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{{Item
{{Item
|title=''Flowing dress''
|image = [[Image:DQVIII Flowing Dress.png|240px]]
|image = [[Image:DQVIII Flowing Dress.png|240px]]
|japanese = みずのはごろも
|japanese = {{tt|みずのはごろも|Water feather robe}}
|names = Flowing dress <br> Water flying clothes <br> Water robe
|romaji = Mizu no hagoromo
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[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>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''
|names = Water flying cloth <br> Water robe
|buy = Varies
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{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>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTact}}
|sell = Varies
|effect = Reduces fire and ice damage.<br>Protects the wearer from poisonous swamps and lava tiles. (''II'' only)
|effect = Protects wearer from fire and ice attacks
}}
}}
The '''flowing dress''' is a powerful robe in the {{DQSeries}}, debuting in {{DQ2}} as a special piece of equipment. It offers very high protection against fire and ice attacks and is one of the most protective pieces of body armor for spellcasters. Despite its name, it can be equipped by both male and female characters in most cases.
 
The '''flowing dress''' is a powerful robe in the {{DQSeries}}, debuting in {{DQ2}} as a special piece of equipment.
 
It offers very high protection against fire and ice attacks and is one of the most protective pieces of body armor for spellcasters. Despite its name, it can be equipped by both male and female characters in most cases.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The appearance of the flowing dress has not changed much over the years. In the majority of its appearances, the robe looks like a traditional Japanese kimono made out of sky blue cloth with the hemline of the robe blending into what appears to be flowing water or mist. It is worn with either a blue or purple sash tied around the waist, along with another cloth sash attached to a pair of golden wristbands or carried around the wearer's wrists. However, in some appearances such as ''Dragon Quest X'', the flowing dress looks closer to a Western-styled robe with a hood and has wave-like decorations around the sleeves and hemline. As footwear is usually part of the "armor" equipment slot barring accessories, it is also typically depicted as being accompanied by a pair of light sandals, yellow or orange (in a way suggestive of leather), secured by straps on the ankle, arch and around the big toe. More recent depictions feature a pair of anklets on the left foot.
The appearance of the flowing dress has not changed much over the years. In the majority of its appearances, the robe looks like a traditional Japanese kimono made out of sky blue cloth with the hemline of the robe blending into what appears to be flowing water or mist. It is worn with either a blue or purple sash tied around the waist, along with another cloth sash attached to a pair of golden wristbands or carried around the wearer's wrists. However, in some appearances such as {{Dragon Quest X}}, the Flowing dress looks closer to a Western-styled robe with a hood and has wave-like decorations around the sleeves and hemline. As footwear is usually part of the "armor" equipment slot barring accessories, it is also typically depicted as being accompanied by a pair of light sandals, yellow or orange (in a way suggestive of leather), secured by straps on the ankle, arch and around the big toe. More recent depictions feature a pair of anklets on the left foot.


Although the flowing dress debuted as a unique and special piece of equipment in ''Dragon Quest II'', later games in the series reduced its importance by making it purchasable in armor shops in later sections of the game or by allowing players themselves to craft it on their own. It is still a very protective in its own right, but its status as the most protective robe has been replaced by other pieces of equipment.
Although the flowing dress debuted as a unique and special piece of equipment in {{II}}, later games in the series reduced its importance by making it purchasable in armor shops in later sections of the game or by allowing players themselves to craft it on their own. It is still a very protective in its own right, but its status as the most protective robe has been replaced by other pieces of equipment.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
The flowing dress has a defense bonus of +35 in the original, and +65 in all other versions. It protects against fire attacks by 50% and damage caused by swamps and magma tiles. It can be worn by all three characters. The robe is obtained by giving the [[Subtle Shuttle]] and [[Celestial Skein]] to [[Don Calico]] in [[Slewse]]. The wizened weaver does not finish his work until the player saves and then restarts their game.
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A garment woven from celestial skein.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
The flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +35 in the original, and +65 in all other versions. It protects against fire attacks by 50% and damage caused by [[List of world map terrain in the Dragon Quest series|swamps and magma tiles]]. It can be worn by all three characters. The robe is obtained by giving the [[Subtle shuttle]] and [[Celestial skein]] to [[Don Calico]] in [[Slewse]]. The wizened weaver does not finish his work until the player saves and then restarts their game or rests at an [[inn]] in the remakes.


