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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Dragon scale
|title = ''Dragon scale''
|image = [[Image:DragonScaleArt.png|center|180px]]
|image = [[Image:DragonScaleArt.png|center|225px]]
|japanese = {{tt|りゅうのうろこ|ryū no uroko}}
|japanese = りゅうのうろこ<br>竜のうろこ
|names =  
|romaji= {{tt|Ryū no uroko|Dragon's scale}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|names = D-Scale<br>Dragon's scale
|buy = varies
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{DQ2HD}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|sell = varies
|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Defence}}.
|effect = Provides defense boost.
}}
}}


The '''Dragon Scale''' is a recurring accessory in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series.
The '''dragon's scale''', also known as the '''dragon scale''', is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}}. It gives a small boost to the wearer's [[Defence]]. In games with [[Alchemy]], it can also be used as a crafting ingredient, as well.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
==={{DQ}}===
Legend has it that the dragon scale fell from a [[Dragon|dragon's]] body a long, long time ago. A light green fossil that fits in the palm of your hand, it has mysterious powers and slightly increases your defensive power. Due to text restrictions, it was named ''D-Scale'' in the Gameboy Color remakes.
Legend has it that the dragon's scale fell from a {{Dragon}}'s body a long, long time ago. A light green fossil that fits in the palm of your hand, it has mysterious powers and slightly increases your defensive power. Due to text restrictions, it was named '''D-Scale''' in the {{Game Boy Color}} remakes.
{{DQEquipment
{{DQEquipment
|name=Dragon's scale
|name=Dragon's scale
|kanji=りゅうのうろこ
|kanji=りゅうのうろこ
|romanji=ryu no uroko
|romanji=Ryu no uroko
|buy=20 [[gold]]
|buy=20 [[gold]] coins
|sell=10 [[gold]]
|sell=10 [[gold]] coins
|attributes=Provides defence +2 bonus in original NES version, and defence +5 bonus in remake versions.
|attributes=Provides {{Defence}} +2 bonus in original {{NES}} version, and {{Defence}} +5 bonus in remake versions.
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|in-battle=no
|in-battle=no
|type=[[Accessory]]
|type=Accessory
|shops=[[Breconnary]], [[Kol]], [[Cantlin]], [[Galenholm]]
|shops=[[Tantegel]], [[Kol]], [[Cantlin]], [[Galenholm]]
|locations=This item cannot be found anywhere.
|locations=This item cannot be found anywhere.
|description=A talisman carved from the scale of a dragon.
|description=A talisman carved from the scale of a dragon.
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ2HD}}===
Dragon scales provide a defence boost of +5 and can be sold for 240 [[Gold]] Coins.
{{DQIIHDEquipment
{{Equipment|header|name=Dragon's Scale|console=PS2}}
|header=[[File:Dragon's scale III HD icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defense|modifier=+5}}
|name=<big>Dragon scale</big>
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=240g|class=Accessory|equipableBy=|
|kanji=りゅうのうろこ
|flavor=A warrior's lucky charm, made from a hand-worked dragon scale.
|description=An amulet wrought of a dragon’s steely scale
|stats=Defence +5
|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=200/90
|location=Found in:<br>[[Cave of the Lake]]<br>South [[Dragon's Horn]]<br>Sold in:<br>[[Shrine West of Moonbrooke]] merchant<br>[[Rippleport]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Dracky]] (1/256)<br>[[Drackolyte]] (1/256)
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
Known as '''dragon scales''', these are prized in their myriad uses for [[alchemy]], but can also be equipped as protective [[accessory]].
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Dragon's scale III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Dragon scale</big>
|kanji=りゅうのうろこ
|description=An amulet wrought of a dragon’s steely scale
|stats=Defence +5
|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=200/90
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Romaria]]<br>[[Khoryv]]<br>[[Asham]]<br>[[Baharata]]<br>{{Immigrant Town 3}}<br>[[Persistence]]<br>[[Tantegel]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Blue dragon]]s 1/32
}}


