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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Mercury's bandana
|title = ''Mercury's bandana''
|image = [[Image:Mercurys_Bandana.png|center|190px]]
|image = [[Image:Mercurys_Bandana.png|center|190px]]
|japanese = {{tt|しっぷうのバンダナ|shippū no bandana}}
|japanese = {{tt|しっぷうのバンダナ|Whirlwind bandana}}
|names = Gale Bandana, AGL scarf ({{VII}} {{PSX}})
|romaji=Shippū no bandana
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|names = Scarf (''III'' {{GBC}})<br>AGL scarf ({{VII}} {{PSX}})
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy = varies
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|sell = varies
|effect =  
|effect = Raises agility
}}
}}


The '''Mercury's bandana''', also known as the '''scarf''' or '''AGL scarf''', is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} which first appeared in the {{Super Famicom}} remake of {{DQ3}}.
The '''mercury's bandana''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}} which first appeared in the {{Super Famicom}} remake of {{DQ3}}.
 
It typically increases the wearer's {{Agility}}. In later appearances, it has become a piece of headwear rather than an accessory.
It typically increases the wearer's {{Agility}}. In later appearances, it has become a piece of headwear rather than an accessory.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}} (remakes only)===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Mercury's bandana has an {{Agility}} bonus of +30 and changes the wearer's [[Personality]] to [[Bat out of Hell]]. It is received as a prize for turning in 70 [[Mini medal]]s (65 in [[Cell phone]] versions of the game) to the medal collector in [[Aliahan]]. The bandana only appears in remake versions of the game.
The mercury's bandana was added in the 1996 remake. It has an {{Agility}} bonus of +30 and changes the wearer's [[Personality]] to [[Bat out of Hell]]. It is received as a prize for turning in 70 [[Mini medal]]s (65 in [[Cell phone]] versions of the game) to the medal collector in [[Aliahan]].


==={{DQ4}} (remakes only)===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The Mercury's bandana is an accessory that increases {{Agility}} by +15.
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Mercury's bandana III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Mercury’s bandana</big>
|description=Allows the wearer to move like a [[bat out of hell]] or something similar. Unclear how an actual bat might wear it
|stats=Agility +36
|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/727
|location=70 [[mini medal]]s
}}
 
==={{DQ4}}===
The mercury's bandana was added in the 2000 {{PSX}} remake and is an accessory that increases {{Agility}} by +15. One is found in the [[Cove's Cove]].


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Mercury's bandana has an {{Agility}} bonus of +30 and a {{Style}} bonus of +10. It can be equipped by all characters. They are sold at [[Wilted Heart]] in the past for 970 {{Gold}} and can be sold for 485 {{Gold}} coins. Mercury's bandanas can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
The mercury's bandana has an {{Agility}} bonus of +30 and a {{Style}} bonus of +10. It can be equipped by all characters. They are sold at [[Wilted Heart]] in the past for 970 {{Gold}} and can be sold for 485 {{Gold}} coins. Mercury's bandanas can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Mercury's bandana is a piece of headwear that increases {{Defence}} by 23 and {{Agility}} by 15. It can only be worn by the {{Hero 8}} and can be sold for 2,000 {{Gold}}
The mercury's bandana is a piece of headwear that increases {{Defence}} by 23 and {{Agility}} by 15. It can only be worn by the {{Hero 8}} and can be sold for 2,000 {{Gold}}
 
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
Recipe: [[Bandana]] + [[Agility ring]]
|item=[[File:DQVIII Mercurys bandana.png]]<br>Mercury's bandana
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Bandana PS2.png|link=Bandana]]<br>Bandana
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Agility ring.png|link=Agility ring]]<br>Agility ring
|i3=-
}}


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Mercurys bandana.png|name=Mercury's bandana|console={{DS}}}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}|modifier=+11}}
|header=[[File:DQIX Mercurys bandana.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Magical Mending}}|modifier=+8}}
|name=Mercury's bandana
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Agility}}|modifier=+20}}
|icon=[[File:Mercury's bandana IX artwork.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|description=Enchanted attire for the head that enhances its wearer's agility
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Trailblazing bandana]] + [[Agility ring]]}}
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=675 {{Gold}}
|stats=Defence +11<br>Magical mending +8<br>Charm +28
|flavor=Enchanted attire for the head that enhances its wearer's agility.|equipableBy=All Vocations|class=Hat
|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=Upgrades into [[Ballistick]] or [[Matador's gloves]].
|notes=N/A
|price=NA/675
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX trailblazing bandana.png|link=Trailblazing bandana]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX agility ring.png|link=Agility ring]]
|i3=-
}}
}}
Mercury's bandana is part of the recipe for the [[ballistick]] and [[matador's gloves]].


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{stub}}
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Mercury's bandana</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Mercury's bandana xi icon.png]]
|description=A handkerchief worn on the head that gives a bit of an agility boost
|rarity=<big><big>C</big></big>
|stats=Defence +23/24/25/27
|notes=N/A
|price=25,000 tokens
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Puerto Valor]] casino<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Spinchilla]]s (1/128)<br>[[Hellrider]]s (1/128)
|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:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
 
==Etymology==
*Mercury is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Hermes, serving as the messenger of the pantheon


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Bandana]]
*[[Bandana]]
*[[Hermes' hat]]
*[[Talaria]]
*[[Trailblazing bandana]]
*[[Trailblazing bandana]]
*[[Trodain bandana]]
*[[Trodain bandana]]


==References==
[[Category:Greek mythology]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX hats]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X hats]]
[[Category:Greek mythology]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI hats]]

Latest revision as of 00:21, 4 September 2025

Mercury's bandana
Mercurys Bandana.png
Japanese しっぷうのバンダナ
Romaji Shippū no bandana
Old localizations Scarf (III GBC)
AGL scarf (VII PSX)
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Raises agility

The mercury's bandana is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series which first appeared in the Super Famicom remake of Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation. It typically increases the wearer's Agility. In later appearances, it has become a piece of headwear rather than an accessory.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The mercury's bandana was added in the 1996 remake. It has an Agility bonus of +30 and changes the wearer's Personality to Bat out of Hell. It is received as a prize for turning in 70 Mini medals (65 in Cell phone versions of the game) to the medal collector in Aliahan.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Mercury's bandana III HD icon.png Mercury’s bandana
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Allows the wearer to move like a bat out of hell or something similar. Unclear how an actual bat might wear it
Stats Vocations
Agility +36 Gadabout iconHD2D.pngHero iconHD2D.pngMage iconHD2D.pngMartial artist iconHD2D.pngMerchant iconHD2D.png Monster wrangler iconHD2D.pngPriest iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.pngThief iconHD2D.pngWarrior iconHD2D.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
NA/727 70 mini medals



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The mercury's bandana was added in the 2000 PSX remake and is an accessory that increases Agility by +15. One is found in the Cove's Cove.

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

The mercury's bandana has an Agility bonus of +30 and a Style bonus of +10. It can be equipped by all characters. They are sold at Wilted Heart in the past for 970 gold coins and can be sold for 485 gold coins coins. Mercury's bandanas can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

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

The mercury's bandana is a piece of headwear that increases Defence by 23 and Agility by 15. It can only be worn by the Hero and can be sold for 2,000 gold coins

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Mercurys bandana.png
Mercury's bandana		 DQVIII Bandana PS2.png
Bandana		 DQVIII Agility ring.png
Agility ring		 -


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

DQIX Mercurys bandana.png Mercury's bandana
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Mercury's bandana IX artwork.png
Description
Enchanted attire for the head that enhances its wearer's agility
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +11
Magical mending +8
Charm +28		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.png
IXmartialartisticon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.png
IXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
NA/675 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX trailblazing bandana.png DQIX agility ring.png -


Mercury's bandana is part of the recipe for the ballistick and matador's gloves.

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

Mercury's bandana DQXI Logo EN.png
Mercury's bandana xi icon.png
Description
A handkerchief worn on the head that gives a bit of an agility boost
Rarity
C
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +23/24/25/27
Notes
N/A
Price Location
25,000 tokens Sold in:
Puerto Valor casino
Dropped by:
Spinchillas (1/128)
Hellriders (1/128)
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Etymology[edit]

  • Mercury is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Hermes, serving as the messenger of the pantheon

See also[edit]

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