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|title = Dancer's costume
|title = Dancer's costume
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Dancers_Costume.png|center|180px]]
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Dancers_Costume.png|center|180px]]
|japanese = {{tt|おどりこのふく|Odoriko no fuku}}
|japanese = おどりこのふく<br>おどりこの服
|romaji = {{tt|Odoriko no fuku|Dancer's clothes}}
|names = Dancer's clothes
|names = Dancer's clothes
|games = [[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 XI]]
|games = [[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 XI]]''
|buy = varies
|effect = Increases the wearer's Defence.
|sell = varies
|effect = Increases defense of the wielder.
}}
}}
 
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Janey Mac, what would me mam say!? I never saw anytin' so titillatin'. It won't do much to protect y'in an attack, but folk pay a fair price fer gear like this. It's fer yer young dancin' wan, Maya, this one. An' maybe Meena, too.'''''|source=Torneko, when he appraises the dancer's costume|console=|align=center|bgcolor=e5a0f2}}
The '''dancer's costume''' is a recurring set of clothing in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise that first appeared in [[Dragon Quest IV]]. It is a provocative set of clothing that can only be equipped by female characters.
The '''dancer's costume''' is a recurring set of clothing in the {{DQSeries}} that first appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. It is a provocative set of clothing that can only be equipped by female characters.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +8. It can only be equipped by [[Maya]] and [[Meena]].  
The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +8 and is part of [[Maya]]'s initial equipment. In the original [[NES]] version, it could be equipped by both Maya and [[Alena]]. However, in remake versions of the game, Alena can no longer equip it, while [[Meena]] gains the ability to do so. It can be purchased for 400 gold in [[Femiscyra]] and sold for 300 gold. One set can also be found in the [[Palais de Léon]] and they can also be dropped by [[Elepus]]es and [[Mimic]]s.
* If [[Torneko]] appraises the dancer's costume, he is shocked at how scandalous the outfit is, stating that it won't offer much protection in battle. He says that the outfit suits both Maya and Meena, but that it probably wouldn't fit him due to his size. Torneko then states that he wouldn't mind buying one himself to wear at home for the right price, then conspicuously denies that he's a crossdresser.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +20. It can only be worn by female characters. It can be bought for 1,300 gold and sold for 975 gold.
The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +20. It can only be worn by female characters. It can be purchased for 1,300 gold in [[Mostroferrato]] and sold for 975 gold. They can also be dropped by [[Hula ghoul]]s, [[Magic marionette]]s, and [[Suckling ocker]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
Can be bought for 1,300 gold in [[Reidock]]. It has a defense bonus of +20.  
The dancer's costume can be purchased for 1,300 gold in [[Reidock]], [[Arkbolt]], and [[Felonia]] and sold for 975 gold. It has a defence bonus of +20 and a style bonus of +25. It can only be equipped by [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +20 and a style bonus of +25. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Aishe]]. It can be bought for 1,500 gold in Pilgrim's Perdition and can sold for 750 gold. Dancer's costumes can be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +20 and a style bonus of +25. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 1,500 gold in [[Pilgrim's Perdition]] and can sold for 750 gold. Dancer's costumes can be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


[[File:Jessicadq2.jpg|Jessica in the Dancer's costume|right|thumb|100px]]
[[File:Jessicadq2.jpg|Jessica in the Dancer's costume|right|thumb|100px]]
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +23. It can be bought in [[Pickham]] and [[Baccarat]] for 1,300 gold and can be sold by the player for 650 gold. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]], and changes her appearance accordingly.
The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +23. It can be purchased in [[Pickham]] and [[Baccarat]] for 1,300 gold and can be sold by the player for 650 gold. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]], and changes her appearance accordingly. Dancer's costumes can also be dropped by [[Squid kid]]s and [[Puppet master]]s. The dancer's costume can also be used in a few recipes for the [[Alchemy Pot]]:
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Leather dress.png|32px|link=Leather dress]]<br>Leather dress
|i1=[[Image:DQVIIII Dancers costume.png|32px]]<br>Dancer's costume
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Magic beast hide.png|32px|link=Magic beast hide]]<br>Magic beast hide
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Dancers mail.png|32px|link=Dancer's mail]]<br>Dancer's mail
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Silver mail.png|32px|link=Silver mail]]<br>Silver mail
|i2=[[Image:DQVIIII Dancers costume.png|32px]]<br>Dancer's costume
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Nitid tutu.png|32px|link=Nitid tutu]]<br>Nitid tutu{{tt|*|3DS version only}}
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Spangled dress.png|32px|link=Spangled dress]]<br>Spangled dress
|i2=[[Image:DQVIIII Dancers costume.png|32px]]<br>Dancer's costume
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Life bracer.png|png|32px|link=Life bracer]]<br>Life bracer
}}
</div>


