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Mighty armlet
Japanese	ごうけつのうでわ
Romaji	Gōketsu no udewa
Old localizations	Hero Bracelet (III GBC); Valiant Bracelet (VII PSX)
Found in	Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake; Dragon Quest III; Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake; Dragon Quest IV; Dragon Quest VII; Dragon Quest VIII; Dragon Quest IX; Dragon Quest XI; Dragon Quest Swords; Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3
Effect	Increases the wearer's Attack or Strength.; Changes the wearer's Personality (III only); Increases the power of slashing attacks. (Swords only); Increases chance of landing critical hits on weak points. (Heroes only)

Latest revision as of 18:08, 15 February 2026

The mighty armlet is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in the Super Famicom remake of Dragon Quest III. It gives a considerable boost to the wearer's attack power.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest II HD-2D RemakeEdit

Mighty armlet (ごうけつのうでわ)


Description
A magical bangle that allows the wearer to deliver bigger, more brutal attacks
Stats	Scions of Erdrick
Attack +16
Notes
N/A
Price	Location
NA/3,375	Found in: Castle Midenhall Stolen from: Stone guardians

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit

The mighty armlet is only available in the remake versions of III. It has an Attack bonus of +15, and changes the wearer's Personality to Paragon. It can be equipped by all vocations. The armlet is found in a treasure chest in Aliahan castle behind a door that requires the magic key to open. It can be sold for 3,375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is only one in the game.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit

Mighty armlet (ごうけつのうでわ)


Description
Accessorizes the wearer’s arm whilst also pushing them to lend an ear to the paragon within
Stats	Vocations
Attack +16
Notes
N/A
Price	Location
NA/3,375	Found in: Aliahan castle Manoza, post-troll

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

The mighty armlet was added to the 2001 PSX remake. It has a Strength bonus of +25 (Attack in the PS1 version) and can be equipped by all characters. One is found in a treasure chest in the Doorway to Nadiria and another is received as a reward for turning in 47 mini medals at Minikin's Dominion. It can also be dropped rarely by juggulars. More armlets can be purchased from the final stage of Pioneer Town for 37,000 gold and sold for 3,700 gold.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

The mighty armlet has an Attack bonus of +15, a Style bonus of +10, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Ruff, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be received as a prize for winning the Strength category in Excellence Grading Organisation. The armlet can be dropped by collum o' golems, as well as machismogres in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be sold for 2,250 gold.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Game	Description
	A magic bracer that increases the power of its wearer's attacks.^[1]

The mighty armlet has an Attack bonus of +15 and can be equipped by all characters. One is received as a prize for winning Rank D of the Monster Arena while another can be found in a treasure chest on the Isolated Plateau that requires the magic key to open. The armlet can also be dropped rarely by stone guardians. They can be sold for 4,500 gold each for the first 5 sold, reduce to 3,150 gold for the 6th to 10th sold, then drop even further to 1,350 gold each for the 11th onward.

Mighty armlets can also be made in the Alchemy Pot and can be mixed with other items, as well.

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Mighty armlet	Titan belt	Strength ring	-

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Dragon slayer	Dragonsbane	Mighty armlet	-

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Über war hammer	War hammer	Mighty armlet	-

Item	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Gigant armour	Bandit mail	Mighty armlet	Mighty armlet

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

Mighty armlet (ごうけつのうでわ)


Description
An accessory that accentuates attack power when worn
Rarity	Stats	Vocations
★★☆☆☆	Attack +12
Notes
N/A
Price	Location
4,500 / 2,250	Found in: Realm of the Almighty Sold in: DQVC Reward for: Quest #128: P-P-Pick Up a Pickaxe
Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
Gold bracer	Strength ring	Tough guy tattoo

The mighty armlet is one of the ingredients for the dragon slayer, gracos' trident, killer pillar, Über war hammer, warlord's hammer, big boss shield, & minotaur helm.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Mighty armlet


Description
A brawn-building bangle that will boost the attack power of anyone who equips it.
Rarity
B
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +15/16/18/20
Notes
Requires 16 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price	Location
N/a / 2,250	Found in: Heliodor Castle,post-game Dropped by: Brodysseuses (1/8) Stone guardians (1/256) Malicious stone guardians (1/256) Pruslases (1/128) Reward for: the quest Horsing About (Definitive Edition only)
Forging difficulty
★★★☆☆
Ingredients
x2 + x2 + x2
Characters

