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|names = Mad cap<br>Mysterious hat<br>Magic helmet | |names = Mad cap<br>Mysterious hat<br>Magic helmet | ||
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/> | |games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/> | ||
|buy = | |buy = N/A | ||
|sell = | |sell = N/A | ||
|effect = Reduces [[MP]] | |effect = Reduces [[MP]] required for magic | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Mad cap''' | The '''Mad cap''' is a rather unique headgear mainly found in the early entries of the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that cuts the cost of spells. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ2}}=== | ||
The hat reduces [[MP]] consumption in battle by 25% (rounded up) and provides a [[Defense]] of +4 (+8 in the remakes.) | The hat reduces [[MP]] consumption in battle by 25% (rounded up) and provides a [[Defense]] of +4 (+8 in the remakes.) | ||
They are dropped by [[Tyrannodactyl|Tyrannodactyls]], [[Pazuzu]], and [[Hargon]] with a rate of {{fraction|1|128}}, and at a rate of {{fraction|1|16}} by [[Liquid Metal Slime]]s in the remakes. Fortunately, each of the remake versions also feature a mad cap obtainable in a chest found in the [[Cave to Rendarak]]. It is the only helmet equippable by the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. | They are dropped by [[Tyrannodactyl|Tyrannodactyls]], [[Pazuzu]], and [[Hargon]] with a rate of {{fraction|1|128}}, and at a rate of {{fraction|1|16}} by [[Liquid Metal Slime]]s in the remakes. Fortunately, each of the remake versions also feature a mad cap obtainable in a chest found in the [[Cave to Rendarak]]. It is the only helmet equippable by the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. | ||
[[Image:MysteriousHat.png|left|200px|thumb|The mad cap is | [[Image:MysteriousHat.png|left|200px|thumb|The mad cap is characterized by a series of eyes running along the front.]] | ||
=== | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ2=Reduces the amount of MP consumed by spells<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref> | |||
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==={{DQ3}}=== | |||
The hat reduces [[MP]] consumption by 25% (rounded up) as before, and provides [[Defense]] of +8. They are dropped by [[Firn fiend]] with a rate of 1/128, and may be equipped by [[priest]]s, [[mage]]s, and [[sage]]s. The MP reduction rate can be combined with the [[Glombolero]] for extra-economic casting. Because of the minuscule drop rate and the absence of any chests that contain the topper, it is '''strongly''' recommended to bring a [[thief]] when attempting to snag one. | The hat reduces [[MP]] consumption by 25% (rounded up) as before, and provides [[Defense]] of +8. They are dropped by [[Firn fiend]] with a rate of 1/128, and may be equipped by [[priest]]s, [[mage]]s, and [[sage]]s. The MP reduction rate can be combined with the [[Glombolero]] for extra-economic casting. Because of the minuscule drop rate and the absence of any chests that contain the topper, it is '''strongly''' recommended to bring a [[thief]] when attempting to snag one. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
Returning after a long absence, the Mad Cap can be equipped by everyone except for [[Kiefer]], increases defence by +8, style by +5, and now cuts [[MP]] costs by '''50%'''. | Returning after a long absence, the Mad Cap can be equipped by everyone except for [[Kiefer]], increases defence by +8, style by +5, and now cuts [[MP]] costs by '''50%'''. | ||
In the 3DS remake, a superior hat called the '''Raving Mad Cap''' is available for the above mentioned characters. It increases defence by +13, style by +8, and cuts spell costs by '''75%'''. Unfortunately, the game's programming does not allow this to stack with the [[Sage]] and [[Druid]] MP discounts due to only selecting the best reduction rate instead of adding them. The cap is available upon the first completion of the [[DLC Tablet]] ''True Steel'' by defeating the [[Überkilling machine]] | In the 3DS remake, a superior hat called the '''Raving Mad Cap''' is available for the above mentioned characters. It increases defence by +13, style by +8, and cuts spell costs by '''75%'''. Unfortunately, the game's programming does not allow this to stack with the [[Sage]] and [[Druid]] MP discounts due to only selecting the best reduction rate instead of adding them. The cap is available upon the first completion of the [[DLC Tablet]] ''True Steel'' by defeating the [[Überkilling machine]] | ||
=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The Mad cap only appears in the 3DS port of ''Dragon Quest VIII'', being available in the bonus dungeon. It may be equipped by everyone, meaning that if the Hero has mastered his Courage skillset, he can cast [[Omniheal]] for a scant '''14MP'''. It bolsters defence by +32. | The Mad cap only appears in the 3DS port of ''Dragon Quest VIII'', being available in the bonus dungeon. It may be equipped by everyone, meaning that if the Hero has mastered his Courage skillset, he can cast [[Omniheal]] for a scant '''14MP'''. It bolsters defence by +32. | ||
{{Descriptions | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ8=A helpful hat that magically cuts '''MP''' consumption.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref> | |DQ8=A helpful hat that magically cuts '''MP''' consumption.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Influence on Pokémon== | ==Influence on Pokémon== | ||
Revision as of 16:22, 17 November 2020
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| Japanese | ふしぎなぼうし |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Mad cap Mysterious hat Magic helmet |
| Found in | Dragon Quest II Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII |
| Effect | Reduces MP required for magic |
The Mad cap is a rather unique headgear mainly found in the early entries of the Dragon Quest series that cuts the cost of spells.
Appearances
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
The hat reduces MP consumption in battle by 25% (rounded up) and provides a Defense of +4 (+8 in the remakes.)
They are dropped by Tyrannodactyls, Pazuzu, and Hargon with a rate of 1⁄128, and at a rate of 1⁄16 by Liquid Metal Slimes in the remakes. Fortunately, each of the remake versions also feature a mad cap obtainable in a chest found in the Cave to Rendarak. It is the only helmet equippable by the Prince of Cannock and the Princess of Moonbrooke.
| Game | Description |
 | Reduces the amount of MP consumed by spells[1] |
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The hat reduces MP consumption by 25% (rounded up) as before, and provides Defense of +8. They are dropped by Firn fiend with a rate of 1/128, and may be equipped by priests, mages, and sages. The MP reduction rate can be combined with the Glombolero for extra-economic casting. Because of the minuscule drop rate and the absence of any chests that contain the topper, it is strongly recommended to bring a thief when attempting to snag one.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Returning after a long absence, the Mad Cap can be equipped by everyone except for Kiefer, increases defence by +8, style by +5, and now cuts MP costs by 50%.
In the 3DS remake, a superior hat called the Raving Mad Cap is available for the above mentioned characters. It increases defence by +13, style by +8, and cuts spell costs by 75%. Unfortunately, the game's programming does not allow this to stack with the Sage and Druid MP discounts due to only selecting the best reduction rate instead of adding them. The cap is available upon the first completion of the DLC Tablet True Steel by defeating the Überkilling machine
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The Mad cap only appears in the 3DS port of Dragon Quest VIII, being available in the bonus dungeon. It may be equipped by everyone, meaning that if the Hero has mastered his Courage skillset, he can cast Omniheal for a scant 14MP. It bolsters defence by +32.
| Game | Description |
 | A helpful hat that magically cuts MP consumption.[2] |
Influence on Pokémon
In a 1998 interview, Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri revealed that his frustrations over obtaining the Mad Cap were one of the main inspirations for the data exchanging feature his series would become famous for. To wit, he explained he felt a great deal of envy when his childhood friend (and Pocket Monster illustrator) Ken Sugimori managed to get two of them on his save file, and had absolutely no way to share the unneeded one with Tajiri.
