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The '''Upgradable equipment''' is a fan term referring to a category of very powerfull optionnal equipments in few games, even be the best  equipment possible. Their distinctive feature is that they can be upgraded to be even more powerfull, each piece of equipment comes in 4 versions that become more powerful as they are upgraded.
The '''Upgradable equipment''' is a fan term referring to a specific type of optional endgame gear that represents the pinnacle of obtainable gear. Their distinctive feature is that they can be upgraded to be even more powerful, and each piece of equipment comes in 4 stages with each increasing in power.


=={{DQ9}}==
=={{DQ9}}==


The upgradable equipment make their first appareance in this game and are the best weapons and armours that can be found. The weapons can only be found in a [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX#Rank_10/S|Rang 10 Chest]] at 1% in the [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|Treasure map Grottos]] when the armour can be dropped at 2% in different [[List of treasure map bosses in Dragon Quest IX|bosses]] of the Treasure map Grottos.
The upgradable equipment make their first appearance in this game and are the best weapons and armours that can be found. The weapons can only be found in a [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX#Rank_10/S|Rank 10 Chest]] at 1% in the [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|Treasure map Grottos]] when the armour can be dropped at 2% in different [[Treasure_map_(Dragon_Quest_IX)#c._Normal_map_bosses|bosses]] of the Treasure map Grottos.


When found, they can be upgraded with the [[Krak Pot]] in the [[Quester's Rest |Quester's Rest inn]] multiple time. The first upgrade for any equipment require a [[Agate of Evolution]] and an Orb only dropped by the Legacy Bosses, the second upgrade require 3 Agate of Evolution and 3 Orb of the same colours. A third upgrade making the equipment even stronger is only accessible with a [[Alchemiracle]] when doing the second upgrade. If it doesn't succeed, a [[Reset stone]] can be combine with the equipment obtained to send it back to the first stage and start again.
When found, they can be upgraded with the [[Krak Pot]] in the [[Quester's Rest |Quester's Rest inn]] multiple time. The first upgrade for any equipment require an [[Agate of Evolution]] and an [[List of alchemy ingredients in Dragon Quest IX|Orb]] only dropped by the Legacy Bosses, the second upgrade require 3 Agate of Evolution and 3 Orb of the same colours. A third upgrade making the equipment even stronger is only accessible with a [[Alchemiracle]] when doing the second upgrade. If it doesn't succeed, a [[Reset stone]] can be combine with the equipment obtained to send it back to the first stage and start again.


===Weapons===
===Weapons===
Axes (Purple Orb): [[File:Bad axe IX Icon.png|32px]][[Bad axe]] → [[File:Bad axe IX Icon.png|32px]][[Maxi axe]] → [[File:Bad axe IX Icon.png|32px]][[Climaxe]] → [[File:Galaxy axe IX Icon.png|32px]][[Galaxy axe]]
Axes ([[File:Purple orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Purple Orb]]): [[File:Bad axe IX Icon.png|32px]][[Bad axe]] → [[File:Bad axe IX Icon.png|32px]][[Maxi axe]] → [[File:Bad axe IX Icon.png|32px]][[Climaxe]] / [[File:Galaxy axe IX Icon.png|32px]][[Galaxy axe]]


Boomerang (Silver Orb):  [[File:Meteorang Icon IX.png|32px]][[Meteorang]] → [[File:Meteorang Icon IX.png|32px]][[Asterang]] → [[File:Meteorang Icon IX.png|32px]][[Stellarang]] → [[File:GalaxarangIXicon.png|32px]][[Galaxarang]]
Boomerang ([[File:Silver orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Silver Orb]]):  [[File:Meteorang Icon IX.png|32px]][[Meteorang]] → [[File:Meteorang Icon IX.png|32px]][[Asterang]] → [[File:Meteorang Icon IX.png|32px]][[Stellarang]] / [[File:GalaxarangIXicon.png|32px]][[Galaxarang]]


