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|title = Glombolero
|title = ''Glombolero''
|image = [[Image:Glombolero.png|center|230px]]
|image = [[Image:Glombolero.png|275px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ふしぎなボレロ|fushigi na bolero}}
|japanese = ふしぎなボレロ<br>不思議なボレロ
|names = Mysterious bolero
|romaji = {{tt|Fushigi na bolero|Mysterious bolero}}
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]] (remakes only)''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]
|names = Mysterious bolero<br>Fantastical bolero<ref>Dragon Quest III Official Guide Book</ref><br>Bolero
|buy = varies
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{AHB}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|sell = varies
|effect = Absorbs MP of any spell cast on the wearer<br>Reduces the MP cost of spells (''III'' remake only)
|effect = varies
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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Hm... Looks like a dear piece o' gear, this bolero does. And there's an unusual power in it, too. When ye're wearin' it and someone casts a spell on ye, ye'll get the same amount o' magic restore to yerself.'''''|source=Torneko, when he appraises the glombolero|console=|align=center|bgcolor=e5a0f2}}
The '''Glombolero''' is a recurring robe in the {{DQSeries}} which first appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. It has a chance to absorb half the MP from incoming spells in nearly every appearance, similar to [[Absorb Magic]], with the exact drain rate varying between games. Its name comes from the slang word "glom", which means to steal or grab at, and [[Wiktionary:bolero#English|bolero]], a short type of jacket that opens or ties in the front.


The '''Glombolero''' (formerly ''mysterious bolero'') is a recurring robe in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series which first appeared in [[Dragon Quest IV]]. It has a chance to absorb half the MP from incoming spells in nearly every appearance, similar to [[Absorb Magic]], with the exact drain rate varying between games.
==Characteristics==
The original design for the glombolero consisted of a padded blue tunic with shoulder pads and a long purple cloak attached that reaches down the wearer's feet. Starting with the remake version of ''III'', the bolero's design changed to reflect the real-life garment it is named after, being a short dark blue jacket with a capelet made of darker cloth over it. The capelet is held with a silver brooch with an orange jewel and smaller orange beads dangling from it. Later games also added a tunic of lighter blue worn worn underneath the jacket. In some games such as ''X'' and ''Stars'', the glombolero is separated into a torso piece and a piece of legwear.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The glombolero is found in the bonus dungeons of the remakes, nearby the lair of the [[Xenlon|Super Boss]]. It may be equipped by all vocations, providing +30 defence and reducing the cost of spells by 50%, rounded up. This feature stacks with the effects of the [[Mad Cap]] for a 75% reduction.
The glombolero is found in the {{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}} in remake versions of the game, nearby the lair of the [[Xenlon|Super Boss]]. It may be equipped by all vocations, providing +30 defence and reducing the cost of spells by 50%, rounded up. This feature stacks with the effects of the [[Mad Cap]] for a 75% reduction.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
The glombolero has a defence bonus of +47 (+37 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version) and absorbs magic 1/6th of the time. It is found in the [[Stairway to Zenithia]] and can be worn by [[Borya]], [[Kiryl]], [[Maya]], and [[Meena]].  
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=This curious garment sometimes absorbs MP from enemy spells<ref>Nintendo DS and Mobile versions</ref>
}}
The glombolero has a defence bonus of +47 (+37 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version) and absorbs magic {{fraction|1|6}}th of the time. It is found in the [[Stairway to Zenithia]] and can be worn by [[Borya]], [[Kiryl]], [[Maya]], and [[Meena]].  


Humorously, the bolero will absorb MP even when the wearer is deceased, causing a surreal scene when [[Zing]] fails to revive the recipient.
Humorously, the bolero will absorb MP even when the wearer is deceased, causing a surreal scene when [[Zing]] fails to revive the recipient.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The glombolero has a defence bonus of +37. [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Daughter]] can equip it. The absorption rate is still just 1/6th, and spells cast by party members are no longer affected. They can be acquired in exchange for 10 [[Mini medal|mini medals]] (17 in the remakes) at [[Medal King's Palace]].
The glombolero has a defence bonus of +37. [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Daughter]], and various monster companions can equip it. The absorption rate is still just {{fraction|1|6}}th, and spells cast by party members are no longer affected. It can be acquired in exchange for 10 [[Mini medal|mini medals]] (17 in the remakes) at the [[Medal King's Palace]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], and the slime buddies can equip the Glombolero for +40 defence and -50 style. It is the reward for giving King Medford 80 mini medals.
The glombolero has a defence bonus of +40, but reduces the wearer's style by 50. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], and the slime buddies. It is the reward for giving King Medford 80 [[mini medal]]s.


