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The '''Shimmering dress''' is a recurring armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This gown sometimes reflects incoming spells.
{{Item
|title = ''Shimmering dress''
|image = [[File:DQVIII Shimmering Dress.png|center|175px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ひかりのドレス|Light dress}}
|romaji=Hikari no doresu
|names = Light dress<br>Dress of radiance
|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 VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = High chance to reflects spells
}}
 
The '''shimmering dress''' is a recurring dress in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that first appeared in [[Dragon Quest IV]]. This radiant yellow gown sometimes reflects incoming spells from both enemies and allies, with the exact frequency depending on the title. Design wise, it has shifted from a loose-fitting robe to a regal ballroom gown as of the seventh game.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
==={{DQ3}}===
===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +90 and reduces damage taken from breath and magic attacks by 33%. It is the strongest piece of armour in remakes of the game, but it can only be worn by female characters. In the SNES/GBC remake, one can be found as a prize for completing the 4th [[T'n'T|T'n'T board]] (1st Goal) & more can be purchased from the 5th board in one of the shops for 19,000 gold.
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +45.
*As T'n'T boards were removed from the smart phone versions of the game, a single shimmering dress replaces one of the [[mimic]]s in [[Zoma's Castle]].
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
 
===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
==={{DQ4}}===
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
{{Descriptions
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
|DQ4=This diaphanous dress may reflect magic back at the caster.<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
}}
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +50 (+45 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version) and can be worn by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] (female), [[Alena]], [[Maya]] & [[Meena]]. It can be sold for 6,600 gold. It has a 33% chance to reflect spells back at the caster. They can be found in [[Baron's Folly]] and [[Doorway to Nadiria]].
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +45, and a 33% reflection rate. It may be purchased in [[Gotha]] and [[Lofty Peak]] for 8000 gold, and can only be worn by {{Bianca}}, {{Nera}}, and [[Madchen]].
 
==={{DQ6}}===
This time, the dress is a reward for completing the [[Best-Dressed Contest]] instead of being purchasable, and as such is unsellable.
It provides +55 defence and +65 style, with a whopping 50% chance to reflect magic.
Combine with a [[silver tiara]] and [[glass slippers]] for a massive +186 style boost for [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]].
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +75 and a style bonus of +61. It can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Aishe]] and it reflects spells in battle 33% of the time. The shimmering dress can be found at the Multipleximus Maximus.
The shimmering dress receives a massive +40 style bonus for the Best Dressed Contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]] if it is worn with a silver tiara and glass slippers.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.<ref name="auto2">[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
}}
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +67 and a 20% chance to reflect all spells barring [[Insulatle]]. It can be worn by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]]. Shimmering dresses can only be made using the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be sold for 8,800 gold. They can also be upgraded into a [[divine bustier]] by combining it with a [[dangerous bustier]], a [[princess's robe]] by combining it with an [[angel's robe]] and a [[gold rosary]], or a [[Shamshir of light]] by combining it with a [[light shield]] and a [[rune staff]].
 
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII shimmering dress.png|32px]]<br>Shimmering dress
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Gold bracer.png|32px|link=Gold bracer]]<br>Gold bracer
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Ruby of protection.png|32px|link=Ruby of protection]]<br>Ruby of protection
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Spangled dress.png|32px|link=Spangled dress]]<br>Spangled dress
}}
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX shimmering dress.png]]
|name=Shimmering dress
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress IX artwork.png]]
|description=A nebulous number that's not unknown to reflect spells
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|stats=Defence +35<br>Charm +100
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=20% chance to reflect spells<br>Upgrades into [[Princess's robe]]
|price=NA/7,750
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[file:DQIX spangled dress.png|link=Spangled dress]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Brighten rock.png|link=Brighten rock]] x3
|i3=[[file:pink pearlIXicon.png|link=Pink pearl]]
}}
In this game, the shimmering dress has received a male counterpart in the form of the [[twinkling tuxedo]]. Reflect rate is 20%.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Shimmering dress</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress xi icon.png]]
|description=An enchanted evening gown that sometimes sends spells back where they came from
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|stats=Defence +67/69/62/75<br>Charm +62/65/68/71
|notes=20% chance to reflect spells
|price=NA/5,500
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|diff=2.5
|i1=[[file:Glimmergrass xi icon.png|50px|link=Glimmergrass]] x2 [[file:Pink pearl xi icon.png|50px|link=Pink pearl]] x2 [[file:Brighten rock xi icon.png|50px|link=Brighten rock]] x2 [[file:Sparkly sap xi icon.png|50px|link=Sparkly sap]] x2
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
The shimmering dress appears on one of the Alena variant cards.
 