In the original version, multiple copies of the dress can be obtained by gathering the skein and shuttle again. This only works the first time. Because Don Calico wove it specifically for her, the dress cannot be received if the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]'s inventory is full.
In the original version, a second copy of the dress can be obtained by gathering the [[Celestial skein|skein]] and [[Subtle shuttle|shuttle]] again. This only works the one time, however. Because [[Don Calico]] wove it specifically for her, the dress cannot be received if the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]'s inventory is full.
 
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Flowing dress III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Flowing dress</big>
|kanji=みずのはごろも
|description=A holy frock that reduces damage from fire, ice and explosive attacks
|stats=Defence +93
|scion=[[File:Princess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]][[File:Princess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=-33% damage from Fire spells & breath attacks<br>-33% damage from Ice spells & breath attacks<br>-33% damage from Explosion spells
|price=NA/53 {{Gold}}
|location=Found in:<br>[[Slewse]]
}}
The flowing dress is created by Don Calico once the [[Subtle shuttle]] and [[Celestial skein]] are given to him, as before. The dress enjoys a substantial boost to its durability compared to ''III HD'', owing to its status in the original version of the game, and stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the [[dragon robe]] and [[princess's robe]] for best female armour.


==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The flowing dress has a defense bonus of +50 (+40 in the original) and can be worn by [[Mage]]s, as well as [[Sage]]s in remakes. It reduces spell and breath damage by 1/3rd in all versions, and can be purchased in [[Kol]] for 12,500 gold and sold for 9,375.
The flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +50 (+40 in the original) and can be worn by [[Mage]]s, as well as [[Sage]]s in remakes. It reduces spell and breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd in all versions, and can be purchased in [[Kol]] for 12,500 {{Gold}} and sold for 9,375 {{Gold}}.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Flowing dress III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Flowing dress</big>
|kanji=みずのはごろも
|description=A holy frock that reduces damage from fire, ice and explosive attacks
|stats={{Defence}} +75
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]
|notes=-33% damage from Fire spells & breath attacks<br>-33% damage from Ice spells & breath attacks<br>-33% damage from Explosion spells
|price=26,000 {{Gold}}/5,200 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Kol]]
}}


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
The flowing dress has a defense bonus of +43 and reduces [[frizz]], [[sizz]], [[bang]], and fire and ice breath damage by 1/3rd. It can be worn by [[Borya]], [[Maya]] & [[Meena]]. [[Orifiela]] has this among her equipment.
{{Descriptions
It can be purchased for 15,000 gold and sold for 11,250. If appraised by Torneko, he mentions that it goes all the way back to the time of the faeries. He also states that it is spun on a holy loom with threads of rain and dew, referencing its method of acquisition in ''Dragon Quest II''.
|DQ4=Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based magic attacks.<ref name="auto">Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS versions.</ref>
}}
The flowing dress has a defence}} bonus of +43 and reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and [[Fire Breath|Fire]] and ice breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd. It can be worn by [[Borya]], {{Maya}} & [[Meena Mahabala]]. [[Orifiela]] has this among her equipment.
It can be purchased for 15,000 {{Gold}} and sold for 11,250 {{Gold}}. If appraised by [[Torneko Taloon]], he mentions that it goes all the way back to the time of the {{Faerie}}s. He also states that it is spun on a holy loom with threads of rain and dew, referencing its method of acquisition in {{II}}.