Bow (Yellow Orb): [[File:DQIX Angels bow.png|32px]][[Angel's bow]] → [[File:DQIX Angels bow.png|32px]][[Archangel's bow]] → [[File:DQIX Angels bow.png|32px]][[Aeon's bow]] → [[Seraph's bow]]
Bow ([[File:Yellow orb DQIX icon.png|32px|Yellow Orb]]): [[File:DQIX Angels bow.png|32px]][[Angel's bow]] → [[File:DQIX Angels bow.png|32px]][[Archangel's bow]] → [[File:DQIX Angels bow.png|32px]][[Aeon's bow]] / [[Image:DQIX Seraphs bow.png|32px]][[Seraph's bow]]


Claws (Red Orb): [[Dragonlord claws]] → [[Dragovian claws]] → [[Dragovian lord claws]] → [[File:Xenlon clawsIXicon.png|32px]][[Xenlon claws]]
Claws ([[File:Red orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Red Orb]]): [[Image:DQIX Dragonlord claws.png|32px]][[Dragonlord claws]] → [[Image:DQIX Dragonlord claws.png|32px]][[Dragovian claws]] → [[Image:DQIX Dragonlord claws.png|32px]][[Dragovian lord claws]] / [[File:Xenlon clawsIXicon.png|32px]][[Xenlon claws]]


Fan (Green Orb): [[Critical fan]] → [[Overcritical fan]] → [[Hypercritical fan]] → [[Dire critical fan]]
Fan ([[File:Green orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Green Orb]]): [[Image:DQIX Critical fan.png|32px]][[Critical fan]] → [[Image:DQIX Critical fan.png|32px]][[Overcritical fan]] → [[Image:DQIX Critical fan.png|32px]][[Hypercritical fan]] / [[Image:DQIX Dire critical fan.png|32px]][[Dire critical fan]]


Hammer (Yellow Orb): [[Groundbreaker]] → [[Earthsplitter (weapon)|Earthsplitter]] → [[Moonmasher]] → [[Starsmasher]]
Hammer ([[File:Yellow orb DQIX icon.png|32px|Yellow Orb]]): [[Image:DQIX Groundbreaker.png|32px]][[Groundbreaker]] → [[Image:DQIX Groundbreaker.png|32px]][[Earthsplitter (weapon)|Earthsplitter]] → [[Image:DQIX Groundbreaker.png|32px]][[Moonmasher]] / [[Image:DQIX Starsmasher.png|32px|32px]][[Starsmasher]]


Knive (Purple Orb): [[Deft dagger]] → [[Darting dagger]] → [[Dashing dagger]] → [[Dynamo dagger]]
Knive ([[File:Purple orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Purple Orb]]): [[Image:DQIX Deft dagger.png|32px]][[Deft dagger]] → [[Image:DQIX Deft dagger.png|32px]][[Darting dagger]] → [[Image:DQIX Deft dagger.png|32px]][[Dashing dagger]] / [[Image:DQIX Dynamo dagger.png|32px]][[Dynamo dagger]]


Spear (Red Orb): [[File:Poker.png|32px]][[Poker]] → [[File:Poker.png|32px]][[Stud poker]] → [[File:Poker.png|32px]][[Split-pot poker]] → [[Red-hot poker]]
Spear ([[File:Red orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Red Orb]]): [[File:Poker.png|32px]][[Poker]] → [[File:Poker.png|32px]][[Stud poker]] → [[File:Poker.png|32px]][[Split-pot poker]] / [[Image:DQIX Red hot poker.png|32px]][[Red-hot_poker_(Weapon)|Red-hot poker]]


Staff (Blue Orb): [[Knockout rod]] → [[Senseless stick]] → [[Catatonic cosh]] → [[Coma cudgel]]
Staff ([[File:Blue orb DQIX icon.png|32px|Blue Orb]]): [[Image:DQIX Knockout rod.png|32px]][[Knockout rod]] → [[Image:DQIX Knockout rod.png|32px]][[Senseless stick]] → [[Image:DQIX Knockout rod.png|32px]][[Catatonic cosh]] / [[Image:DQIX Coma cudgel.png|32px]][[Coma cudgel]]


Sword (Silver Orb): [[File:Stardust sword.png|32px]][[Stardust sword]] → [[File:Stardust sword.png|32px]][[Nebula sword]] → [[File:Stardust sword.png|32px]][[Supernova sword]] → [[File:Hypernova swordIXicon.png|32px]][[Hypernova sword]]
Sword ([[File:Silver orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Silver Orb]]): [[File:Stardust sword.png|32px]][[Stardust sword]] → [[File:Stardust sword.png|32px]][[Nebula sword]] → [[File:Stardust sword.png|32px]][[Supernova sword]] / [[File:Hypernova swordIXicon.png|32px]][[Hypernova sword]]


