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The '''Tortoise Shell''' is a recurring armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This large shell serves as makeshift armour.
{{Item
|title = ''Tortoise shell''
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Turtle_Shell.png|center|235px]]
|japanese = {{tt|カメのこうら|Turtle shell}}
|romaji=Kame no kōra
|names = Turtle shell<br>Turtle armor<br>Shell suit
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = None
}}
 
The '''tortoise shell''' is a recurring set of armour in the {{DQSeries}}. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
==={{DQ3}}===
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33.
The tortoise shell has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15, and it can be worn by [[Mage]]s, [[Merchant]]s and [[Gadabout]]s. It can be purchased in [[Reeve]] for 330 {{Gold}}. It only appears in the 16-bit remake and its ports.
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
 
===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
|header=[[File:Tortoise shell III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Tortoise shell</big>
|kanji=カメのこうら
|description=A solid suit of armour that gets the job done, but lays waste to the wearer's fashion credentials
|stats={{Defence}} +15
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]]
|notes=N/A
|price=330 {{Gold}}/49 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Reeve]]
}}
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The tortoise shell has a {{Defense}} bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 {{Gold}} from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Gotha]] Castle. The shell can be sold for 1,250 {{Gold}}. It can only be worn by [[Sancho]] and several monster companions.
 
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Can be equipped by
|-
|[[Sancho]]
|-
|{{Slime R}}
|-
|{{Rotten apple R}}
|-
|{{Small fry R}}
|-
|{{Metal slime R}}
|-
|{{Healslime R}}
|-
|{{Goodybag R}}
|-
|{{Cureslime R}}
|-
|{{Man o' war R}}
|-
|{{Liquid metal slime R}}
|-
|{{King slime R}}
|-
|{{Bomboulder R}}
|-
|{{King cureslime R}}
|-
|{{Hades' helm R}}
|-
|{{Bad apple R}}
|}
 
==={{DQ6}}===
The tortoise shell has a {{Defence}} bonus of +33, but reduces {{Style}} by 15. It may be equipped by [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from [[Aridea]] and [[Howsworth]] for 2,500 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,875 {{Gold}}. It can also be dropped by [[marrow escapee]]s, [[armoured wartoise]]s, and [[plated goretoise]]s.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The tortoise shell has a {{Defence}} bonus of +33, but it reduces {{Style}} by 15. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]] and it can be purchased in [[La Bravoure]], [[Al-Balad]]'s Palace, and [[Gröndal]] for 3,800 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,900 {{Gold}}. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
{{DQVIIREquipment
|header=
|name=<big>Tortoise shell</big>
|kanji=カメのこうら
|romanji=
|sprite=
|description=Characterful armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile
|stats=Defence +40
|warrior=[[File:Ruff DQVIIR icon.png|50px|link=Ruff]]
|notes=N/A
|price=2,000/1,000
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Wetlock]] (past & present)<br>[[Spilton-on-Sea]] (past)<br>Found in:<br>[[Pilgrim's Rest]] (past & present)<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Blightcrawler]]s (1/128)<br>[[Merman|Mermen]] (1/64)
}}
 
==={{DQ8}}===
The turtle shell (properly renamed to the tortoise shell in the {{3DS}} version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] can wear it. It can be purchased from [[Neos]] and the campsite west of [[Argonia]] for 2,300 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,150 {{Gold}}.
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX tortoise shell.png]]
|name=Tortoise shell
|kanji=カメのこうら
|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell IX artwork.png]]
|description=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats={{Defence}} +22<br>{{Charm}} +32
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]]<br>[[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=1,550 {{Gold}}/750 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Porth Llaffan]]<br>[[Slurry Quay]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX iron cuirass.png|link=Iron cuirass]]<br>[[Iron cuirass]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Tortoiseshell.png|link=Tortoiseshell]]<br>[[Tortoiseshell]]
|i3=[[File:DQIX emerald moss.png|link=Emerald moss]]<br>[[Emerald moss]]
}}
Upgrades to [[tortoiseshell armour]] when combined with a [[tortoiseshell]] and two lumps of [[emerald moss]].
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Tortoise shell</big></big>
|kanji=カメのこうら
|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell xi icon.png]]
|description=Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
|stats={{Defence}} +37/38/40/42
|notes=N/A
|price=N/A
|location=Found in:<br>[[Costa Valor]] [[treasure chest]]<br>Dropped by [[Merman|mermen]] (1/64)
|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:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
The shell increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] {{Defence}} by +23. The necessary materials are 5 bones and 1 grass fibre, and the recipe is learned after defeating the strong [[crabber dabber doo]] on [[Furrowfield]] island.
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The tortoise shell appears as a [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|treasure]] and has a base value of 380,000 {{Gold}}.
 