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The flowing dress has a defense bonus of +55, and protects against frizz, sizz, and fire breath by 25. It can be bought in [[Faerie Lea]] for 14,800 gold and sold for 11,100 gold. [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's daughter]] can equip it, along with many of the monster allies.
{{Descriptions
|DQ5=A graceful garment that deflects damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.<ref name="auto"/>
}}
The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +55, and reduces damage taken from [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]] and [[Fire Breath]] by 25. It can be purchased in [[Faerie Lea]] for 14,800 gold and sold for 11,100 {{Gold}}. [[Bianca Whitaker]], {{Nera}} & [[Debora Briscoletti]], and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's daughter]] can equip it, along with many of the monster allies.
 
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|{{Bianca}}
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|{{Nera}}
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|{{Debora}}
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|{{Madchen}}
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|[[Saber]]
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|{{Slime R}}
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|{{Jailcat R}}
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|{{Powie yowie R}}
|-
|{{Grudgerigar R}}
|-
|{{Healslime R}}
|-
|{{Hulagan R}}
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|{{Cross eye R}}
|-
|{{Prestidigitator R}}
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|{{Pocus poppet R}}
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|{{Chimaera R}}
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|{{Flamethrower R}}
|-
|{{Cureslime R}}
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|{{Man o' war R}}
|-
|{{Liquid metal slime R}}
|-
|{{King slime R}}
|-
|{{Minidemon R}}
|-
|{{Hellion R}}
|-
|{{Old man of the sea R}}
|-
|{{Conkuisitor R}}
|-
|{{Conkjurer R}}
|-
|{{Ghost R}}
|-
|{{Snowbird R}}
|-
|{{King cureslime R}}
|-
|{{Epipany R}}
|-
|{{Wiz pip R}}
|-
|{{Beastmaster R}}
|}


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The flowing dress can be bought for 14,800 gold in [[Turnscote]], Lower [[Weaver's Peak]], [[Desparia]], and in the well east of [[Port Haven]]. It has a defense bonus of +65 and [[style]] bonus of +42, and will reduce frizz, sizz, bang, and fire breath damage by 30. It can be equipped by [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], and [[Nevan]].
The flowing dress can be purchased for 14,800 {{Gold}} in [[Turnscote]], Lower [[Weaver's Peak]], [[Despairia]], and in the well east of [[Port Haven]]. It has a {{Defence}} bonus of +65 and {{Style}} bonus of +42, and will reduce [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and [[Fire Breath]] damage by 30. It can be equipped by [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], and [[Nevan]].


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The flowing dress can be purchased from [[Buccanham]] for 16,000 gold and sold for 8,000 gold. It has a defense bonus of +65 and an style bonus of +42. [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]] can equip it. It features the same elemental protection as in VI. Flowing dresses can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]s in Buccanham and [[The Haven|the Haven]].
The flowing dress can be purchased from [[Buccanham]], the [[Divine Shrine]], a merchant at the [[Burnmont]]{{tt|*|After the Demon King's resurrection}}, and the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]] for 16,000 {{Gold}} and sold for 8,000 {{Gold}}. It has a {{Defence}} bonus of +65 and an {{Style}} bonus of +42. [[Maribel Mayde]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]] can equip it. It features the same elemental protection as in {{VI}}. Flowing dresses can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]s in [[Buccanham]] and [[The Haven]].


