Platinum mail}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+43}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=9,000|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Luminary]]|class=Armour
|flavor=Precious protection that can deflect a dash of magic damage.
|notes= Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, lightning, and wind spells by 12%.<br>Reduces damage taken from darkness spells by 10%.<br>Recipe: [[Gold mail]] + [[Platinum ore]] + [[Hephaestus' flame]]}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Platinum mail}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+63<br>(+66, +69, +73}}
|name=<big><big>Platinum mail</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Charm<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+43<br>(+46, +49, +52}}
|icon=[[File:Platinum mail xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier= [[Platinum ore]] x3, [[Sunny citrine]] x1, [[Maiden's favour]] x2}}
|description=Plate made from precious metal that can weaken the impact of incoming spells
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|rarity=<big><big>B</big></big>
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=4,900|equipableBy=[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|The Luminary]], [[Sylvando]], & [[Hendrik]]
|stats=Defence +63/66/69/73<br>Charm +43/46/49/52
|flavor=Plate made from precious metal that can weaken the impact of incoming spells.
|notes=-12% all elemental damage<br>Dropped by [[Lethal armour]]s at 1/128
|notes= Reduces all elemental damage by 12%<br>Dropped by [[Lethal armour]]s at {{fraction|1|128}}}}
|price=NA/4,900
The forging manual for the mail is the '''Platinum Plating''' book, and is found on a [[Puerto Valor]] bookshelf.
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]] only.
|diff=2.5
|i1=[[file:Platinum ore xi icon.png|50px|link=Platinum ore]] x3 + [[File:Sunny citrine xi icon.png|50px|link=Sunny citrine]] + [[File:Maiden's favour xi icon.png|50px|link=Maiden's favour]] x2
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''Platinum Plating''' contains the recipe for the platinum mail. It can be found in [[Puerto Valor]] on a bookshelf.


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
{{Equipment|header}}
The mail increases the [[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]'s defence by +62, and can be purchased from the travelling merchant in [[Castle Avalonia]] for 6,480.
{{Equipment|entry|name=Platinum Mail|statModified=Defense|statModifier=+62|sellPrice=?}}
{{Equipment|footer}}
 
{{ItemLocation|header}}
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Sold by traveling merchant (6480g)}}
{{ItemLocation|footer}}
 
{{CharacterList|header}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
{{CharacterList|footer}}


==Description==
==={{DQTact}}===
{{Descriptions
The Platinum Mail is an A-rank piece of armour that can be purchased up to five times monthly from the Individual Tournament Medal Swap Shop for 400 medals. It has a DEF bonus of +16, increases the wearer's Physical Res by 8%, and can only be equipped by Attack and Defence units. The armour has three slots for Alchemy Effects.
|DQ6=This armour will help to reduce damage caused by magic.<ref>DS, Android and iOS version</ref>
|DQ8=Platinum armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 15 points.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
}}


==See also==
==See also==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Platinummail6.jpg|The platinum mail in ''Dragon Quest VI''.
Platinum mail VII artwork.png|The platinum mail in ''Dragon Quest VII''.
Image:DQVII platinum mail.png|The platinum mail in ''Dragon Quest VII''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==References==
==References==


[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest X armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords armor]]

Latest revision as of 09:34, 15 August 2024

Platinum mail
DQVIII Platinum Mail.png
Japanese プラチナメイル
Romaji purachina no maeru
Old localizations Platinum armor
Found in Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Protects wearer from magic spells.

The platinum mail is a recurring suit of armour in the Dragon Quest series. It is a beautiful suit of silver and gold armour that offers its wearer protection from magic damage, and is often the direct upgrade to the Magic armor.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

GameDescription
DQ6-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
This armour will help to reduce damage caused by magic.[1]

This armor may be won in either the Port Haven or Turnscote casinos, and can be found in Howcastle behind a door that requires the Ultimate Key. It provides +66 defense, +51 style, and negates 15 points of magical damage from all non-Zap spells. It can be worn by the Hero, Terry, Carver, Lizzie, Amos, and Goowain.

  • The Dragon shield is also available in the aforementioned casinos, and can be equipped along with the platinum mail by most characters. This makes the battle with Murdaw significantly easier and is a popular strategy for low-level playthroughs.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The platinum mail has a defence bonus of +63, a style bonus of +51, and reduces damage from all non-Zap spells by 20. It can be equipped by the Hero and Aishe and is acquired if a male character wins the Best Dressed Contest for the Excellence Grading Organisation in El Ciclo. It can be sold for 4,750 gold.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Platinum armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 15 points.[2]

The platinum mail has a defence bonus of +72 and magical protection has returned to 15 points. Only the Hero and Angelo can wear it. It can be made in the Alchemy Pot or dropped by Hell's gatekeepers in the PS2 version. It can be sold for 4,900 gold.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Platinum mail.png
Platinum mail		 DQVIII Zombie mail.png
Zombie mail		 DQVIII Saint's ashes.png
Saint's ashes		 -


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

DQIX platinum mail.png Platinum armour DQIX Logo.png
Platinum mail IX artwork.png
Description
Precious protection that can deflect a dash of magic damage
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +43
Charm +43		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
-12% Blast/Lightning, Fire, Ice, & Wind damage
-10% Dark damage
Price Location
NA/9,000 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX gold mail.png Platinum oreIX icon.png Hephaestus flameIXicon.png


The platinum mail in this game is the final upgrade of the silver mail and continues to offer amazing protection against magic damage.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Platinum mail DQXI Logo EN.png
Platinum mail xi icon.png
Description
Plate made from precious metal that can weaken the impact of incoming spells
Rarity
B
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +63/66/69/73
Charm +43/46/49/52
Notes
-12% all elemental damage
Dropped by Lethal armours at 1/128
Price Location
NA/4,900 Fun-Size Forge only.
Forging difficulty
2.5
Ingredients
Platinum ore xi icon.png x3 + Sunny citrine xi icon.png + Maiden's favour xi icon.png x2
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif


The recipe book Platinum Plating contains the recipe for the platinum mail. It can be found in Puerto Valor on a bookshelf.

Dragon Quest Swords[edit]

The mail increases the Hero's defence by +62, and can be purchased from the travelling merchant in Castle Avalonia for 6,480.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The Platinum Mail is an A-rank piece of armour that can be purchased up to five times monthly from the Individual Tournament Medal Swap Shop for 400 medals. It has a DEF bonus of +16, increases the wearer's Physical Res by 8%, and can only be equipped by Attack and Defence units. The armour has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • The platinum mail in Dragon Quest VII.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ DS, Android and iOS version
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version
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