The absorption rate has jumped up to 50%, but at the cost of only being able to siphon a quarter of a spell's MP. In the DS and Mobile remakes, this has changed so that half of a spell's MP is drained.
The absorption rate has jumped up to 50%, but at the cost of only being able to siphon a quarter of a spell's MP. In the DS and Mobile remakes, this has changed so that half of a spell's MP is drained.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
Everyone but Prince [[Kiefer]] can equip the glombolero, and it features the same parameters as before. It is received from turning in 95 [[mini medal]]s to the Medal King.
Once again, the glombolero has a defence bonus of +40, but reduces the wearer's style by 50. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It is received from turning in 95 [[mini medal]]s to King Maximo.
*The '''Glitzy glombolero''', introduced in the 3DS remake, has a 50% chance to absorb 100% of the MP from an enemy spell. It increases defence by +50 and style by +3.
*The '''Glitzy glombolero''', introduced in the 3DS remake, has a 50% chance to absorb 100% of the MP from an enemy spell. It increases defence by +50 and style by +3.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX glombolero.png|name=Glombolero|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+20}}
|header=[[Image:DQIX glombolero.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might|modifier=+16}}
|name=Glombolero
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=1% chance in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX|Rank 4 chests]]}}
|icon=[[Image:DQIX Glombolero artwork.png|200px]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|description=Curious clothing that absorbs the power of magic cast on it
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=3,300|equipableBy=All Vocations|class=Robe
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|flavor=Curious clothing that absorbs the power of magic cast on it.
|stats=Defence +20<br>Magical Might +16
|notes=Absorbs MP from spells cast on the wearer.<br>Received as a reward from completing [[List_of_quests_in_Dragon_Quest_IX:_1-50|Quest #42]].
|vocation=All Vocations
|notes=Absorbs all MP from spells cast on the wearer
|price=N/a / 3,300
|location=1% chance in Rank 4 [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX|blue treasure chests]].<br>Received as a reward from completing [[Template:DQIXQuest/42|Quest #42]]: Letter Getter.
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Glombolero</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:Glombolero xi icon.png]]
|description=An incredible coat that can absorb MP from any spell cast on the wearer.
|rarity=<big><big>C</big></big>
|stats=Defence +40/42/44/46<br>Magical Might +17/18/19/21
|notes=20% chance to absorb MP of any spell caster on the wearer<br>Requires 10 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|price=N/a
|location=Received as a reward for turning in 50 [[mini medal]]s at [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]].
|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]]
}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Treasures]]''===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=Clever clothing that can absorb incoming magic attacks from an enemy<ref>Nintendo Switch version</ref>
}}
}}
The glombolero is Treasure No. 121 in the Armour 2 category and can be found in [[the Hinterquarters]]. Its base value is 1,320,000 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{AHB}}===
{{stub}}
{{Stub}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Torera de ladrón|es-meaning=Spanish for "thief's bolero".
|fr=Absorboléro|fr-meaning=French for "absorbing bolero".
|de=Klaubolero|de-meaning=From the German ''klauen'', which means "to steal from", and ''bolero''.
|it=Veste antimagica|it-meaning=Italian for "antimagic clothing/vest".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Borya Glombolero.png|[[Borya]] wearing the glombolero
File:Borya Glombolero.png|[[Borya]] wearing the glombolero
File:DQIV Borya Happy Hat.png|Another piece of art of Borya wearing the glombolero
File:DQIV Borya Happy Hat.png|Another piece of art of Borya wearing the glombolero, along with the [[magma staff]], [[happy hat]], and a [[scale shield]]
File:Vintage Dragon Robe low quality.jpg|[[Nevan]], on the left, wearing the glombolero
File:Vintage Dragon Robe low quality.jpg|[[Nevan]], on the left, wearing the glombolero
File:DQVII glombolero.png|The glombolero from ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Glombolero VII artwork.png|The glombolero from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQX Mysterious Set.jpg|A pair of characters in ''Dragon Quest X'' wearing the glombolero set with a mad cap
AHB Glombolero Top.png|Equipment icon for the torso piece in ''A Hero's Bonds''
AHB Glombolero Legs.png|Equipment icon for the leg piece in ''A Hero's Bonds''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==References==
<references/>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
[[fr:Absorboléro]]

Latest revision as of 18:45, 29 May 2023

Glombolero
Glombolero.png
Japanese ふしぎなボレロ
不思議なボレロ
Romaji Fushigi na bolero
Old localizations Mysterious bolero
Fantastical bolero[1]
Bolero
Found in Dragon Quest III (remakes only)
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Absorbs MP of any spell cast on the wearer
Reduces the MP cost of spells (III remake only)

"Hm... Looks like a dear piece o' gear, this bolero does. And there's an unusual power in it, too. When ye're wearin' it and someone casts a spell on ye, ye'll get the same amount o' magic restore to yerself."