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The flowing dress has a defense bonus of +59 and reduces frizz, sizz, bang, and both types of breath damage by 1/3rd. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]], as well as [[Red]] in the 3DS remake. It can be purchased for 14,800 gold at [[Tryan Gully]] and sold for 7,400 gold. The robe can be upgraded into the [[angel's robe]] and the [[Oriental warrior wear]] through [[List of alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest VIII|alchemy]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A sacred dress that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 1/3.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, [[Cell phone|Mobile]], and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions.</ref>
}}
The flowing dress has a defence bonus of +59 and reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and both types of breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd. It can only be worn by [[Jessica Albert]], as well as [[Red]] in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake. It can be purchased for 14,800 {{Gold}} at [[Tryan Gully]] and sold for 7,400 {{Gold}}. The robe can be upgraded into the [[angel's robe]] and the [[Oriental warrior wear]] through [[List of alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest VIII|alchemy]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Angels robe.png|link=Angel's robe]]<br>[[Angel's robe]]
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Flowing dress.png]]<br>Flowing dress
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Magical skirt.png|link=Magical skirt]]<br>[[Magical skirt]]
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Oriental warrior wear.png|64px|link=Oriental warrior wear]]<br>Oriental warrior wear
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII_Crimson_robe 3DS.png|64px|link=Crimson robe]]<br>[]Crimson robe]]
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Flowing dress 3DS.png|64px]]<br>Flowing dress
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Lunar fan.png|64px|link=Lunar fan]]<br>[[Lunar fan]]
}}
</div>


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX flowing dress.png|name=Flowing dress|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+25}}
|header=[[Image:DQIX flowing dress.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might|modifier=+18}}
|name=Flowing dress
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Mending|modifier=+18}}
|kanji=みずのはごろも
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|icon=[[Image:DQIX Flowing dress.png|200px]]
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=18,000|sellPrice=9,000|equipableBy=[[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Ranger]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]]|class=Robe
|description=A consecrated costume that curbs fire- and ice-based damage.
|flavor=A consecrated costume that curbs fire- and ice-based damage.
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 25%.<br>Buy in [[Upover]] and [[Wormwood Creek]].<br>Recipe: [[Enchanted robes]] + [[Celestial skein]] x3<br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Cumulus hex]]es.
|stats={{Defence}} +25<br>{{Magical Might}} +18<br>{{Magical Mending}} +18<br>Style +50
|vocation=[[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[Image:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[Image:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[Image:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[Image:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]]
|notes=-25% Fire & Ice damage<br>Required to complete [[Template:DQIXQuest/39|Quest #39]].
|price=18,000 {{Gold}}/ 9,000 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Wormwood Creek]]<br>[[Upover]]<Br>Dropped by:<br> [[Cumulus hex]]es (1
|i1=[[Image:DQIX magical robes.png|link=Enchanted robes]]<br>[[Enchanted robes]]
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Celestial skein.png|link=Celestial skein]]<br>[[Celestial skein]] x3
|i3=-
}}
}}


==Descriptions==
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Descriptions
{{DQXIEquipment
|DQ2=A garment woven from celestial skein.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
|name=<big><big>Flowing dress</big></big>
|DQ4=Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based magic attacks.<ref name="auto">Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS version</ref>
|icon=[[Image:Flowing dress xi icon.png]]
|DQ5=A graceful garment that deflects damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.<ref name="auto"/>
|description=This hallowed frock fortifies the wearer with water, warding against fire and ice.
|rarity=A
|stats={{Defence}} +59/61/63/65<br>{{Magical Might}} +28/29/30/32<br>{{Magical Mending}} +28/29/30/32
|notes=-25% Fire & Ice-element damage
|price=14,800 {{Gold}}/7,400 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Gondolia]] (act 2~3)<br>[[Nautica]]{{tt|*|After defeating Bathysfear in the third act}}<br>[[Sniflheim]] (act 2~3)<br>[[Arboria]] (act 2~3)
|diff=-
|i1=-
|character=[[Image:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[Image:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[Image:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[Image:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]]
}}
 