{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Dragon Scale}}
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+5}}
{{Descriptions
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=490
|DQ8=A warrior's lucky charm, made from a hand-worked dragon scale.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, Mobile, and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions.</ref>
|flavor=A warrior's ward made of a wyrm's scale.}}
}}
The dragon's scale increases defence by +5 and can be equipped by all characters. One can be found in a treasure chest in the [[Desert (Dragon Quest VIII)|Desert]], the [[Dark Ruins]], and [[Royal Hunting Grounds]] behind [[magic key]] doors, as well as in [[Arcadia]] and [[Dark Empycchu]]. Dragon scales are dropped by [[dragurn]]s, [[frou-frou]]s, [[frost wyvine]]s, [[hacksaurus]]es, [[Sea dragon (monster)|sea dragon]]s, [[seasaur]]s, and [[tyrantosaurus]]es.


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
The dragon's scale can be mixed with several items in the [[Alchemy Pot]]:
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Dragontail whip.png|link=Dragontail whip]]<br>Dragontail whip
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Snakeskin whip.png|link=Snakeskin whip]]<br>Snakeskin whip
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon's scale.png|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon's scale.png|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Scale armour.png|link=Scale armour]]<br>Scale armour
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather armour PS2.png|link=Leather armour]]<br>Leather armour
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon's scale.png|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon mail PS2.png|link=Dragon mail]]<br>Dragon mail
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Silver mail.png|link=Silver mail]]<br>Silver mail
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon's scale.png|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon's scale.png|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Scale shield.png|link=Scale shield]]<br>Scale shield
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather shield.png|link=Leather shield]]<br>Leather shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon's scale.png|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon shield.png|link=Dragon shield]]<br>Dragon shield
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Steel shield.png|link=Steel shield]]<br>Steel shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon's scale.png|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon's scale.png|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
}}
</div>


==Description==
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Dragon's scale DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Dragon's scale
|kanji=りゅうのうろこ
|icon=[[File:Dragon's scale IX artwork.png]]
|description=A warrior's ward made of a wyrm's scale
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +5
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]]<br>[[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=980/490
|location=Sold in:<br>[[DQVC]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Drakularge]]s (1/16)<br>[[Drakulord]]s (1/8)<br>[[Mandrake major]]s (1/16)<br>[[Rashaverak]]s (1/8)<br>[[Seasaur]]s (1/16)
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
The dragon's scale is one of the ingredients for the [[azure dragon fan]], [[cobra fan]], [[dragon dress]], [[dragon mail]], [[dragon shield]], [[dragon top]], [[dragon trousers]], [[dragontail whip]], [[ruby of protection]], & [[Xenlon rod]].
 
==={{DQ10}}===
The dragon scale has an attack and defence bonus of +3, a max HP and style bonus of +5, and reduces damage taken by 30. It is received as a reward for defeating the [[green dragon]]. With accessory synthesis, the attack, defence, and max HP bonuses can be increased.
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Dragon's scale</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Dragon scale xi icon.png]]
|description=A protective pendant produced from a piece of polished dragon hide
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|stats=Attack +9/10/11/12<br>Defence +8/9/10/11
|notes=N/A
|price=NA/490
|location=Found in:<br>[[Dundrasil Region]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Dragurn]]s (1/128)<br>[[Ethereal serpent]]s (1/8)
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|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]]
}}
 
==={{DQB}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A warrior's lucky charm, made from a hand-worked dragon scale.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
|DQB=A protective pendant shaped from a serpent’s scale.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
}}
{{Section-Stub}}
==See also==
*[[Fire dragon charm]]
*[[Light dragon charm]]
*[[Lucky dragon's wing]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQ_Dragons_Scale.png|''Dragon Quest''
DQ_Dragons_Scale.png|{{I}}.
Image:Dq1 dragonsscale.JPG|''Dragon Warrior''
Dq1 dragonsscale.JPG|{{Dragon Warrior}}.
DQR Ryu no Uroko.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders accessories]]
{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals items]]
 
[[fr:Écaille de dragon]]

Latest revision as of 17:06, 15 February 2026

The dragon's scale, also known as the dragon scale, is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series. It gives a small boost to the wearer's Defence. In games with Alchemy, it can also be used as a crafting ingredient, as well.

