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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Mask of Implacability
|title = ''Mask of Implacability''
|image = [[Image:NohMask.png|160px|center]]
|image = [[Image:NohMask.png|200px|center]]
|japanese =  
|japanese = はんにゃのめん
|romaji = {{tt|Hannya no men|Horned demoness mask}}
|names = Noh mask
|names = Noh mask
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|games = {{DQ1HD}}<br>{{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}
|buy = n/a
|effect = Cursed, causes permanent confusion to wearer
|sell = 1G (''DQ III'')<br>--(''DQ VII'')
|effect = Cursed, causes permanent confusion to wearer.
}}
}}
The '''Mask of Implacability''' (or ''Hannya no Men Noh Mask'' in Japanese and '''Noh Mask''' in prior localizations) is a piece of headgear from the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series.  
The '''mask of implacability''' is a [[Curses|cursed]] piece of headgear from the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
 
Although it grants an incredible amount of protection, it places the wearer in a permanent state of [[confusion]] until it is removed.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ1HD}}===
The mask is cursed, causing the wearer to be permanently confused and not able to cast spells outside of battle. However, it provides an amazingly high Defense boost of +255. It is found in the [[Cave Northeast of Jipang]].
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Mask of implacality III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Mask of Implacability</big>
|sprite=
|kanji=はんにゃのめん
|description=Protects the wearer far better than any other mask, but does require them to put up with an inconvenient curse
|stats=Defence +255
|notes=Permanently confused<br>Cannot use abilities on overworld
|price=NA/1
|location=Found in:<br>[[Wayfarer's Inn]] well ([[ultimate key]])
}}
 
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Mask of implacality III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Mask of Implacability</big>
|sprite=
|kanji=はんにゃのめん
|description=Protects the wearer far better than any other mask, but does require them to put up with an inconvenient curse
|stats=Defence +255
|scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|65px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II)]][[File:Prince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|55px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:Princess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.png|55px|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]][[File:Princess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|55px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=Permanently confused<br>Cannot use abilities on overworld
|price=NA/1
|location=Found in:<br>[[Hall of Hargon]] 5F
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The mask is cursed, causing the wearer to be permanently confused and not able to cast spells outside of battle. However, it provides an amazingly high {{Defence}} boost of +255. It is found in the [[Orochi's Lair]].
 
Despite causing [[confusion]], the mask is actually of immense value in solo playthroughs due to the fact that a befuddled character will never strike themselves. This makes the mask particularly valuable for players who wish to either speedrun the game or simply defeat [[Zoma]] with a single character.  


Despite causing confusion, the mask is actually of immense value in solo playthroughs, due to the fact that a befuddled character will never strike themselves. This makes the mask particularly valuable for players who wish to either speedrun the game or simply defeat [[Zoma]] with a single character.  
A shop will pay one single {{gold}} for it.


A shop will pay one single [[gold]] coin for it, but this is a horrible waste of a golden opportunity.
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Mask of implacality III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Mask of implacability</big>
|kanji=はんにゃのめん
|description=Protects the wearer far better than any other mask, but does require them to put up with an inconvenient curse
|stats={{Defence}} +255
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=Cursed, causes permanent confusion
|price=NA/1
|location=[[Orochi's Lair]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS]] Version)===
==={{DQ7}}===
The mask has the same bonuses (good and bad) as ''DQ III'', along with the subtraction of 15 style points.  Unlike the previous game, it can't be sold.
The mask was added in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake in 2013, and has the same bonuses (good and bad) as '{{III}} along with the subtraction of 15 {{Style}} points.  Unlike the previous game, it can't be sold.


It's available upon the first completion of the [[DLC Tablet]] ''Mount Malign'' after defeating [[Root of all evil]].
It's available upon the first completion of the [[DLC Tablet]] ''Mount Malign'' after defeating [[Root of all evil]].


It can be equipped by everyone, but [[Kiefer]].
It can be equipped by everyone but [[Kiefer]].
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
{{DQVIIREquipment
|header=
|name=<big>Mask of</big>
|kanji=はんにゃのめん
|romanji=
|sprite=
|description=This malicious mask grants mighty power to the wearer, but also drives them stark raving mad
|stats=Defence +255
|warrior=[[File:Hero DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest VII)]][[File:Maribel Mayde DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Maribel Mayde]][[File:Ruff DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Ruff]]<br>[[File:Aishe DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Aishe]][[File:Sir Mervyn DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Sir Mervyn]]
|notes=Permenately [[Fuddle]]d
|price=N/A
|location=Found in:<br>[[Buccanham]] battle arena, Gold Cup
}}
 
==Etymology==
*The mask of implacability's original Japanese name ''hannya no men'' (はんにゃのめん) is a reference to the ''[[Wikipedia:Hannya|Hannya]]'' (般若) mask used in Japanese Noh theatre, which represents a jealous female demon. The mask is characterized by its pair of horns, metallic eyes, and a grinning mouth. It is intended to portray the souls of women that have been overcome by obsession or jealousy.
 
