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{{Item
|title = ''Metal king armour''
|image = [[File:Metal_King_Armour.png|center|230px]]
|japanese = {{tt|メタルキングよろい|Metal king armour}}
|romaji=Metaru kingu yoroi
|names =Metal king armor
|games = [[Dragon Quest V]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VI]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VII]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VIII]]<br>[[Dragon Quest IX]]<br>[[Dragon Quest XI]]
| buy = N/A
| sell = varies, see article
|effect = Protects against elemental damage (''VI~'')
}}


'''Metal king armour''' is an armour in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series with a [[Metal king slime|metal king slime]] emblem that staves off spells.
'''Metal king armour''' is a recurring suit of armour in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is frequently the most powerful suit of armour in the games it appears, boasting an incredible amount of defence and in most games provides protection against either magic or elemental damage. It is decorated with an emblem of a [[Metal king slime]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +95, and protects against magical damage. It can be found on the third floor in the optional Estark dungeon. There is also a 1/256 chance that a ''[[Metal dragon]]'' will drop it upon defeat.
The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +95. It does not offer any magic protection in this game, only raising physical defense. It can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)]], [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)]] and [[Tuppence]]. It can also be equipped by several monsters. It can be found on the third floor in the optional Estark dungeon. There is also a 1/256 chance that a [[Metal dragon]] will drop it upon defeat. It can be sold for 11,250G in the original version of the game、7,500G in the remakes.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +115, a style bonus of +45, and reduces damage from fire and ice breath by 25 points. The armour can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and the slime recruits. It can be purchased at the [[Greedmore Valley]] [[Casino]] for 150,000 tokens. It cannot be sold to any shop.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The metal king armour once again has a defence bonus of +115 and a style bonus of +45 and this time reduces damage from fire and ice breath by 30 points. It can be purchased at the Grand Slum's Casino in the PSX version or at [[The Haven|the Haven]]'s [[Casino|casino]] in the 3DS version once the final upgrade has been unlocked for 30,000 tokens. Only the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]] can equip it.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
If the metal king armour is equipped together with the metal king sword, metal king helm, and metal king shield when being ranked for Style contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]], they provide an incredible +50 style bonus.
The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +120. Everyone can equip it.  It can be made through [[alchemy]] by mixing a [[Liquid metal armour]] with [[Orichalcum]] and a [[Slime crown]].  The armour is worth 5,000 [[Gold]] Coins if sold at a shop.


==Description==
==={{DQ8}}===
*'''The ultimate suit of armour offering the strongest possible defence.''' (Description when selecting the Metal king armour in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=The ultimate suit of armour offering the strongest possible defence
}}
The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +120 and reduces damage taken from fire and ice breath by 30 points. In a change from other games in the series, all characters are able to equip it. The armour can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be sold for 5,000 gold.
* In the 3DS version, if the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] wears it along with the metal king shield and the metal king helm, his appearance will change.
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Metal king armour.png|32px|link=Metal king armour]]<br>Metal king armour
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Liquid metal armour.png|32px|link=Liquid metal armour]]<br>Liquid metal armour
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Orichalcum.png|32px|link=Orichalcum]]<br>Orichalcum
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Slime crown.png|32px|link=Slime crown]]<br>Slime crown
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|name={{DQ9Icon|body}} Metal king armour|console=DS:DQ9}}
The metal king armour is the fully upgraded version of the [[metal slime armour]].
{{Equipment|stat|name=Type|modifier=Armor (Torso)}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
|header=[[file:DQIX_metal_slime_armour.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+77}}
|name=Metal king armour
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=[[List_of_armour_alchemy_recipes_in_Dragon_Quest_IX|Alchemy]]}}
|icon=[[File:Metal king armour IX artwork.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Liquid metal armour]] × 1 + [[Orichalcum]] × 1 + [[Slime crown]] × 1}}
|description=Armour with a metal king slime emblem that staves off spells
{{Equipment|stat|name=Vocations|modifier={{DQ9Icon|warrior}}{{DQ9Icon|minstrel}}{{DQ9Icon|gladiator}}{{DQ9Icon|paladin}}{{DQ9Icon|armamentalist}}{{DQ9Icon|luminary}}}}
|rarity=★★★★☆
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=29000
|stats=Defence +77<br>Charm +90
  |flavor= Armour with a metal king slime emblem that staves off spells.
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
  |notes=-20% damage from fire-based attacks/spells
|notes=-20% all elemental damage
|price=NA/29,000
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX metal slime armour.png]]
|i2=[[File:orichalcumIXicon.png]]
|i3=[[File:DQIX Slime crown.png]]
}}