Wand (Blue Orb): [[File:Bright staff.png|32px]][[Bright staff]] → [[File:Bright staff.png|32px]][[Shining staff]] → [[File:Bright staff.png|32px]][[Brilliant staff]] → [[File:DQIX Aurora staff.png|32px]][[Aurora staff]]
Wand ([[File:Blue orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Blue Orb]]): [[File:Bright staff.png|32px]][[Bright staff]] → [[File:Bright staff.png|32px]][[Shining staff]] → [[File:Bright staff.png|32px]][[Brilliant staff]] / [[File:DQIX Aurora staff.png|32px]][[Aurora staff]]


Whip (Green Orb): [[File:Mega gringham whip DQIX.png|32px]][[Gringham whip]] → [[File:Mega gringham whip DQIX.png|32px]][[Mega gringham whip]] → [[File:Mega gringham whip DQIX.png|32px]][[Giga gringham whip]] → [[File:Über gringham whip DQIX.png|32px]][[Über gringham whip]]
Whip ([[File:Green orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Green Orb]]): [[File:Mega gringham whip DQIX.png|32px]][[Gringham whip]] → [[File:Mega gringham whip DQIX.png|32px]][[Mega gringham whip]] → [[File:Mega gringham whip DQIX.png|32px]][[Giga gringham whip]] / [[File:Über gringham whip DQIX.png|32px]][[Über gringham whip]]


===Armours===
===Armours===
Shield (Green Orb) [[Brain drainer]] → [[Psyche swiper]] → [[Devilry drinker]] → [[Soul sucker]]
Shield ([[File:Green orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Green Orb]]): [[File:DQIX Brain drainer.png|32px]][[Brain drainer]] → [[File:DQIX Brain drainer.png|32px]][[Psyche swiper]] → [[File:DQIX Brain drainer.png|32px]][[Devilry drinker]] / [[File:Soulsucker.png|32px]][[Soul sucker]]


Armor 1 (Red Orb) [[Victorious armour]] → [[Glorious armour]] → [[Mythical armour]] → [[Legendary armour]]
Armor 1 ([[File:Red orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Red Orb]]): [[File:DQIX Victorious armour.png|32px]][[Victorious armour]] → [[File:DQIX Victorious armour.png|32px]][[Glorious armour]] → [[File:DQIX Victorious armour.png|32px]][[Mythical armour]] / [[File:Legendary armourIXicon.png|32px]][[Legendary armour]]


Armor 2 (Blue Orb): [[Tropotoga]] → [[Stratotoga]] → [[Mesotoga]] → [[Exotoga]]
Armor 2 ([[File:Blue orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Blue Orb]]): [[File:DQIX tropotoga.png|32px]][[Tropotoga]] → [[File:DQIX tropotoga.png|32px]][[Stratotoga]] → [[File:DQIX tropotoga.png|32px]][[Mesotoga]] / [[File:DQIX exotoga.png|32px]][[Exotoga]]


Armor 3 (Yellow Orb): [[Angel's robe]] → [[Archangel's robe]] → [[Aeon's robe]] → [[Seraph's robe]]
Armor 3 ([[File:Yellow orb DQIX icon.png|32px|Yellow Orb]]): [[File:DQIX angels robe.png|32px]][[Angel's robe]]: → [[File:DQIX angels robe.png|32px]][[Archangel's robe]] → [[File:DQIX angels robe.png|32px]][[Aeon's robe]] / [[File:DQIX seraphs robe.png|32px]][[Seraph's robe]]


Headwear 1 (Purple Orb): [[Hallowed helm]] → [[Blessed helm]] → [[Wonder helm]] → [[Heavenly helm]]
Headwear 1 ([[File:Purple orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Purple Orb]]): [[File:DQIX Hallowed helm.png|32px]][[Hallowed helm]] → [[File:DQIX Hallowed helm.png|32px]][[Blessed helm]] → [[File:DQIX Hallowed helm.png|32px]][[Wonder helm]] / [[File:DQIX Heavenly helm.png|32px]][[Heavenly helm]]


