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The '''Skull Helm''' is a recurring headpiece in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise.
 
{{Item
|title=''Skull helm''
|image=[[Image:Skull_Helm.png|center|170px]]|
|japanese={{tt|ドクロのかぶと|Skull helmet}}
|romaji=Dokuro no kabuto
|names=N/A
|games=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Treasures]]''
|buy=N/A
|sell=4,500
|effect=Curses the wearer (effects vary)
}}
The '''skull helm''' is a recurring piece of headwear in the {{DQSeries}}. Although this monstrous skullcap imparts a deadly curse on its wearer, it can be purified with the use of [[Alchemy]].
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
==={{DQ8}}===
The skull helm has a defence rating of 49....but it is cursed and reduces attack to 0! It can only be worn by Yangus.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=An eerie helm surrounded by an air of danger
}}
The skull helm has a defence bonus of +49, but it is [[cursed]] and reduces the wearer's attack to 0. It can only be worn by [[Yangus]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the 3DS version. There are only two in the entire game: one in a treasure chest on [[Isolated Plateau]] which is accessible with the [[Godbird's soulstone]] and one in the [[Heavenly Dais]]. Although it can be sold for 4,500 gold, it is not recommended due to its scarcity and the fact that it can be purified into a [[Sun crown]] using [[alchemy]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Sun crown.png|link=Sun crown]]<br>Sun crown
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Skull helm.png]]<br>Skull helm
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Saints ashes.png|link=Saint's ashes]]<br>Saint's ashes
|i3=-
}}
 
Although it is not ideal to equip the skull helm doing normal gameplay, it can be useful for item farming: if Yangus has the skill [[Steal Sickle]] (or [[Stainless Steal Sickle|the upgraded version]]) and equips the skull helm, the player can use the skill on a desired enemy repeatedly until they obtain they item they want without the risk of killing the target. 
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:DQIX Skull helm.png]]
|name=Skull helm
|kanji=ドクロのかぶと
|icon=[[File:Skull helm IX artwork.png]]
|description=A blood-curdling cap for the cranium that curses the curious. Cursed
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +32<br>Charm +36
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]]<br>[[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]]
|notes='''CURSED'''<br>Sometimes prevents the wearer from acting in battle<br>
|price=NA/4,500
|location=Found in:<br>[[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX|Rank 7/C grotto treasure chests]], 1%<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Blight knight]]s (1/64)<br>[[Night knight]]s (1/256)
|i1=[[File:DQIX Sun crown.png|link=Sun crown]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Malicite.png|link=Malicite]]
|i3=-
}}
Upgrades into [[sun crown]] when combined with three urns of [[saint's ashes]].


==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Skull helm</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Skull helm xi icon.png]]
|description=Horrifying headgear that slightly surprisingly provides protection against curses and darkness-based attacks
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|stats=Defence +49/51/53/55
|notes=-25/30/40/50% Dark damage<br>+25/30/40/50% curse protection<br>
|price=NA/11,000
|location=Found in:<br>[[Heliodor]] dungeon, [[ultimate key]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Calasmonaut]] (1/256)
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]]
}}


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
[[Category:Cursed equipment]]
{{stub}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI helmets]]

Latest revision as of 01:26, 2 September 2025

Skull helm
Skull Helm.png
Japanese ドクロのかぶと
Romaji Dokuro no kabuto
Old localizations N/A
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Curses the wearer (effects vary)

The skull helm is a recurring piece of headwear in the Dragon Quest series. Although this monstrous skullcap imparts a deadly curse on its wearer, it can be purified with the use of Alchemy.

Appearances[edit]

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
An eerie helm surrounded by an air of danger

The skull helm has a defence bonus of +49, but it is cursed and reduces the wearer's attack to 0. It can only be worn by Yangus, as well as Morrie in the 3DS version. There are only two in the entire game: one in a treasure chest on Isolated Plateau which is accessible with the Godbird's soulstone and one in the Heavenly Dais. Although it can be sold for 4,500 gold, it is not recommended due to its scarcity and the fact that it can be purified into a Sun crown using alchemy.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Sun crown.png
Sun crown
DQVIII Skull helm.png
Skull helm
DQVIII Saints ashes.png
Saint's ashes
-


Although it is not ideal to equip the skull helm doing normal gameplay, it can be useful for item farming: if Yangus has the skill Steal Sickle (or the upgraded version) and equips the skull helm, the player can use the skill on a desired enemy repeatedly until they obtain they item they want without the risk of killing the target.

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

DQIX Skull helm.png Skull helm (ドクロのかぶと)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Skull helm IX artwork.png
Description
A blood-curdling cap for the cranium that curses the curious. Cursed
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +32
Charm +36
IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.png
IXpriesticon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXthieficon.png
Notes
CURSED
Sometimes prevents the wearer from acting in battle
Price Location
NA/4,500 Found in:
Rank 7/C grotto treasure chests, 1%
Dropped by:
Blight knights (1/64)
Night knights (1/256)
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Sun crown.png DQIX Malicite.png -


Upgrades into sun crown when combined with three urns of saint's ashes.

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

Skull helm DQXI Logo EN.png
Skull helm xi icon.png
Description
Horrifying headgear that slightly surprisingly provides protection against curses and darkness-based attacks
Rarity
A
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +49/51/53/55
Notes
-25/30/40/50% Dark damage
+25/30/40/50% curse protection
Price Location
NA/11,000 Found in:
Heliodor dungeon, ultimate key
Dropped by:
Calasmonaut (1/256)
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Erik sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gif