The dragon's scale, also known as the dragon scale, is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series. It gives a small boost to the wearer's Defence. In games with Alchemy, it can also be used as a crafting ingredient, as well.
| Dragon scale | |
|---|---|
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| Japanese | りゅうのうろこ 竜のうろこ |
| Romaji | Ryū no uroko |
| Old localizations | D-Scale Dragon's scale |
| Found in | Dragon Quest Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Increases the wearer's Defence. |
AppearancesEdit
Dragon QuestEdit
Legend has it that the Dragon's scale fell from a Dragon's body a long, long time ago. A light green fossil that fits in the palm of your hand, it has mysterious powers and slightly increases your defensive power. Due to text restrictions, it was named D-Scale in the Game Boy Color remakes.
| Dragon's scale (りゅうのうろこ Ryu no uroko) |  |
| Buy | Sell | Attributes |
| 20 gold coins | 10 gold coins | Provides Defence +2 bonus in original NES version, and Defence +5 bonus in remake versions. |
| Can Be Equipped By | Equipment Type | Can Be Used As Tool In Battle? |
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Accessory |  NO |
| Shop(s) | Tantegel, Kol, Cantlin, Galenholm |
| Location(s) | This item cannot be found anywhere. |
| In-Game Description | |
| Mobile | A talisman carved from the scale of a dragon. |
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit
 Dragon's scale
| |
|---|---|
| Defence | +5 |
| Found | Treasure chest in the Desert.* Treasure chest in the Dark Ruins.* Treasure chest at the Royal Hunting Grounds.* One found in Arcadia and Dark Empycchu. Commonly dropped by Frost wyvines, Hacksauruses, Sea dragons, Seasaurs, and Tyrantosauruses. Rarely dropped by Dragurns and Frou-frous. |
| Equipable by | All Characters |
| Buy Price | N/A |
| Sell Price | 240 |
| Flavor text | A warrior's lucky charm, made from a hand-worked dragon scale. |
The dragon's scale can be mixed with several items in the Alchemy Pot:
- Recipe: Dragontail whip = Snakeskin whip + Dragon's scale x2
- Recipe: Scale armour = Leather armour + Dragon's scale
- Recipe: Dragon mail = Silver mail + Dragon's scale x2
- Recipe: Scale shield = Leather shield + Dragon's scale
- Recipe: Dragon shield = Steel shield + Dragon's scale x2
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit
 Dragon scale (DS)
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|---|---|
| Defence | +5 |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Found | Could only be purchased from the DQVC during the Alchaid Campaign and Dragon Extravaganza. Commonly dropped or stolen from Rashaveraks, Drakulords, Drakularges, Mandrake majors, Seasaurs, |
| Equipable by | All Vocations |
| Class | Accessory |
| Buy Price | 980 |
| Sell Price | 490 |
| Flavor text | A warrior's ward made of a wyrm's scale. |
| Notes | Upgrades into Azure dragon fan, Cobra fan, Dragon dress, Dragon mail, Dragon shield, Dragon top, Dragon trousers, Dragontail whip, Ruby of protection, Xenlon rod. |
Dragon Quest XEdit
The dragon scale has an attack and defence bonus of +3, a max HP and style bonus of +5, and reduces damage taken by 30. It is received as a reward for defeating the Green dragon. With accessory synthesis, the attack, defence, and max HP bonuses can be increased.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit
 Dragon scale
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|---|---|
| Attack (forge buffs) |
+9 (+10, +11, +12) |
| Defence (forge buffs) |
+8 (+9, +10, +11) |
| Rarity | E |
| Found | Treasure chest in the Dundrasil Region. 1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Dragurns and Ethereal serpents. |
| Equipable by | All Characters |
| Class | Other Accessories |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 490 |
| Flavor text | A protective pendant produced from a piece of polished dragon hide. |
Dragon Quest BuildersEdit
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DescriptionsEdit
| Game | Description |
 | A warrior's lucky charm, made from a hand-worked dragon scale.[1] |
 | A warrior's ward made of a wyrm's scale.[2] |
 | A protective pendant produced from a piece of polished dragon hide.[3] |
 | A protective pendant shaped from a serpent’s scale.[4] |
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ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
- ↑ Nintendo DS version.
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.