Headwear 2 (Green Orb): [[Spring breeze hat]] → [[Summer cloud hat]] → [[Autumn shower hat]] → [[Winter sky hat]]
Headwear 2 ([[File:Green orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Green Orb]]): [[File:DQIX Spring breeze hat.png|32px]]: [[Spring breeze hat]] → [[File:DQIX Summer cloud hat.png|32px]][[Summer cloud hat]] → [[File:DQIX Autumn shower hat.png|32px]][[Autumn shower hat]] → [[File:DQIX Winter sky hat.png|32px]][[Winter sky hat]]


Handwear 1 (Red Orb): [[Vesta gauntlets]] → [[Diana gauntlets]] → [[Tempestes gauntlets]] → [[Sol Invictus gauntlets]]
Handwear 1 ([[File:Red orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Red Orb]]): [[File:DQIX Vesta gauntlets.png|32px]][[Vesta gauntlets]] → [[File:DQIX Vesta gauntlets.png|32px]][[Diana gauntlets]] → [[File:DQIX Vesta gauntlets.png|32px]][[Tempestes gauntlets]] / [[File:DQIX Sol Invictus gauntlets.png|32px]][[Sol Invictus gauntlets]]


Handwear 2 (Silver Orb): [[Apprentice's gloves]] → [[Master's gloves]] → [[Grandmaster's gloves]] → [[Godly gloves]]
Handwear 2 ([[File:Silver orb DQIX icon.png||32px|Silver Orb]]): [[File:DQIX apprentices gloves.png|32px]][[Apprentice's gloves]] → [[File:DQIX apprentices gloves.png|32px]][[Master's gloves]] → [[File:DQIX apprentices gloves.png|32px]][[Grandmaster's gloves]] / [[File:DQIX godly gloves.png|32px]][[Godly gloves]]


Leg armour (Purple Orb): [[Invincible trousers]] → [[Immortal trousers]] → [[Eternity trousers]] → [[Infinity trousers]]
Leg armour ([[File:Purple orb DQIX icon.png|32px|Purple Orb]]): [[File:DQIX invincible trousers.png|32px]][[Invincible trousers]] → [[File:DQIX invincible trousers.png|32px]][[Immortal trousers]] → [[File:DQIX invincible trousers.png|32px]][[Eternity trousers]] / [[File:DQIX infinity trousers.png|32px]][[Infinity trousers]]


Footwear 1 (Yellow Orb): [[Hero's boots]] → [[Basilic boots]] → [[Emperor's boots]] → [[Boots of beatitude]]
Footwear 1 ([[File:Yellow orb DQIX icon.png|32px|Yellow Orb]]): [[File:DQIX Heros boots.png|32px]][[Hero's boots]] → [[File:DQIX Heros boots.png|32px]][[Basilic boots]] → [[File:DQIX Heros boots.png|32px]][[Emperor's boots]] / [[File:DQIX Boots of beatitude.png|32px]][[Boots of beatitude]]


Footwear 2 (Blue Orb): [[Sensible sandals]] → [[Sagacious sandals]] → [[Sapient sandals]] → [[Sentient sandals]]
Footwear 2 ([[File:Blue orb DQIX icon.png|32px|Blue Orb]]): [[File:DQIX Sensible sandals.png|32px]][[Sensible sandals]] → [[File:DQIX Sensible sandals.png|32px]][[Sagacious sandals]] → [[File:DQIX Sensible sandals.png|32px]][[Sapient sandals]] / [[File:DQIX Sentient sandals.png|32px]][[Sentient sandals]]


=={{DQ11}}==
=={{DQ11}}==


The Upgradable equipment make another appearance to this game with few changes. The weapons are the only equipment who can be upgraded and it's no more random elements to get the final version of the weapon, the armours are only found in their final version. Only the weapons who was existed in the previous game appear, the Greatsword and the Heavy wand doesn't have their own version.
The Upgradable equipment make another appearance in this game with few changes. The weapons are the only equipment who can be upgraded and only each one of them are found in the game.


