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In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of | In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of {{Defense}} and 32 {{Style}} points. It can be equipped by [[Maribel Mayde]], [[Ruff]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]. The only way to get this item in the [[Sony PlayStation]] version is as a rare drop (1/256 chance) from the [[Swag bagger]]. It can be sold for 8250 {{Gold}}. | ||
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The | The Dark robe has a {{Defence}} bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] and sold for 10,500 {{Gold}}. It is obtainable through a few means, including: | ||
*Finding one in a chest in the [[Black Citadel]]. | *Finding one in a chest in the [[Black Citadel]]. | ||
*Getting a rare ({{fraction|1|64}}) drop from an [[Invisible swordsman]]. | *Getting a rare ({{fraction|1|64}}) drop from an [[Invisible swordsman]]. | ||
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|i2=[[File:DQVIII Wing of bat.png|link=Wing of bat]]<br>Wing of bat | |i2=[[File:DQVIII Wing of bat.png|link=Wing of bat]]<br>[[Wing of bat]] | ||
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Devil tail.png|link=Devil's tail]]<br>Devil's tail | |i3=[[File:DQVIII Devil tail.png|link=Devil's tail]]<br>[[Devil's tail]] | ||
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Revision as of 02:26, 11 March 2026
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| Japanese | やみのころも ダークローブ (V) |
| Romaji | yami no koromo Daku robu (V) |
| Old localizations | Dark Clothes (VII PSX) |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Increases evasion Reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, & Crack damage (V) |
The Dark robe is a recurring cloak in the Dragon Quest franchise. Its a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, typically worn by Thieves and other agile characters to allow them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.
Localization history
Note that the item called by this name in Dragon Quest V is an entirely separate garment in Japanese, called the ダークローブ dāku rōbu ("Dark Robe"), which does not increase evasion, but instead reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, and Crack damage by 20 points.
Appearances
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dark robe (やみのころも)
| Description | ||||
| Just the right hue to make avoiding enemy attacks that bit easier | ||||
| Stats | Scions of Erdrick | |||
| Defence +97 |   |
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| Notes | ||||
| +25% evasion | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| NA/12,375 gold coins | Found in: Western Seabed Storeroom |
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Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The Dark robe has a Defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion to 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by Martial Artists, Gadabouts, and Thieves. One may be found in Cantlin and another in the fourth Treasures n' Trapdoors track in Kol. The Dark robe can be sold for 12,375 gold coins, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dark robe (やみのころも)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The Dark robe has a Defence bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, and Crack damage by 20 points.
| Can be equipped by |
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| Dwight |
| Powie yowie |
| Grudgerigar |
| Hulagan |
| Cross eye |
| Old man of the sea |
| Conkuisitor |
| Conkjurer |
| Ghost |
| Snowbird |
| Epipany |
| Wiz pip |
| Killing machine |
| Starkers |
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of Defense and 32 Style points. It can be equipped by Maribel Mayde, Ruff and Sir Mervyn. The only way to get this item in the Sony PlayStation version is as a rare drop (1/256 chance) from the Swag bagger. It can be sold for 8250 gold coins.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
| Game | Description |
 | A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks |
The Dark robe has a Defence bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by Yangus and Morrie and sold for 10,500 gold coins. It is obtainable through a few means, including:
- Finding one in a chest in the Black Citadel.
- Getting a rare (1⁄64) drop from an Invisible swordsman.
- Manufacturing in the Alchemy pot with the following recipe:
| Item | Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 |
 Dark robe |
 Cloak of evasion |
 Wing of bat |
 Devil's tail |
The dark robe can also be used to make a phantom mask by combining it with an iron headgear, one of the best end-game helmet options of Angelo.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Dark robe (やみのころも)
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| Description | ||||
| A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★★☆☆☆ | Defence +37 Evasion +2% |
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| Notes | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 13,500/6,750 | Sold in Upover | |||
| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
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 x3 |
 x3 |
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Upgrades into the macabre mantle when combined with three terrible tattoos and four wings of bats.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
| Dark robe |  |
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| Description | ||||
| A midnight-blue mantel that enhances evasion | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| S | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +80/84/88/93 Evasion +4% |
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| Notes | ||||
| NA/13,000 | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| N/A | Fun-Size Forge | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
| 4.0 | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
 +  x3 +  x3  x3 +  x3 |
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The instruction guide for crafting the robe is the The Fandom of the Opera, which is found in the Sage's trial section of Drustan's Labyrinth.
