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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title = Scale armour | |title = ''Scale armour'' | ||
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Scale_Armour.png|300px]] | |image = [[Image:DQVIII_Scale_Armour.png|300px]] | ||
|japanese = うろこのよろい | |japanese = うろこのよろい | ||
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|names = Scale armor | |names = Scale armor | ||
|games = {{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQSB}} | |games = {{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQSB}} | ||
|effect = | |effect = N/A | ||
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The ''' | The '''scale armour''' is a recurring suit of armour in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest V}}. It is a low-level piece of equipment that is made from scales. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +17 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Angelo]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from [[Alexandria]], [[Port Prospect]], and [[Peregrin Quay]] for 350 [[gold]] coins and sold for 175 [[gold]] coins. The armour can also be dropped by [[Heligator]]s, [[Crocodog]]s, and [[Merman|Mermen]]. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]]. | The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +17 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Angelo]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from [[Alexandria]], [[Port Prospect]], and [[Peregrin Quay]] for 350 [[gold]] coins and sold for 175 [[gold]] coins. The armour can also be dropped by [[Heligator]]s, [[Crocodog]]s, and [[Merman|Mermen]]. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]]. | ||
{{Alchemyitemrecipe | {{Alchemyitemrecipe | ||
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Scale armour.png | |item=[[Image:DQVIII Scale armour.png]]<br>Scale armour | ||
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather armour PS2.png | |i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather armour PS2.png|link=Leather armour]]<br>Leather armour | ||
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale.png | |i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale.png|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale | ||
|i3=- | |i3=- | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|header=[[Image:DQIX scale armour.png]] | |header=[[Image:DQIX scale armour.png]] | ||
|name=Scale armour | |name=Scale armour | ||
|icon=[[ | |kanji=うろこのよろい | ||
|icon=[[File:Scale armour IX artwork.png]] | |||
|description=A suit of armour with a scaly skin. | |description=A suit of armour with a scaly skin. | ||
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆ | |rarity=★☆☆☆☆ | ||
|stats=Defence +9 | |stats=Defence +9 | ||
|vocation=[[File: | |vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]]<br>[[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]] | ||
|notes= | |notes=N/A | ||
|price=350 / 175 | |price=350 / 175 | ||
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]] | |location=Sold in:<br>[[Stornway]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Icikiller]]s (1/16) | ||
|i1=- | |i1=- | ||
|i2=- | |i2=- | ||
|i3=- | |i3=- | ||
}} | }} | ||
Upgrades into [[large-scale armour]] when combined with a shedding of [[snakeskin]] and a [[scale shield]]. | |||
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|name=<big><big>Scale armour</big></big> | |name=<big><big>Scale armour</big></big> | ||
|icon=[[Image:Scale armour xi icon.png]] | |icon=[[Image:Scale armour xi icon.png]] | ||
|description=Armour made by arranging scales as strong as steel into an ingenious interlocking formation | |description=Armour made by arranging scales as strong as steel into an ingenious interlocking formation | ||
|rarity=<big><big>F</big></big> | |rarity=<big><big>F</big></big> | ||
|stats=Defence +16/17/18/20 | |stats=Defence +16/17/18/20 | ||
|notes=Requires three [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework | |notes=Requires three [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework | ||
|price=N/a / 175 | |price=N/a / 175 | ||
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]] only | |location=[[Fun-Size Forge]] only | ||
|diff=0.5 | |diff=0.5 | ||
|i1=[[Image:Copper ore xi icon.png| | |i1=[[Image:Copper ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Copper ore]] x2 + [[Image:Small scale xi icon.png|75px|link=Small scale]] x2 | ||
|character=[[Image:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[Image:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[Image:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]] | |character=[[Image:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[Image:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[Image:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|it=Armatura a scaglie|it-meaning=Italian for "scale armour". | |it=Armatura a scaglie|it-meaning=Italian for "scale armour". | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Related items== | |||
*[[Large-scale armour]] | |||
*[[Scale shield]] | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Scale armour VII artwork.png|The Scale armour from {{VII}}. | Scale armour VII artwork.png|The Scale armour from {{VII}}. | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 20:50, 20 September 2025
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| Japanese | うろこのよろい |
| Romaji | Uroko no yoroi |
| Old localizations | Scale armor |
| Found in | Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest of the Stars Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers |
| Effect | N/A |
The scale armour is a recurring suit of armour in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V. It is a low-level piece of equipment that is made from scales.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +15. It can be purchased in Faerie Lea for 350 gold and sold for 175 gold. It can be equipped by the Hero, the Parry, Prince Harry, Tuppence, and various monster companions.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +15, a Style bonus of +9, and can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain. It can be purchased from Haggleton, Somnia, and Port Haven for 350 gold coins and sold for 262 gold coins.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +15, a Style bonus of +9 and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased from Emberdale in the present, L'Arca in the past, and Frobisher for 450 gold coins and sold for 225 gold coins. Two suits can be found in Faraday Castle* in the present and the Tunnel to the Abbey.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
| Game | Description |
 | A suit of armour fashioned from numerous hard scales.[1] |
The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +17 and can be equipped by the Hero and Angelo, as well as Morrie in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from Alexandria, Port Prospect, and Peregrin Quay for 350 gold coins and sold for 175 gold coins. The armour can also be dropped by Heligators, Crocodogs, and Mermen. It can be made in the Alchemy Pot.
| Item | Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 |
 Scale armour |
 Leather armour |
 Dragon's scale |
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Scale armour (うろこのよろい)
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| Description | ||||
| A suit of armour with a scaly skin. | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Defence +9 |           |
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| Notes | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 350 / 175 | Sold in: Stornway Dropped by: Icikillers (1/16) |
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| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
| - | - | - | ||
Upgrades into large-scale armour when combined with a shedding of snakeskin and a scale shield.
Dragon Quest X
The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +7, a Style bonus of +2, increases the wearer's Weight by 9, and has an equipment level of 7. It can be equipped by Warriors, Priests, Thieves, Minstrels, Paladins, Armamentalists, Rangers, Item Masters, Dancers, Demon Swordsmen, and Pirates. In the Offline version of the game, it can also be equipped by Mjoll, Raguas, Hussar, and Duston.
Like pieces of armour in X, the Scale armour gained a counterpart for the legs slot. The entire set consists of the torso and leg pieces, a helmet, gauntlets, and boots, and can be made with blacksmithing. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains a +5 bonus to Style.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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| Description | ||||
| Armour made by arranging scales as strong as steel into an ingenious interlocking formation | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| F | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +16/17/18/20 | ||||
| Notes | ||||
| Requires three Perfectionist's pearls to rework | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| N/a / 175 | Fun-Size Forge only | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
| 0.5 | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
 x2 +  x2 |
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The recipe book Economies of Scale contains the recipe for the scale armour. It can be found in a treasure chest inside the woodcutter Flint's hut in the Manglegrove.
In Other Languages
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español castellano | Peto de escamas | Spanish for "scale breastplate". |
 Français | Armure d'écailles | French for "scale armour". |
 Deutsch | Schuppenpanzer | German for "scale armour". |
 Italiano | Armatura a scaglie | Italian for "scale armour". |
Related items
Gallery
References
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.