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{{quote|style=1|quote=Armour made from forged steel plates that cover the wearer's entire body.|source=Description of the full plate armour in ''Dragon Quest VIII''}}
 
The '''full plate armour''', also known as the '''steel armor''', is a recurring suit of armour in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series. This heavy suit of armour has a high defence value and it is typically reserved for characters with a large amount of physical strength.
The '''full plate armour''', also known as the '''steel armor''', is a recurring suit of armour in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series. This heavy suit of armour has a high defence value and it is typically reserved for characters with a large amount of physical strength.
{{Item
|title = ''Full plate armour''
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Full_Plate_Armour.png|right|220px]]
|japanese = はがねのよろい
|names = Full plate armour <br> Full plate armor <br> Steel armor
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest I]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''
|buy = various, see article
|sell = various, see article
|effect = various, see article
}}
==Characteristics==
The item art for the full plate armor consists of a breastplate with gold filigree details, pauldrons, and attached faulds, all made out of forged steel plates. In character art, the full plate armour often includes cuisses (thigh armour), gauntlets, boots, and a helmet. It is often the standard armour worn by knights and as such, can typically only be equipped by the most physically powerful characters. It has appeared in every main entry in the series so far.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Dragon Quest''===
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full plate armour}}
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full plate armour}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+24}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+24}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=3000g|sellPrice=1500g
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=3000g|sellPrice=1500g
|notes=It can be bought at Kol, Rimuldar, and Cantlin/Mercado .}}
|notes=It can be bought at [[Kol]], [[Rimuldar]], and [[Cantlin]] .}}


===''Dragon Quest II''===
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Hero]]. It can be purchased in [[Moonahan]] for 1,000 gold.


===''Dragon Quest III''===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +32 and can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]] and [[warrior]]s. It can be purchased in [[Baharata]] for 2,400 gold.
The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +32 and can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]] and [[Warrior]]s. It can be purchased in [[Baharata]] for 2,400 gold.


===''Dragon Quest IV''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full plate armour}}
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full plate armour}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+35}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+35}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=2300g|sellPrice=1725g
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=2300g|sellPrice=1725g
|notes=This suit of armour can only be worn by Solo, Sofia, [[Ragnar]] and Psaro .}}
|notes=This suit of armour can only be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]], [[Ragnar]] and [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] .}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full plate armour}}
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full plate armour}}
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{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=2300g|sellPrice=1150g
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=2300g|sellPrice=1150g
|notes=For sale in Lodestar Harbour, Zommingale, and Monsterferrato.}}
|notes=For sale in Lodestar Harbour, Zommingale, and Monsterferrato.}}
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full plate armour}}
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full plate armour}}
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===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +39. Only the hero can equip it.
The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +39. Only the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] can equip it. It can be purchased on the Holy Isle of [[Neos]] and [[Savella Cathedral]] for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold. The full plate armour can also be upgraded into the [[magic armour]] by combining it with a [[prayer ring]] and a [[ruby of protection]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
 
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
The full plate armour is presented as an improvement of the weaker iron armour, and as such must be crafted through alchemy to obtain.
The full plate armour is presented as an improvement of the weaker iron armour, and as such must be crafted through alchemy to obtain.
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{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=1450
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=1450
|flavor=Steel armour that covers the upper quarters.
|flavor=Steel armour that covers the upper quarters.
|notes=Must be created with [[alchemy]] by combining a suit of [[iron armour]], royal soil, and one ingot of iron ore.}}
|notes=Must be created with [[Alchemy]] by combining a suit of [[iron armour]], royal soil, and one ingot of iron ore.}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==See also==
* [[Steel shield]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQ_Hero_Full_Plate_Armour.png|''DQI'''s [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] wearing the full plate armour
Image:DQ_Hero_Full_Plate_Armour.png|''Dragon Quest'''s [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] wearing the full plate armour
File:DQ full plate armour.jpg|The Hero once again, wearing the full plate armour
File:fullplate.JPG|
File:fullplate.JPG|
File:DQII full plate armour.jpg|The [[Prince of Midenhall]] wearing the full plate armour
Image:DQIII_Full_Plate_Armour.png|A male warrior from ''Dragon Quest III''  wearing the full plate armour
Image:DQIII_Full_Plate_Armour.png|A male warrior from ''Dragon Quest III''  wearing the full plate armour
File:Ragnar Full Plate Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] wearing the armour
File:Ragnar Full Plate Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] wearing the armour
File:HeroCarverArmor.jpg|[[Carver]], on the right, wearing full plate armour
Image:Full plate armour.png|The full plate armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Image:Full plate armour.png|The full plate armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
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{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest I armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II armor]]

Revision as of 16:38, 3 February 2017

"Armour made from forged steel plates that cover the wearer's entire body."

—Description of the full plate armour in Dragon Quest VIII

The full plate armour, also known as the steel armor, is a recurring suit of armour in the Dragon Quest series. This heavy suit of armour has a high defence value and it is typically reserved for characters with a large amount of physical strength.

Full plate armour
DQVIII Full Plate Armour.png
Japanese はがねのよろい
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Full plate armour
Full plate armor
Steel armor
Found in Dragon Quest I
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest Builders
Effect various, see article

Characteristics

The item art for the full plate armor consists of a breastplate with gold filigree details, pauldrons, and attached faulds, all made out of forged steel plates. In character art, the full plate armour often includes cuisses (thigh armour), gauntlets, boots, and a helmet. It is often the standard armour worn by knights and as such, can typically only be equipped by the most physically powerful characters. It has appeared in every main entry in the series so far.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

 Full plate armour
Defence +24
Equipable by
Buy Price 3000g
Sell Price 1500g
Notes It can be bought at Kol, Rimuldar, and Cantlin .

Dragon Quest II

The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the Hero. It can be purchased in Moonahan for 1,000 gold.

Dragon Quest III

The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +32 and can only be equipped by the Hero and Warriors. It can be purchased in Baharata for 2,400 gold.

Dragon Quest IV

 Full plate armour
Defence +35
Equipable by
Buy Price 2300g
Sell Price 1725g
Notes This suit of armour can only be worn by the Hero, Ragnar and Psaro .

Dragon Quest V

 Full plate armour
Defence +30
Equipable by
Buy Price 2300g
Sell Price 1150g
Notes For sale in Lodestar Harbour, Zommingale, and Monsterferrato.

Dragon Quest VI

 Full plate armour
Defence +30
Equipable by
Buy Price 2300g
Sell Price 1725g
Notes The armour can be reworked at the fashion forge for 800g.

This boosts its style from 27 to 42.

Dragon Quest VII

The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +34 and a style bonus of +27. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 5,000 gold and sold for 2,500. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VIII

The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +39. Only the Hero can equip it. It can be purchased on the Holy Isle of Neos and Savella Cathedral for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold. The full plate armour can also be upgraded into the magic armour by combining it with a prayer ring and a ruby of protection in the Alchemy Pot.

Dragon Quest IX

The full plate armour is presented as an improvement of the weaker iron armour, and as such must be crafted through alchemy to obtain.

 Full Plate Armor
Defence +28
Equipable by
Buy Price N/A
Sell Price 1450
Flavor text Steel armour that covers the upper quarters.
Notes Must be created with Alchemy by combining a suit of iron armour, royal soil, and one ingot of iron ore.

Dragon Quest Swords

See also

Gallery

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