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|title = ''Hate mail''
|title = ''Hate mail''
|image = [[Image:Hate_mail.png|center|180px]]  
|image = [[Image:Hate_mail VII artwork.png|center|180px]]  
|japanese = じごくのよろい
|japanese = じごくのよろい
|romaji=Jigoku no yorei
|names = Armor of Hades<br>Hate mail
|names = Armor of Hades<br>Hate mail
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|games = {{DQ3HD}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
| buy = N/a
| buy = N/a
| sell = varies
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The '''hate mail''', also known as the '''Armor of Hades''', is a recurring set of armour in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It appears to be made out of the corpse and bones of a demon and often boasts a high amount of defense, but it is a [[cursed]] piece of equipment, having a chance to paralyze the wearer.
The '''hate mail''' is a recurring set of armour in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It appears to be made out of the corpse and bones of a demon and often boasts a high amount of defense, but it is a [[cursed]] piece of equipment, having a chance to paralyze the wearer.


It is stated in [[Infernal armour]]s' bestiary description in {{Dragon Quest XI}} that people who wear the hate mail will be turned into those monsters.  Interestingly, the hate mail armour never makes a physical appearance in the game itself.
It is stated in [[infernal armour]]s' bestiary descriptions in {{Dragon Quest X}} and {{Dragon Quest XI}} that people who wear the hate mail will be turned into those monsters.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The hate mail has a defence bonus of +65 and reduces magic damage taken by 75%, but it has a one-in-three chance to paralyze the wearer.  It can be equipped by both [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|the Hero]] and [[Warrior]]s, and can sold for 5,250 [[gold]] coins. It is found in the [[Mountain Cave]].
The hate mail has a defence bonus of +65 and reduces magic damage taken by 25%, but it has a one-in-three chance to paralyze the wearer.  It can be equipped by both [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|the Hero]] and [[Warrior]]s, and can sold for 5,250 [[gold]] coins. It is found in the [[Craggy Cave]].
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Hate mail III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Hate mail</big>
|description=This vexing armour reduces damage from enemy spells, but sometimes paralyses the wearer
|stats=Defence +110
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=-25% spell damage<br>38% chance to be paralysed per turn
|price=NA/5,250
|location=[[Craggy Cave]], 2B
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The hate mail has a defence bonus of +65 and a style bonus of +15, but it has a chance of randomly paralyzing the wearer in battle. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. It also reduces damage taken from magic and ice attacks. One set can be found in the Nottagen Cave. Hate mail can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at [[Buccanham]]'s [[Casino]].
The hate mail has a defence bonus of +65 and a style bonus of +15, but it has a chance of randomly paralyzing the wearer in battle. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. It also reduces damage taken from magic and ice attacks. One set can be found in the Nottagen Cave. Hate mail can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at [[Buccanham]]'s [[Casino]].
 
[[Category:Cursed equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Cursed equipment]]
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Latest revision as of 21:05, 14 February 2025

For the cursed armor from Dragon Quest II, see Wailer's mail.
Hate mail
Hate mail VII artwork.png
Japanese じごくのよろい
Romaji Jigoku no yorei
Old localizations Armor of Hades
Hate mail
Found in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest VII
Effect Randomly paralyzes wearer in battle

The hate mail is a recurring set of armour in the Dragon Quest series. It appears to be made out of the corpse and bones of a demon and often boasts a high amount of defense, but it is a cursed piece of equipment, having a chance to paralyze the wearer.

It is stated in infernal armours' bestiary descriptions in Dragon Quest X and Dragon Quest XI that people who wear the hate mail will be turned into those monsters.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The hate mail has a defence bonus of +65 and reduces magic damage taken by 25%, but it has a one-in-three chance to paralyze the wearer. It can be equipped by both the Hero and Warriors, and can sold for 5,250 gold coins. It is found in the Craggy Cave.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Hate mail III HD icon.png Hate mail
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
This vexing armour reduces damage from enemy spells, but sometimes paralyses the wearer
Stats Vocations
Defence +110 Hero iconHD2D.pngWarrior iconHD2D.png
Notes
-25% spell damage
38% chance to be paralysed per turn
Price Location
NA/5,250 Craggy Cave, 2B



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

The hate mail has a defence bonus of +65 and a style bonus of +15, but it has a chance of randomly paralyzing the wearer in battle. It can be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. It also reduces damage taken from magic and ice attacks. One set can be found in the Nottagen Cave. Hate mail can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at Buccanham's Casino.