The weapons weapons can be collected at various points in second act while three [[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Forge manuals]] for upgrade them are found in act 3. The first is found in the [[Tower of Lost Time]], the second in the Sage's Trial of the [[Drustan's labyrinth]] and the last is won with a wish from [[Drustan]]. The armours are dropped by monsters or forged by the [[Fun-Size Forge|Fun-size Forge]].
The weapons can be collected at various points in second act while three [[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Forge manuals]] for upgrade them are found in act 3. The first is found in the [[Tower of Lost Time]], the second in the Sage's Trial of the [[Drustan's labyrinth]] and the last is won with a wish from [[Drustan]].


===Weapons===
Sword (chest in [[Fortress of Fear]] or First Forest Whale way station): [[File:Stardust sword xi icon.png|32px]][[Stardust sword]] → [[File:Nebula sword xi icon.png|32px]][[Nebula sword]] → [[File:Supernova sword xi icon.png|32px]][[Supernova sword]] → [[File:Hypernova sword xi icon.png|32px]][[Hypernova sword]]
Sword (chest in Fortress of Fear or First Forest Whale way station): [[Stardust sword]] → [[Nebula sword]] → [[Supernova sword]] → [[Hypernova sword]]
 
Knive (65 Mini medals): [[Deft dagger]] → [[Darting dagger]] → [[Dashing dagger]] → [[Dynamo dagger]]
 
Boomerang (chest in The Manglegrove, Whale Way Station) [[Meteorang]] → [[Asterang]] → [[Stellarang]] → [[Galaxarang]]
 
Handy wand (Wheel of Harma third trial, 15 turns or less): [[Bright staff]] → [[Shining staff]] → [[Brilliant staff]] → [[Aurora staff]]
 
Whip (Octogonia, second act): [[Gringham whip]] → [[Mega gringham whip]] → [[Giga gringham whip]] → [[Über gringham whip]]
 
Spear (Chest in Fortress of Fear or First Forest Whale way station) [[Poker]] → [[Straight poker]] → [[Stud poker]] → [[Split-pot poker]]
 
Claws (Wheel of Harma third trial, 20 turns or less): [[Beastmaster claws]] → [[Dragonlord claws]] → [[Dragovian lord claws]] → [[Xenlon claws]]


Axe (Chest in the Battleground): [[Bad axe]] → [[Maxi axe]] → [[Climaxe]] → [[Galaxy axe]]
Knive (65 [[Mini medal|Mini medals]]): [[File:Deft dagger xi icon.png|32px]][[Deft dagger]] → [[File:Darting dagger xi icon.png|32px]][[Darting dagger]] → [[File:Dashing dagger xi icon.png|32px]][[Dashing dagger]] → [[File:Dynamo dagger xi icon.png|32px]][[Dynamo dagger]]


===Armours===
Boomerang (chest in The Manglegrove, Whale Way Station) [[File:Meteorang xi icon.png|32px]][[Meteorang]] → [[File:Asterang xi icon.png|32px]][[Asterang]] → [[File:Stellarang xi icon.png|32px]][[Stellarang]] → [[File:Galaxarang xi icon.png|32px]][[Galaxarang]]
[[Brain drainer]] (Chest in The [[Battleground]] or dropped by [[Red mist]])


[[Psyche swiper]] (Chest in [[Drustan's labyrinth]] or dropped by [[Knight abhorrent|Knight abhorrents]])
Heavy wand (Wheel of Harma third trial, 15 turns or less): [[File:Bright staff xi icon.png|32px]][[Bright staff]] → [[File:Shinning staff xi icon.png|32px]][[Shining staff]] → [[File:Brilliant staff xi icon.png|32px]][[Brilliant staff]] → [[File:Aurora staff xi icon.png|32px]][[Aurora staff]]


[[Devilry drinker]] (Puerto valor casino, act 3 or dropped by [[Hooper duper|Hooper dupers]])
Whip ([[Octagonia]] casino, second act): [[File:Gringham whip xi icon.png|32px]][[Gringham whip]] → [[File:Mega gringham whip xi icon.png|32px]][[Mega gringham whip]] → [[File:Giga gringham whip xi icon.png|32px]][[Giga gringham whip]] → [[File:Uber gringham whip xi icon.png|32px]][[Über gringham whip]]


