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{{Item
|title = ''Dragon robe''
|image = [[Image:DVIII_Dragon_Robe.png|center|180px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ドラゴンローブ|Dragon robe}}
|romaji=Doragon robu
|names = Dragon robe
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation|Dragon Quest III]]''<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation|Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past|Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King|Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies|Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|buy = 40,000 Gold (VII)<br>32,500 Gold (IX)
|sell = 20,000 Gold (VII)<br>16,250 Gold (IX)
|effect = Various, see article
}}
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Just one touch and you can feel this robe's incredible power.'''''|source=[[Terry]], after obtaining the dragon robe|console=[[Nintendo DS|DS]]|align=center|bgcolor=66b3ff}}
The '''dragon robe''' is a recurring robe in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in {{DQ6}}. It is a truly incredible garment made from a dragon's [[dragon's scale|scales]] and bones. The robe usually protects the wearer against fire and ice attacks and is often among the strongest protection for those who cannot don heavy armour.


The '''dragon robe''' is a recurring garment in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. It protects against fire and ice attacks.
==Characteristics==
The modern dragon robe is a flowing, verdant garment with puffy white sleeves. The skull of a dragon adorns the chest area along with a shoulder and neck guard. The original design seen only in the official guide book for the Super Famicom version of ''VI'' depicts something akin to an armored dress, with a breast guard made of green dragon scales with green dragon skulls for pauldrons, set over a high-collar yellow gown with a red cloth wrapped around the hip.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
==={{DQ3}}===
The dragon robe has the defense bonus of +95. It provides additional defense against magic, fire & ice based attacks.  [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|The Hero]], [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]] & [[Lizzie]] can wear it.
The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +80 and reduces damage from breath attacks by 33%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by [[Mage]]s, [[Priest]]s, and [[Sage]]s.
One can be obtained after turning in 85 [[mini medal]]s to the collector in [[Aliahan]] in the mobile versions. In the GBC and SNES versions, dragon robes can be purchased from the fourth [[T'n'T]] track in [[Kol]] or randomly found in the fifth T'n'T track.


The robe can be obtained in [[Greedmore Valley]] after the residents there are cured of their greed.
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Dragon robe III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Dragon robe</big>
|kanji=ドラゴンローブ
|description=This serpentine clothing reduces damage from fire and ice attacks
|stats=Defence +94
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]
|notes=-33% damage from breath attacks
|price=NA/20,250
|location=90 [[mini medal]]s
}}


===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
==={{DQ6}}===
The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +95. It reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and breath attacks by 30. [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|The Hero]], [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]] & [[Lizzie]] can wear it. The robe can be obtained in [[Greedmore Valley]] after the residents there are cured of their greed.


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
Interestingly, vintage art for the robe depicts it as a dress despite male characters being able to wear it. Considering the robe was redesigned as early as the 1996 remake of ''DQIII'', it is likely the feminine form was an oversight by [[Akira Toriyama|Toriyama]].
The dragon robe has a defense bonus of +103. Only Jessica and Angelo can wear it.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Dragon robe}}
The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +95, a style bonus of +60, and reduces damage from all Fire and Ice-based attacks by 40. It can be purchased from the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]] for 40,000 gold and sold for 20,000 gold. The robe can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Maribel]], and [[Sir Mervyn]].
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+39}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might|modifier=+32}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=16,250
|flavor=A garment possessed by a powerful dragon that muffles magical attacks.
|notes=One dragon robe is given to the party when they hand in their 80th [[mini medal]].<br>Required to create the [[Xenlon robe]].}}
{{Wikia}}