==See also==
*[[Catoptric armour]]
*[[Mirror armour]]
*[[Mirror shield]]
*[[Twinkling tuxedo]]
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
DQIII Shimmering Dress.png|A female Mage from ''Dragon Quest III'' wearing the shimmering dress
Alena Shimmering Dress.png|Alena wearing the shimmering dress
DQIV Shimmering Dress.png|Meena wearing the shimmering dress
Silk Tuxedo and Shimmer Dress.png|Worn by Ashlynn in ''Dragon Quest VI''
Shimmering dress VII artwork.png|The shimmering dress from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQR AlenaDress.png|Alena, again, wearing the shimmering dress in ''Dragon Quest Rivals''.
</gallery>


==Reference==
<references/>
[[Category:Female-exclusive equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]

Latest revision as of 11:39, 23 May 2024

Shimmering dress
DQVIII Shimmering Dress.png
Japanese ひかりのドレス
Romaji Hikari no doresu
Old localizations Light dress
Dress of radiance
Found in Dragon Quest III remakes only
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect High chance to reflects spells

The shimmering dress is a recurring dress in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV. This radiant yellow gown sometimes reflects incoming spells from both enemies and allies, with the exact frequency depending on the title. Design wise, it has shifted from a loose-fitting robe to a regal ballroom gown as of the seventh game.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +90 and reduces damage taken from breath and magic attacks by 33%. It is the strongest piece of armour in remakes of the game, but it can only be worn by female characters. In the SNES/GBC remake, one can be found as a prize for completing the 4th T'n'T board (1st Goal) & more can be purchased from the 5th board in one of the shops for 19,000 gold.

  • As T'n'T boards were removed from the smart phone versions of the game, a single shimmering dress replaces one of the mimics in Zoma's Castle.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]


GameDescription
DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
This diaphanous dress may reflect magic back at the caster.[1]

The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +50 (+45 in the NES Version) and can be worn by The Hero (female), Alena, Maya & Meena. It can be sold for 6,600 gold. It has a 33% chance to reflect spells back at the caster. They can be found in Baron's Folly and Doorway to Nadiria.

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

The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +45, and a 33% reflection rate. It may be purchased in Gotha and Lofty Peak for 8000 gold, and can only be worn by Bianca, Nera, and Madchen.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

This time, the dress is a reward for completing the Best-Dressed Contest instead of being purchasable, and as such is unsellable. It provides +55 defence and +65 style, with a whopping 50% chance to reflect magic. Combine with a silver tiara and glass slippers for a massive +186 style boost for Milly and Ashlynn.

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

The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +75 and a style bonus of +61. It can only be equipped by Maribel and Aishe and it reflects spells in battle 33% of the time. The shimmering dress can be found at the Multipleximus Maximus. The shimmering dress receives a massive +40 style bonus for the Best Dressed Contest of the Excellence Grading Organisation if it is worn with a silver tiara and glass slippers.

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.[2]

The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +67 and a 20% chance to reflect all spells barring Insulatle. It can be worn by Jessica and Red. Shimmering dresses can only be made using the Alchemy Pot and can be sold for 8,800 gold. They can also be upgraded into a divine bustier by combining it with a dangerous bustier, a princess's robe by combining it with an angel's robe and a gold rosary, or a Shamshir of light by combining it with a light shield and a rune staff.


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII shimmering dress.png
Shimmering dress		 DQVIII Gold bracer.png
Gold bracer		 DQVIII Ruby of protection.png
Ruby of protection		 DQVIII Spangled dress.png
Spangled dress


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

DQIX shimmering dress.png Shimmering dress DQIX Logo.png
Shimmering dress IX artwork.png
Description
A nebulous number that's not unknown to reflect spells
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★☆☆ Defence +35
Charm +100		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
20% chance to reflect spells
Upgrades into Princess's robe
Price Location
NA/7,750 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX spangled dress.png DQIX Brighten rock.png x3 Pink pearlIXicon.png


In this game, the shimmering dress has received a male counterpart in the form of the twinkling tuxedo. Reflect rate is 20%.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

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

Shimmering dress DQXI Logo EN.png
Shimmering dress xi icon.png
Description
An enchanted evening gown that sometimes sends spells back where they came from
Rarity
A
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +67/69/62/75
Charm +62/65/68/71
Notes
20% chance to reflect spells
Price Location
NA/5,500 Fun-Size Forge
Forging difficulty
2.5
Ingredients
Glimmergrass xi icon.png x2 Pink pearl xi icon.png x2 Brighten rock xi icon.png x2 Sparkly sap xi icon.png x2
Characters
Veronica sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gif



Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

The shimmering dress appears on one of the Alena variant cards.

See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • A female Mage from Dragon Quest III wearing the shimmering dress

  • Alena wearing the shimmering dress

  • Meena wearing the shimmering dress

  • Worn by Ashlynn in Dragon Quest VI

  • The shimmering dress from Dragon Quest VII

  • Alena, again, wearing the shimmering dress in Dragon Quest Rivals.

Reference[edit]

  1. ↑ Nintendo DS and Cell phone Version
  2. ↑ Nintendo 3DS and Cell phone Version
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