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{{Item
|title= ''Gigant armour''
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Gigant_Armour.png|250px]]
|japanese= {{tt|ギガントアーマー|Giganto armour}}
|romaji=Giganto āmā
|names=Gigant armor
|games=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|buy=18,000-36,000 gold
|sell=Various, see article
|effect=Reduces elemental damage
}}


'''Gigant Armour''' is an armor equipment item in the [[Dragon Quest series]].
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==
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]].
 
It can be reworked at the [[Fashion Forge]] for 20,000 gold, boosting its style bonus to +77.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
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]].
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Special armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 30 points
}}
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]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Gigant armour PS2.png|32px|link=Gigant armour]]<br>Gigant armour
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Bandit mail PS2.png|32px|link=Bandit mail]]<br>Bandit mail
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png|32px|link=Mighty armlet]]<br>Mighty armlet
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png|32px|link=Mighty armlet]]<br>Mighty armlet
}}


===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
==={{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=-
}}


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
==={{DQ11}}===
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +95. Only Yangus can wear it.
{{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]]
}}


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
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>


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Latest revision as of 06:20, 3 November 2024

Gigant armour
DQVIII Gigant Armour.png
Japanese ギガントアーマー
Romaji Giganto āmā
Old localizations Gigant armor
Found in Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Effect Reduces elemental damage

The gigant armour is a recurring suit of armour in the 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[edit]

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[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

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.

It can be reworked at the Fashion Forge for 20,000 gold, boosting its style bonus to +77.

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

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 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: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Special armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 30 points

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.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Gigant armour PS2.png
Gigant armour		 DQVIII Bandit mail PS2.png
Bandit mail		 DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png
Mighty armlet		 DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png
Mighty armlet


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

DQIX gigant armour.png Gigant armour DQIX Logo.png
DQIX Gigant armour.jpg
Description
Heavy armour, strong against fire-, ice-, and lightning-based attacks
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +58
Charm +75		 IXgladiatoricon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
-15% Blast/Lightning, Fire, Ice, & Wind damage
Price Location
36,000/18,000 Sold in Stornway,post-game
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -



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

Gigant armour DQXI Logo EN.png
Gigant armour xi icon.png
Description
Plate mail made to resist the effects of fire, ice and lightning attacks
Rarity
A
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +90/93/97/101
Notes
-15% Fire, Ice, & Lightning damage
Price Location
18,000/9,000 Sold in Heliodor, act 2
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Gallery[edit]

  • Terry, on the far right, wearing the gigant armour.

  • The gigant armour from Dragon Quest VII.

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