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{{Item
 
|title=Elevating shoes
The '''elevating shoes''', also known as the '''Shoes of happiness''' and '''Luck shoes''' are a recurring accessory in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. They became a piece of footwear when shoes and boots became a separate equipment slot.
|image=[[File:DQVIII_Elevating_Shoes.png|300px]]
|japanese=しあわせのくつ
|romaji={{tt|Shiawase no kutsu|Shoes of happiness}}
|names=Shoes of happiness<br>Luck shoes
|games={{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|effect=Increases the wearer's {{Luck}} or {{Agility}}.<br>Grants one {{EXP}} point to the wearer for each step taken where monsters can be encountered.<br>Increases the amount of {{EXP}} gained by the wearer. (''IX'' and ''Heroes'' series)
}}
The '''Elevating shoes''' are a recurring accessory and footwear in the {{DQSeries}}. In most games in the series, they grant one point of experience for each step the wearer takes on fields with monsters can be encountered. In some games they simply increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The elevating shoes (referred to as Luck shoes in the [[Game Boy]] Color Version) can be dropped by [[Liquid metal slime|Metal babble]]s and can be sold for 75 gold. The shoes grant its wearer one experience point per step, but only on the world map and not in dungeons or in towns.
The Elevating shoes have a {{Luck}} bonus of +50 and can be equipped by all vocations. The shoes grant its wearer one experience point per step taken on the world map. They can be dropped by [[Liquid metal slime]]s and can be sold for 75 gold.
* In remake versions of the game, one pair can found in [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|Cloudsgate Citadel]]. They can also be dropped by [[Metal chimaera]]s, as well.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
The elevating shoes are an accessory that increases luck by 50, and grants EXP while walking.
The Elevating shoes have a {{Luck}} bonus of +50 and can be equipped by all characters. Once again, they will grant one point of experience for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. The shoes only appear in remake versions of the game and can be found in a treasure chest in the {{Fungeon 4}}.
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=Footwear that enhances experience with every single step.<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] versions.</ref>
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
Appearing exclusively in the smartphone version of the game, the Elevating shoes have a +10 {{Style}} bonus and can be equipped by all characters. As in previous games, they will grant one point of experience to the wearer for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. The shoes could only be acquired in the Japanese version of the game by entering a code from the Dragon Quest Portal App distributed from June 11th to July 1st, 2015 and is no longer available.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The elevating shoes provides an agility boost of +5, and grants EXP while walking. They can be made by mixing [[fishnet stockings]] and a [[happy hat]] through [[Alchemy]], and also mix with the [[Feathered cap]] to turn it back into a happy hat. They can be sold for 50 gold.
The Elevating shoes have a +5 {{Style}} bonus, can be equipped by all characters, and grant one experience point for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. They can be dropped rarely by both [[Liquid metal slime]]s and [[Metal king slime]]s or can be received as a prize rarely from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]] at both [[Buccanham]] and the Grand Slum evolution of the Immigrant Town/[[the Haven]]. The shoes can be sold for 50 gold.
* In the Nintendo 3DS version, there is an upgraded version known as the [[Extra elevating shoes]] which grant two experience points per step taken.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX elevating shoes.png|name=Elevating shoes|console=DS}}
{{Descriptions
{{Equipment|stat|name=Evasion|modifier=+3.5%}}
|DQ8=Wear them for a happily elevating experience!<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★☆☆}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=777|equipableBy=All Vocations|class=Shoes
|flavor=Footwear that fosters floods of experience.
|notes=Recipe: [[Depressing shoes]] + [[Lucky pendant]]<br>Upgrades to [[Pixie boots]].
}}
}}
The Elevating shoes have a +5 {{Agility}} bonus, can be equipped by all characters, and grant one experience point for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. They can be dropped rarely by [[Liquid metal slime]]s and [[Hell hopper]]s or made in the [[Alchemy Pot]]. The shoes can also be used to make a [[Happy hat]], as well.
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Elevating shoes.png|32px|Elevating shoes]]<br>Elevating shoes
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII fishnet stockings.png|32px|link=Fishnet stockings]]<br>Fishnet stockings
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Happy hat.png|32px|link=Happy hat]]<br>Happy hat
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Happy hat.png|32px|link=Happy hat]]<br>Happy hat
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Elevating shoes.png|32px|Elevating shoes]]<br>Elevating shoes
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Feathered cap PS2.png|32px|link=Feathered cap]]<br>Feathered cap
|i3=-
}}
</div>


