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Despite causing [[confusion]], the mask is actually of immense value in solo playthroughs due to the fact that a befuddled character will never strike themselves. This makes the mask particularly valuable for players who wish to either speedrun the game or simply defeat [[Zoma]] with a single character.  
Despite causing [[confusion]], the mask is actually of immense value in solo playthroughs due to the fact that a befuddled character will never strike themselves. This makes the mask particularly valuable for players who wish to either speedrun the game or simply defeat [[Zoma]] with a single character.  


A shop will pay one single {{gold}} for it, but this is a horrible waste of a golden opportunity.
A shop will pay one single {{gold}} for it.


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Revision as of 19:42, 7 September 2025

Mask of Implacability
NohMask.png
Japanese はんにゃのめん
Romaji Hannya no men
Old localizations Noh mask
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VII
Effect Cursed, causes permanent confusion to wearer.

The Mask of Implacability is a cursed piece of headgear from the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III.

Although it grants an incredible amount of protection, it places the wearer in a permanent state of confusion until it is removed.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The mask is cursed, causing the wearer to be permanently confused and not able to cast spells outside of battle. However, it provides an amazingly high Defence boost of +255. It is found in the Orochi's Lair.

Despite causing confusion, the mask is actually of immense value in solo playthroughs due to the fact that a befuddled character will never strike themselves. This makes the mask particularly valuable for players who wish to either speedrun the game or simply defeat Zoma with a single character.

A shop will pay one single gold coins for it.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Mask of implacality III HD icon.png Mask of implacability
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Protects the wearer far better than any other mask, but does require them to put up with an inconvenient curse
Stats Vocations
Defence +255 Gadabout iconHD2D.pngHero iconHD2D.pngMage iconHD2D.pngMartial artist iconHD2D.pngMerchant iconHD2D.png Monster wrangler iconHD2D.pngPriest iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.pngThief iconHD2D.pngWarrior iconHD2D.png
Notes
Cursed, causes permanent confusion
Price Location
NA/1 Orochi's Lair



Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The mask was added in the Nintendo 3DS remake in 2013, and has the same bonuses (good and bad) as 'III along with the subtraction of 15 Style points. Unlike the previous game, it can't be sold.

It's available upon the first completion of the DLC Tablet Mount Malign after defeating Root of all evil.

It can be equipped by everyone, but Kiefer.

Etymology

The mask of implacability's original Japanese name hannya no men (はんにゃのめん) is a reference to the Hannya (般若) mask used in Japanese Noh theatre, which represents a jealous female demon. The mask is characterized by its pair of horns, metallic eyes, and a grinning mouth. It is intended to portray the souls of women that have been overcome by obsession or jealousy.