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{{Item
The '''Duplic hat''' ('''Echo hat''') is a rare helmet that allows in-battle spells to echo and be cast twice. Due to its incredible potential, it is exceedingly hard to come by in all its appearances.
|name= ''Duplic hat''
|image = [[file:Duplic hat VII artwork.png|center|230px]]
|japanese ={{tt|やまびこのぼうし|Hat of echoes}}
|romaji=Yamabiko no bōshi
|names = Echo hat
|games = {{DQ2HD}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}} ({{SFC}} only)<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}
|buy = n/a
|sell = n/a
|effect = Causes a spell cast by the wearer to echo, making the spell cast twice (the spell costs same as {{MP}} as if it were just cast once).
}}
 
The '''duplic hat''' is a rare helmet that allows in-battle spells to echo and be cast twice. Due to its incredible potential, it is exceedingly hard to come by in all its appearances.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ2HD}}===
In the SNES version, the hat increases defence by +25 and can be found in the bowels of [[Mt. Zugzwang]] and is dropped by the [[Whackolyte]] at a rate of 1/128. [[Bianca]] and [[Hero's daughter|the girl]] can equip it, along with a handful of monsters.
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Duplic hat III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Duplic hat</big>
|kanji=やまびこのぼうし
|description=Allows the wearer to occasionally cast the same spell twice in a row
|stats=Defence +25
|scion=[[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=Spells echo, and echoed spells can also go [[Haywire spells|haywire]]
|price=NA/411
|location=Found in:<br>[[Rippleport]] shipyard house<br>([[ultimate key]])<br>[[Cave of Confusion]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Duplic hat III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Duplic hat</big>
|kanji=やまびこのぼうし
|description=Allows the wearer to occasionally cast the same spell twice in a row
|stats=Defence +25
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]
|notes=All spells echo
|price=NA/411
|location=[[Temple of Trials]], axe & staves room<br>
Shiny spot west of [[Manoza]]
}}
Prior to the  May 23rd, 2025 update patch [[Priest]]s were unable to don the hat.
 
==={{DQ5}}===
In the {{SFC}} version, the hat increases {{Defence}} by +25 and can be found in the bowels of [[Mt. Zugzwang]] and is dropped by the [[Wrecktor (Dragon Quest V)|Wrecktor]] at a rate of 1/128. {{Bianca}} and {{Madchen}} can equip it, along with a handful of {{MFamilies}}s.


The hat has been removed entirely from the PS2, DS, and Mobile device versions.
The hat has been removed entirely from the {{PS2}}, {{DS}}, and [[Cell phone]] device versions.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The hat fortunately appears in all versions of ''VI'', increasing defence by +25 and style by a just +2. It may be donned by [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], and the slime buddies. The [[Pudgedevil]] and [[Metal king slime]] drop the hat at a rate of 1/256, meaning that even with a whole team of [[thief|thives]] players would only have a 3.125% chance to swipe one. Fortunately, one can be found in a chest hidden away in [[Reaper's Peak]].
The hat fortunately appears in all versions of {{VI}}, increasing {{Defence}} by +25 and {{Style}} by just +2. It may be donned by [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], and the {{Slime}} buddies. The [[pudgedevil]] and [[metal king slime]] drop the hat at a rate of 1/256, meaning that even with a whole team of [[Thief|Thieves]] would only have a 3.125% chance to swipe one. Fortunately, one can be found in a {{chest}} hidden away in [[Reaper's Peak]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
It increases {{Defense}} by 25 points, and {{Style}} points by 2. It can be found in a [[treasure chest]] in the [[Cave to Yet Another World]]. It also has a 1/128th chance of being dropped by the [[Hirsute hexer (Dragon Quest VII)|hirsute hexer]], who appears in the same dungeon. {{Maribel}}, [[Ruff]] and [[Sir Mervyn]] can equip it. It can be sold for 3850 [[gold]] coins.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The cap does not appear in ''IX'', but its effects are replicated by the secret [[Twocus Pocus]] skill a [[Sage]] can use after placing the Sage's Scripture scroll in their inventory.
The cap does not appear in {{IX}}, but its effects are replicated by the secret [[Twocus Pocus]] skill a [[Sage]] can use after placing the Sage's Scripture scroll in their inventory.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQVI_Echo_hat.png|''Dragon Quest VI''
File:DQV Duplic Hat.png|''V'' artwork
DQVI_Echo_hat.png|The duplic hat from {{VI}}
Shopping_in_VI.jpg| [[Ashlynn]], on the left, wearing the duplic hat.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
{{DQV}}
 
{{DQVI}}
==See also==
{{DQVII}}
*[[Echo Flute]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake helmets]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake helmets]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest V helmets]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest V helmets]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest VI helmets]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest VI helmets]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest VII helmets]]
[[Category: Dragon Quest VII helmets]]

Latest revision as of 03:25, 15 May 2026

Duplic hat
Duplic hat VII artwork.png
Japanese やまびこのぼうし
Romaji Yamabiko no bōshi
Old localizations Echo hat
Found in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest V (SFC only)
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Effect Causes a spell cast by the wearer to echo, making the spell cast twice (the spell costs same as MP as if it were just cast once).

The duplic hat is a rare helmet that allows in-battle spells to echo and be cast twice. Due to its incredible potential, it is exceedingly hard to come by in all its appearances.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Duplic hat III HD icon.png Duplic hat (やまびこのぼうし)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Allows the wearer to occasionally cast the same spell twice in a row
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Defence +25 Prince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png
Notes
Spells echo, and echoed spells can also go haywire
Price Location
NA/411 Found in:
Rippleport shipyard house
(ultimate key)
Cave of Confusion



Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Duplic hat III HD icon.png Duplic hat (やまびこのぼうし)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Allows the wearer to occasionally cast the same spell twice in a row
Stats Vocations
Defence +25 Gadabout iconHD2D.pngMage iconHD2D.pngPriest iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.png
Notes
All spells echo
Price Location
NA/411 Temple of Trials, axe & staves room
Shiny spot west of Manoza


Prior to the May 23rd, 2025 update patch Priests were unable to don the hat.

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

In the SFC version, the hat increases Defence by +25 and can be found in the bowels of Mt. Zugzwang and is dropped by the Wrecktor at a rate of 1/128. Bianca and Madchen can equip it, along with a handful of monsters.

The hat has been removed entirely from the PS2, DS, and Cell phone device versions.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The hat fortunately appears in all versions of VI, increasing Defence by +25 and Style by just +2. It may be donned by Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan, and the Slime buddies. The pudgedevil and metal king slime drop the hat at a rate of 1/256, meaning that even with a whole team of Thieves would only have a 3.125% chance to swipe one. Fortunately, one can be found in a chest hidden away in Reaper's Peak.

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

It increases Defense by 25 points, and Style points by 2. It can be found in a treasure chest in the Cave to Yet Another World. It also has a 1/128th chance of being dropped by the hirsute hexer, who appears in the same dungeon. Maribel, Ruff and Sir Mervyn can equip it. It can be sold for 3850 gold coins.

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

The cap does not appear in IX, but its effects are replicated by the secret Twocus Pocus skill a Sage can use after placing the Sage's Scripture scroll in their inventory.

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]