Cloak of evasion
The cloak of evasion, also known as the evade cloak, is a recurring piece of clothing in the Dragon Quest franchise. This garb changes the frequency of evading attacks from 1⁄64 to 12.5% unless otherwise noted below.
Appearances
Dragon Quest II
The cloak of evasion can be purchased and worn by all characters in Rippleport for 1250G. Equipping it grants +20 defence in the original, and +35 in all other versions. It boosts evasion by 20% in all versions.
Dragon Quest III
Capable of being equipped by all vocation, the cloak of evasion (called the evade cloak in the GBC Version) makes it debut by providing +20 defence and +20% evasion in the NES Version, and +23 defence and +12.5 evasion in all subsequent versions.
It can be purchased for 2,900 gold coins, and sold for 2,175.
Dragon Quest IV
The cloak of evasion has a defence bonus of +28. It can be worn by Alena, Borya & Maya.
It can be purchased for 3,000 gold coins and sold for 2,250.
Dragon Quest V
The cloak of evasion has a defence bonus of +28.
Dragon Quest VI
The cloak of evasion has a defence bonus of +28 and may be equipped by Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan, and the slime recruits.
Dragon Quest VII
The cloak of evasion has a defence bonus of +28 and may be donned by Maribel, Ruff, and Sir Mervyn.
Dragon Quest VIII
The cloak of evasion has a defense bonus of +29. It can be worn by Jessica and Angelo.
Dragon Quest IX
Desc: Uncommon clothing that makes evading enemy attacks easier. Defence: 13 Evasion Chance: 3.0% Rarity: 1 star Recipe: N/A Buy: 1000 gold Sold In: Port Llaffan Sell: 500 gold Equipable Classes:![]()
The cloak of evasion can be refined into a garment even more effective at giving attacks the slip.
Desc: Enchanted attire that makes evading enemy attacks easier. Defence: 18 Evasion: 4.0% Rarity: 2 stars Recipe: Cloak of evasion x1 + Slipweed x2 + Lambswool x1 Buy: N/A Sell: 1500 gold Equipable Classes:![]()