The recipe book Brace Yourself contains the recipe for the mighty armlet. It can be found in a treasure chest on Level B6 of the Battleground.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of MirrorsEdit

Mighty armlet (Wii)
Defence	+5
Found	Can be received from a lucky bag from defeating Salta.
Equipable by	Hero
Class	Accessory
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	2,400
Notes	Increases slashing power by 10%.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight BelowEdit

Mighty armlet
Critical Hits on Weak Points	+5.0%
Quick Recipe	Densinium x3 + Platinum ore x2*
Classic Recipe	Densinium x2 + Chronocrystal*
Luxury Recipe	Densinium + Titan belt*
Equipable by	All Characters
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	450
Flavor text	This brutal bracelet allows the wearer to exploit foes' weaknesses.

The quick recipe for the mighty armlet can be received from King Flaminio in exchange for 15 Mini medals, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by Demon-at-arms, Zombie gladiators, and Stone guardians.

In Other LanguagesEdit

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Brazalete poderoso	Spanish for "powerful bracelet".
Français	Brassard de choc	French for "shock armband".
Deutsch	Mächtige Armschiene	German for "mighty bracer".
Italiano	Fascia del potere	Italian for "band of power".

Related itemsEdit

Lord's bracer

GalleryEdit

The mighty armlet from Dragon Quest VII

ReferencesEdit

↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.

[1] Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.