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX dancers costume.png|name=Dancer's costume|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+13}}
|header=[[Image:DQIX dancers costume.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|name=Dancer's costume
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=740|sellPrice=370|equipableBy=All Vocations|class=Clothing
|icon=[[Image:DQVIII Dancers Costume.png|center|150px]]
|flavor=Attractive attire donned by dancers.
|description=Attractive attire donned by dancers.
|notes=Buy in [[Port Llaffan]].<br>Exclusive for women.<br>Upgrades to [[Dancer's dress]].
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +13<br>Style +16
|vocation=All Vocations
|notes=Exclusive for women.<br>Upgrades into [[Dancer's dress]].
|price=740 / 370
|location=Sold in [[Port Llaffan]].
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
}}
The older dancer's costume can be worn by equipping [[Maya's outfit]] and [[Maya's bottoms]].
The older design of the dancer's costume can be worn by equipping [[Maya's outfit]] and [[Maya's bottoms]].


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
{{stub}}
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Dancer's costume</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:Dancer's costume xi icon.png]]
|description=An alluring outfit often worn by dancers and other entertainers.
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|stats=Defence +23/25/27/30<br>Charm +19/20/21/25<br>Evasion Chance +4%
|notes=Changes Serena's appearance when worn.
|price=1,300 / 650
|location=Sold at the armour shop in [[Gallopolis]].<br>{{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Grey gordon]]s and {{fraction|1|128}} chance by [[Squid kid]]s.
|diff=-
|i1=-
|character=[[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|80px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]]
}}In the ''Definitive Edition'' of the game, the Hip-Shaker will be added to Serena's outfits after acquiring the dancer's costume.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Dancers_Costume_and_Leather_Armour.png|Maya, on the left, wearing the dancer's costume
Dancers_Costume_and_Leather_Armour.png|Maya, on the left, wearing the dancer's costume
File:Bianca and Nera.png|[[Nera]] on the right, wearing the dancer's costume
Bianca and Nera.png|[[Nera]] on the right, wearing the dancer's costume
File:Dancers costume.png|The dancer's costume from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Dancers costume.png|The dancer's costume from ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:DQR MillyDancer.png|[[Milly]] wearing the dancer's costume in ''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''.
Serena hip shaker concept art.png|Concept art of Serena wearing the dancer's costume
Serena hip shaker concept art detail.png
Serena hip shaker cgi.png|"The Hip-Shaker"
DQR MillyDancer.png|[[Milly]] wearing the dancer's costume in ''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Female-exclusive equipment]]
[[Category:Female-exclusive equipment]]
{{Wikia}}
 
[[fr:Costume de danseuse]]

Revision as of 03:06, 17 November 2022

Dancer's costume
DQVIII Dancers Costume.png
Japanese おどりこのふく
おどりこの服
Romaji Odoriko no fuku
Old localizations Dancer's clothes
Found in Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence.

"Janey Mac, what would me mam say!? I never saw anytin' so titillatin'. It won't do much to protect y'in an attack, but folk pay a fair price fer gear like this. It's fer yer young dancin' wan, Maya, this one. An' maybe Meena, too."

