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{{Item
|title = ''Erdrick's Armour''
|image = [[file:ErdrickArmor.png|300px]]
|japanese = ロトのよろい
|romaji = Roto no yoroi
|names = Same
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{DQ1HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}
|effect = Various, see article
}}
'''Erdrick's Armour''' is a legendary suit of sublime steel that has appeared in the first two games of the [[Erdrick Trilogy]]. Its original name was the [[Auroral Armour|auroral armour]] before it was claimed by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|mythical Hero of yore]]. It is the de facto ultimate armour in every game of the original trilogy, and when appearing in later titles it easily ranks among the best options available to the player.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ=The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto">[[Cell phone]] Version.</ref>
}}
Erdrick's armour is the most powerful piece of armour in the game, located in the ruined town of [[Damdara]] and guarded by a [[Knight Aberrant|knight aberrant]]. When equipped, it adds +28 to the Hero's [[List of character statistics#Defense|Defence]]. In addition, Erdrick's Armour lives up to its legendary repute by reducing incoming magic and breath damage by 33%, preventing enemy [[Fizzle]] spells from working, protecting against damage from toxic bogs and magic barriers, and restoring 1 HP for every step taken.
 
==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Auroral armour III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Erdrick's Armour</big>
|sprite=
|kanji=ロトのよろい
|description=Armour once worn by Erdrick, hero of legend. Bestows various effects upon those who don it
|stats=Defence +118
|notes=-25% spell & breath damage<br>Immune to floor damage<br>Heals 1 HP every 5 steps
|price=N/A
|location=Found in:<br>[[Damdara]]
}}
 
==={{DQ2}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.<ref name="auto"/>
}}
The mail is found in the third floor of the [[Cave to Rendarak|chasm leading to Rendarak]], in the bottom-rightmost section of the floor near a set of stairs. Donning it grants +70 {{Defence}} this time, along with the expected 33% reduction to breath and magic and harsh terrain immunity but no longer recovers {{HP}} while walking. It may be equipped only by the {{Prince of Midenhall}}.
 
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Auroral armour III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Erdrick's Armour</big>
|sprite=
|kanji=ロトのよろい
|description=Armour once worn by Erdrick, hero of legend. Bestows various effects upon those who don it
|stats=Defence +118
|scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|60px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II)]][[File:Prince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[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=-25% spell & breath damage<br>Immune to floor damage<br>Heals 1 HP every 5 steps
|price=N/A
|location=Found in:<br>[[Passage to Rendarak]] 5F
}}
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX Erdricks armour.png]]
|name=Erdrick's armour
|kanji=ロトのよろい
|icon=[[File:Erdrick's armour IX artwork.png]]
|description=Archetypal armour once worn by a heralded hero
|rarity=★★★★☆
|stats=Defence +82<br>Style+108
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Reduces damage taken from Fire, Ice, Wind, & Lightning attacks by 20%
|price=N/A
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX rusty armour.png|link=Rusty suit#Rusty armour]]<br>1 rusty armour
|i2=[[File:Glass fritIXicon.png|link=Glass frit]]<br>9 glass frits
|i3=[[File:OrichalcumIXicon.png|link=Orichalcum]]<br>1 orichalcum
}}
==={{DQTact}}===
Erdrick's Armour is an S-rank piece of armor that can be acquired as part of the limited ''True Dragon Quest I'' event by clearing Demon in the Swamp on Hard difficulty. It has a {{Defense}} bonus of +20, rarely raises the wearer's Physical Res at the start of an action, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.
 
 
==={{SSB5}}===
Erdrick's armour appears as a DLC alternate costume for the [https://www.ssbwiki.com/Mii_Swordfighter_(SSBU) Mii Swordfighter].
 
==See also==
*[[Erdrick's Helmet]]
*[[Erdrick's Shield]]
*[[Erdrick's Sword]]
*[[Rusty suit]], the withered state of the armour
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:DQ_Hero_Erdricks_Armour.png|The original game's {{Hero 1}} wearing the armour, from the official guide book
Armor of Erdrick modern.png|''IX'' artwork with no background
DQIX_Erdricks_gauntlets_art.jpg|Gauntlets detail art
File:DQ Museum Erdrick Equipment.png|Life-size replica for the 30th anniversary museum, 2016
DQLA Roto1.jpg|As depicted in toy form, via the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Armor]]'' line
DQLA rotoarms.jpg|
Mobius FF Erdrick.png|The equipment in ''Mobius [[Final Fantasy]]''
SSBU Erdrick Equipment.jpg|A Mii Swordfighter wielding the Sword of Light and wearing Erdrick's armour
</gallery>
 
==Reference==
<references/>
[[Category:Legendary Equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]

Latest revision as of 07:33, 28 June 2026

Erdrick's Armour
ErdrickArmor.png
Japanese ロトのよろい
Romaji Roto no yoroi
Old localizations Same
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IX
Effect Various, see article

Erdrick's Armour is a legendary suit of sublime steel that has appeared in the first two games of the Erdrick Trilogy. Its original name was the auroral armour before it was claimed by the mythical Hero of yore. It is the de facto ultimate armour in every game of the original trilogy, and when appearing in later titles it easily ranks among the best options available to the player.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]


GameDescription
DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.[1]

Erdrick's armour is the most powerful piece of armour in the game, located in the ruined town of Damdara and guarded by a knight aberrant. When equipped, it adds +28 to the Hero's Defence. In addition, Erdrick's Armour lives up to its legendary repute by reducing incoming magic and breath damage by 33%, preventing enemy Fizzle spells from working, protecting against damage from toxic bogs and magic barriers, and restoring 1 HP for every step taken.

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

Auroral armour III HD icon.png Erdrick's Armour (ロトのよろい)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Armour once worn by Erdrick, hero of legend. Bestows various effects upon those who don it
Stats Notes
Defence +118 -25% spell & breath damage
Immune to floor damage
Heals 1 HP every 5 steps
Price Location
N/A Found in:
Damdara



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


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
The armour of the legendary hero Erdrick.[1]

The mail is found in the third floor of the chasm leading to Rendarak, in the bottom-rightmost section of the floor near a set of stairs. Donning it grants +70 Defence this time, along with the expected 33% reduction to breath and magic and harsh terrain immunity but no longer recovers HP while walking. It may be equipped only by the Prince of Midenhall.

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Auroral armour III HD icon.png Erdrick's Armour (ロトのよろい)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Armour once worn by Erdrick, hero of legend. Bestows various effects upon those who don it
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Defence +118 Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png
Notes
-25% spell & breath damage
Immune to floor damage
Heals 1 HP every 5 steps
Price Location
N/A Found in:
Passage to Rendarak 5F



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

DQIX Erdricks armour.png Erdrick's armour (ロトのよろい)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Erdrick's armour IX artwork.png
Description
Archetypal armour once worn by a heralded hero
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★★☆ Defence +82
Style+108
IXwarrioricon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXluminaryicon.png
Notes
Reduces damage taken from Fire, Ice, Wind, & Lightning attacks by 20%
Price Location
N/A Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX rusty armour.png
1 rusty armour
Glass fritIXicon.png
9 glass frits
OrichalcumIXicon.png
1 orichalcum


Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Erdrick's Armour is an S-rank piece of armor that can be acquired as part of the limited True Dragon Quest I event by clearing Demon in the Swamp on Hard difficulty. It has a Defense bonus of +20, rarely raises the wearer's Physical Res at the start of an action, and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.


Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Erdrick's armour appears as a DLC alternate costume for the Mii Swordfighter.

See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Reference[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Cell phone Version.