==={{DQ8}}===
The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +103, and will reduce Frizz, Sizz, Bang, Crack, and breath damage by 40. It can be worn by [[Jessica]], [[Angelo]], [[Morrie]], and [[Red]]. It is received as a reward for beating Rank S at the [[Monster Arena]].
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX dragon robe.png]]
|name=Dragon robe
|icon=[[File:Dragon robe XI artwork.png]]
|kanji=ドラゴンローブ
|description=A garment possessed by a powerful dragon that muffles magical attacks
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|stats=Defence +39<br>Magical might +32
|vocation=[[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]]
|notes=-18% Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, & Wind damage<br>
|price=32,500/16,250
|location=[[DQVC]]<br>[[Cap'n Max Meddlin']] reward
|i1=N/A
|i2=N/A
|i3=N/A
}}
Upgrades into the [[Xenlon robe]] when combined with a [[dragon dress]] and [[dragon top]].
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Dragon robe</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Dragon robe xi icon.png]]
|description=A gown instilled with the spirit of serpents that can soften the impact of incoming spells
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|stats=Defence +88/93/98/104<br>Magical might +39/40/41/43
|notes=-15% all elemental damage
|price=NA/16,250
|location=Dropped by:<br>[[Kleptoreptile]] (1/128)
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]]
}}
==Other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Túnica de dragón|es-meaning=
|fr=Manteau du dragon|fr-meaning=
}}
==See also==
*[[Xenlon robe]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Dragon robe III artwork.png|The dragon robe from ''Dragon Quest III''
File:Vintage Dragon Robe low quality.jpg|Milly modeling the original robe, second from left.
Image:Dragon robe VII artwork.png|The dragon robe from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Image:ICON-Dragon robe.png|DS sprite for ''VI''
</gallery></center>
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI 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 05:12, 27 September 2025

The dragon robe is a recurring robe in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation. It is a truly incredible garment made from a dragon's scales and bones. The robe usually protects the wearer against fire and ice attacks and is often among the strongest protection for those who cannot don heavy armour.

Dragon robe
DVIII Dragon Robe.png
Japanese ドラゴンローブ
Romaji Doragon robu
Old localizations Dragon robe
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Various, see article

"Just one touch and you can feel this robe's incredible power."

—Terry, after obtaining the dragon robe (DS)

CharacteristicsEdit

The modern dragon robe is a flowing, verdant garment with puffy white sleeves. The skull of a dragon adorns the chest area along with a shoulder and neck guard. The original design seen only in the official guide book for the Super Famicom version of VI depicts something akin to an armored dress, with a breast guard made of green dragon scales with green dragon skulls for pauldrons, set over a high-collar yellow gown with a red cloth wrapped around the hip.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit

The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +80 and reduces damage from breath attacks by 33%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by Mages, Priests, and Sages. One can be obtained after turning in 85 mini medals to the collector in Aliahan in the mobile versions. In the GBC and SNES versions, dragon robes can be purchased from the fourth T'n'T track in Kol or randomly found in the fifth T'n'T track.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit

  Dragon robe (ドラゴンローブ)
Description
This serpentine clothing reduces damage from fire and ice attacks
Stats Vocations
Defence +94    
Notes
-33% damage from breath attacks
Price Location
NA/20,250 90 mini medals



Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +95. It reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and breath attacks by 30. The Hero, Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan & Lizzie can wear it. The robe can be obtained in Greedmore Valley after the residents there are cured of their greed.

Interestingly, vintage art for the robe depicts it as a dress despite male characters being able to wear it. Considering the robe was redesigned as early as the 1996 remake of DQIII, it is likely the feminine form was an oversight by Toriyama.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +95, a style bonus of +60, and reduces damage from all Fire and Ice-based attacks by 40. It can be purchased from the Sea Dragon for 40,000 gold and sold for 20,000 gold. The robe can be equipped by the Hero, Maribel, and Sir Mervyn.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +103, and will reduce Frizz, Sizz, Bang, Crack, and breath damage by 40. It can be worn by Jessica, Angelo, Morrie, and Red. It is received as a reward for beating Rank S at the Monster Arena.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

  Dragon robe (ドラゴンローブ)
 
Description
A garment possessed by a powerful dragon that muffles magical attacks
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★☆☆ Defence +39
Magical might +32		     
   
Notes
-18% Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, & Wind damage
Price Location
32,500/16,250 DQVC
Cap'n Max Meddlin' reward
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
N/A N/A N/A


Upgrades into the Xenlon robe when combined with a dragon dress and dragon top.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Dragon robe  
 
Description
A gown instilled with the spirit of serpents that can soften the impact of incoming spells
Rarity
S
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +88/93/98/104
Magical might +39/40/41/43
Notes
-15% all elemental damage
Price Location
NA/16,250 Dropped by:
Kleptoreptile (1/128)
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
 



Other languagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolTúnica de dragón
  FrançaisManteau du dragon

See alsoEdit

GalleryEdit

  • The dragon robe from Dragon Quest III

  • Milly modeling the original robe, second from left.

  • The dragon robe from Dragon Quest VII

  • DS sprite for VI

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