[[Soul sucker]] ([[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Ye Manifold Methods of Mighty Drustan]] forge manual)
Spear (Chest in [[Fortress of Fear]] or First Forest Whale way station) [[File:Poker xi icon.png|32px]][[Poker]] → [[File:Straight poker xi icon.png|32px]][[Straight poker]] → [[File:Stud poker xi icon.png|32px]][[Stud poker]] → [[File:Split-pot poker xi icon.png|32px]][[Split-pot poker]]


[[Legendary armour]] ([[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|The Stuff of Legend forge manual]] or dropped by [[Labradrake|Labradrakes]])
Claws (Wheel of Harma third trial, 20 turns or less): [[File:Beastmaster claws xi icon.png|32px]][[Beastmaster claws]] → [[File:Dragonlord claws xi icon.png|32px]][[Dragonlord claws]] → [[File:Dragovian lord claws xi icon.png|32px]][[Dragovian lord claws]] → [[File:Xenlon claws xi icon.png|32px]][[Xenlon claws]]


[[Heavenly helm]] ([[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|The Stuff of Legend]] forge manual or dropped by [[Badonis]])
Axe (Chest in the [[Battleground]]): [[File:Bad axe xi icon.png|32px]][[Bad axe]] → [[File:Maxi axe xi icon.png|32px]][[Maxi axe]] → [[File:Climaxe xi icon.png|32px]][[Climaxe]] → [[File:Galaxy axe xi icon.png|32px]][[Galaxy axe]]
 
[[Exotoga]] ([[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|YeManifold Methods of Mighty Drustan]] forge manual)
 
[[Seraph's robe]] ([[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Ye Manifold Methods of Mighty Drustan]] forge manual
 
[[Spring breeze hat]] ([[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Styles for All Seasons]] forge manual)
 
[[Summer cloud hat]] ([[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Styles for All Seasons]] forge manual)
 
[[Autumn shower hat]] ([[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Styles for All Seasons]] forge manual)
 
[[Winter sky hat]] ([[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Styles for All Seasons]] forge manual)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Some equipments, the [[Angel's robe]] and the [[Gringham whip]], existed in previous games but Dragon Quest IX is the first game who make these equipment upgradable.
* Some equipments, the [[Angel's robe]] and the [[Gringham whip]], existed in previous games but ''Dragon Quest IX'' is the first game who make these equipment upgradable.
* The [[Red-hot poker (Weapon)|Red-hot poker]] exist only in Dragon Quest IX, be replacing by the [[Straight poker]] who become the second version in Dragon Quest XI while moving other weapons in the ligne, the [[Stud poker]] moves from second to third versions and the [[Split-pot poker]] move from the third place to final version.
* The [[Red-hot poker (Weapon)|Red-hot poker]] exist only in ''Dragon Quest IX'', be replacing by the [[Straight poker]] who become the second version in ''Dragon Quest XI'' while moving other weapons in the ligne, the [[Stud poker]] moves from second to third versions and the [[Split-pot poker]] move from the third place to final version.
* The first three versions of the weapons in Dragon Quest XI can't have any refinement, only the final version can.
* The first three versions of the weapons in ''Dragon Quest XI'' can't have any refinement, only the final version can.
 
*The [[Spring breeze hat]] ligne in ''Dragon Quest IX'' is the only one who only require 1 Agate of Evolution and 1 Orb for each upgrade and don't have Alchemiracle to reach the last version.


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Latest revision as of 18:25, 21 May 2026

The Upgradable equipment is a fan term referring to a specific type of optional endgame gear that represents the pinnacle of obtainable gear. Their distinctive feature is that they can be upgraded to be even more powerful, and each piece of equipment comes in 4 stages with each increasing in power.

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

The upgradable equipment make their first appearance in this game and are the best weapons and armours that can be found. The weapons can only be found in a Rank 10 Chest at 1% in the Treasure map Grottos when the armour can be dropped at 2% in different bosses of the Treasure map Grottos.

When found, they can be upgraded with the Krak Pot in the Quester's Rest inn multiple time. The first upgrade for any equipment require an Agate of Evolution and an Orb only dropped by the Legacy Bosses, the second upgrade require 3 Agate of Evolution and 3 Orb of the same colours. A third upgrade making the equipment even stronger is only accessible with a Alchemiracle when doing the second upgrade. If it doesn't succeed, a Reset stone can be combine with the equipment obtained to send it back to the first stage and start again.

