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{{Item
|title = ''Thinking cap''
|image =[[Image:DQVIIIThinkingCap.png|center|230px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ちりょくのかぶと|Wisdom helmet}}
|romaji = Chiryoku no kabuto
|names= Intelli helm
|games ={{DQ3HD}}<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 = Increases the intelligence of the wearer.
}}


The '''Thinking Cap''' is a headgear equipment in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series, designed augment its wearer's intelligence.
The '''thinking cap''' is a recurring piece of headwear in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series, designed to augment its wearer's intelligence. Despite its name, it looks more like a tiara, with a green jewel in the front under three small blue jewels and larger blue ones on either side. Older concept art shows a piece going across the crown, but the modernized design shown in the seventh game does not


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +40, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It is sold in [[Lofty Peak]] and [[Faerie Lea]] for 13000, and can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)]], [[Parry]], and [[Tuppence]].
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Thinking cap III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Thinking cap</big>
|description=A curious crown said to improve the intelligence of anyone who wears it
|stats=Defence +60<br>Wisdom +40
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]]
|notes=N/A
|price=17,700/4,420
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Tantegel]]
}}
==={{DQ5}}===
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +40, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It is sold in [[Lofty Peak]] and [[Faerie Lea]] for 13,000 gold, and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Parry]], and [[Tuppence]]. The helm is useful for bumping up the loyalty of fresh monster recruits, who will only obey commands when their wisdom is at least 20.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The cap features the traditional +40 defence and +15 wisdom, but now boasts +21 style. It is sold in [[Desparia]], and the well armour shop east of [[Port Haven]]. [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.  
The cap features the traditional +40 defence and +15 wisdom, but now boasts +21 style. It is sold in [[Despairia]], and the well armour shop east of [[Port Haven]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +38, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It can be purchased for 13000 in [[Tryan Gully]] and created with alchemy by combining a [[Scholar's cap]] with an [[Iron headgear]]. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]].
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +37, a style bonus of +21, and increases the wearer's wisdom by 15. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. The cap can be acquired if a male character wins the wisdom category for the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The thinking cap increases defence by +18, boosts magical might and mending by +12 points, is sold for 12500 in [[Swinedimples Academy]] and [[Wormwood Creek]], and can be equipped by [[Priest]]s, [[Mage|Magi]], [[Paladin]]s, [[Sage]]s, [[Armamentalist]]s, [[Minstrel]]s, and [[Luminary|Luminaries]].
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +38, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It can be purchased for 13,000 gold in [[Tryan Gully]] and created through alchemy. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Thinking cap.png]]<br>Thinking cap
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Scholars cap PS2.png|link=Scholar's cap]]<br>Scholar's cap
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Iron headgear.png|link=Iron headgear]]<br>Iron headgear
|i3=-
}}


Through alchemy, the cap can become the '''Scholar's Circlet''', increasing defence to +20, and magical stats by +16. It is formed by mixing Sage's Elixer and a Brainy Bracer with the cap, and can be donned by the same vocations as before.
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:DQIX Thinking cap.png]]
|name=Thinking cap
|kanji=ちりょくのかぶと
|icon=[[File:Thinking cap IX artwork.png]]
|description=A hat that heightens its wearer's magical might
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +18<br>Magical might +12<br>Magical mending +12<br>Charm +23
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]]<br>[[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=12,500/6,250
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Swinedimples Academy]]<br>[[Wormwood Creek]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Darkonium slime]] (1/128)
|i1=[[File:DQIX Iron helmet.png|link=Steel helmet]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Gold circlet.png|link=Gold circlet]]
|i3=[[File:DQIX Sorcerers stone.png|link=Sorcerer's stone]]
}}
Upgrades into the [[scholar's circlet]] when combined with a  [[brainy bracer]] and [[sage's elixir]]
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Thinking cap</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Thinking cap xi icon.png]]
|description=A conjuror's crown that increases the magical powers of anyone who equips it
|rarity=<big><big>B</big></big>
|stats=Defence +38/39/40/42<br>M. might +24/25/27/29<br>M. mending +24/25/27/29
|notes=N/A
|price=NA/6,500
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|diff=2.5
|i1=[[File:Gold ore xi icon.png|50px|link=Gold ore]] x3 + [[File:Platinum ore xi icon.png|50px|link=Platinum ore]] x2 + [[File:Equable emerald xi icon.png|50px|link=Equable emerald]] x2 + [[File:Thinkincense xi icon.png|50px|link=Thinkincense]] x2
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The guide for crafting the cap, ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Fine Fashions for Philosophers]]'', is the reward for completing quest #43 in the [[Zwaardsrust Region]] during the second act.
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The thinking cap is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 110]], in the armour category, with a base value of 3,750,000.
 
