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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Tortoise shell
|title = ''Tortoise shell''
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Turtle_Shell.png|center|235px]]
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Turtle_Shell.png|center|235px]]
|japanese = {{tt|カメのこうら|kame no kōra}}
|japanese = {{tt|カメのこうら|Turtle shell}}
|romaji=Kame no kōra
|names = Turtle shell<br>Turtle armor<br>Shell suit
|names = Turtle shell<br>Turtle armor<br>Shell suit
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|buy = varies
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = Increases defense.
|effect = None
}}
}}


The '''tortoise shell''' is a recurring set of armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.
The '''Tortoise shell''' is a recurring set of armour in the {{DQSeries}}. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by [[Mage]]s, [[Merchant]]s and [[Gadabout]]s. It can be purchased in [[Reeve]] for 330 gold. It only appears in remake versions.
The Tortoise shell has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15, and it can be worn by [[Mage]]s, [[Merchant]]s and [[Gadabout]]s. It can be purchased in [[Reeve]] for 330 {{Gold}}. It only appears in remake versions.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Gotha]] Castle. It can only be worn by [[Sancho]] and several monster companions.
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Tortoise shell III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Tortoise shell</big>
|kanji=カメのこうら
|description=A solid suit of armour that gets the job done, but lays waste to the wearer's fashion credentials
|stats={{Defence}} +15
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]]
|notes=N/A
|price=330 {{Gold}}/49 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Reeve]]
}}
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The Tortoise shell has a {{Defense}} bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 {{Gold}} from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Gotha]] Castle. The shell can be sold for 1,250 {{Gold}}. It can only be worn by [[Sancho]] and several monster companions.
 
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Can be equipped by
|-
|[[Sancho]]
|-
|{{Slime R}}
|-
|{{Rotten apple R}}
|-
|{{Small fry R}}
|-
|{{Metal slime R}}
|-
|{{Healslime R}}
|-
|{{Goodybag R}}
|-
|{{Cureslime R}}
|-
|{{Man o' war R}}
|-
|{{Liquid metal slime R}}
|-
|{{King slime R}}
|-
|{{Bomboulder R}}
|-
|{{King cureslime R}}
|-
|{{Hades' helm R}}
|-
|{{Bad apple R}}
|}
 
==={{DQ6}}===
The Tortoise shell has a {{Defence}} bonus of +33, but reduces {{Dtyle}} by 15. It may be equipped by [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from [[Aridea]] and [[Howsworth]] for 2,500 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,875 {{Gold}}. It can also be dropped by [[Marrow escapee]]s, [[Armoured wartoise]]s, and [[Plated goretoise]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but reduces style by 15. It may be equipped by [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from [[Aridea]] and [[Howsworth]] for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875. It can also be dropped by [[marrow escapee]]s, [[armoured wartoise]]s, and [[plated goretoise]]s.
The Tortoise shell has a {{Defence}} bonus of +33, but it reduces {{Style}} by 15. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]] and it can be purchased in [[La Bravoure]], [[Al-Balad]]'s Palace, and [[Gröndal]] for 3,800 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,900 {{Gold}}. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but it reduces style by 15. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]] and it can be purchased in [[La Bravoure]], [[Al-Balad]]'s Palace, and [[Gröndal]] for 3,800 gold and sold for 1,900. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
The Turtle shell (known as the Tortoise shell in the {{3DS}} version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] can wear it. It can be purchased from [[Neos]] and the campsite west of [[Argonia]] for 2,300 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,150 {{Gold}}.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The turtle shell (known as the tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] can wear it. It can be purchased from [[Neos]] and the campsite west of [[Argonia]] for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold.
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX tortoise shell.png]]
|name=Tortoise shell
|kanji=カメのこうら
|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell IX artwork.png]]
|description=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats={{Defence}} +22<br>{{Charm}} +32
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]]<br>[[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=1,550 {{Gold}}/750 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Porth Llaffan]]<br>[[Slurry Quay]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX iron cuirass.png|link=Iron cuirass]]<br>[[Iron cuirass]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Tortoiseshell.png|link=Tortoiseshell]]<br>[[Tortoiseshell]]
|i3=[[File:DQIX emerald moss.png|link=Emerald moss]]<br>[[Emerald moss]]
}}
Upgrades to [[Tortoiseshell armour]] when combined with a [[Tortoiseshell]] and two lumps of [[Emerald moss]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX tortoise shell.png|name=Tortoise shell|console=DS}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+22}}
|name=<big><big>Tortoise shell</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+32}}
|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|description=Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=Recipe: [[Iron cuirass]] + [[Tortoiseshell]] + [[Emerald moss]]}}
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,550|sellPrice=775|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Martial Artist]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Ranger]], [[Luminary]]
|stats={{Defence}} +37/38/40/42
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Armor}}
|notes=N/A
|flavor=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down.
|price=N/A
|notes=Buy from [[Porth Llaffan]] and [[Slurry Quay]].<br>Upgrades to [[Tortoiseshell armour]].
|location=Found in:<br>[[Costa Valor]] [[treasure chest]]<br>Dropped by [[Merman|mermen]] (1/64)
|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:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
}}
==={{DQB2}}===
The shell increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] {{Defence}} by +23. The necessary materials are 5 bones and 1 grass fibre, and the recipe is learned after defeating the strong [[Crabber dabber doo]] on [[Furrowfield]] island.
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The Tortoise shell appears as a [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|treasure]] and has a base value of 380,000 {{Gold}}.
==Trivia==
*In the PSX version of {{VII}} the instruction manual contains an illustration of the Hero wearing the tortoise shell, but he cannot equip it in the game.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Prepping For Battle.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
Prepping For Battle.png|{{VII}}'s instruction manual illustration.
File:Tortoise_shell.png|The tortoise shell from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Tortoise shell VII artwork.png|The Tortoise shell from {{VII}}.
Tortoise shell icon b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]