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+|title = ''Mighty armlet''
+|image = [[File:DQVIII_Mighty_Armlet.png|250px]]
+|japanese = ごうけつのうでわ
+|romaji = {{tt|Gōketsu no udewa|Hero bracelet}}
+|names = Hero Bracelet (''III'' GBC)<br>Valiant Bracelet (''VII PSX)
+|games = {{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}<br>{{DQMJ3}}
+|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Attack}} or {{Strength}}.<br>Changes the wearer's [[Personality]] (''III'' only)<br>Increases the power of slashing attacks. (''Swords'' only)<br>Increases chance of landing critical hits on weak points. (''Heroes'' only)
+}}
-The '''Mighty Armlet''' is a recurring accessory in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series.
+The '''mighty armlet''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in the [[Super Famicom]] remake of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It gives a considerable boost to the wearer's attack power.
 ==Appearances==
-===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
+==={{DQ2HD}}===
-The Might Armlet is available in the remakes of ''III'', and increases attack by 15. Wearing it changes a character's personality to [[Paragon]]. The armlet is found in [[Aliahan]] castle behind a magic key door and can be sold for 3,375 gold coins.
+{{DQIIHDEquipment
+|header=[[File:Mighty armlet III HD icon.png]]
+|name=<big>Mighty armlet</big>
+|kanji=ごうけつのうでわ
+|description=A magical bangle that allows the wearer to deliver bigger, more brutal attacks
+|stats=Attack +16
+|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=N/A
+|price=NA/3,375
+|location=Found in:<br>Castle [[Midenhall]]<br>[[Steal Sickle|Stolen from]]:<br>[[Stone guardian]]s
+}}
-===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
+==={{DQ3}}===
-The Mighty Armlet is an accessory that increases strength by 25. It is found in [[Zenithia]], the entrance dungeon to [[Nadiria]], and the reward for 47 mini medals.
+The mighty armlet is only available in the remake versions of ''III''. It has an {{Attack}} bonus of +15, and changes the wearer's [[Personality]] to [[Paragon]]. It can be equipped by all vocations. The armlet is found in a treasure chest in [[Aliahan]] castle behind a door that requires the [[magic key]] to open. It can be sold for 3,375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is only one in the game.
-===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
+==={{DQ3HD}}===
-The Mighty Armlet is an accessory that provides an attack boost of +15. It's a prize for winning the Strength category in [[Excellence Grading Organisation]].
+{{DQIIIHDEquipment
+|header=[[File:Mighty armlet III HD icon.png]]
+|name=<big>Mighty armlet</big>
+|kanji=ごうけつのうでわ
+|description=Accessorizes the wearer’s arm whilst also pushing them to lend an ear to the [[paragon]] within
+|stats=Attack +16
+|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=N/A
+|price=NA/3,375
+|location=Found in:<br>[[Aliahan]] castle<br>[[Manoza]], post-troll
+}}
-===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
+==={{DQ4}}===
-The mighty armlet provides an attack boost of +15. It is found in a treasure chest on an isolated plateau, the prize for winning rank D of the [[Monster Arena]], and can be fused in the alchemy pot by mixing a [[Strength ring]] and [[Titan belt]].
+The mighty armlet was added to the 2001 {{PSX}} remake. It has a {{Strength}} bonus of +25 (Attack in the PS1 version) and can be equipped by all characters. One is found in a treasure chest in the [[Doorway to Nadiria]] and another is received as a reward for turning in 47 [[mini medal]]s at [[Minikin's Dominion]]. It can also be dropped rarely by [[juggular]]s. More armlets can be purchased from the final stage of [[Pioneer Town]] for 37,000 gold and sold for 3,700 gold.
-The armlet can be used as an ingredient for the [[Uber war hammer]], [[Dragon slayer|Dragonslayer]], and [[Gigant armour]].
+==={{DQ7}}===
+The mighty armlet has an {{Attack}} bonus of +15, a {{Style}} bonus of +10, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be received as a prize for winning the Strength category in [[Excellence Grading Organisation]]. The armlet can be dropped by [[collum o' golem]]s, as well as [[machismogre]]s in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be sold for 2,250 gold.
-===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
+==={{DQ8}}===
-The armlet increases attack by 12, is found in the [[Realm of the Almighty]], and is the reward for [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX: 101-150|quest #128]].
+{{Descriptions
+|DQ8=A magic bracer that increases the power of its wearer's attacks.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
+}}
+The mighty armlet has an {{Attack}} bonus of +15 and can be equipped by all characters. One is received as a prize for winning Rank D of the [[Monster Arena]] while another can be found in a [[treasure chest]] on the [[Isolated Plateau]] that requires the [[magic key]] to open. The armlet can also be dropped rarely by [[stone guardian]]s. They can be sold for 4,500 gold each for the first 5 sold, reduce to 3,150 gold for the 6th to 10th sold, then drop even further to 1,350 gold each for the 11th onward.
-It is an ingredient for the Dragonslayer, Uber war hammer [[Gracos' trident]], [[Killer pillar]], [[Warlord's hammer]], [[Big boss shield]], and [[Minotaur helm]].
+Mighty armlets can also be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be mixed with other items, as well.
+<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
+{{Alchemyitemrecipe
+|item=[[Image:DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png]]<br>Mighty armlet
+|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Titan belt.png|link=Titan belt]]<br>Titan belt