==In other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Caparazón de tortuga|es-meaning=''Tortoise shell''
|les=Caparazón de tortuga|les-meaning=''Tortoise shell''
|fr=Carapace de tortue|fr-meaning=''Tortoise shell''
|de=Schildkrötenpanzer|de-meaning=''Tortoise shell''
|it=Guscio di tartaruga|it-meaning=''Tortoise shell''
|ko=거북이 등딱지, ''Geobugi Deungttakji''|ko-meaning=''Tortoise shell''
|zh-cn=龟壳, ''Guīké''|zh-cn-meaning=''Tortoise shell''
|zh-tw=龜殼, ''Guīké''|zh-tw-meaning=''Tortoise shell''
}}
 
==Trivia==
*In the PSX version of {{VII}} the instruction manual contains an illustration of the Hero wearing the tortoise shell, but he cannot equip it in the game.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Prepping For Battle.png|{{VII}}'s instruction manual illustration.
Tortoise shell VII artwork.png|The Tortoise shell from {{VII}}.
Tortoise shell icon b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon.
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armor]]

Latest revision as of 06:42, 3 November 2026

Tortoise shell
DQVIII Turtle Shell.png
Japanese カメのこうら
Romaji Kame no kōra
Old localizations Turtle shell
Turtle armor
Shell suit
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect None

The tortoise shell is a recurring set of armour in the Dragon Quest series. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The tortoise shell has a Defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by Mages, Merchants and Gadabouts. It can be purchased in Reeve for 330 gold coins. It only appears in the 16-bit remake and its ports.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Tortoise shell III HD icon.png Tortoise shell (カメのこうら)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A solid suit of armour that gets the job done, but lays waste to the wearer's fashion credentials
Stats Vocations
Defence +15 Mage iconHD2D.pngMerchant iconHD2D.pngMonster wrangler iconHD2D.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
330 gold coins/49 gold coins Sold in:
Reeve



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

The tortoise shell has a Defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold coins from Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, Mostroferrato, and Gotha Castle. The shell can be sold for 1,250 gold coins. It can only be worn by Sancho and several monster companions.

Can be equipped by
Sancho
Slime
Rotten apple
Small fry
Metal slime
Healslime
Goodybag
Cureslime
Man o' war
Liquid metal slime
King slime
Bomboulder
King cureslime
Hades' helm
Bad apple

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The tortoise shell has a Defence bonus of +33, but reduces Style by 15. It may be equipped by Nevan, Amos, and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from Aridea and Howsworth for 2,500 gold coins and sold for 1,875 gold coins. It can also be dropped by marrow escapees, armoured wartoises, and plated goretoises.

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

The tortoise shell has a Defence bonus of +33, but it reduces Style by 15. It can only be equipped by Ruff and it can be purchased in La Bravoure, Al-Balad's Palace, and Gröndal for 3,800 gold coins and sold for 1,900 gold coins. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit]

Tortoise shell (カメのこうら)
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Description
Characterful armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile
Stats Warriors of Eden
Defence +40 Ruff DQVIIR icon.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
2,000/1,000 Sold in:
Wetlock (past & present)
Spilton-on-Sea (past)
Found in:
Pilgrim's Rest (past & present)
Dropped by:
Blightcrawlers (1/128)
Mermen (1/64)



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

The turtle shell (properly renamed to the tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only Yangus and Morrie can wear it. It can be purchased from Neos and the campsite west of Argonia for 2,300 gold coins and sold for 1,150 gold coins.

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

DQIX tortoise shell.png Tortoise shell (カメのこうら)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Tortoise shell IX artwork.png
Description
An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +22
Charm +32		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmartialartisticon.png
IXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
1,550 gold coins/750 gold coins Sold in:
Porth Llaffan
Slurry Quay
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX iron cuirass.png
Iron cuirass		 DQIX Tortoiseshell.png
Tortoiseshell		 DQIX emerald moss.png
Emerald moss


Upgrades to tortoiseshell armour when combined with a tortoiseshell and two lumps of emerald moss.

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

Tortoise shell (カメのこうら) DQXI Logo EN.png
Tortoise shell xi icon.png
Description
Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish
Rarity
D
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +37/38/40/42
Notes
N/A
Price Location
N/A Found in:
Costa Valor treasure chest
Dropped by mermen (1/64)
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

The shell increases the Builder's Defence by +23. The necessary materials are 5 bones and 1 grass fibre, and the recipe is learned after defeating the strong crabber dabber doo on Furrowfield island.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

The tortoise shell appears as a treasure and has a base value of 380,000 gold coins.

In other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png Español castellanoCaparazón de tortugaTortoise shell
Icons-flag-mx.png Español latinoamericanoCaparazón de tortugaTortoise shell
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisCarapace de tortueTortoise shell
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschSchildkrötenpanzerTortoise shell
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoGuscio di tartarugaTortoise shell
ICON-FLAG-KO.png 한국어거북이 등딱지, Geobugi DeungttakjiTortoise shell
ICON-FLAG-CN.png 简体中文龟壳, GuīkéTortoise shell
ICON-FLAG-TW.png 繁體中文龜殼, GuīkéTortoise shell

Trivia[edit]

  • In the PSX version of VII the instruction manual contains an illustration of the Hero wearing the tortoise shell, but he cannot equip it in the game.

Gallery[edit]

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