==={{DQB}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
The flowing dress appears as a S-rank piece of armor as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest II}} event that can be received as a reward for defeating [[Atlas]] in a Mega Boss Battle or purchasable from the Swap Shop for 500 ''DQII'' medals each. The robe has a {{DEF}} bonus of +10, a {{WIS}} bonus of +7, and increases resistance against [[Status effect|Hobble]] by 10%. It can only be equipped by Magic, Support, and Debuff units and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Robe flottante|fr-meaning=French for "flowing dress".
|es=Vestido vaporoso|es-meaning=Spanish for "flowing/vaporous dress".
|de=Fließendes Kleid|de-meaning=German for "flowing dress/gown".
|it=Veste d'acqua|it-meaning=Italian for "dress of water".
}}
}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
In the original Japanese, the flowing dress is known as the "mizu no hagoromo". In Japanese mythology, hagoromo are special robes or kimono worn by celestials beings such as angels or "tennin", heavenly spirits from Buddhist heaven. These robes were made out of materials like magical feathers and had special properties—if a tennin were to remove or misplace their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagoromo_(play) hagoromo], they would be unable to return to heaven.
*In the original Japanese, the flowing dress is known as the "mizu no hagoromo". "Mizu" simply means "water", while hagoromo are special robes or kimono worn by celestial beings in Japanese mythology, such as angels or "[[Wikipedia:Tennin|tennin]]", heavenly spirits from Buddhist heaven. These robes were made out of materials like magical feathers and had special properties. If a tennin were to find themselves without their [[Wikipedia:Hagoromo_(play)|hagoromo]], they would be unable to return to heaven.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Flowing dress Moonbrooke.jpg|The [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] wearing the flowing dress
Flowing dress Moonbrooke.jpg|The [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] wearing the Flowing dress.
Image:DQII flowing dress.jpg|The Princess of Moonbrooke again wearing the robe
DQII flowing dress.jpg|The [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] again wearing the robe
Image:DQIII_flowing_dress.png|The flowing dress from ''Dragon Quest III''
Flowing dress III 1996 artwork.png|The Flowing dress from {{III}}.
Image:Water flying clothes.png|Water Flying Clothes from ''Dragon Quest IV''
Water flying clothes.png|Water flying clothes from {{IV}}.
Image:DQIV_Flowing_Dress.png|[[Maya]] wearing the flowing dress
DQIV_Flowing_Dress.png|{{Maya}} wearing the Flowing dress.
Image:DQ6NevanMilly.jpg| [[Milly]], on the right, wearing the flowing dress  
DQ6NevanMilly.jpg|[[Milly]], on the right, wearing the flowing dress  
Image:DQVII flowing dress.png|The flowing dress from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Flowing dress VII artwork.png|The flowing dress from {{VII}}.
DQIX Flowing dress.png|The flowing dress in ''Dragon Quest IX}}. ({{DS}})
Flowing dress builders icon.png|{{DQB}} icon.
DQStars Mizu no Hagoromo.png|The Flowing dress in {{Stars}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQT Flowing Dress.png|''Tact'' icon. ([[Cell phone]])
DQT Mizu no Hagoromo.jpg|The Flowing dress in {{Tact}}. ([[Cell phone]])
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[fr:Robe flottante]]

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Flowing dress
DQVIII Flowing Dress.png
Japanese みずのはごろも
Romaji Mizu no hagoromo
Old localizations Water flying cloth
Water robe
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Reduces fire and ice damage.
Protects the wearer from poisonous swamps and lava tiles. (II only)

The flowing dress is a powerful robe in the Dragon Quest series, debuting in Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line as a special piece of equipment.

It offers very high protection against fire and ice attacks and is one of the most protective pieces of body armor for spellcasters. Despite its name, it can be equipped by both male and female characters in most cases.

Characteristics[edit]

The appearance of the flowing dress has not changed much over the years. In the majority of its appearances, the robe looks like a traditional Japanese kimono made out of sky blue cloth with the hemline of the robe blending into what appears to be flowing water or mist. It is worn with either a blue or purple sash tied around the waist, along with another cloth sash attached to a pair of golden wristbands or carried around the wearer's wrists. However, in some appearances such as Dragon Quest X, the Flowing dress looks closer to a Western-styled robe with a hood and has wave-like decorations around the sleeves and hemline. As footwear is usually part of the "armor" equipment slot barring accessories, it is also typically depicted as being accompanied by a pair of light sandals, yellow or orange (in a way suggestive of leather), secured by straps on the ankle, arch and around the big toe. More recent depictions feature a pair of anklets on the left foot.

