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|buy = Varies, see articles | |buy = Varies, see articles | ||
|sell = Varies, see articles | |sell = Varies, see articles | ||
|effect = Casts [[Magic Barrier]] when used as | |effect = Casts [[Magic Barrier]] when used as a tool in battle.<br>Protects wielder from elemental attacks. | ||
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The '''brain drainer''' is a rare and powerful shield introduced in {{ | The '''brain drainer''' is a rare and powerful shield introduced debuted in {{Dragon Quest IX}}. | ||
This beautiful black and silver shield features two pairs of angel wings on it, a large red gemstone near the top, and an intricate design of a serpent forming an infinity symbol (∞) on the front. It is the initial form of the [[ | This beautiful black and silver shield features two pairs of angel wings on it, a large red gemstone near the top, and an intricate design of a serpent forming an infinity symbol (∞) on the front. It is the initial form of the [[soul sucker]], the most protective shield in the game. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|header=[[File:DQIX Brain drainer.png]] | |header=[[File:DQIX Brain drainer.png]] | ||
|name=Brain drainer | |name=Brain drainer | ||
|kanji=りんねの盾 | |||
|icon=[[File:Brain drainer artwork.png]] | |icon=[[File:Brain drainer artwork.png]] | ||
|description=A supernatural shield that brings a magical barrier into being | |description=A supernatural shield that brings a magical barrier into being | ||
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|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]] | |vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]] | ||
|notes= -10% Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, Wind damage<br>Casts [[Magic Barrier]] when used as an item<br>Upgrades into [[Psyche swiper]] | |notes= -10% Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, Wind damage<br>Casts [[Magic Barrier]] when used as an item<br>Upgrades into [[Psyche swiper]] | ||
|price=40,000/20,000 | |price=40,000/20,000 | ||
|location= | |location=Sold in:<br>[[DQVC]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Sir Sanguinus]], 2% | ||
|i1=[[File:DQIX Brain drainer.png|link=Devilry drinker]] | |i1=[[File:DQIX Brain drainer.png|link=Devilry drinker]]<br>Devilry drinker | ||
|i2=[[File:DQIX Reset stone.png|link=Reset stone]] | |i2=[[File:DQIX Reset stone.png|link=Reset stone]]<br>Reset stone | ||
|i3= | |i3=- | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes=-5% all elements<br>Casts [[magic Barrier]] when used as an item | |notes=-5% all elements<br>Casts [[magic Barrier]] when used as an item | ||
|price=N/A | |price=N/A | ||
|location=[[The Battleground]]<br>Dropped by [[Red mist]]s | |location=Found in:<br>[[The Battleground]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Red mist]]s (1/128) | ||
|diff=N/A | |diff=N/A | ||
|i1=N/A | |i1=N/A | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
In the Japanese version of the game, the | In the Japanese version of the game, the brain drainer is known as the ''shield of Rin'ne''. Rin'ne is the Japanese translation of the concept of Saṃsāra, which exists in many eastern religions such as Buddhism. Saṃsāra is the ongoing cycle of rebirth and death that humans and other mortal beings undergo until they achieve enlightenment, which is why the shield features the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouroboros Ouroboros] symbol. | ||
==Other Languages== | ==Other Languages== | ||
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|fr=Boucliéponge|fr-meaning=Sponge shield | |fr=Boucliéponge|fr-meaning=Sponge shield | ||
}} | }} | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Psyche swiper]] | |||
*[[Devilry drinker]] | |||
*[[Soul sucker]] | |||
[[Category:Japanese mythology]] | [[Category:Japanese mythology]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]] | ||