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'''Orichalcum''' is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series. It is a special metallic substance that is very rare and precious. It is typically used to create powerful weapons and/or armor in the games in which it appears. This is done using processes such as [[alchemy]] and [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|sword tempering]]. | '''Orichalcum''' is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series. It is a special metallic substance that is very rare and precious. It is typically used to create powerful weapons and/or armor in the games in which it appears. This is done using processes such as [[alchemy]] and [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|sword tempering]]. | ||
==Appearances== | |||
==Dragon Quest III== | ===Dragon Quest III=== | ||
In ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', orichalcum is needed to reforge the [[Sword of Kings]], a legendary blade which [[Erdrick]] then uses against [[Zoma]]. | In ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', orichalcum is needed to reforge the [[Sword of Kings]], a legendary blade which [[Erdrick]] then uses against [[Zoma]]. | ||
==Dragon Quest VIII== | ===Dragon Quest VIII=== | ||
In ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'', orichalcum is very rare and is useful only for alchemy. It is an ingredient of items such as the [[Sage's Stone]], [[Meteorite Bracer]], [[Metal King Shield]], [[Metal King Armour]], [[Liquid Metal Sword]], [[Megaton Hammer]] and [[Goddess Ring]]. In main game player can obtain 5 pieces of orichacum and 1 more in the post-game. Additionally, monsters Metal King Slime and Pandora's Box both drop this item as rare drop (1/256). | In ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'', orichalcum is very rare and is useful only for alchemy. It is an ingredient of items such as the [[Sage's Stone]], [[Meteorite Bracer]], [[Metal King Shield]], [[Metal King Armour]], [[Liquid Metal Sword]], [[Megaton Hammer]] and [[Goddess Ring]]. In main game player can obtain 5 pieces of orichacum and 1 more in the post-game. Additionally, monsters Metal King Slime and Pandora's Box both drop this item as rare drop (1/256). | ||
==Dragon Quest IX== | ===Dragon Quest IX=== | ||
In ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', orichalcum is a key ingredient in many high level [[List of alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX|alchemy recipes]]. It can be acquired in treasure chests of [[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|rank 9 and 10]] in treasure map grottos. It can also be purchased for 15 [[mini medal]]s a piece from [[Cap'n Max Meddlin']] after completing his initial requirement for medals collected or it can be dropped by a [[Gem Slime]], [[Platinum King Jewel]], or [[Greygnarl|Greygnarl (Grotto)]]. A lump of it can also be found inside a red chest in the cave on the lonely coast, and another near Apus Major's throne in a red chest. | In ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', orichalcum is a key ingredient in many high level [[List of alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX|alchemy recipes]]. It can be acquired in treasure chests of [[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|rank 9 and 10]] in treasure map grottos. It can also be purchased for 15 [[mini medal]]s a piece from [[Cap'n Max Meddlin']] after completing his initial requirement for medals collected or it can be dropped by a [[Gem Slime]], [[Platinum King Jewel]], or [[Greygnarl|Greygnarl (Grotto)]]. A lump of it can also be found inside a red chest in the cave on the lonely coast, and another near Apus Major's throne in a red chest. | ||
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Game description: A highly prized mineral of magnificent hardness. Alchemise it! | Game description: A highly prized mineral of magnificent hardness. Alchemise it! | ||
==Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime== | ===Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime=== | ||
Orichalcum is used as ammunition for the [[Schleiman Tank]], and may be used in alchemy to create other ammunition, such as the [[orichalcum slime]]. | Orichalcum is used as ammunition for the [[Schleiman Tank]], and may be used in alchemy to create other ammunition, such as the [[orichalcum slime]]. | ||
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