Weapons[edit]

Axes (Purple Orb): Bad axe IX Icon.pngBad axe → Bad axe IX Icon.pngMaxi axe → Bad axe IX Icon.pngClimaxe / Galaxy axe IX Icon.pngGalaxy axe

Boomerang (Silver Orb): Meteorang Icon IX.pngMeteorang → Meteorang Icon IX.pngAsterang → Meteorang Icon IX.pngStellarang / GalaxarangIXicon.pngGalaxarang

Bow (Yellow Orb): DQIX Angels bow.pngAngel's bow → DQIX Angels bow.pngArchangel's bow → DQIX Angels bow.pngAeon's bow / DQIX Seraphs bow.pngSeraph's bow

Claws (Red Orb): DQIX Dragonlord claws.pngDragonlord claws → DQIX Dragonlord claws.pngDragovian claws → DQIX Dragonlord claws.pngDragovian lord claws / Xenlon clawsIXicon.pngXenlon claws

Fan (Green Orb): DQIX Critical fan.pngCritical fan → DQIX Critical fan.pngOvercritical fan → DQIX Critical fan.pngHypercritical fan / DQIX Dire critical fan.pngDire critical fan

Hammer (Yellow Orb): DQIX Groundbreaker.pngGroundbreaker → DQIX Groundbreaker.pngEarthsplitter → DQIX Groundbreaker.pngMoonmasher / DQIX Starsmasher.pngStarsmasher

Knive (Purple Orb): DQIX Deft dagger.pngDeft dagger → DQIX Deft dagger.pngDarting dagger → DQIX Deft dagger.pngDashing dagger / DQIX Dynamo dagger.pngDynamo dagger

Spear (Red Orb): Poker.pngPoker → Poker.pngStud poker → Poker.pngSplit-pot poker / DQIX Red hot poker.pngRed-hot poker

Staff (Blue Orb): DQIX Knockout rod.pngKnockout rod → DQIX Knockout rod.pngSenseless stick → DQIX Knockout rod.pngCatatonic cosh / DQIX Coma cudgel.pngComa cudgel

Sword (Silver Orb): Stardust sword.pngStardust sword → Stardust sword.pngNebula sword → Stardust sword.pngSupernova sword / Hypernova swordIXicon.pngHypernova sword

Wand (Blue Orb): Bright staff.pngBright staff → Bright staff.pngShining staff → Bright staff.pngBrilliant staff / DQIX Aurora staff.pngAurora staff

Whip (Green Orb): Mega gringham whip DQIX.pngGringham whip → Mega gringham whip DQIX.pngMega gringham whip → Mega gringham whip DQIX.pngGiga gringham whip / Über gringham whip DQIX.pngÜber gringham whip

Armours[edit]

Shield (Green Orb): DQIX Brain drainer.pngBrain drainer → DQIX Brain drainer.pngPsyche swiper → DQIX Brain drainer.pngDevilry drinker / Soulsucker.pngSoul sucker

Armor 1 (Red Orb): DQIX Victorious armour.pngVictorious armour → DQIX Victorious armour.pngGlorious armour → DQIX Victorious armour.pngMythical armour / Legendary armourIXicon.pngLegendary armour

Armor 2 (Blue Orb): DQIX tropotoga.pngTropotoga → DQIX tropotoga.pngStratotoga → DQIX tropotoga.pngMesotoga / DQIX exotoga.pngExotoga

Armor 3 (Yellow Orb): DQIX angels robe.pngAngel's robe: → DQIX angels robe.pngArchangel's robe → DQIX angels robe.pngAeon's robe / DQIX seraphs robe.pngSeraph's robe

Headwear 1 (Purple Orb): DQIX Hallowed helm.pngHallowed helm → DQIX Hallowed helm.pngBlessed helm → DQIX Hallowed helm.pngWonder helm / DQIX Heavenly helm.pngHeavenly helm

Headwear 2 (Green Orb): DQIX Spring breeze hat.png: Spring breeze hat → DQIX Summer cloud hat.pngSummer cloud hat → DQIX Autumn shower hat.pngAutumn shower hat → DQIX Winter sky hat.pngWinter sky hat

