Mirror armour

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Mirror armour
DVIII Mirror Armour.png
Japanese ミラーアーマー
Romaji Mirā āmā
Old localizations Mirror armor
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Reflects spells.

The mirror armour is a recurring suit of armor in the Dragon Quest series. It typically reflects magic back to the caster 33.3% of the time, unless noted below.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The mirror armour has a defence bonus of +80, and may be worn by the Hero, the prince of Gotha, and Tuppence.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

The mirror armour provides +95 defense, a style bonus of +50, and may be worn by the Hero, Terry, Amos, and Goowain. When worn along with the silver shield, the character doing so will be granted a +40 style bonus in the Best-Dressed Contest.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The armour has the same stats as in the previous game and can be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. It can be obtained by playing Lucky Panel in the casino of Buccanham.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The mirror armour has a defence bonus of +92. It can be worn by the Hero and Angelo, and has a 20% chance to reflect spells. This rate will increase to 33.3% when either character also equips the mirror shield.

Recipe: Silver armor + Mirror shield + Mirror shield

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

DQIX mirror armour.png Mirror armour DQIX Logo.png
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Description
Enchanted armour that sometimes sends spells back to their source
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +52
Charm +80
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IXPaladinicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
20% chance to reflect spells
Upgrades into the catoptric armour
Price Location
22,500/11,250 Sold in Upover
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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The game's battle mechanics have been tweaked so that the reflected spell can be strengthened by the magical stats of the targeted character, making the armour a good fit for Armamentalists.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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Description
Highly polished plate that can send spells bouncing back at the caster
Rarity
A
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +98/104/111/118 Charm +79/83/87/91
Notes
20% chance to reflect spells
Price Location
55,000/27,500 Sold in Havens Above & Trial Isle
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



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