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The '''brain drainer''' is a rare and powerful shield introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''. This beautiful black and silver shield features two pairs of angel wings on it, a large red gemstone near the top, and an intricate design of a serpent forming an infinity symbol (∞) on the front. It is the initial form of the [[Soulsucker]], the most protective shield in the game.
{{Item
|title = ''Brain drainer''
|image =
|japanese = りんねの盾
|romaji=Rin'ne no tate
|names = N/a
|games = {{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy = Varies, see articles
|sell = Varies, see articles
|effect = Casts [[Magic Barrier]] when used as an tool in battle.<br>Protects wielder from elemental attacks.
}}
 
The '''brain drainer''' is a rare and powerful shield introduced debuted in {{Dragon Quest IX}}.
 
This beautiful black and silver shield features two pairs of angel wings on it, a large red gemstone near the top, and an intricate design of a serpent forming an infinity symbol (∞) on the front. It is the initial form of the [[soul sucker]], the most protective shield in the game.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Brain drainer.png|name=Brain drainer|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+34}}
|header=[[File:DQIX Brain drainer.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block Chance|modifier=8.5%}}
|name=Brain drainer
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=2% chance of being dropped by [[Sir Sanguinus]].<br>Could be purchased from the [[DQVC]] during the Unbeatable Armour Extravaganza sale.}}
|kanji=りんねの盾
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
|icon=[[File:Brain drainer artwork.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Devilry drinker]] + [[Reset stone]]}}
|description=A supernatural shield that brings a magical barrier into being
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=40,000|sellPrice=20,000|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]], Omnivocational Shieldmaster|class=Shield
|rarity=★★★★☆
|flavor=A supernatural shield that brings a magical barrier into being.
|stats={{Defence}} +34<br>{{Charm}} +48<br>Block +8.5%
|notes=Casts [[Magic Barrier]] when used as a tool in battle.<br>Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, lightning, and darkness attacks by 10%.<br>Upgrades into [[Psyche swiper]].
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes= -10% Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, Wind damage<br>Casts [[Magic Barrier]] when used as an item<br>Upgrades into [[Psyche swiper]]
|price=40,000/20,000
|location=Sold in:<br>[[DQVC]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Sir Sanguinus]], 2%
|i1=[[File:DQIX Brain drainer.png|link=Devilry drinker]]<br>Devilry drinker
|i2=[[File:DQIX Reset stone.png|link=Reset stone]]<br>Reset stone
|i3=-
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Brain drainer</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Psyche swiper xi icon.png]]
|description=An otherworldly shield that can erect a barrier capable of blocking incoming spells
|rarity=<big><big>★★★★☆</big></big>
|stats={{Defence}} +45/46/48/50<br>Block +8%
|notes=-5% all elements<br>Casts [[magic Barrier]] when used as an item
|price=N/A
|location=Found in:<br>[[The Battleground]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Red mist]]s (1/128)
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
In the Japanese version of the game, the brainer drainer is known as the Shield of Rin'ne. Rin'ne is the Japanese translation of the concept of Saṃsāra, which exists in many eastern religions such as Buddhism. Saṃsāra is the ongoing cycle of rebirth and death that humans and other mortal beings undergo until they achieve enlightenment.
In the Japanese version of the game, the brain drainer is known as the ''shield of Rin'ne''. Rin'ne is the Japanese translation of the concept of Saṃsāra, which exists in many eastern religions such as Buddhism. Saṃsāra is the ongoing cycle of rebirth and death that humans and other mortal beings undergo until they achieve enlightenment, which is why the shield features the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouroboros Ouroboros] symbol.
 
==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Vaciacerebros|es-meaning=Brain emptier
|fr=Boucliéponge|fr-meaning=Sponge shield
}}


==See also==
*[[Psyche swiper]]
*[[Devilry drinker]]
*[[Soul sucker]]
[[Category:Japanese mythology]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Japanese mythology]]

Latest revision as of 03:32, 25 August 2025

Brain drainer
Japanese りんねの盾
Romaji Rin'ne no tate
Old localizations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Casts Magic Barrier when used as an tool in battle.
Protects wielder from elemental attacks.

The brain drainer is a rare and powerful shield introduced debuted in Dragon Quest IX.

This beautiful black and silver shield features two pairs of angel wings on it, a large red gemstone near the top, and an intricate design of a serpent forming an infinity symbol (∞) on the front. It is the initial form of the soul sucker, the most protective shield in the game.

Appearances[edit]

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

DQIX Brain drainer.png Brain drainer (りんねの盾)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Brain drainer artwork.png
Description
A supernatural shield that brings a magical barrier into being
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★★☆ Defence +34
Charm +48
Block +8.5%		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
-10% Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, Wind damage
Casts Magic Barrier when used as an item
Upgrades into Psyche swiper
Price Location
40,000/20,000 Sold in:
DQVC
Dropped by:
Sir Sanguinus, 2%
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Brain drainer.png
Devilry drinker		 DQIX Reset stone.png
Reset stone		 -



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

Brain drainer DQXI Logo EN.png
Psyche swiper xi icon.png
Description
An otherworldly shield that can erect a barrier capable of blocking incoming spells
Rarity
★★★★☆
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +45/46/48/50
Block +8%
Notes
-5% all elements
Casts magic Barrier when used as an item
Price Location
N/A Found in:
The Battleground
Dropped by:
Red mists (1/128)
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Etymology[edit]

In the Japanese version of the game, the brain drainer is known as the shield of Rin'ne. Rin'ne is the Japanese translation of the concept of Saṃsāra, which exists in many eastern religions such as Buddhism. Saṃsāra is the ongoing cycle of rebirth and death that humans and other mortal beings undergo until they achieve enlightenment, which is why the shield features the Ouroboros symbol.

Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolVaciacerebrosBrain emptier
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisBoucliépongeSponge shield

See also[edit]

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