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{{Item
The '''Mercury's bandana''', also known as the '''scarf''' or '''AGL scarf''', is a recurring accessory in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It typically increases the wearer's agility. In later appearances, it has become a piece of headwear rather than an accessory.
|title = ''Mercury's bandana''
|image = [[Image:Mercurys_Bandana.png|center|190px]]
|japanese = {{tt|しっぷうのバンダナ|Whirlwind bandana}}
|romaji=Shippū no bandana
|names = Scarf (''III'' {{GBC}})<br>AGL scarf ({{VII}} {{PSX}})
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = Raises agility
}}
 
The '''mercury's bandana''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} which first appeared in the {{Super Famicom}} remake of {{DQ3}}.
It typically increases the wearer's {{Agility}}. In later appearances, it has become a piece of headwear rather than an accessory.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Mercury's bandana has an agility bonus of +30. It also changes the wearer's [[Personality]] to Bat Out of Hell.
The mercury's bandana was added in the 1996 remake. It has an {{Agility}} bonus of +30 and changes the wearer's [[Personality]] to [[Bat out of Hell]]. It is received as a prize for turning in 70 [[Mini medal]]s (65 in [[Cell phone]] versions of the game) to the medal collector in [[Aliahan]].
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Mercury's bandana III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Mercury’s bandana</big>
|description=Allows the wearer to move like a [[bat out of hell]] or something similar. Unclear how an actual bat might wear it
|stats=Agility +36
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=NA/727
|location=70 [[mini medal]]s
}}
 
==={{DQ4}}===
The mercury's bandana was added in the 2000 {{PSX}} remake and is an accessory that increases {{Agility}} by +15. One is found in the [[Cove's Cove]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Mercury's bandana is an accessory that increases agility by 15.
The mercury's bandana has an {{Agility}} bonus of +30 and a {{Style}} bonus of +10. It can be equipped by all characters. They are sold at [[Wilted Heart]] in the past for 970 {{Gold}} and can be sold for 485 {{Gold}} coins. Mercury's bandanas can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Mercury's bandana has an agility bonus of +30 and a style bonus of +10. It can be equipped by all characters. They are sold at Wilted Heart in the past for 970 gold and can be sold for 485 gold. Mercury's bandanas can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
The mercury's bandana is a piece of headwear that increases {{Defence}} by 23 and {{Agility}} by 15. It can only be worn by the {{Hero 8}} and can be sold for 2,000 {{Gold}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Mercurys bandana.png]]<br>Mercury's bandana
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Bandana PS2.png|link=Bandana]]<br>Bandana
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Agility ring.png|link=Agility ring]]<br>Agility ring
|i3=-
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The Mercury's bandana is a piece of headwear that increases defence by 23 and agility by 15. It can only be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]].
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:DQIX Mercurys bandana.png]]
|name=Mercury's bandana
|icon=[[File:Mercury's bandana IX artwork.png]]
|description=Enchanted attire for the head that enhances its wearer's agility
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +11<br>Magical mending +8<br>Charm +28
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]]<br>[[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=NA/675
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX trailblazing bandana.png|link=Trailblazing bandana]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX agility ring.png|link=Agility ring]]
|i3=-
}}
Mercury's bandana is part of the recipe for the [[ballistick]] and [[matador's gloves]].


Recipe: [[Bandana]] + [[Agility ring]]
==={{DQ11}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Mercury's Bandana|console=DS}}
|name=<big><big>Mercury's bandana</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+11}}
|icon=[[File:Mercury's bandana xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Mending|modifier=+8}}
|description=A handkerchief worn on the head that gives a bit of an agility boost
{{Equipment|stat|name=Agility|modifier=+20}}
|rarity=<big><big>C</big></big>
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=0|sellPrice=675
|stats=Defence +23/24/25/27
|flavor=Enchanted attire for the head that enhances its wearer's agility.
|notes=N/A
|notes=Created with alchemy:<br>[[Trailblazing bandana]] + [[Agility ring]]
|price=25,000 tokens
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Puerto Valor]] casino<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Spinchilla]]s (1/128)<br>[[Hellrider]]s (1/128)
|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:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
}}
==Etymology==
*Mercury is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Hermes, serving as the messenger of the pantheon


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Bandana]]
*[[Bandana]]
*[[Hermes' hat]]
*[[Talaria]]
*[[Trailblazing bandana]]
*[[Trailblazing bandana]]
*[[Trodain bandana]]
*[[Trodain bandana]]


==References==
[[Category:Greek mythology]]
{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX hats]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X hats]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI hats]]
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