Appraise

In the Dragon Quest series, Appraisal is a function that allows a character to examine and identify the properties of any item or equipment.

While normally the expertise of a merchant (like Torneko), in some installments the Peep spell enables this function to be performed.

Appraisal indicates any hidden effects of equipment, as well as party members that can equip it, and resale price.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Appraisal can be performed by any merchant in the party.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Appraisal has been removed due to the game listing the description, attributes, and other values of items and equipment via the menu.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Torneko Taloon can appraise any item during his chapter and later when he joins the party in Chapter 5. He also has some personal commentary for each individual item (including horse manure) he examines.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Once the Hero learns Peep at level 12, he can appraise any item in inventory. No MP is expended for function.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

A party member can start appraising after reaching first rank of the merchant class.

Gallery

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  A Warrior struggles to appraise the Echo Flute in III