—Torneko, when he appraises the dancer's costume

The dancer's costume is a recurring set of clothing in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest IV. It is a provocative set of clothing that can only be equipped by female characters.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +8 and is part of Maya's initial equipment. In the original NES version, it could be equipped by both Maya and Alena. However, in remake versions of the game, Alena can no longer equip it, while Meena gains the ability to do so. It can be purchased for 400 gold in Femiscyra and sold for 300 gold. One set can also be found in the Palais de Léon and they can also be dropped by Elepuses and Mimics.

  • If Torneko appraises the dancer's costume, he is shocked at how scandalous the outfit is, stating that it won't offer much protection in battle. He says that the outfit suits both Maya and Meena, but that it probably wouldn't fit him due to his size. Torneko then states that he wouldn't mind buying one himself to wear at home for the right price, then conspicuously denies that he's a crossdresser.

Dragon Quest V

The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +20. It can only be worn by female characters. It can be purchased for 1,300 gold in Mostroferrato and sold for 975 gold. They can also be dropped by Hula ghouls, Magic marionettes, and Suckling ockers.

Dragon Quest VI

The dancer's costume can be purchased for 1,300 gold in Reidock, Arkbolt, and Felonia and sold for 975 gold. It has a defence bonus of +20 and a style bonus of +25. It can only be equipped by Milly and Ashlynn.

Dragon Quest VII

The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +20 and a style bonus of +25. It can be equipped by Maribel and Aishe. It can be purchased for 1,500 gold in Pilgrim's Perdition and can sold for 750 gold. Dancer's costumes can be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Jessica in the Dancer's costume

Dragon Quest VIII

The dancer's costume has a defence bonus of +23. It can be purchased in Pickham and Baccarat for 1,300 gold and can be sold by the player for 650 gold. It can only be worn by Jessica, and changes her appearance accordingly. Dancer's costumes can also be dropped by Squid kids and Puppet masters. The dancer's costume can also be used in a few recipes for the Alchemy Pot:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Leather dress.png
Leather dress		 DQVIIII Dancers costume.png
Dancer's costume		 DQVIII Magic beast hide.png
Magic beast hide		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Dancers mail.png
Dancer's mail		 DQVIII Silver mail.png
Silver mail		 DQVIIII Dancers costume.png
Dancer's costume		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Nitid tutu.png
Nitid tutu*		 DQVIII Spangled dress.png
Spangled dress		 DQVIIII Dancers costume.png
Dancer's costume		 png
Life bracer


Dragon Quest IX

DQIX dancers costume.png Dancer's costume DQIX Logo.png
DQVIII Dancers Costume.png
Description
Attractive attire donned by dancers.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +13
Style +16		 All Vocations
Notes
Exclusive for women.
Upgrades into Dancer's dress.
Price Location
740 / 370 Sold in Port Llaffan.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -


The older design of the dancer's costume can be worn by equipping Maya's outfit and Maya's bottoms.

Dragon Quest XI

Dancer's costume DQXI Logo EN.png
Dancer's costume xi icon.png
Description
An alluring outfit often worn by dancers and other entertainers.
Rarity
E
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +23/25/27/30
Charm +19/20/21/25
Evasion Chance +4%
Notes
Changes Serena's appearance when worn.
Price Location
1,300 / 650 Sold at the armour shop in Gallopolis.
1⁄64 chance of being dropped by Grey gordons and 1⁄128 chance by Squid kids.
Forging difficulty
-
Ingredients
-
Characters
Serena sprite walk.gif


In the Definitive Edition of the game, the Hip-Shaker will be added to Serena's outfits after acquiring the dancer's costume.

Trivia

  • Maya appears to be wearing the dancer's costume in her artwork.

See also

Gallery

  • Maya, on the left, wearing the dancer's costume

  • Nera on the right, wearing the dancer's costume

  • The dancer's costume from Dragon Quest VII

  • Concept art of Serena wearing the dancer's costume

  • Serena hip shaker concept art detail.png

  • "The Hip-Shaker"

  • Milly wearing the dancer's costume in Dragon Quest Rivals.

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