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{{Item
|title=''Dark robe''
|image=[[File:DQVIII Dark Robe.png|center|200px]]
|japanese={{tt|やみのころも|Robe of darkness}} <br> {{tt|ダークローブ|Dark Robe}} ({{V}})
|romaji=yami no koromo<br>Daku robu ({{V}})
|names=Dark Clothes ({{VII}} {{PSX}})
|games={{DQ1HD}}<br>{{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy=varies
|sell=varies
|effect=Increases evasion<br>Reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Woosh]], & [[Crack]] damage ({{V}})
}}


The '''Dark Robe''' is a recurring armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. It's a cowl with a midnight blue dye.
The '''dark robe''' is a recurring cloak in the {{Main Series}} franchise. Its a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, typically worn by {{Thieves}} and other agile characters to allow them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.
 
==Localization history==
Note that the item called by this name in {{Dragon Quest V}} is an entirely separate garment in Japanese, called the ダークローブ ''dāku rōbu'' ("Dark Robe"), which does not increase evasion, but instead reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Woosh]], and [[Crack]] damage by 20 points.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
==={{DQ1HD}}===
===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
{{DQIHDEquipment
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions.
|header=[[File:Dark robe III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Dark robe</big>
|kanji=やみのころも
|description=Just the right hue to make avoiding enemy attacks that bit easier
|stats={{Defence}} +97
|notes=+25% evasion
|price=NA/8,660 {{Gold}}
|location=Found in:<br>[[Grave of Galen]] 3B
}}
 
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Dark robe III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Dark robe</big>
|kanji=やみのころも
|description=Just the right hue to make avoiding enemy attacks that bit easier
|stats={{Defence}} +97
|scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|60px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II)]][[File:Princess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=+25% evasion
|price=NA/12,375 {{Gold}}
|location=Found in:<br>[[Western Seabed Storeroom]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The dark robe has a {{Defence}} bonus of +74 and increases evasion to 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and {{Thieves}}. One may be found in [[Cantlin]] and another in the fourth [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track in [[Kol]]. The dark robe can be sold for 12,375 {{Gold}}, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Dark robe III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Dark robe</big>
|kanji=やみのころも
|description=Just the right hue to make avoiding enemy attacks that bit easier
|stats={{Defence}} +97
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]]
|notes=+25% dodge rate
|price=NA/12,375 {{Gold}}
|location=Found in:<br>[[Cantlin]]
}}
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The dark robe has a {{Defence}} bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Woosh]], and [[Crack]] damage by 20 points.
 
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Can be equipped by
|-
|[[Dwight]]
|-
|{{Powie yowie R}}
|-
|{{Grudgerigar R}}
|-
|{{Hulagan R}}
|-
|{{Cross eye R}}
|-
|{{Prestidigitator R}}
|-
|{{Pocus poppet R}}
|-
|{{Chimaera R}}
|-
|{{Flamethrower R}}
|-
|{{Minidemon R}}
|-
|{{Hellion R}}
|-
|{{Old man of the sea R}}
|-
|{{Conkuisitor R}}
|-
|{{Conkjurer R}}
|-
|{{Ghost R}}
|-
|{{Snowbird R}}
|-
|{{Epipany R}}
|-
|{{Wiz pip R}}
|-
|{{Beastmaster R}}
|-
|{{Killing machine R}}
|-
|[[Starkers]]
|}
 
==={{DQ7}}===
In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of {{Defense}} and 32 {{Style}} points. It can be equipped by [[Maribel Mayde]], [[Ruff]] and [[Sir Mervyn]]. The only way to get this item in the [[Sony PlayStation]] version is as a rare drop (1/256 chance) from the [[Swag bagger]]. It can be sold for 8250 {{Gold}}.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks
|}}
 
The dark robe has a {{Defence}} bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] and sold for 10,500 {{Gold}}.  It is obtainable through a few means, including:
*Finding one in a chest in the [[Black Citadel]].
*Getting a rare ({{fraction|1|64}}) drop from an [[Invisible swordsman]].
*Manufacturing in the [[Alchemy pot]] with the following recipe:
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Dark robe.png]]<br>Dark robe
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Cloak of evasion.png|link=Cloak of evasion]]<br>[[Cloak of evasion]]
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Wing of bat.png|link=Wing of bat]]<br>[[Wing of bat]]
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Devil tail.png|link=Devil's tail]]<br>[[Devil's tail]]
}}
 
The dark robe can also be used to make a [[Phantom mask]] by combining it with an [[Iron headgear]], one of the best end-game helmet options of [[Angelo]].
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX_dark_robe.png]]
|name=Dark robe
|kanji=やみのころも
|icon=[[File:Dark robe IX artwork.png]]
|description=A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats={{Defence}} +37<br>{{Evasion}} +2%
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]]<br>[[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]]
|notes=N/A
|price=13,500 {{Gold}}/6,750 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in [[Upover]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX velvet cape.png|link=Velvet cape]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Evencloth.png|link=Evencloth]] x3
|i3=[[File:DQIX Slipweed.png|link=Slipweed]] x3
}}
Upgrades into the [[macabre mantle]] when combined with three [[terrible tattoo]]s and four [[wing of bat]]s.
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Dark robe</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Dark robe xi icon.png]]
|description=A midnight-blue mantel that enhances evasion
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|stats={{Defence}} +80/84/88/93<br>Evasion +4%
|notes=NA/13,000 {{Gold}}
|price=N/A
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|diff=4.0
|i1=[[File:Black tear xi icon.png|75px|link=Black tear]] + [[File:Evencloth xi icon.png|75px|link=Evencloth]] x3 + [[File:Faerie fluff xi icon.png|75px|link=Faerie fluff]] x3<br>[[File:Lambswool xi icon.png|75px|Lambswool]] x3 + [[File:Slipweed xi icon.png|75px|link=Slipweed]] x3
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
}}
The instruction guide for crafting the robe is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|The Fandom of the Opera]]'', which is found in the Sage's trial section of [[Drustan's Labyrinth]].


