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|effect = Reduces element damage (III/S)<br>Recovers HP per step (III)<br>Voids terrain damage (B1/2)
|effect = Reduces element damage (III/S)<br>Recovers HP per step (III)<br>Voids terrain damage (B1/2)
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The '''Auroral Armour''' is a legendary suit of armour that has protected several heroes throughout the series' history. Within the [[Erdrick Trilogy|original three games]] it would go on to be known as [[Erdrick's Armour]] and be passed down through his family as a part of his heraldry.
The '''auroral armour''' is a legendary suit of armour that has protected several heroes throughout the series' history. Within the [[Erdrick Trilogy|original three games]] it would go on to be known as [[Erdrick's Armour]] and be passed down through his family as a part of his heraldry.
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The armour is hidden away in the fourth floor of the [[Tower of Rubiss]], and equipping it will increase the {{Hero 3}}'s defence by +82 (+75 in the NES version), reduce damage taken from the elements by 33%, and restore one HP per step. It is unknown why [[Zoma]] did not destroy the armour as he did with the [[Sword of Kings]], though is is possible that he was unable to do so thanks to it's incredible durability and opted to hide it away instead.
The armor is hidden away in the fourth floor of the [[Tower of Rubiss]], and equipping it will increase the {{Hero 3}}'s defence by +82 (+75 in the NES version), reduce damage taken from the elements by 33%, and restore one HP per step. It is unknown why [[Zoma]] did not destroy the armor as he did with the [[Sword of Kings]], though it is possible that he was unable to do so thanks to its incredible durability and opted to hide it away instead.
 
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{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Auroral armour III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Auroral armour</big>
|description=A sacred suit of armour that reduces damage from fire and ice attacks while also healing the wearer while they walk
|stats=Defence +118
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]]
|notes=-33% spell & breath damage<br>Heals 1 HP every 5 steps
|price=N/A
|location=[[Tower of Rubiss]] 4F
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
The armour is the reward for defeating [[Nomeg]] in the [[Olde Reflectory]] during the post-game. When worn it increases {Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Blade's]] defence by +88 and reduces Fire, Ice, & Lightning damage by 30%.
The armour is the reward for defeating [[Nomeg]] in the [[Olde Reflectory]] during the post-game. When worn it increases [[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Blade's]] defence by +88 and reduces Fire, Ice, & Lightning damage by 30%.


==={{DQB}}===
==={{DQB}}===
The auroral armour increases the defence of the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders)|Builder]] by +30 when equipped, plus prevents damage from poison and lava. It needs to be crafted in a furnace with the recipe of 3 zenithium + 1 ruby + 1 gold + 2 [[Orichalcum|orichalcum]] + 2 finest fur. Crafting this item is one of the main goals of the final chapter.
The auroral armour increases the defence of the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders)|Builder]] by +30 when equipped, plus prevents damage from poison and lava. It needs to be crafted in a furnace with the recipe of 3 [[zenithium]] + 1 ruby + 1 gold + 2 [[Orichalcum|orichalcum]] + 2 finest fur. Crafting this item is one of the main goals of the final chapter.
==={{DQB2}}===
==={{DQB2}}===
The recipe for crafting the armour is learned in [[Malhalla]]. It will increase the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] defence by +30, reduces elemental damage, and invalidates the effects of poison, lava, and paralysis.
The recipe for crafting the armour is learned in [[Malhalla]]. It will increase the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] defence by +30, reduces elemental damage, and invalidates the effects of poison, lava, and paralysis.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Being from a lower world with no knowledge of the mythical phoenix, the armour does not bear [[Ramia]]'s emblem until it is claimed by Erdrick. This detail is usually omitted in spin-off games.
*Being from a lower world with no knowledge of the mythical phoenix, the armour does not bear [[Ramia]]'s emblem until it is claimed by Erdrick. This detail is usually omitted in spin-off games.
*It was revealed in the 1989 Item Storybook (アイテム物語) that the Auroral Armour was forged from zenithium. The crafting recipes in the ''Builders'' duology are a homage to this forgotten detail from the series' early days, and are the first time the mineral has appeared in an official game<ref>アイテム物語, ISBN4-900527-24-6 C0276 P880E</ref>.
==References==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Auroral armour builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
File:Auroral armour builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
File:DQS Armor of Light.png|[[Dragon Quest Swords]] Auroral Armor
File:DQS Armor of Light.png|[[Dragon Quest Swords]] Auroral Armour
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Legendary Equipment]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armor]]
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