Although the flowing dress debuted as a unique and special piece of equipment in II, later games in the series reduced its importance by making it purchasable in armor shops in later sections of the game or by allowing players themselves to craft it on their own. It is still a very protective in its own right, but its status as the most protective robe has been replaced by other pieces of equipment.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
A garment woven from celestial skein.[1]

The flowing dress has a Defence bonus of +35 in the original, and +65 in all other versions. It protects against fire attacks by 50% and damage caused by swamps and magma tiles. It can be worn by all three characters. The robe is obtained by giving the Subtle shuttle and Celestial skein to Don Calico in Slewse. The wizened weaver does not finish his work until the player saves and then restarts their game or rests at an inn in the remakes.

In the original version, a second copy of the dress can be obtained by gathering the skein and shuttle again. This only works the one time, however. Because Don Calico wove it specifically for her, the dress cannot be received if the Princess of Moonbrooke's inventory is full.

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Flowing dress III HD icon.png Flowing dress (みずのはごろも)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A holy frock that reduces damage from fire, ice and explosive attacks
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Defence +93 Princess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png
Notes
-33% damage from Fire spells & breath attacks
-33% damage from Ice spells & breath attacks
-33% damage from Explosion spells
Price Location
NA/53 gold coins Found in:
Slewse


The flowing dress is created by Don Calico once the Subtle shuttle and Celestial skein are given to him, as before. The dress enjoys a substantial boost to its durability compared to III HD, owing to its status in the original version of the game, and stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the dragon robe and princess's robe for best female armour.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The flowing dress has a Defence bonus of +50 (+40 in the original) and can be worn by Mages, as well as Sages in remakes. It reduces spell and breath damage by 1⁄3rd in all versions, and can be purchased in Kol for 12,500 gold coins and sold for 9,375 gold coins.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Flowing dress III HD icon.png Flowing dress (みずのはごろも)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A holy frock that reduces damage from fire, ice and explosive attacks
Stats Vocations
Defence +75 Mage iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.png
Notes
-33% damage from Fire spells & breath attacks
-33% damage from Ice spells & breath attacks
-33% damage from Explosion spells
Price Location
26,000 gold coins/5,200 gold coins Sold in:
Kol



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]


GameDescription
DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based magic attacks.[2]

The flowing dress has a defence}} bonus of +43 and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and Fire and ice breath damage by 1⁄3rd. It can be worn by Borya, Maya & Meena Mahabala. Orifiela has this among her equipment. It can be purchased for 15,000 gold coins and sold for 11,250 gold coins. If appraised by Torneko Taloon, he mentions that it goes all the way back to the time of the Faeries. He also states that it is spun on a holy loom with threads of rain and dew, referencing its method of acquisition in II.

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

GameDescription
DQ5-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
A graceful garment that deflects damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.[2]

The Flowing dress has a Defence bonus of +55, and reduces damage taken from Frizz, Sizz and Fire Breath by 25. It can be purchased in Faerie Lea for 14,800 gold and sold for 11,100 gold coins. Bianca Whitaker, Nera & Debora Briscoletti, and the Hero's daughter can equip it, along with many of the monster allies.

Can be equipped by
Bianca
Nera
Debora
Madchen
Saber
Slime
Jailcat
Powie yowie
Grudgerigar
Healslime
Hulagan
Cross eye
Prestidigitator
Pocus poppet
Chimaera
Flamethrower
Cureslime
Man o' war
Liquid metal slime
King slime
Minidemon
Hellion
Old man of the sea
Conkuisitor
Conkjurer
Ghost
Snowbird
King cureslime
Epipany
Wiz pip
Beastmaster

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The flowing dress can be purchased for 14,800 gold coins in Turnscote, Lower Weaver's Peak, Despairia, and in the well east of Port Haven. It has a Defence bonus of +65 and Style bonus of +42, and will reduce Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and Fire Breath damage by 30. It can be equipped by Milly, Ashlynn, and Nevan.