Latest revision as of 03:43, 5 March 2026

Tortoise shell
DQVIII Turtle Shell.png
Japanese カメのこうら
Romaji Kame no kōra
Old localizations Turtle shell
Turtle armor
Shell suit
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect None

The Tortoise shell is a recurring set of armour in the Dragon Quest series. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The Tortoise shell has a Defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by Mages, Merchants and Gadabouts. It can be purchased in Reeve for 330 gold coins. It only appears in remake versions.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Tortoise shell III HD icon.png Tortoise shell (カメのこうら)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A solid suit of armour that gets the job done, but lays waste to the wearer's fashion credentials
Stats Vocations
Defence +15 Mage iconHD2D.pngMerchant iconHD2D.pngMonster wrangler iconHD2D.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
330 gold coins/49 gold coins Sold in:
Reeve



Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The Tortoise shell has a Defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold coins from Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, Mostroferrato, and Gotha Castle. The shell can be sold for 1,250 gold coins. It can only be worn by Sancho and several monster companions.

Can be equipped by
Sancho
Slime
Rotten apple
Small fry
Metal slime
Healslime
Goodybag
Cureslime
Man o' war
Liquid metal slime
King slime
Bomboulder
King cureslime
Hades' helm
Bad apple

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The Tortoise shell has a Defence bonus of +33, but reduces Template:Dtyle by 15. It may be equipped by Nevan, Amos, and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from Aridea and Howsworth for 2,500 gold coins and sold for 1,875 gold coins. It can also be dropped by Marrow escapees, Armoured wartoises, and Plated goretoises.

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

The Tortoise shell has a Defence bonus of +33, but it reduces Style by 15. It can only be equipped by Ruff and it can be purchased in La Bravoure, Al-Balad's Palace, and Gröndal for 3,800 gold coins and sold for 1,900 gold coins. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

The Turtle shell (known as the Tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only Yangus and Morrie can wear it. It can be purchased from Neos and the campsite west of Argonia for 2,300 gold coins and sold for 1,150 gold coins.

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

DQIX tortoise shell.png Tortoise shell (カメのこうら)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Tortoise shell IX artwork.png
Description
An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +22
Charm +32		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmartialartisticon.png
IXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
1,550 gold coins/750 gold coins Sold in:
Porth Llaffan
Slurry Quay
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX iron cuirass.png
Iron cuirass		 DQIX Tortoiseshell.png
Tortoiseshell		 DQIX emerald moss.png
Emerald moss


Upgrades to Tortoiseshell armour when combined with a Tortoiseshell and two lumps of Emerald moss.

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

Tortoise shell DQXI Logo EN.png
Tortoise shell xi icon.png
Description
Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish
Rarity
D
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +37/38/40/42
Notes
N/A
Price Location
N/A Found in:
Costa Valor treasure chest
Dropped by mermen (1/64)
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

The shell increases the Builder's Defence by +23. The necessary materials are 5 bones and 1 grass fibre, and the recipe is learned after defeating the strong Crabber dabber doo on Furrowfield island.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

The Tortoise shell appears as a treasure and has a base value of 380,000 gold coins.

Trivia[edit]

  • In the PSX version of VII the instruction manual contains an illustration of the Hero wearing the tortoise shell, but he cannot equip it in the game.

Gallery[edit]

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