The brain drainer is a rare and powerful shield introduced in Dragon Quest IX. This beautiful black and silver shield features two pairs of angel wings on it, a large red gemstone near the top, and an intricate design of a serpent forming an infinity symbol (∞) on the front. It is the initial form of the Soulsucker, the most protective shield in the game.
| Brain drainer | |
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| Japanese | りんねの盾 |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | N/a |
| Found in | Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Casts Magic Barrier when used as an tool in battle. Protects wielder from elemental attacks. |
Appearances
Dragon Quest IX
 Brain drainer (DS)
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| Defence | +34 |
| Block Chance | +8.5% |
| Style | +48 |
| Found | 2% chance of being dropped by Sir Sanguinus. Could be purchased from the DQVC during the Unbeatable Armour Extravaganza sale. |
| Rarity | ★★★★☆ |
| Recipe | Devilry drinker + Reset stone |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster |
| Class | Shield |
| Buy Price | 40,000 |
| Sell Price | 20,000 |
| Flavor text | A supernatural shield that brings a magical barrier into being. |
| Notes | Casts Magic Barrier when used as a tool in battle. Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, lightning/explosion, and darkness attacks by 10%. Upgrades into Psyche swiper. |
Dragon Quest XI
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Etymology
In the Japanese version of the game, the brainer drainer is known as the Shield of Rin'ne. Rin'ne is the Japanese translation of the concept of Saṃsāra, which exists in many eastern religions such as Buddhism. Saṃsāra is the ongoing cycle of rebirth and death that humans and other mortal beings undergo until they achieve enlightenment.
Other Languages
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Vaciacerebros | Brain emptier |
 Français | Boucliéponge | Sponge shield |