—Torneko, when he appraises the glombolero

The Glombolero is a recurring robe in the Dragon Quest series which first appeared in Dragon Quest IV. It has a chance to absorb half the MP from incoming spells in nearly every appearance, similar to Absorb Magic, with the exact drain rate varying between games. Its name comes from the slang word "glom", which means to steal or grab at, and bolero, a short type of jacket that opens or ties in the front.

Characteristics[edit]

The original design for the glombolero consisted of a padded blue tunic with shoulder pads and a long purple cloak attached that reaches down the wearer's feet. Starting with the remake version of III, the bolero's design changed to reflect the real-life garment it is named after, being a short dark blue jacket with a capelet made of darker cloth over it. The capelet is held with a silver brooch with an orange jewel and smaller orange beads dangling from it. Later games also added a tunic of lighter blue worn worn underneath the jacket. In some games such as X and Stars, the glombolero is separated into a torso piece and a piece of legwear.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The glombolero is found in the Cloudsgate Citadel in remake versions of the game, nearby the lair of the Super Boss. It may be equipped by all vocations, providing +30 defence and reducing the cost of spells by 50%, rounded up. This feature stacks with the effects of the Mad Cap for a 75% reduction.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]


GameDescription
DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
This curious garment sometimes absorbs MP from enemy spells[2]

The glombolero has a defence bonus of +47 (+37 in the NES Version) and absorbs magic 1⁄6th of the time. It is found in the Stairway to Zenithia and can be worn by Borya, Kiryl, Maya, and Meena.

Humorously, the bolero will absorb MP even when the wearer is deceased, causing a surreal scene when Zing fails to revive the recipient.

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

The glombolero has a defence bonus of +37. Bianca, Nera, the Hero's Daughter, and various monster companions can equip it. The absorption rate is still just 1⁄6th, and spells cast by party members are no longer affected. It can be acquired in exchange for 10 mini medals (17 in the remakes) at the Medal King's Palace.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The glombolero has a defence bonus of +40, but reduces the wearer's style by 50. It can be equipped by the Hero, Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan, and the slime buddies. It is the reward for giving King Medford 80 mini medals.

The absorption rate has jumped up to 50%, but at the cost of only being able to siphon a quarter of a spell's MP. In the DS and Mobile remakes, this has changed so that half of a spell's MP is drained.

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

Once again, the glombolero has a defence bonus of +40, but reduces the wearer's style by 50. It can be equipped by the Hero, Maribel, Ruff, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It is received from turning in 95 mini medals to King Maximo.

  • The Glitzy glombolero, introduced in the 3DS remake, has a 50% chance to absorb 100% of the MP from an enemy spell. It increases defence by +50 and style by +3.

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

DQIX glombolero.png Glombolero DQIX Logo.png
DQIX Glombolero artwork.png
Description
Curious clothing that absorbs the power of magic cast on it
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +20
Magical Might +16		 All Vocations
Notes
Absorbs all MP from spells cast on the wearer
Price Location
N/a / 3,300 1% chance in Rank 4 blue treasure chests.
Received as a reward from completing Quest #42: Letter Getter.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -



Dragon Quest X[edit]

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

Glombolero DQXI Logo EN.png
Glombolero xi icon.png
Description
An incredible coat that can absorb MP from any spell cast on the wearer.
Rarity
C
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +40/42/44/46
Magical Might +17/18/19/21
Notes
20% chance to absorb MP of any spell caster on the wearer
Requires 10 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price Location
N/a Received as a reward for turning in 50 mini medals at L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles.
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 Treasures[edit]

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
Clever clothing that can absorb incoming magic attacks from an enemy[3]

The glombolero is Treasure No. 121 in the Armour 2 category and can be found in the Hinterquarters. Its base value is 1,320,000 gold.

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds[edit]

This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolTorera de ladrónSpanish for "thief's bolero".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAbsorboléroFrench for "absorbing bolero".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschKlauboleroFrom the German klauen, which means "to steal from", and bolero.
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoVeste antimagicaItalian for "antimagic clothing/vest".

Gallery[edit]

  • Borya wearing the glombolero

  • Another piece of art of Borya wearing the glombolero, along with the magma staff, happy hat, and a scale shield

  • Nevan, on the left, wearing the glombolero

  • The glombolero from Dragon Quest VII

  • A pair of characters in Dragon Quest X wearing the glombolero set with a mad cap

  • Equipment icon for the torso piece in A Hero's Bonds

  • Equipment icon for the leg piece in A Hero's Bonds

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Dragon Quest III Official Guide Book
  2. ↑ Nintendo DS and Mobile versions
  3. ↑ Nintendo Switch version
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