===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
==Gallery==
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
<center><gallery>
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +87. It can be worn by Yangus.
Dark robe III artwork.png|The Dark robe from {{III}}.
Dark robe V artwork.png|The Dark robe from {{V}}.
Dark robe VII artwork.png|The Dark robe from {{VII}}.
</gallery></center>


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake armor]]
Desc: A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray.
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake armor]]
Defence: 37
Evasion Chance: 2.0%
Rarity: 2 stars
Recipe: N/A
    Buy: 13500 gold  Sold In: [[Upover]]
  Sell: 6750 gold
Equipable Classes:{{9I/priest}}{{9I/martial}}{{9I/thief}}{{9I/minstrel}}{{9I/armamentalist}}{{9I/ranger}}{{9I/sage}}{{9I/luminary}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[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 VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 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]]

Latest revision as of 07:07, 28 June 2026

Dark robe
DQVIII Dark Robe.png
Japanese やみのころも
ダークローブ (V)
Romaji yami no koromo
Daku robu (V)
Old localizations Dark Clothes (VII PSX)
Found in Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Increases evasion
Reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, & Crack damage (V)

The dark robe is a recurring cloak in the Dragon Quest franchise. Its a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, typically worn by Thieves and other agile characters to allow them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.

Localization history[edit]

Note that the item called by this name in Dragon Quest V is an entirely separate garment in Japanese, called the ダークローブ dāku rōbu ("Dark Robe"), which does not increase evasion, but instead reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, and Crack damage by 20 points.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

Dark robe III HD icon.png Dark robe (やみのころも)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Just the right hue to make avoiding enemy attacks that bit easier
Stats Notes
Defence +97 +25% evasion
Price Location
NA/8,660 gold coins Found in:
Grave of Galen 3B



Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Dark robe III HD icon.png Dark robe (やみのころも)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Just the right hue to make avoiding enemy attacks that bit easier
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Defence +97 Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png
Notes
+25% evasion
Price Location
NA/12,375 gold coins Found in:
Western Seabed Storeroom



Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The dark robe has a Defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion to 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by Martial Artists, Gadabouts, and Thieves. One may be found in Cantlin and another in the fourth Treasures n' Trapdoors track in Kol. The dark robe can be sold for 12,375 gold coins, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Dark robe III HD icon.png Dark robe (やみのころも)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Just the right hue to make avoiding enemy attacks that bit easier
Stats Vocations
Defence +97 Gadabout iconHD2D.pngMartial artist iconHD2D.pngThief iconHD2D.png
Notes
+25% dodge rate
Price Location
NA/12,375 gold coins Found in:
Cantlin



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

The dark robe has a Defence bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, and Crack damage by 20 points.

Can be equipped by
Dwight
Powie yowie
Grudgerigar
Hulagan
Cross eye
Prestidigitator
Pocus poppet
Chimaera
Flamethrower
Minidemon
Hellion
Old man of the sea
Conkuisitor
Conkjurer
Ghost
Snowbird
Epipany
Wiz pip
Beastmaster
Killing machine
Starkers

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

In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of Defense and 32 Style points. It can be equipped by Maribel Mayde, Ruff and Sir Mervyn. The only way to get this item in the Sony PlayStation version is as a rare drop (1/256 chance) from the Swag bagger. It can be sold for 8250 gold coins.

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks

The dark robe has a Defence bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by Yangus and Morrie and sold for 10,500 gold coins. It is obtainable through a few means, including:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Dark robe.png
Dark robe		 DQVIII Cloak of evasion.png
Cloak of evasion		 DQVIII Wing of bat.png
Wing of bat		 DQVIII Devil tail.png
Devil's tail


The dark robe can also be used to make a Phantom mask by combining it with an Iron headgear, one of the best end-game helmet options of Angelo.

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

DQIX dark robe.png Dark robe (やみのころも)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Dark robe IX artwork.png
Description
A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +37
Evasion +2%		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXmartialartisticon.png
IXminstrelicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
13,500 gold coins/6,750 gold coins Sold in Upover
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX velvet cape.png DQIX Evencloth.png x3 DQIX Slipweed.png x3


Upgrades into the macabre mantle when combined with three terrible tattoos and four wing of bats.

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

Dark robe DQXI Logo EN.png
Dark robe xi icon.png
Description
A midnight-blue mantel that enhances evasion
Rarity
S
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +80/84/88/93
Evasion +4%
Notes
NA/13,000 gold coins
Price Location
N/A Fun-Size Forge
Forging difficulty
4.0
Ingredients
Black tear xi icon.png + Evencloth xi icon.png x3 + Faerie fluff xi icon.png x3
Lambswool x3 + Slipweed xi icon.png x3
Characters
Erik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gif


The instruction guide for crafting the robe is the The Fandom of the Opera, which is found in the Sage's trial section of Drustan's Labyrinth.

Gallery[edit]

  • The Dark robe from III.

  • The Dark robe from V.

  • The Dark robe from VII.

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