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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.
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==
==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
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 5}}, the {{Parry}}, Prince [[Harry]], [[Tuppence]], {{Slime knight R}}, {{Restless armour R}}, {{Blizzybody R}}, {{Warhog R}}, {{Moosifer R}}, {{Pip fighter R}}, {{Conkuistador R}}, {{Wax murderer R}}, {{Mudraker R}}, {{Magic marionette R}}, {{Golem R}}, {{Samigina R}}, {{Hawk man R}}, {{Mandrake marshal R}}, {{Hyperanemon R}}, {{Walking corpse R}}, and {{Rockbomb R}}.
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 5}}, the {{Parry}}, Prince [[Harry]], [[Tuppence]] and many monster companions.
 
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|{{Madason}}
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|[[Harry]]
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|{{Parry}}
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|[[Tuppence]]
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|{{Slime knight R}}
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|{{Walking corpse R}}
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|{{Restless armour R}}
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|{{Mudraker R}}
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|{{Magic marionette R}}
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|{{Rockbomb R}}
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|{{Samigina R}}
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|{{Hawk man R}}
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|{{Revaulting horse R}}
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|{{Golem R}}
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|{{Conkuistador R}}
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|{{Wax murderer R}}
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|{{Blizzybody R}}
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|{{Warhog R}}
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|{{Moosifer R}}
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|{{Pip fighter R}}
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|{{Mandrake marshal R}}
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|{{Hyperanemon R}}
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==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15, a {{Style}} bonus of +9, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[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.
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15, a {{Style}} bonus of +9, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]]. It can be purchased from [[Haggleton]], [[Somnia]], and [[Port Haven]] for 350 {{Gold}} and sold for 262 [[gold]] coins.


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==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A suit of armour fashioned from numerous hard scales.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|DQ8=A suit of armour fashioned from numerous hard scales.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, [[Cell phone|Mobile]], and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions.</ref>
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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}} and sold for 175 {{Gold}}. The armour can also be dropped by [[Heligator]]s, [[Crocodog]]s, and [[Merman|Mermen]]. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
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|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: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]]
|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=N/A
|notes=N/A
|price=350 / 175
|price=350 {{Gold}}/175 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Stornway]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Icikiller]]s (1/16)
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Stornway]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Icikiller]]s (1/16)
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Upgrades into [[large-scale armour]] when combined with a shedding of [[snakeskin]] and a [[scale shield]].
Upgrades into [[Large-scale armour]] when combined with a shedding of [[Snakeskin]] and a [[Scale shield]].


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==={{DQ10}}===

Latest revision as of 18:55, 18 June 2026

Scale armour
DQVIII Scale Armour.png
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[edit]

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

The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +15. It can be purchased in Faerie Lea for 350 gold coins and sold for 175 gold coins. It can be equipped by the Hero, the Parry, Prince Harry, Tuppence and many monster companions.

Can be equipped by
Madason
Harry
Parry
Tuppence
Slime knight
Walking corpse
Restless armour
Mudraker
Magic marionette
Rockbomb
Samigina
Hawk man
Revaulting horse
Golem
Conkuistador
Wax murderer
Blizzybody
Warhog
Moosifer
Pip fighter
Mandrake marshal
Hyperanemon

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
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
DQVIII Scale armour.png
Scale armour		 DQVIII Leather armour PS2.png
Leather armour		 DQVIII Dragon scale.png
Dragon's scale		 -


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

DQIX scale armour.png Scale armour (うろこのよろい)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Scale armour IX artwork.png
Description
A suit of armour with a scaly skin.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +9 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.png
IXpriesticon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
350 gold coins/175 gold coins Sold in:
Stornway
Dropped by:
Icikillers (1/16)
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[edit]

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[edit]

Scale armour DQXI Logo EN.png
Scale armour xi icon.png
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
Copper ore xi icon.png x2 + Small scale xi icon.png x2
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif


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[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png Español castellanoPeto de escamasSpanish for "scale breastplate".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisArmure d'écaillesFrench for "scale armour".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschSchuppenpanzerGerman for "scale armour".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoArmatura a scaglieItalian for "scale armour".

Related items[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • The Scale armour from VI.

  • The Scale armour from VII.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
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