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

The flowing dress can be purchased from Buccanham, the Divine Shrine, a merchant at the Burnmont*, and the Sea Dragon for 16,000 gold coins and sold for 8,000 gold coins. It has a Defence bonus of +65 and an Style bonus of +42. Maribel Mayde, Ruff, and Sir Mervyn can equip it. It features the same elemental protection as in VI. Flowing dresses can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casinos in Buccanham and The Haven.

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A sacred dress that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 1/3.[3]

The flowing dress has a defence bonus of +59 and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and both types of breath damage by 1⁄3rd. It can only be worn by Jessica Albert, as well as Red in the Nintendo 3DS remake. It can be purchased for 14,800 gold coins at Tryan Gully and sold for 7,400 gold coins. The robe can be upgraded into the angel's robe and the Oriental warrior wear through alchemy.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Angels robe.png
Angel's robe		 DQVIII Flowing dress.png
Flowing dress		 DQVIII Magical skirt.png
Magical skirt		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Oriental warrior wear.png
Oriental warrior wear		 DQVIII Crimson robe 3DS.png
[]Crimson robe]]		 DQVIII Flowing dress 3DS.png
Flowing dress		 DQVIII Lunar fan.png
Lunar fan


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

DQIX flowing dress.png Flowing dress (みずのはごろも)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
DQIX Flowing dress.png
Description
A consecrated costume that curbs fire- and ice-based damage.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +25
Magical Might +18
Magical Mending +18
Style +50		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.png
Notes
-25% Fire & Ice damage
Required to complete Quest #39.
Price Location
18,000 gold coins/ 9,000 gold coins Sold in:
Wormwood Creek
Upover
Dropped by:
Cumulus hexes (1
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX magical robes.png
Enchanted robes		 DQIX Celestial skein.png
Celestial skein x3		 -



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

Flowing dress DQXI Logo EN.png
Flowing dress xi icon.png
Description
This hallowed frock fortifies the wearer with water, warding against fire and ice.
Rarity
A
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +59/61/63/65
Magical Might +28/29/30/32
Magical Mending +28/29/30/32
Notes
-25% Fire & Ice-element damage
Price Location
14,800 gold coins/7,400 gold coins Sold in:
Gondolia (act 2~3)
Nautica*
Sniflheim (act 2~3)
Arboria (act 2~3)
Forging difficulty
-
Ingredients
-
Characters
Veronica sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gif



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Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The flowing dress appears as a S-rank piece of armor as part of the limited Dragon Quest II event that can be received as a reward for defeating Atlas in a Mega Boss Battle or purchasable from the Swap Shop for 500 DQII medals each. The robe has a DEF bonus of +10, a WIS bonus of +7, and increases resistance against Hobble by 10%. It can only be equipped by Magic, Support, and Debuff units and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolVestido vaporosoSpanish for "flowing/vaporous dress".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisRobe flottanteFrench for "flowing dress".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschFließendes KleidGerman for "flowing dress/gown".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoVeste d'acquaItalian for "dress of water".

Etymology[edit]

  • In the original Japanese, the flowing dress is known as the "mizu no hagoromo". "Mizu" simply means "water", while hagoromo are special robes or kimono worn by celestial beings in Japanese mythology, such as angels or "tennin", heavenly spirits from Buddhist heaven. These robes were made out of materials like magical feathers and had special properties. If a tennin were to find themselves without their hagoromo, they would be unable to return to heaven.

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Reference[edit]

  1. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS versions.
  3. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
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