Hades' Helm (Equipment)
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The Hades' helm is a recurring helmet in the Dragon Quest series. It is a purple helmet with yellow horn-like protrusions and a fur collar and is typically a cursed piece of equipment.
| Hades' helm | |
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| Japanese | サタンヘルム |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | N/A |
| Found in | Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King |
| Effect | Curses the wearer; makes it so they are unable to move on the first turn of every battle. |
Appearances
Dragon Quest V
The Hades' helm has a defence bonus of +30. It can only be worn by certain monster companions.
Dragon Quest VIII
The Hades' helm has a defence bonus of +33 but it is cursed. It is found in the Pirate's Cove and can be sold for 4,250 gold. It can be used to either make a Mythril helm or a King cobra claw.
Recipe: Mythril helm = Hades' Helm + Saint's ashes
Recipe: King cobra claw = Hades' helm + Cobra claw
| Game | Description |
 | A strange helm surrounded by an air of danger. |
Dragon Quest IX
 Hades' helm (DS)
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| Defence | +22 |
| Found | One found in Magmaroo. 1% chance of finding in rank 6 grotto treasure chests. Rarely stolen or dropped by Bad karmours. Commonly dropped or stolen from Hell's gatekeepers. |
| Rarity | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Paladin, Gladiator |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 4,250 |
| Flavor text | A horned hat with a fiendish face that begets misfortune. Cursed. |
| Notes | Sometimes prevents the wearer from acting in battle. Upgrades into Great helm. |
Gallery
Dragon Quest V official guide book, circa 1992.
