Glombolero

The Glombolero (formerly known as Mysterious bolero or simply bolero) is a recurring armor in the Dragon Quest franchise. It has a 33% chance to absorb half the MP from incoming spells in nearly every appearance.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

The Glombolero is found in the bonus dungeons of the remakes, nearby the lair of the Super Boss. It may be equipped by all vocations, providing +30 defence and reducing the cost of spells by 50%, rounded up. This feature stacks with the effects of the Mad Cap for a 75% reduction.

Dragon Quest IV

The glombolero has a defence bonus of +47 (+37 in the NES Version). It can be worn by Borya, Kiryl, Maya, and Meena.

Dragon Quest V

The glombolero has a defence bonus of +37. Bianca, Nera, and the Hero's Daughter can equip it.

Dragon Quest VI

The Hero, Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan, and the slime buddies can equip the Glombolero for +40 defence and -50 style. It is the reward for giving King Medford 80 mini medals.

Dragon Quest VII

Everyone but Prince Kiefer can equip the Glombolero, and it features the same parameters as before.

• The Glitzy Glombolero, introduced in the 3DS remake, has a 50% chance to absorb 100% of the MP from an enemy spell. It increases defence by +50 and style by +3.

Dragon Quest IX

The glombolero is found in grotto rank four chests one percent of the time. It can be sold for 3,300 gold. It has a defense bonus of +20, a magical might bonus of +16, and a two star rarity. Its in game description is "Curious clothing that absorbs the power of magic cast on it."

Gallery

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  Borya wearing the glombolero