Dragon scale
DragonScaleArt.png
Japanese りゅうのうろこ
竜のうろこ
Romaji Ryū no uroko
Old localizations D-Scale
Dragon's scale
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon QuestEdit

Legend has it that the dragon's scale fell from a Dragon's body a long, long time ago. A light green fossil that fits in the palm of your hand, it has mysterious powers and slightly increases your defensive power. Due to text restrictions, it was named D-Scale in the Game Boy Color remakes.

Dragon's scale (りゅうのうろこ Ryu no uroko) 
Buy Sell Attributes
20 gold coins 10 gold coins Provides Defence +2 bonus in original NES version, and Defence +5 bonus in remake versions.
Can Be Equipped By Equipment Type Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
  Accessory   NO
Shop(s) Tantegel, Kol, Cantlin, Galenholm
Location(s) This item cannot be found anywhere.
In-Game Description
Mobile A talisman carved from the scale of a dragon.


Dragon Quest II HD-2D RemakeEdit

  Dragon scale (りゅうのうろこ)
Description
An amulet wrought of a dragon’s steely scale
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Defence +5     
Notes
N/A
Price Location
200/90 Found in:
Cave of the Lake
South Dragon's Horn
Sold in:
Shrine West of Moonbrooke merchant
Rippleport
Dropped by:
Dracky (1/256)
Drackolyte (1/256)



Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit

  Dragon scale (りゅうのうろこ)
Description
An amulet wrought of a dragon’s steely scale
Stats Vocations
Defence +5            
Notes
N/A
Price Location
200/90 Sold in:
Romaria
Khoryv
Asham
Baharata
Immigrant Town
Persistence
Tantegel
Dropped by:
Blue dragons 1/32



Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

GameDescription
 
A warrior's lucky charm, made from a hand-worked dragon scale.[1]

The dragon's scale increases defence by +5 and can be equipped by all characters. One can be found in a treasure chest in the Desert, the Dark Ruins, and Royal Hunting Grounds behind magic key doors, as well as in Arcadia and Dark Empycchu. Dragon scales are dropped by dragurns, frou-frous, frost wyvines, hacksauruses, sea dragons, seasaurs, and tyrantosauruses.

The dragon's scale can be mixed with several items in the Alchemy Pot:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Dragontail whip		  
Snakeskin whip		  
Dragon's scale		  
Dragon's scale


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Scale armour		  
Leather armour		  
Dragon's scale		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Dragon mail		  
Silver mail		  
Dragon's scale		  
Dragon's scale


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Scale shield		  
Leather shield		  
Dragon's scale		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Dragon shield		  
Steel shield		  
Dragon's scale		  
Dragon's scale


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

  Dragon's scale (りゅうのうろこ)
 
Description
A warrior's ward made of a wyrm's scale
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +5     
    
    
Notes
N/A
Price Location
980/490 Sold in:
DQVC
Dropped by:
Drakularges (1/16)
Drakulords (1/8)
Mandrake majors (1/16)
Rashaveraks (1/8)
Seasaurs (1/16)
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -


The dragon's scale is one of the ingredients for the azure dragon fan, cobra fan, dragon dress, dragon mail, dragon shield, dragon top, dragon trousers, dragontail whip, ruby of protection, & Xenlon rod.

Dragon Quest XEdit

The dragon scale has an attack and defence bonus of +3, a max HP and style bonus of +5, and reduces damage taken by 30. It is received as a reward for defeating the green dragon. With accessory synthesis, the attack, defence, and max HP bonuses can be increased.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Dragon's scale  
 
Description
A protective pendant produced from a piece of polished dragon hide
Rarity
E
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +9/10/11/12
Defence +8/9/10/11
Notes
N/A
Price Location
NA/490 Found in:
Dundrasil Region
Dropped by:
Dragurns (1/128)
Ethereal serpents (1/8)
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
        



Dragon Quest BuildersEdit

GameDescription
 
A protective pendant shaped from a serpent’s scale.[2]
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See alsoEdit

GalleryEdit

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.
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