Handwear 1 (Red Orb): DQIX Vesta gauntlets.pngVesta gauntlets → DQIX Vesta gauntlets.pngDiana gauntlets → DQIX Vesta gauntlets.pngTempestes gauntlets / DQIX Sol Invictus gauntlets.pngSol Invictus gauntlets

Handwear 2 (Silver Orb): DQIX apprentices gloves.pngApprentice's gloves → DQIX apprentices gloves.pngMaster's gloves → DQIX apprentices gloves.pngGrandmaster's gloves / DQIX godly gloves.pngGodly gloves

Leg armour (Purple Orb): DQIX invincible trousers.pngInvincible trousers → DQIX invincible trousers.pngImmortal trousers → DQIX invincible trousers.pngEternity trousers / DQIX infinity trousers.pngInfinity trousers

Footwear 1 (Yellow Orb): DQIX Heros boots.pngHero's boots → DQIX Heros boots.pngBasilic boots → DQIX Heros boots.pngEmperor's boots / DQIX Boots of beatitude.pngBoots of beatitude

Footwear 2 (Blue Orb): DQIX Sensible sandals.pngSensible sandals → DQIX Sensible sandals.pngSagacious sandals → DQIX Sensible sandals.pngSapient sandals / DQIX Sentient sandals.pngSentient sandals

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

The Upgradable equipment make another appearance in this game with few changes. The weapons are the only equipment who can be upgraded and only each one of them are found in the game.

The weapons can be collected at various points in second act while three Forge manuals for upgrade them are found in act 3. The first is found in the Tower of Lost Time, the second in the Sage's Trial of the Drustan's labyrinth and the last is won with a wish from Drustan.

Sword (chest in Fortress of Fear or First Forest Whale way station): Stardust sword xi icon.pngStardust sword → Nebula sword xi icon.pngNebula sword → Supernova sword xi icon.pngSupernova sword → Hypernova sword xi icon.pngHypernova sword

Knive (65 Mini medals): Deft dagger xi icon.pngDeft dagger → Darting dagger xi icon.pngDarting dagger → Dashing dagger xi icon.pngDashing dagger → Dynamo dagger xi icon.pngDynamo dagger

Boomerang (chest in The Manglegrove, Whale Way Station) Meteorang xi icon.pngMeteorang → Asterang xi icon.pngAsterang → Stellarang xi icon.pngStellarang → Galaxarang xi icon.pngGalaxarang

Heavy wand (Wheel of Harma third trial, 15 turns or less): Bright staff xi icon.pngBright staff → Shinning staff xi icon.pngShining staff → Brilliant staff xi icon.pngBrilliant staff → Aurora staff xi icon.pngAurora staff

Whip (Octagonia casino, second act): Gringham whip xi icon.pngGringham whip → Mega gringham whip xi icon.pngMega gringham whip → Giga gringham whip xi icon.pngGiga gringham whip → Uber gringham whip xi icon.pngÜber gringham whip

Spear (Chest in Fortress of Fear or First Forest Whale way station) Poker xi icon.pngPoker → Straight poker xi icon.pngStraight poker → Stud poker xi icon.pngStud poker → Split-pot poker xi icon.pngSplit-pot poker

Claws (Wheel of Harma third trial, 20 turns or less): Beastmaster claws xi icon.pngBeastmaster claws → Dragonlord claws xi icon.pngDragonlord claws → Dragovian lord claws xi icon.pngDragovian lord claws → Xenlon claws xi icon.pngXenlon claws

Axe (Chest in the Battleground): Bad axe xi icon.pngBad axe → Maxi axe xi icon.pngMaxi axe → Climaxe xi icon.pngClimaxe → Galaxy axe xi icon.pngGalaxy axe

Trivia[edit]

  • Some equipments, the Angel's robe and the Gringham whip, existed in previous games but Dragon Quest IX is the first game who make these equipment upgradable.
  • The Red-hot poker exist only in Dragon Quest IX, be replacing by the Straight poker who become the second version in Dragon Quest XI while moving other weapons in the ligne, the Stud poker moves from second to third versions and the Split-pot poker move from the third place to final version.
  • The first three versions of the weapons in Dragon Quest XI can't have any refinement, only the final version can.
  • The Spring breeze hat ligne in Dragon Quest IX is the only one who only require 1 Agate of Evolution and 1 Orb for each upgrade and don't have Alchemiracle to reach the last version.
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