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|title = ''Mirror armour''
|image = [[Image:DVIII_Mirror_Armour.png|center|250px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ミラーアーマー|Mirror armour}}
|romaji=Mirā āmā
|names = Mirror armor
|games = [[Dragon Quest V]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VI]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VII]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VIII]]<br>[[Dragon Quest IX]]<br>[[Dragon Quest XI]]
| buy = varies
| sell = varies
|effect = Reflects spells.
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The '''Mirror Armour''' is a recurring armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. It typically reflects magic back to the caster 25% of the time.
The '''mirror armour''' is a recurring suit of armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. It typically reflects magic back to the caster 33.3% of the time, unless noted below.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
==={{DQ5}}===
The mirror armour has a defence bonus of +80, and may be worn by the hero, the prince of Gotha, and Tuppence.
The mirror armour has a defence bonus of +80, and may be worn by the {{Hero 5}}, [[Parry|the prince of Gotha]], and [[Tuppence]].
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
The Mirror armour provides +95 defense, and may be worn by the Hero, Terry, Amos, and Goowain.
===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
The mirror armour has a defence bonus of +92. It can be worn by the Hero and Angelo.


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
==={{DQ6}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Mirror armour}}
The mirror armour provides +95 defense, a style bonus of +50, and may be worn by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Terry]], [[Amos]], and [[Goowain]]. When worn along with the [[silver shield]], the character doing so will be granted a +40 style bonus in the [[Best-Dressed Contest]].
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+52}}
 
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=22500g|sellPrice=11250g
==={{DQ7}}===
|flavor=Enchanged armour that sometimes reflects spells back to their source.}}
The armour has the same stats as in the previous game and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}} and [[Aishe]]. It can be obtained by playing [[Lucky Panel]] in the [[casino]] of [[Buccanham]].
==={{DQ8}}===
The mirror armour has a defence bonus of +92. It can be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Angelo]], and has a 20% chance to reflect spells. This rate will increase to 33.3% when either character also equips the [[mirror shield]].
 
Recipe: [[Silver mail]] + [[Mirror shield]] + [[Mirror shield]]
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX mirror armour.png]]
|name=Mirror armour
|icon=[[File:DQIX Mirror armour art.jpeg]]
|description=Enchanted armour that sometimes sends spells back to their source
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +52<br>Charm +80
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=20% chance to reflect spells<br>Upgrades into the [[catoptric armour]]
|price=22,500/11,250
|location=Sold in [[Upover]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX magic armour.png|link=Magic armour]]
|i2=[[File:MirrorstoneIXicon.png|link=Mirrorstone]] x3
|i3=[[File:Sober ringIXicon.png|link=Sober ring]]
}}
The game's battle mechanics have been tweaked so that the reflected spell can be strengthened by the magical stats of the targeted character, making the armour a good fit for Armamentalists.
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Mirror armour</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Mirror armour xi icon.png]]
|description=Highly polished plate that can send spells bouncing back at the caster
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|stats=Defence +98/104/111/118
Charm +79/83/87/91
|notes=20% chance to reflect spells
|price=55,000/27,500
|location=Sold in [[Havens Above]] & [[Trial Isle]]
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
 
==See also==
*[[Catoptric armour]]
*[[Shimmering dress]]
*[[Twinkling tuxedo]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQV Mirror Armour.png|The mirror armour from ''Dragon Quest V''
Image:HeroTerryArmour.jpg|The hero from ''Dragon Quest VI'', second from the right, wearing the mirror armour
Mirror armour VII artwork.png|The mirror armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''
</gallery></center>


{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Catoptric armour}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+60}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=0g|sellPrice=15500g
|flavor=A resplendent suit that sometimes sends spells back to their source.
|notes=Created by combining the mirror armour with five mirrorstones an a catholicon ring.}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
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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]]

Latest revision as of 14:22, 30 September 2024

Mirror armour
DVIII Mirror Armour.png
Japanese ミラーアーマー
Romaji Mirā āmā
Old localizations Mirror armor
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Reflects spells.

The mirror armour is a recurring suit of armor in the Dragon Quest series. It typically reflects magic back to the caster 33.3% of the time, unless noted below.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The mirror armour has a defence bonus of +80, and may be worn by the Hero, the prince of Gotha, and Tuppence.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The mirror armour provides +95 defense, a style bonus of +50, and may be worn by the Hero, Terry, Amos, and Goowain. When worn along with the silver shield, the character doing so will be granted a +40 style bonus in the Best-Dressed Contest.

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

The armour has the same stats as in the previous game and can be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. It can be obtained by playing Lucky Panel in the casino of Buccanham.

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

The mirror armour has a defence bonus of +92. It can be worn by the Hero and Angelo, and has a 20% chance to reflect spells. This rate will increase to 33.3% when either character also equips the mirror shield.

Recipe: Silver mail + Mirror shield + Mirror shield

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

DQIX mirror armour.png Mirror armour DQIX Logo.png
DQIX Mirror armour art.jpeg
Description
Enchanted armour that sometimes sends spells back to their source
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +52
Charm +80		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
20% chance to reflect spells
Upgrades into the catoptric armour
Price Location
22,500/11,250 Sold in Upover
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX magic armour.png MirrorstoneIXicon.png x3 Sober ringIXicon.png


The game's battle mechanics have been tweaked so that the reflected spell can be strengthened by the magical stats of the targeted character, making the armour a good fit for Armamentalists.

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

Mirror armour DQXI Logo EN.png
Mirror armour xi icon.png
Description
Highly polished plate that can send spells bouncing back at the caster
Rarity
A
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +98/104/111/118 Charm +79/83/87/91
Notes
20% chance to reflect spells
Price Location
55,000/27,500 Sold in Havens Above & Trial Isle
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • The mirror armour from Dragon Quest V

  • The hero from Dragon Quest VI, second from the right, wearing the mirror armour

  • The mirror armour from Dragon Quest VII

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