-20% damage from ice-based attacks/spells
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Metal king armour</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Metal king armour xi icon.png]]
|description=Utterly impregnable armour that protects against attacks of all elements
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|stats=Defence +126/133/148/148
|notes=-20% all elemental damage<br>Dropped by vicious [[metal dragon]]s at a 1/256 rate
|price=98,000/46,000
|location=Sold in the fortified [[Cobblestone]], act 3<br>Found in [[Insula occidentalis]], requires the [[ultimate key]]
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}


-20% damage from wind-based attacks/spells
==See also==
* [[Metal king sword]]
* [[Metal king spear]]
* [[Metal king helm]]
* [[Metal king shield]]
* [[Metal king slime boots]]
* [[Metal king slime gloves]]


-20% damage from lightning-based attacks/spells
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQVI Terry.png|Terry wearing the metal king armour
Metal king armour VII artwork.png|The metal king armour in ''Dragon Quest VII''
Image:DQVIII Metal King Equipment.jpg|The hero wearing the metal king armour and helmet in the 3DS version of ''Dragon Quest VIII''
Image:Metal King Gear.jpg|The metal king armour, along with all of the other metal king equipment, as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
</gallery></center>


-20% damage from earth-based attacks/spells
-20% damage from dark-based attacks/spells
-20% damage from light-based attacks/spells}}
==See also==
*[[Metal king helm]]
*[[Metal king shield]]
{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]

Latest revision as of 18:30, 1 June 2023

Metal king armour
Metal King Armour.png
Japanese メタルキングよろい
Romaji Metaru kingu yoroi
Old localizations Metal king armor
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Protects against elemental damage (VI~)

Metal king armour is a recurring suit of armour in the Dragon Quest series. It is frequently the most powerful suit of armour in the games it appears, boasting an incredible amount of defence and in most games provides protection against either magic or elemental damage. It is decorated with an emblem of a Metal king slime.

Appearances[edit]

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

The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +95. It does not offer any magic protection in this game, only raising physical defense. It can be equipped by Hero (Dragon Quest V), Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V) and Tuppence. It can also be equipped by several monsters. It can be found on the third floor in the optional Estark dungeon. There is also a 1/256 chance that a Metal dragon will drop it upon defeat. It can be sold for 11,250G in the original version of the game、7,500G in the remakes.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +115, a style bonus of +45, and reduces damage from fire and ice breath by 25 points. The armour can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and the slime recruits. It can be purchased at the Greedmore Valley Casino for 150,000 tokens. It cannot be sold to any shop.

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

The metal king armour once again has a defence bonus of +115 and a style bonus of +45 and this time reduces damage from fire and ice breath by 30 points. It can be purchased at the Grand Slum's Casino in the PSX version or at the Haven's casino in the 3DS version once the final upgrade has been unlocked for 30,000 tokens. Only the Hero, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe can equip it.

If the metal king armour is equipped together with the metal king sword, metal king helm, and metal king shield when being ranked for Style contest of the Excellence Grading Organisation, they provide an incredible +50 style bonus.

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
The ultimate suit of armour offering the strongest possible defence

The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +120 and reduces damage taken from fire and ice breath by 30 points. In a change from other games in the series, all characters are able to equip it. The armour can only be made in the Alchemy Pot and can be sold for 5,000 gold.

  • In the 3DS version, if the Hero wears it along with the metal king shield and the metal king helm, his appearance will change.
Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Metal king armour.png
Metal king armour		 DQVIII Liquid metal armour.png
Liquid metal armour		 DQVIII Orichalcum.png
Orichalcum		 DQVIII Slime crown.png
Slime crown


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

The metal king armour is the fully upgraded version of the metal slime armour.


DQIX metal slime armour.png Metal king armour DQIX Logo.png
Metal king armour IX artwork.png
Description
Armour with a metal king slime emblem that staves off spells
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★★☆ Defence +77
Charm +90		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
-20% all elemental damage
Price Location
NA/29,000 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX metal slime armour.png OrichalcumIXicon.png DQIX Slime crown.png



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

Metal king armour DQXI Logo EN.png
Metal king armour xi icon.png
Description
Utterly impregnable armour that protects against attacks of all elements
Rarity
S
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +126/133/148/148
Notes
-20% all elemental damage
Dropped by vicious metal dragons at a 1/256 rate
Price Location
98,000/46,000 Sold in the fortified Cobblestone, act 3
Found in Insula occidentalis, requires the ultimate key
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Terry wearing the metal king armour

  • The metal king armour in Dragon Quest VII

  • The hero wearing the metal king armour and helmet in the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII

  • The metal king armour, along with all of the other metal king equipment, as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery

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