The elevating shoes makes the wearer gain 5% more experience from battles (this extra experience is not taken away from the amount given to other party members). It is very useful to have multiple pairs to help with party revocation or skill point training.
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQIX elevating shoes.png]]
|name=Elevating shoes
|icon=[[File:Elevating shoes IX artwork.png|275px]]
|description=Footwear that fosters floods of experience.
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|stats=Evasion +3.5%<br>Style +55
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial Artist]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Used to create [[Pixie boots]].
|price=N/a / 777
|location=Alchemy only.
|i1=[[Image:DQIX depressing shoes.png|32px|link=Depressing shoes]]<br>Depressing shoes
|i2=[[Image:Lucky pendant.png|32px|link=Lucky pendant]]<br>Lucky pendant
|i3=-
}}
The elevating shoes are now footwear and this game and increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer (this extra experience is not taken away from the amount given to other party members). It is very useful to have multiple pairs to help with party revocation or skill point training.


==Descriptions==
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Elevating shoes</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:Elevating shoes xi icon.png]]
|description=Prodigious pumps that will earn the wearer experience with every step they take.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|stats=Agility +20/22/24/26<br>Charm +32/34/36/38<br>EXP Increase When Moving 1/2/3/4
|notes=Requires 17 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|price=N/a
|location=Received as a reward for completing the quest [[Echo Chamber|No Music, No Life]]. (2D mode of [[3DS]] and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|diff=-
|i1=-
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
 
==={{DQH}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Elevating shoes.png|name=Elevating shoes}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Experience Earned|modifier=+5.0%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Celestial skein]] x3 + [[Faerie fluff]] x2{{tt|*|7% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Classic Recipe|modifier=[[Celestial skein]] x2 + [[Kaleidoskin]]{{tt|*|24% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Luxury Recipe|modifier=[[Celestial skein]] + [[Mugger's mask]]{{tt|*|56% Sweet Success chance}}}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=450 gold|equipableBy=All Characters
|flavor=Slip on these slip-ons for an elevating experience.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
|notes=}}
The quick recipe for the elevating shoes can be received from [[Medal King|King Flaminio]] in exchange for 15 [[Mini medal]]s onboard the Stonecloud, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by [[Metal slime]]s, [[Liquid metal slime]]s, and [[Metal king slime]]s.
 
==={{DQH2}}===
The Elevating shoes increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer by 20% and can be dropped by [[Liquid metal slime]]s. Unlike other accessories, the shoes cannot be improved any further.
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The Elevating shoes are Treasure No. 40 in the Armour 1 category and can be found on [[the Maneland]]. Its base value is 6,400,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=Footwear that enhances experience with every single step.<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
|DQTR=A pair of pointy shoes that enhance the experience of ambulating adventurers.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
|DQ8=Wear them for a happily elevating experience!<ref name="auto2">[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Zuecos de ánimo|es-meaning=Spanish for "clogs of cheer".
|fr=Chaussures à talons|fr-meaning=French for "high heel shoes/spurring shoes".
|de=Erhebende Schuhe|de-meaning=German for "uplifting shoes".
|it=Scarponi santi|it-meaning=Italian for "holy boots".
}}
}}
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Elevating shoes VII artwork.png|The elevating shoes in ''VII'' and remake versions of ''IV''
Elevating shoes treasures icon.jpg|Elevating shoes icon in ''Treasures''
</gallery></center>
==Related items==
*[[Depressing shoes]]
*[[Extra elevating shoes]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX footwear]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX footwear]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures legendary armour]]
[[fr:Chaussures à talons]]

Latest revision as of 14:46, 20 April 2024

Elevating shoes
DQVIII Elevating Shoes.png
Japanese しあわせのくつ
Romaji Shiawase no kutsu
Old localizations Shoes of happiness
Luck shoes
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV (remakes only)
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Increases the wearer's Luck or Agility.
Grants one EXP point to the wearer for each step taken where monsters can be encountered.
Increases the amount of EXP gained by the wearer. (IX and Heroes series)

The Elevating shoes are a recurring accessory and footwear in the Dragon Quest series. In most games in the series, they grant one point of experience for each step the wearer takes on fields with monsters can be encountered. In some games they simply increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The Elevating shoes have a Luck bonus of +50 and can be equipped by all vocations. The shoes grant its wearer one experience point per step taken on the world map. They can be dropped by Liquid metal slimes and can be sold for 75 gold.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The Elevating shoes have a Luck bonus of +50 and can be equipped by all characters. Once again, they will grant one point of experience for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. The shoes only appear in remake versions of the game and can be found in a treasure chest in the Fungeon.