+|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Strength ring.png|link=Strength ring]]<br>Strength ring
+|i3=-
+}}
+{{Alchemyitemrecipe
+|item=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon slayer.png|link=Dragon slayer]]<br>Dragon slayer
+|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Dragonsbane.png|link=Dragonsbane]]<br>Dragonsbane
+|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png]]<br>Mighty armlet
+|i3=-
+}}
+{{Alchemyitemrecipe
+|item=[[Image:DQVIII Uber war hammer.png|link=Über war hammer]]<br>Über war hammer
+|i1=[[Image:DQVIII War hammer.png|link=War hammer]]<br>War hammer
+|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png]]<br>Mighty armlet
+|i3=-
+}}
+{{Alchemyitemrecipe
+|item=[[Image:DQVIII Gigant armour PS2.png|link=Gigant armour]]<br>Gigant armour
+|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Bandit mail PS2.png|link=Bandit mail]]<br>Bandit mail
+|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png]]<br>Mighty armlet
+|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png]]<br>Mighty armlet
+}}
+</div>
+==={{DQ9}}===
+{{DQIXEquipment
+|header=[[File:Mighty armlet DQIX icon.png]]
+|name=Mighty armlet
+|kanji=ごうけつのうでわ
+|icon=[[File:Mighty armlet IX artwork.png]]
+|description=An accessory that accentuates attack power when worn
+|rarity=★★☆☆☆
+|stats=Attack +12
+|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial Artist]]<br>[[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]]<br>[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
+|notes=N/A
+|price=4,500 / 2,250
+|location=Found in:<br>[[Realm of the Almighty]]<br>Sold in:<br>[[DQVC]]<br>Reward for:<br>[[Template:DQIXQuest/128|Quest #128: P-P-Pick Up a Pickaxe]]
+|i1=[[File:Gold bracer DQIX icon.png|link=Gold bracer]]<br>Gold bracer
+|i2=[[File:Strength ring DQIX icon.png|link=Strength ring]]<br>Strength ring
+|i3=[[File:Tough guy tattoo DQIX icon.png|link=Tough guy tattoo]]<br>Tough guy tattoo
+}}
+The mighty armlet is one of the ingredients for the [[dragon slayer]], [[gracos' trident]], [[killer pillar]], [[Über war hammer]], [[warlord's hammer]], [[big boss shield]], & [[minotaur helm]].
+==={{DQ11}}===
+{{DQXIEquipment
+|name=<big><big>Mighty armlet</big></big>
+|icon=[[Image:Mighty armlet XI icon.png]]
+|description=A brawn-building bangle that will boost the attack power of anyone who equips it.
+|rarity=<big><big>B</big></big>
+|stats=Attack +15/16/18/20
+|notes=Requires 16 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
+|price=N/a / 2,250
+|location=Found in:<br>[[Heliodor Castle]],post-game<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Brodysseus]]es (1/8)<br>[[Stone guardian]]s (1/256)<br>Malicious stone guardians (1/256)<br>[[Pruslas]]es (1/128)<br>Reward for:<br>the quest [[Pillar of Pegasus|Horsing About]]<br>(''Definitive Edition'' only)
+|diff=★★★☆☆
+|i1=[[Image:Finessence xi icon.png|75px|link=Finessence]] x2 + [[Image:Mythril ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Mythril ore]] x2 + [[Image:Royal ruby xi icon.png|75px|link=Royal ruby]] x2
+|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]]
+}}
+The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''Brace Yourself''' contains the recipe for the mighty armlet. It can be found in a treasure chest on Level B6 of the Battleground.
-===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
+==={{DQSwords}}===
-{{Stub}}
+{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Mighty armlet|console=Wii}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+5}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Can be received from a lucky bag from defeating [[Salta]].}}
+{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=2,400|equipableBy={{Hero Swords}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Accessory}}
+|notes=Increases slashing power by 10%.}}
+==={{DQH}}===
+{{Equipment|header|image=DQH Mighty armlet.png|name=Mighty armlet}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Critical Hits on Weak Points|modifier=+5.0%}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Quick Recipe|modifier=[[Densinium]] x3 + [[Platinum ore]] x2{{tt|*|7% Sweet Success chance}}}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Classic Recipe|modifier=[[Densinium]] x2 + [[Chronocrystal]]{{tt|*|24% Sweet Success chance}}}}
+{{Equipment|stat|name=Luxury Recipe|modifier=[[Densinium]] + [[Titan belt]]{{tt|*|56% Sweet Success chance}}}}
+{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=450|equipableBy=All Characters
+|flavor=This brutal bracelet allows the wearer to exploit foes' weaknesses.
+|notes=}}
+The quick recipe for the mighty armlet can be received from [[Medal King|King Flaminio]] in exchange for 15 [[Mini medal]]s, while the classic and luxury recipes can be dropped rarely by [[Demon-at-arms]], [[Zombie gladiator]]s, and [[Stone guardian]]s.
-==Description==
+==In Other Languages==
-*'''A magic bracer that increases the power of its wearer's attacks.''' (Description when selecting the Mighty armlet in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
+{{OtherLanguages
+|es=Brazalete poderoso|es-meaning=Spanish for "powerful bracelet".
+|fr=Brassard de choc|fr-meaning=French for "shock armband".
+|de=Mächtige Armschiene|de-meaning=German for "mighty bracer".
+|it=Fascia del potere|it-meaning=Italian for "band of power".
+}}
-{{stub}}
+==Related items==
+*[[Lord's bracer]]
+==Gallery==
+<center><gallery>
+Mighty armlet VII artwork.png|The mighty armlet from ''Dragon Quest VII''
+</gallery></center>
+==References==
+<references/>
+[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake accessories]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Swords accessories]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below accessories]]
+[[fr:Brassard de choc]]