Silver mail

The silver mail is a recurring suit of armor in the Dragon Quest series. It is a mid-level suit of armor and typically offers some protection against magical attacks.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V

The silver mail has a defence bonus of +40, but offers no protection against magic. The Hero, his son, and Tuppence may wear it.

Dragon Quest VI

Provides +43 defence, and reduces magical damage by 8 points. May worn by the Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, and the slime recruits.

The silver mail has a defence bonus of +43 and a style bonus of +40. It reduces damage from all spells except Zap and can only be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. Silver mail can be purchased from various shops for 9,100 gold and sold for 4,550. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VIII

The silver mail has a defence bonus of +50. It can be equipped by the Hero and Angelo.

Dragon Quest IX

Silver mail
Defence	+31
Equipable by
Buy Price	4,000g
Sell Price	2,000g
Flavor text	An argent suit of mail that deflects a dash of magic damage.
Notes	Reduces damage from fire, ice, lightning, and wind by 8%, and reduces darkness attacks by 5%. Takes on a golden hue after combining with a gold ring and bracer.

Gold mail
Defence	+38
Equipable by
Buy Price	0g
Sell Price	4900g
Flavor text	Protective golden garb that deflects a dash of magic damage.
Notes	Reduces damage from fire, ice, lightning, and wind by 10%, and reduces darkness by 8%. Perks up considerably when given a platinum ore piece and a hephaestus flame.

Gallery

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The silver mail from Dragon Quest VII