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{{Item
|title = ''Silver mail''
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Silver_Mail.png|center|230px]]
|japanese = シルバーメイル
|romaji=Shirubā meiru
|names = Silver mail
|games ={{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = Reduce magic damage (post-''V'')
}}


The '''silver mail''' is a recurring suit of armor in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a mid-level suit of armor and typically offers some protection against magical attacks.
The '''silver mail''' is a recurring suit of armor in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in {{DQ5}}. It is a mid-level suit of armour and typically offers some protection against magical attacks.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The silver mail has a defence bonus of +40, but offers no protection against magic. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], his [[Hero's son (Dragon Quest V)|son]], and [[Tuppence]] may wear it.
The silver mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +40, but offers no protection against magic. The {{Hero 5}}, his {{Parry}}, and [[Tuppence]] may wear it. It can be bought at [[Helmunaptra]], [[Battenburg]], and [[Gotha]] for 4800 [[gold]], and can be sold for either 3600 gold coins (original version) or 2400 gold coins (remakes).
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
Provides +43 defence, and reduces magical damage by 8 points. May worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and the slime recruits.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The silver mail has a defence bonus of +43 and a style bonus of +40. It reduces damage from all spells except [[Zap]] and can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. Silver mail can be purchased from various shops for 9,100 gold and sold for 4,550. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ6=This armour will help to reduce damage caused by magic.<ref>[[Nintendo  DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version.</ref>
}}
Provides +43 defence, +40 {{Style}}, and reduces magical damage by 8 points. May worn by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and the Slime recruits. It is sold in [[Clearvale]], [[Felonia]], [[Turnscote]], and is dropped by [[Berzorker]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The silver mail has a defence bonus of +50. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Angelo]]. It can be purchased from [[Savella Cathedral]] and [[Argonia]] for 4,300 gold and sold for 2,150 gold. The silver mail can be used to make multiple items in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
The silver mail has a defence bonus of +43 and a style bonus of +40. It reduces damage from all spells except [[Zap]] and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 6}} and [[Aishe]]. Silver mail can be purchased from various shops for 9,100 gold coins and sold for 4,550 gold coins. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


* Silver mail + [[Dancer's costume]] = [[Dancer's mail]]
==={{DQ8}}===
* Silver mail + [[Zombiesbane]] = [[Zombie mail]]
{{Descriptions
* Silver mail + [[Dragon scale]] x2 = [[Dragon mail]]
|DQ8=Silver armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 20 points.
* Silver mail + [[Mirror shield]] x2 = [[Mirror armour]]
}}
The silver mail has a defence bonus of +50 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Angelo]]. It can be purchased from [[Savella Cathedral]] and [[Argonia]] for 4,300 gold coins and sold for 2,150 gold coins. The Silver mail can be used to make multiple items in the [[Krak Pot|Alchemy Pot]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Dancers mail.png|link=Dancer's mail]]<br>Dancer's mail
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Dancers costume.png|link=Dancer's costume]]<br>Dancer's costume
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Silver mail.png]]<br>Silver mail
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Zombie mail PS2.png|link=Zombie mail]]<br>Zombie mail
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Zombiesbane.png|link=Zombiesbane]]<br>Zombiesbane
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Silver mail.png]]<br>Silver mail
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Dragon mail PS2.png|link=Dragon mail]]<br>Dragon mail
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Dragon scale.png|link=Dragon scale]]<br>Dragon scale x2
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Silver mail.png]]<br>Silver mail
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Mirror armour PS2.png|link=Mirror armour]]<br>Mirror armour
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Mirror shield.png|link=Mirror shield]]<br>Mirror shield x2
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Silver mail.png]]<br>Silver mail
|i3=-
}}
</div>
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX silver mail.png]]
|name=Silver mail
|kanji=シルバーメイル
|icon=[[File:Silver mail IX artwork.png]]
|description=An argent suit of mail that deflects a dash of magic damage
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +31<br>Charm +35
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=-8% Blast/Lightning, Fire, Ice, & Wind damage<br>-5% Dark damage
|price=4,000/2,000
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Bloomingdale]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Harmour]]s (1/64)<br>[[Infernal armour]]s (1/128)
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
Upgrades into [[gold mail]] when combined with a [[gold bracer]] and a [[gold ring]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX silver mail.png|name=Silver mail}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+31}}
|name=<big><big>Silver mail</big></big>
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=4,000|sellPrice=2,000|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Luminary]]|class=Armour
|icon=[[File:Silver mail xi icon.png]]
|flavor=An argent suit of mail that deflects a dash of magic damage.
|description=Plates of precious metal that provide some protection against incoming magical attacks
|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, lightning, and wind attacks by 8%.<br>Reduces damage taken from darkness attacks by 5%.<br>Buy in [[Bloomingdale]].<br>Commonly dropped or stolen from [[Harmour]]s.<br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Infernal armour]]s.<br>Upgrades into [[Gold mail]].}}
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
|stats=Defence +48/49/50/52<br>Charm +31/32/34/36
|notes=-8% all elemental damage
|price=4,300/2,150
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Sniflheim]]
|diff=2.0
|i1=[[file:Silver ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Silver ore]] x3 + [[file:Royal soil xi icon.png|75px|link=Royal soil]] x2 + [[file:Yellow eye xi icon.png|75px|link=Yellow eye]]
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The manual for creating the suit of mail, ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Secrets of the Silversmiths]]'', is found in [[Phnom Nonh]] behing a door that requires the [[magic key]] to open.


