Shellmet

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Shellmet
Shellmet VII artwork.png
Japanese かいがらぼうし
Romaji Kaigara bōshi
Old localizations Seashell Hat
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Effect None

The shellmet is a recurring piece of headwear in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest V. It appears to be the shell of a seaslime and offers a decent amount of protection to wearers at the cost of a little dignity.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The shellmet has a defence bonus of +7. It can be bought for 150 gold at the item shop in Coburg, found in a chest in Coburg castle's dungeon, and has a 1/64 chance of being dropped by Old man of the sea. It can only be worn by slime companions.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Shellmets have a defence bonus of +7 and a style bonus of +3. Nevan, Amos, Lizzie, and all slime allies with the exception of Goowain can equip it. Seaslimes drop them 1/64 of the time. They can be purchased for 250 gold in Aridea, Scrimsley, and Pescado. They can also be sold for 187 gold.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The shellmet has a defence bonus of +8 and a style bonus of +3. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Maribel, and Ruff. One can be found in the home of Professor Autonymus.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

Shellmet (かいがらぼうし)
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Description
A popular choice among the environmentally-conscious, this hardened headwear is made from 100% recycled shell
Stats Warriors of Eden
Defence +10 Hero DQVIIR icon.pngMaribel Mayde DQVIIR icon.pngRuff DQVIIR icon.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
250/125 Sold in:
L'Arca (past)
Found in:
Pilgrim's Rest (past)
Dropped by:
Men o' war (1/64)



Dragon Quest Treasures

GameDescription
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A spiky shell repurposed as a sturdy helmet

The shellmet is Treasure No. 217 in the armour category, with a base value of 35,000.

See also

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