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{{Item
{{Item
|title=Dark robe
|title=''Dark robe''
|image=[[File:DQVIII Dark Robe.png|center|200px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Dark Robe.png|center|200px]]
|japanese={{tt|やみのころも|yami no koromo}} <br> {{tt|ダークローブ|Dark Robe}} (DQV only)
|japanese={{tt|やみのころも|yami no koromo}} <br> {{tt|ダークローブ|Dark Robe}} (DQV only)
|names=Dark Clothes (DQVII PS1)
|names=Dark Clothes (DQVII PSX)
|games=[[Dragon Quest III]] (remakes only)''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]
|games=[[Dragon Quest III]] (remakes only)''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]
|buy=varies
|buy=varies
|sell=varies
|sell=varies
|effect=Increases evasion in all games except V. In V, it reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Woosh]], and [[Crack]] damage by 20 points.
|effect=Increases evasion<br>Reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Woosh]], & [[Crack]] damage (''V'')
}}
}}


The '''dark robe''' (やみのころも ''yami no koromo'') is a recurring piece of clothing in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. It's a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, and is typically worn by [[thief|thieves]] and allows them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.
The '''dark robe''' is a recurring cloak in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. Its a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, typically worn by [[thief|thieves]] and other agile characters to allow them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.


Note that the item called by this name in [[Dragon Quest V]] is an entirely separate item in Japanese, called the ダークローブ ''dāku rōbu'' ("Dark Robe"), which does not increase evasion, but instead reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Woosh]], and [[Crack]] damage by 20 points.
==Localization history==
Note that the item called by this name in [[Dragon Quest V]] is an entirely separate garment in Japanese, called the ダークローブ ''dāku rōbu'' ("Dark Robe"), which does not increase evasion, but instead reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Woosh]], and [[Crack]] damage by 20 points.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion by 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Thief|Thieves]]. One may be found in [[Cantlin]] and another in the fourth [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track in [[Kol]]. The dark robe can be sold for 12,375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion to 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Thief|Thieves]]. One may be found in [[Cantlin]] and another in the fourth [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track in [[Kol]]. The dark robe can be sold for 12,375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces [[frizz]], [[sizz]], [[woosh]], and [[crack]] damage by 20 points.
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces [[frizz]], [[sizz]], [[woosh]], and [[crack]] damage by 20 points.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of defense and 32 style points. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]. The only way to get this item in the [[Playstation]] version is as a rare drop (1/256 chance) from the [[Swag bagger]]. It can be sold for 8250 gold.
In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of defense and 32 style points. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]. The only way to get this item in the [[Playstation]] version is as a rare drop (1/256 chance) from the [[Swag bagger]]. It can be sold for 8250 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
''A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks.''
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks
|}}


The dark robe has a defence bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] and sold for 10,500 gold.  It is obtainable through a few means, including:
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] and sold for 10,500 gold.  It is obtainable through a few means, including:
*Finding one in a chest in the [[Black Citadel]].
*Finding one in a chest in the [[Black Citadel]].
*Getting a rare ({{fraction|1|64}}) drop from an [[Invisible swordsman]].
*Getting a rare ({{fraction|1|64}}) drop from an [[Invisible swordsman]].
*Making it in the [[Alchemy Pot]] with a [[Cloak of evasion]], [[Wing of bat]] and [[Devil's tail]]. It can also be used to make a [[phantom mask]] by combining it with an [[iron headgear]].
*Manufacturing in the [[Alchemy pot]] with the following recipe:
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Dark robe.png|32px]]<br>Dark robe
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Cloak of evasion.png|32px|link=Cloak of evasion]]<br>Cloak of evasion
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Wing of bat.png|32px|link=Wing of bat]]<br>Wing of bat
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Devil tail.png|32px|link=Devil's tail]]<br>Devil's tail
}}
 
The dark robe can also be used to make a [[phantom mask]] by combining it with an [[iron headgear]], one of the best end-game helmet options of [[Angelo]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The dark robe can be upgraded further to increase the wearer's ability to dodge attacks, like a bat in the night.
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX_dark_robe.png|name=Dark robe}}
|header=[[file:DQIX_dark_robe.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+37}}
|name=Dark robe
{{Equipment|stat|name=Evasion|modifier=+2%}}
|icon=[[File:Dark robe IX artwork.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|description=A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=13,500|sellPrice=6,750|equipableBy=[[Priest]], [[Martial Artist]], [[Thief]], [[Minstrel]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Ranger]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]]|class=Clothing
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|flavor=A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray.
|stats=Defence +37<br>Evasion +2%
|notes=Buy in [[Upover]].<br>Recipe: [[Velvet cape]] + [[Evencloth]] x3 + [[Slipweed]] x3<br>Upgrades into [[Macabre mantle]].}}
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]]<br>[[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]]
|notes=Upgrades into the [[Macabre mantle]]
|price=13,500/6,750
|location=Sold in [[Upover]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX velvet cape.png|link=Velvet cape]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Evencloth.png|link=Evencloth]] x3
|i3=[[File:DQIX Slipweed.png|link=Slipweed]] x3
}}


==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Dark robe</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Dark robe xi icon.png]]
|description=A midnight-blue mantel that enhances evasion
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|stats=Defence +80/84/88/93<br>Evasion +4%
|notes=NA/13,000
|price=N/A
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|diff=4.0
|i1=[[File:Black tear xi icon.png|50px|link=Black tear]] [[File:Evencloth xi icon.png|50px|link=Evencloth]] x3 [[File:Faerie fluff xi icon.png|50px|link=Faerie fluff]] x3 [[File:Lambswool xi icon.png|50px|Lambswool]] x3 [[File:Slipweed xi icon.png|50px|link=Slipweed]] x3
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
}}
The instruction guide for crafting the robe is the ''[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|The Fandom of the Opera]]'', which is found in the Sage's trial section of [[Drustan's Labyrinth]].
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIII dark cape.png|The dark robe from ''Dragon Quest III''
File:Dark robe III artwork.png|The dark robe from ''Dragon Quest III''
DQVII dark robe.png|The dark robe from ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Dark robe V artwork.png|The dark robe from ''Dragon Quest V''
Dark robe VII artwork.png|The dark robe from ''Dragon Quest VII''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


Latest revision as of 02:07, 29 May 2023

Dark robe
DQVIII Dark Robe.png
Japanese やみのころも
ダークローブ (DQV only)
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Dark Clothes (DQVII PSX)
Found in Dragon Quest III (remakes only)
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Increases evasion
Reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, & Crack damage (V)

The dark robe is a recurring cloak in the Dragon Quest franchise. Its a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, typically worn by thieves and other agile characters to allow them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.

Localization history[edit]

Note that the item called by this name in Dragon Quest V is an entirely separate garment in Japanese, called the ダークローブ dāku rōbu ("Dark Robe"), which does not increase evasion, but instead reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, and Crack damage by 20 points.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The dark robe has a defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion to 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by Martial Artists, Gadabouts, and Thieves. One may be found in Cantlin and another in the fourth Treasures n' Trapdoors track in Kol. The dark robe can be sold for 12,375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.

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

The dark robe has a defence bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces frizz, sizz, woosh, and crack damage by 20 points.

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

In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of defense and 32 style points. It can be equipped by Maribel, Ruff and Sir Mervyn. The only way to get this item in the Playstation version is as a rare drop (1/256 chance) from the Swag bagger. It can be sold for 8250 gold.

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks

The dark robe has a defence bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by Yangus and Morrie and sold for 10,500 gold. It is obtainable through a few means, including:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Dark robe.png
Dark robe		 DQVIII Cloak of evasion.png
Cloak of evasion		 DQVIII Wing of bat.png
Wing of bat		 DQVIII Devil tail.png
Devil's tail


The dark robe can also be used to make a phantom mask by combining it with an iron headgear, one of the best end-game helmet options of Angelo.

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

DQIX dark robe.png Dark robe DQIX Logo.png
Dark robe IX artwork.png
Description
A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +37
Evasion +2%		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXmartialartisticon.png
IXminstrelicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.png
Notes
Upgrades into the Macabre mantle
Price Location
13,500/6,750 Sold in Upover
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX velvet cape.png DQIX Evencloth.png x3 DQIX Slipweed.png x3



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

Dark robe DQXI Logo EN.png
Dark robe xi icon.png
Description
A midnight-blue mantel that enhances evasion
Rarity
S
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +80/84/88/93
Evasion +4%
Notes
NA/13,000
Price Location
N/A Fun-Size Forge
Forging difficulty
4.0
Ingredients
Black tear xi icon.png Evencloth xi icon.png x3 Faerie fluff xi icon.png x3 Lambswool x3 Slipweed xi icon.png x3
Characters
Erik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gif


The instruction guide for crafting the robe is the [List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|The Fandom of the Opera]], which is found in the Sage's trial section of Drustan's Labyrinth.

Gallery[edit]

  • The dark robe from Dragon Quest III

  • The dark robe from Dragon Quest V

  • The dark robe from Dragon Quest VII

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