==Description==
==See also==
* '''Silver armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 20 points.''' (Description of silver mail in ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
*[[Gold mail]]
*[[Platinum mail]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Silver_mail.png|The silver mail from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Silver_mail VII artwork.png|The silver mail from ''Dragon Quest VII''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Reference==
<references/>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]

Latest revision as of 23:57, 20 September 2025

Silver mail
DQVIII Silver Mail.png
Japanese シルバーメイル
Romaji Shirubā meiru
Old localizations Silver mail
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Reduce magic damage (post-V)

The silver mail is a recurring suit of armor in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride. It is a mid-level suit of armour and typically offers some protection against magical attacks.

Appearances[edit]

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

The silver mail has a Defence bonus of +40, but offers no protection against magic. The Hero, his Parry, and Tuppence may wear it. It can be bought at Helmunaptra, Battenburg, and Gotha for 4800 gold, and can be sold for either 3600 gold coins (original version) or 2400 gold coins (remakes).

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

GameDescription
DQ6-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
This armour will help to reduce damage caused by magic.[1]

Provides +43 defence, +40 Style, and reduces magical damage by 8 points. May worn by the Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, and the Slime recruits. It is sold in Clearvale, Felonia, Turnscote, and is dropped by Berzorkers.

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

The silver mail has a defence bonus of +43 and a style bonus of +40. It reduces damage from all spells except Zap and can only be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. Silver mail can be purchased from various shops for 9,100 gold coins and sold for 4,550 gold coins. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Silver armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 20 points.

The silver mail has a defence bonus of +50 and can be equipped by the Hero and Angelo. It can be purchased from Savella Cathedral and Argonia for 4,300 gold coins and sold for 2,150 gold coins. The Silver mail can be used to make multiple items in the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Dancers mail.png
Dancer's mail		 DQVIII Dancers costume.png
Dancer's costume		 DQVIII Silver mail.png
Silver mail		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Zombie mail PS2.png
Zombie mail		 DQVIII Zombiesbane.png
Zombiesbane		 DQVIII Silver mail.png
Silver mail		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Dragon mail PS2.png
Dragon mail		 DQVIII Dragon scale.png
Dragon scale x2		 DQVIII Silver mail.png
Silver mail		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Mirror armour PS2.png
Mirror armour		 DQVIII Mirror shield.png
Mirror shield x2		 DQVIII Silver mail.png
Silver mail		 -


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

DQIX silver mail.png Silver mail (シルバーメイル)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Silver mail IX artwork.png
Description
An argent suit of mail that deflects a dash of magic damage
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +31
Charm +35		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
-8% Blast/Lightning, Fire, Ice, & Wind damage
-5% Dark damage
Price Location
4,000/2,000 Sold in:
Bloomingdale
Dropped by:
Harmours (1/64)
Infernal armours (1/128)
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -


Upgrades into gold mail when combined with a gold bracer and a gold ring.

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

Silver mail DQXI Logo EN.png
Silver mail xi icon.png
Description
Plates of precious metal that provide some protection against incoming magical attacks
Rarity
D
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +48/49/50/52
Charm +31/32/34/36
Notes
-8% all elemental damage
Price Location
4,300/2,150 Sold in:
Sniflheim
Forging difficulty
2.0
Ingredients
Silver ore xi icon.png x3 + Royal soil xi icon.png x2 + Yellow eye xi icon.png
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif


The manual for creating the suit of mail, Secrets of the Silversmiths, is found in Phnom Nonh behing a door that requires the magic key to open.

See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • The silver mail from Dragon Quest VII

Reference[edit]

  1. ↑ Nintendo DS and Cell phone Version.
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