==In other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Máscara implacable|es-meaning=''Implacable mask''
|les=Máscara implacable|les-meaning=''Implacable mask''
|fr=Masque implacable|fr-meaning=''Implacable mask''
|de=Maske der Rigorosität|de-meaning=''Mask of severity / rigor''
|it=Maschera implacabile|it-meaning=''Implacable mask''
|ko=반야의 탈, ''Banya-ui Tal''|ko-meaning=''Hannya mask''
|zh-cn=恶鬼面具, ''Èguǐ Miànjù''|zh-cn-meaning=''Demon mask''
|zh-tw=般若面具, ''Bōrě Miànjù''|zh-tw-meaning=''Hannya mask''
}}
 
{{clear}}


{{DQIII}}
{{DQIII}}
{{DQIIIHD}}
[[Category:Japanese mythology]]
[[Category:Cursed equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII helmets]]
[[Category:Cursed equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined helmets]]

Latest revision as of 04:18, 27 October 2026

Mask of Implacability
NohMask.png
Japanese はんにゃのめん
Romaji Hannya no men
Old localizations Noh mask
Found in Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Effect Cursed, causes permanent confusion to wearer

The mask of implacability is a cursed piece of headgear from the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III.

Although it grants an incredible amount of protection, it places the wearer in a permanent state of confusion until it is removed.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

Mask of implacality III HD icon.png Mask of Implacability (はんにゃのめん)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Protects the wearer far better than any other mask, but does require them to put up with an inconvenient curse
Stats Notes
Defence +255 Permanently confused
Cannot use abilities on overworld
Price Location
NA/1 Found in:
Wayfarer's Inn well (ultimate key)



Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Mask of implacality III HD icon.png Mask of Implacability (はんにゃのめん)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Protects the wearer far better than any other mask, but does require them to put up with an inconvenient curse
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Defence +255 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
Permanently confused
Cannot use abilities on overworld
Price Location
NA/1 Found in:
Hall of Hargon 5F



Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The mask is cursed, causing the wearer to be permanently confused and not able to cast spells outside of battle. However, it provides an amazingly high Defence boost of +255. It is found in the Orochi's Lair.

Despite causing confusion, the mask is actually of immense value in solo playthroughs due to the fact that a befuddled character will never strike themselves. This makes the mask particularly valuable for players who wish to either speedrun the game or simply defeat Zoma with a single character.

A shop will pay one single gold coins for it.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Mask of implacality III HD icon.png Mask of implacability (はんにゃのめん)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Protects the wearer far better than any other mask, but does require them to put up with an inconvenient curse
Stats Vocations
Defence +255 Gadabout iconHD2D.pngHero iconHD2D.pngMage iconHD2D.pngMartial artist iconHD2D.pngMerchant iconHD2D.png Monster wrangler iconHD2D.pngPriest iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.pngThief iconHD2D.pngWarrior iconHD2D.png
Notes
Cursed, causes permanent confusion
Price Location
NA/1 Orochi's Lair



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

The mask was added in the Nintendo 3DS remake in 2013, and has the same bonuses (good and bad) as 'III along with the subtraction of 15 Style points. Unlike the previous game, it can't be sold.

It's available upon the first completion of the DLC Tablet Mount Malign after defeating Root of all evil.

It can be equipped by everyone but Kiefer.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit]

Mask of (はんにゃのめん)
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Description
This malicious mask grants mighty power to the wearer, but also drives them stark raving mad
Stats Warriors of Eden
Defence +255 Hero DQVIIR icon.pngMaribel Mayde DQVIIR icon.pngRuff DQVIIR icon.png
Aishe DQVIIR icon.pngSir Mervyn DQVIIR icon.png
Notes
Permenately Fuddled
Price Location
N/A Found in:
Buccanham battle arena, Gold Cup



Etymology[edit]

  • The mask of implacability's original Japanese name hannya no men (はんにゃのめん) is a reference to the Hannya (般若) mask used in Japanese Noh theatre, which represents a jealous female demon. The mask is characterized by its pair of horns, metallic eyes, and a grinning mouth. It is intended to portray the souls of women that have been overcome by obsession or jealousy.

In other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png Español castellanoMáscara implacableImplacable mask
Icons-flag-mx.png Español latinoamericanoMáscara implacableImplacable mask
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisMasque implacableImplacable mask
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschMaske der RigorositätMask of severity / rigor
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoMaschera implacabileImplacable mask
ICON-FLAG-KO.png 한국어반야의 탈, Banya-ui TalHannya mask
ICON-FLAG-CN.png 简体中文恶鬼面具, Èguǐ MiànjùDemon mask
ICON-FLAG-TW.png 繁體中文般若面具, Bōrě MiànjùHannya mask