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{{Item
|title = '''Sol Invictus gauntlets'''
|image = [[File:nopic.png]]
|japanese =アマテラスのこて
|romaji=Amaterasu no kote
|names = N/a
|games = {{Dragon Quest IX}}
| buy =
| sell =
|effect = N/A
}}
The '''Sol Invictus gauntlets''' are a powerful pair of gauntlets in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''. They are the final form of the [[Vesta gauntlets]] and the most protective pair of gauntlets in the game. However, unlike many other rare pieces of equipment in the game, they have no special effects aside from the high amount of defence they provide.
The '''Sol Invictus gauntlets''' are a powerful pair of gauntlets in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''. They are the final form of the [[Vesta gauntlets]] and the most protective pair of gauntlets in the game. However, unlike many other rare pieces of equipment in the game, they have no special effects aside from the high amount of defence they provide.
 
==Appearances==
==Details==
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Sol Invictus gauntlets.png|name=Sol Invictus gauntlets|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+30}}
|header=[[File:Sol Invictus gauntlets DQIX icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★★}}
|name=Sol Invictus gauntlets
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Diana gauntlets]] + [[Agate of evolution]] x3 + [[Red orb]] x3}}
|kanji=アマテラスのこて
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=20,000|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Luminary]]|class=Gauntlets
|icon=[[File:Sol Invictus gauntlets IX artwork.png]]
|flavor=Solar smashers with unparalleled defensive potential.
|description=Solar smashers with unparalleled defensive potential
|notes=Can only be crafted if an Alchemiracle is performed.
|rarity=★★★★★
|stats=Defence +30
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]<br>[[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=NA/20,000
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:Diana gauntlets DQIX icon.png|link=Diana gauntlets]]<br>Diana gauntlets
|i2=[[File:Agate of evolution DQIX icon.png|link=Agate of evolution]]<br>Agate of evolution x3
|i3=[[File:Red orb DQIX icon.png|link=Red orb]]<br>Red orb x3
}}
}}
The Sol Invictus gauntlets can only be crafted if an [[Alchemiracle]] takes place when the player attempts to create the [[Tempestes gauntlets]]. The base chance is 10% and rises along with the {{Hero 9}}'s strength stat, capping at 40% at 999 strength.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
These gauntlets are named after Sol Invictus, the official sun god of the late Roman empire. His name in Latin means "unconquered sun". In the original Japanese version, the gauntlets are named after Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology.
*These gauntlets are named after Sol Invictus, the official sun god of the late Roman empire. His name in Latin means "unconquered sun". In the original Japanese version, the gauntlets are named after Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology.


[[Category:Greek mythology]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX handwear]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX handwear]]
[[Category:Greek mythology]]

Latest revision as of 21:33, 2 October 2025

Sol Invictus gauntlets
Nopic.png
Japanese アマテラスのこて
Romaji Amaterasu no kote
Old localizations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest IX
Effect N/A

The Sol Invictus gauntlets are a powerful pair of gauntlets in Dragon Quest IX. They are the final form of the Vesta gauntlets and the most protective pair of gauntlets in the game. However, unlike many other rare pieces of equipment in the game, they have no special effects aside from the high amount of defence they provide.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Sol Invictus gauntlets DQIX icon.png Sol Invictus gauntlets (アマテラスのこて)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Sol Invictus gauntlets IX artwork.png
Description
Solar smashers with unparalleled defensive potential
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★★★ Defence +30 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.png
IXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
NA/20,000 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Diana gauntlets DQIX icon.png
Diana gauntlets
Agate of evolution DQIX icon.png
Agate of evolution x3
Red orb DQIX icon.png
Red orb x3


The Sol Invictus gauntlets can only be crafted if an Alchemiracle takes place when the player attempts to create the Tempestes gauntlets. The base chance is 10% and rises along with the Hero's strength stat, capping at 40% at 999 strength.

Etymology[edit]

  • These gauntlets are named after Sol Invictus, the official sun god of the late Roman empire. His name in Latin means "unconquered sun". In the original Japanese version, the gauntlets are named after Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology.