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The Tortoise shell has a {{Defense}} bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 {{Gold}} from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Gotha]] Castle. It can only be worn by [[Sancho]] and several monster companions. | The Tortoise shell has a {{Defense}} bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 {{Gold}} from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Gotha]] Castle. The shell can be sold for 1,250 {{Gold}}. It can only be worn by [[Sancho]] and several monster companions. | ||
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The Tortoise shell has a | The Tortoise shell has a {{Defence}} bonus of +33, but reduces {{Dtyle}} by 15. It may be equipped by [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from [[Aridea]] and [[Howsworth]] for 2,500 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,875 {{Gold}}. It can also be dropped by [[Marrow escapee]]s, [[Armoured wartoise]]s, and [[Plated goretoise]]s. | ||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
The Tortoise shell has a | The Tortoise shell has a {{Defence}} bonus of +33, but it reduces {{Style}} by 15. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]] and it can be purchased in [[La Bravoure]], [[Al-Balad]]'s Palace, and [[Gröndal]] for 3,800 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,900 {{Gold}}. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]. | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The Turtle shell (known as the Tortoise shell in the {{3DS}} version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] can wear it. It can be purchased from [[Neos]] and the campsite west of [[Argonia]] for 2,300 | The Turtle shell (known as the Tortoise shell in the {{3DS}} version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] can wear it. It can be purchased from [[Neos]] and the campsite west of [[Argonia]] for 2,300 {{Gold}} and sold for 1,150 {{Gold}}. | ||
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|price=1,550/750 | |price=1,550 {{Gold}}/750 {{Gold}} | ||
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Porth Llaffan]]<br>[[Slurry Quay]] | |location=Sold in:<br>[[Porth Llaffan]]<br>[[Slurry Quay]] | ||
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|location=Found in:<br>[[Costa Valor]] treasure chest<br>Dropped by [[Merman|mermen]] (1/64) | |location=Found in:<br>[[Costa Valor]] [[treasure chest]]<br>Dropped by [[Merman|mermen]] (1/64) | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Prepping For Battle.png|{{VII}}'s instruction manual illustration. | |||
tortoise shell VII artwork.png|The | tortoise shell VII artwork.png|The Tortoise shell from {{VII}}. | ||
Tortoise shell icon b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon. | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
Revision as of 03:41, 5 March 2026
| Tortoise shell | |
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| Japanese | カメのこうら |
| Romaji | Kame no kōra |
| Old localizations | Turtle shell Turtle armor Shell suit |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest Builders 2 Dragon Quest Treasures |
| Effect | None |
The Tortoise shell is a recurring set of armour in the Dragon Quest series. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The Tortoise shell has a Defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by Mages, Merchants and Gadabouts. It can be purchased in Reeve for 330 gold coins. It only appears in remake versions.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Tortoise shell (カメのこうら)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The Tortoise shell has a Defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold coins from Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, Mostroferrato, and Gotha Castle. The shell can be sold for 1,250 gold coins. It can only be worn by Sancho and several monster companions.
| Can be equipped by |
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| Sancho |
| Slime |
| Rotten apple |
| Small fry |
| Metal slime |
| Healslime |
| Cureslime |
| Man o' war |
| Liquid metal slime |
| King slime |
| King cureslime |
| Bad apple |
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
The Tortoise shell has a Defence bonus of +33, but reduces Template:Dtyle by 15. It may be equipped by Nevan, Amos, and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from Aridea and Howsworth for 2,500 gold coins and sold for 1,875 gold coins. It can also be dropped by Marrow escapees, Armoured wartoises, and Plated goretoises.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The Tortoise shell has a Defence bonus of +33, but it reduces Style by 15. It can only be equipped by Ruff and it can be purchased in La Bravoure, Al-Balad's Palace, and Gröndal for 3,800 gold coins and sold for 1,900 gold coins. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The Turtle shell (known as the Tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only Yangus and Morrie can wear it. It can be purchased from Neos and the campsite west of Argonia for 2,300 gold coins and sold for 1,150 gold coins.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Tortoise shell (カメのこうら)
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| Description | ||||
| An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Defence +22 Charm +32 |
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| Notes | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 1,550 gold coins/750 gold coins | Sold in: Porth Llaffan Slurry Quay |
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| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
 Iron cuirass |
 Tortoiseshell |
 Emerald moss |
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Upgrades to Tortoiseshell armour when combined with a Tortoiseshell and two lumps of Emerald moss.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
| Tortoise shell |  |
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| Description | ||||
| Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| D | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +37/38/40/42 | ||||
| Notes | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| N/A | Found in: Costa Valor treasure chest Dropped by mermen (1/64) |
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| Forging difficulty | ||||
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| Ingredients | ||||
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Dragon Quest Builders 2
The shell increases the Builder's Defence by +23. The necessary materials are 5 bones and 1 grass fibre, and the recipe is learned after defeating the strong Crabber dabber doo on Furrowfield island.
Dragon Quest Treasures
The Tortoise shell appears as a treasure and has a base value of 380,000 gold coins.
Trivia
- In the PSX version of VII the instruction manual contains an illustration of the Hero wearing the tortoise shell, but he cannot equip it in the game.
Gallery
VII's instruction manual illustration.
The Tortoise shell from VII.
Dragon Quest Builders 2 icon.
