Dark robe

Dark robe
Japanese	やみのころも ダークローブ (DQV only)
Romaji	{{{romaji}}}
Old localizations	Dark Clothes (DQVII PS1)
Found in	Dragon Quest III (remakes only) Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI
Effect	Increases evasion in all games except V. In V, it

The dark robe (やみのころも yami no koromo) is a recurring piece of clothing in the Dragon Quest franchise. It's a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, and is typically worn by thieves and allows them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.

Note that the item called by this name in Dragon Quest V is an entirely separate item in Japanese, called the ダークローブ dāku rōbu ("Dark Robe"), which does not increase evasion, but instead reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, and Crack damage by 20 points.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

The dark robe has a defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion by 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by Martial Artists, Gadabouts, and Thieves. One may be found in Cantlin and another in the fourth Treasures n' Trapdoors track in Kol. The dark robe can be sold for 12,375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.

Dragon Quest V

The dark robe has a defence bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces frizz, sizz, woosh, and crack damage by 20 points.

Dragon Quest VII

In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of defense and 32 style points. It can be equipped by Maribel, Ruff and Sir Mervyn. The only way to get this item in the Playstation version is as a rare drop (1/256 chance) from the Swag bagger. It can be sold for 8250 gold.

Dragon Quest VIII

A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks.

The dark robe has a defence bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by Yangus and Morrie and sold for 10,500 gold. It is obtainable through a few means, including:

• Finding one in a chest in the Black Citadel.
• Getting a rare (¹⁄₆₄) drop from an Invisible swordsman.
• Making it in the Alchemy Pot with a Cloak of evasion, Wing of bat and Devil's tail. It can also be used to make a phantom mask by combining it with an iron headgear.

Dragon Quest IX

The dark robe can be upgraded further to increase the wearer's ability to dodge attacks, like a bat in the night.

Dark robe
Defence	+37
Evasion	+2%
Rarity	★★☆☆☆
Equipable by	Priest, Martial Artist, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Ranger, Sage, Luminary
Buy Price	13,500
Sell Price	6,750
Flavor text	A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray.
Notes	Buy in Upover. Recipe: Velvet cape + Evencloth x3 + Slipweed x3 Upgrades into Macabre mantle.

Gallery

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  The dark robe from Dragon Quest III

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  The dark robe from Dragon Quest VII