==Etymology==
The name of the thinking cap comes from the English phrase "to put on your thinking cap", a state of mind or an imagined piece of headgear that one would put on in order to solve a problem or do some serious pondering.
 
==See also==
*[[scholar's cap]]
*[[Scholar's circlet]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQV_Thinking_Cap.png|''Dragon Quest V''
Image:DQVI_Thinking_cap.png|''Dragon Quest VI''
Thinking cap VII artwork.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Thinking cap treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures''
</gallery></center>
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V helmets]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]

Latest revision as of 05:00, 31 August 2025

The thinking cap is a recurring piece of headwear in the Dragon Quest series, designed to augment its wearer's intelligence. Despite its name, it looks more like a tiara, with a green jewel in the front under three small blue jewels and larger blue ones on either side. Older concept art shows a piece going across the crown, but the modernized design shown in the seventh game does not

Thinking cap
DQVIIIThinkingCap.png
Japanese ちりょくのかぶと
Romaji Chiryoku no kabuto
Old localizations Intelli helm
Found in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Increases the intelligence of the wearer.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit

  Thinking cap
Description
A curious crown said to improve the intelligence of anyone who wears it
Stats Vocations
Defence +60
Wisdom +40		     
  
Notes
N/A
Price Location
17,700/4,420 Sold in:
Tantegel


Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit

The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +40, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It is sold in Lofty Peak and Faerie Lea for 13,000 gold, and can be equipped by the Hero, Parry, and Tuppence. The helm is useful for bumping up the loyalty of fresh monster recruits, who will only obey commands when their wisdom is at least 20.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

The cap features the traditional +40 defence and +15 wisdom, but now boasts +21 style. It is sold in Despairia, and the well armour shop east of Port Haven. The Hero, Carver, Nevan, Terry, Amos, Lizzie, and Goowain can equip it.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +37, a style bonus of +21, and increases the wearer's wisdom by 15. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. The cap can be acquired if a male character wins the wisdom category for the Excellence Grading Organisation.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +38, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It can be purchased for 13,000 gold in Tryan Gully and created through alchemy. It can only be worn by Jessica and Angelo.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Thinking cap		  
Scholar's cap		  
Iron headgear		 -


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

  Thinking cap (ちりょくのかぶと)
 
Description
A hat that heightens its wearer's magical might
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +18
Magical might +12
Magical mending +12
Charm +23		     
   
Notes
N/A
Price Location
12,500/6,250 Sold in:
Swinedimples Academy
Wormwood Creek
Dropped by:
Darkonium slime (1/128)
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
     


Upgrades into the scholar's circlet when combined with a brainy bracer and sage's elixir

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Thinking cap  
 
Description
A conjuror's crown that increases the magical powers of anyone who equips it
Rarity
B
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +38/39/40/42
M. might +24/25/27/29
M. mending +24/25/27/29
Notes
N/A
Price Location
NA/6,500 Fun-Size Forge
Forging difficulty
2.5
Ingredients
  x3 +   x2 +   x2 +   x2
Characters
    


The guide for crafting the cap, Fine Fashions for Philosophers, is the reward for completing quest #43 in the Zwaardsrust Region during the second act.

Dragon Quest TreasuresEdit

The thinking cap is Treasure No. 110, in the armour category, with a base value of 3,750,000.

EtymologyEdit

The name of the thinking cap comes from the English phrase "to put on your thinking cap", a state of mind or an imagined piece of headgear that one would put on in order to solve a problem or do some serious pondering.

See alsoEdit

GalleryEdit

  • Dragon Quest V

  • Dragon Quest VI

  • Dragon Quest VII

  • Treasures

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