The brainy bracer is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IX. It is a bracer designed for spellcasters that raises their magical attributes.
| Brainy bracer | |
|---|---|
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| Japanese | インテリのうでわ |
| Romaji | Interi no udewa |
| Old localizations | N/a |
| Found in | Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Increases the wearer's magical might and magical mending. |
Appearances
Dragon Quest IX
 Brainy bracer (DS)
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| Magical might | +8 |
| Magical mending | +8 |
| Found | Could only be purchased from the DQVC during Alchaid Week 4. Received as a reward for completing Quest #45. Received as a reward for repeating Quest #140. |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Recipe | Gold bracer + Sorcerer's stone x2 |
| Equipable by | All Vocations |
| Class | Accessory |
| Buy Price | 2,700 |
| Sell Price | 1,350 |
| Flavor text | An unusual accessory that enhances its wearer's magical might. |
| Notes | Upgrades into Canny cap or Scholar's circlet. |
Dragon Quest X
The brainy bracer has a style bonus of +3, a weight of 1, and a magical might bonus of +20. It is received as a reward for exchanging 30 mini medals.
Dragon Quest XI
 Brainy bracer
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|---|---|
| Magical mending (forge buffs) |
+20 (+21, +22, +24) |
| Magical might (forge buffs) |
+20 (+21, +22, +24) |
| Rarity | B |
| Recipe | Ethereal stone + Platinum ore x2 + Royal soil + Savvy sapphire x2 |
| Difficulty | ★★★☆☆ |
| Equipable by | All Characters |
| Class | Wristwear |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 1,350 |
| Flavor text | An enchanted armlet that will enhance the magical abilities of anyone who equips it. |
The recipe book Brace Yourself contains the recipe for the brainy bracer. It can be found in a treasure chest on Level B6 of the Battleground.
Descriptions
| Game | Description |
 | An unusual accessory that enhances its wearer's magical might.[1] |
 | An enchanted armlet that will enhance the magical abilities of anyone who equips it.[2] |