Tortoise shell
The tortoise shell is a recurring set of armor in the Dragon Quest series. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.
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| Japanese | カメのこうら |
| Romaji | Kame no kōra |
| Old localizations | Turtle shell Turtle armor Shell suit |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest Builders 2 |
| Effect | None |
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by Mages, Merchants and Gadabouts. It can be purchased in Reeve for 330 gold. It only appears in remake versions.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit
The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold from Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, Mostroferrato, and Gotha Castle. It can only be worn by Sancho and several monster companions.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but reduces style by 15. It may be equipped by Nevan, Amos, and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from Aridea and Howsworth for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875. It can also be dropped by marrow escapees, armoured wartoises, and plated goretoises.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but it reduces style by 15. It can only be equipped by Ruff and it can be purchased in La Bravoure, Al-Balad's Palace, and Gröndal for 3,800 gold and sold for 1,900. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit
The turtle shell (known as the tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only Yangus and Morrie can wear it. It can be purchased from Neos and the campsite west of Argonia for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit
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| Description | ||||
| An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Defence +22 Charm +32 |
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| Upgrades to Tortoiseshell armour | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 1,550/750 | Sold in Porth Llaffan & Slurry Quay | |||
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit
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| Description | ||||
| Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish | ||||
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| D | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +37/38/40/42 | ||||
| Notes | ||||
| Dropped by Mermen at a 1/64 rate | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| N/A | Costa Valor treasure chest | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
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| Ingredients | ||||
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Dragon Quest Builders 2Edit
The shell increases the Builder's defence by +23. The necessary materials are 5 bones and 1 grass fibre, and the recipe is learned after defeating the strong crabber dabber doo on Furrowfield island.
Dragon Quest TreasuresEdit
The tortoise shell appears as a treasure and has a base value of 380,000 gold.
TriviaEdit
- In the PSX version of VII the instruction manual contains an illustration of the Hero wearing the tortoise shell, but he cannot equip it in the game.
GalleryEdit
Dragon Quest VII instruction manual illustration
The tortoise shell from Dragon Quest VII