GameDescription
DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
Footwear that enhances experience with every single step.[1]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Appearing exclusively in the smartphone version of the game, the Elevating shoes have a +10 Style bonus and can be equipped by all characters. As in previous games, they will grant one point of experience to the wearer for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. The shoes could only be acquired in the Japanese version of the game by entering a code from the Dragon Quest Portal App distributed from June 11th to July 1st, 2015 and is no longer available.

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

The Elevating shoes have a +5 Style bonus, can be equipped by all characters, and grant one experience point for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. They can be dropped rarely by both Liquid metal slimes and Metal king slimes or can be received as a prize rarely from the Lucky Panel at the Casino at both Buccanham and the Grand Slum evolution of the Immigrant Town/the Haven. The shoes can be sold for 50 gold.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, there is an upgraded version known as the Extra elevating shoes which grant two experience points per step taken.

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Wear them for a happily elevating experience![2]

The Elevating shoes have a +5 Agility bonus, can be equipped by all characters, and grant one experience point for each step taken in areas where monsters can be encountered. They can be dropped rarely by Liquid metal slimes and Hell hoppers or made in the Alchemy Pot. The shoes can also be used to make a Happy hat, as well.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Elevating shoes
Elevating shoes		 DQVIII fishnet stockings.png
Fishnet stockings		 DQVIII Happy hat.png
Happy hat		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Happy hat.png
Happy hat		 Elevating shoes
Elevating shoes		 DQVIII Feathered cap PS2.png
Feathered cap		 -


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

DQIX elevating shoes.png Elevating shoes DQIX Logo.png
Elevating shoes IX artwork.png
Description
Footwear that fosters floods of experience.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★☆☆ Evasion +3.5%
Style +55		 IXwarrioricon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXmartialartisticon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXgladiatoricon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXarmamentalisticon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXluminaryicon.png
Notes
Used to create Pixie boots.
Price Location
N/a / 777 Alchemy only.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX depressing shoes.png
Depressing shoes		 Lucky pendant.png
Lucky pendant		 -


The elevating shoes are now footwear and this game and increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer (this extra experience is not taken away from the amount given to other party members). It is very useful to have multiple pairs to help with party revocation or skill point training.

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

Elevating shoes DQXI Logo EN.png
Elevating shoes xi icon.png
Description
Prodigious pumps that will earn the wearer experience with every step they take.[3]
Rarity
S
Stats with forge buffs
Agility +20/22/24/26
Charm +32/34/36/38
EXP Increase When Moving 1/2/3/4
Notes
Requires 17 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price Location
N/a Received as a reward for completing the quest No Music, No Life. (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Forging difficulty
-
Ingredients
-
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifVeronica sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

DQH Elevating shoes.png  Elevating shoes
Experience Earned +5.0%
Quick Recipe Celestial skein x3 + Faerie fluff x2*
Classic Recipe Celestial skein x2 + Kaleidoskin*
Luxury Recipe Celestial skein + Mugger's mask*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 450 gold
Flavor text Slip on these slip-ons for an elevating experience.[4]

The quick recipe for the elevating shoes can be received from King Flaminio in exchange for 15 Mini medals onboard the Stonecloud, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by Metal slimes, Liquid metal slimes, and Metal king slimes.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

The Elevating shoes increase the amount of experience gained by the wearer by 20% and can be dropped by Liquid metal slimes. Unlike other accessories, the shoes cannot be improved any further.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

The Elevating shoes are Treasure No. 40 in the Armour 1 category and can be found on the Maneland. Its base value is 6,400,000 gold.

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
A pair of pointy shoes that enhance the experience of ambulating adventurers.[5]

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolZuecos de ánimoSpanish for "clogs of cheer".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisChaussures à talonsFrench for "high heel shoes/spurring shoes".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschErhebende SchuheGerman for "uplifting shoes".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoScarponi santiItalian for "holy boots".

Gallery[edit]

  • The elevating shoes in VII and remake versions of IV

  • Elevating shoes icon in Treasures

Related items[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Nintendo DS and Cell phone versions.
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  3. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  4. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.
  5. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
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