Full plate armour

Full plate armour
Japanese	はがねのよろい
Romaji	{{{romaji}}}
Old localizations	Full plate armour ; Full plate armor ; Steel armor
Found in	Dragon Quest I; Dragon Quest II; Dragon Quest III; Dragon Quest IV; Dragon Quest V; Dragon Quest VI; Dragon Quest VII; Dragon Quest VIII; Dragon Quest IX; Dragon Quest X; Dragon Quest Swords; Dragon Quest Builders
Effect	various, see article

"Armour made from forged steel plates that cover the wearer's entire body."

—Description of the full plate armour in Dragon Quest VIII

The full plate armour, also known as the steel armor, is a recurring suit of armour in the Dragon Quest series. This heavy suit of armour has a high defence value and it is typically reserved for characters with a large amount of physical strength.

Characteristics

The item art for the full plate armor consists of a breastplate with gold filigree details, pauldrons, and attached faulds, all made out of forged steel plates. In character art, the full plate armour often includes cuisses (thigh armour), gauntlets, boots, and a helmet. It is often the standard armour worn by knights and as such, can typically only be equipped by the most physically powerful characters. It has appeared in every main entry in the series so far.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Full plate armour (はがねのよろい hagane no yoroi)

Buy	Sell	Attributes
3000 gold	1500 gold	Defence +24.

Can Be Equipped By	Equipment Type	Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
	Armour	NO

Shop(s)	Kol, Rimuldar, and Cantlin
Location(s)	Cannot be found anywhere.

In-Game Description
Mobile	A peerlessly protective suit of armour.

Dragon Quest II

The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the Hero. It can be purchased in Moonahan for 1,000 gold.

Dragon Quest III

The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +32 and can only be equipped by the Hero and Warriors. It can be purchased in Baharata for 2,400 gold.

Dragon Quest IV

Full plate armour
Defence	+35
Equipable by	Hero, Ragnar, Psaro
Buy Price	2,300
Sell Price	1,725
Notes	Buy in Mintos and Canalot. Dropped by Marquis de Léon.

Dragon Quest V

Full plate armour
Defence	+30
Equipable by	Hero, Son
Buy Price	2,300
Sell Price	1,150
Notes	For sale in Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, and Mostroferrato.

Dragon Quest VI

Full plate armour
Defence	+30
Equipable by	Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, Goowain
Buy Price	2,300
Sell Price	1,725
Notes	The armour can be reworked at the fashion forge for 800 gold. This boosts its style from 27 to 42.

Dragon Quest VII

The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +34 and a style bonus of +27. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 5,000 gold and sold for 2,500. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VIII

The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +39. Only the Hero can equip it. It can be purchased on the Holy Isle of Neos and Savella Cathedral for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold. The full plate armour can also be upgraded into the magic armour by combining it with a prayer ring and a ruby of protection in the Alchemy Pot.

Dragon Quest IX

The full plate armour is an upgrade to the iron armour in this installment and is obtainable through the use of Alchemy.

Full plate armour
Defence	+28
Equipable by	Warrior, Thief, Gladiator, Paladin, Armamentalist
Buy Price	N/A
Sell Price	1,450
Flavor text	Steel armour that covers the upper quarters.
Notes	Recipe: Iron armour + Iron ore + Royal soil Upgrades into Gigasteel armour.