Brain drainer

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
Japanese	りんねの盾
Romaji	Rin'ne no tate
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: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Brain drainer

Description
A supernatural shield that brings a magical barrier into being
Rarity	Stats	Vocations
★★★★☆	Defence +34 Charm +48 Block +8.5%
Notes
-10% Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, Wind damage Casts Magic Barrier when used as an item Upgrades into Psyche swiper
Price	Location
40,000/20,000	2% chance of being dropped by Sir Sanguinus. Could be purchased from the DQVC during the Unbeatable Armour Extravaganza sale
Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
		None

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Brain drainer

Description
An otherworldly shield that can erect a barrier capable of blocking incoming spells
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +45/46/48/50 Block +8%
Notes
-5% all elements Casts magic Barrier when used as an item
Price	Location
N/A	The Battleground Dropped by Red mists at 1/128
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters

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