Valkyrie armour
The Valkyrie armour is a recurring set of heavy armour in the Dragon Quest series. It is an ornate set of battle armour adorned with blades that can empower the wearer.
Valkyrie armour | |
---|---|
Japanese | 凱歌のよろい |
Romaji | Gaika no yoroi |
Old localizations | N/a |
Found in | Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest Walk Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds |
Effect | Has a chance to grant Oomph to the wearer at the beginning of battle. (X only) Has a chance to lower the target's Slash Resistance when attacking with skills. (AHB only) |
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest XEdit
Valkyrie armour is a set of heavy armour that can be equipped by Warriors, Paladins, Demon Swordsmen, and Armamentalists if they have allocated enough points into their Fource skill. The set consists of a torso piece, a lower body piece, a helmet, gauntlets, and boots and has an equipment level of 80. Each piece can be crafted with armoursmithing.
Dragon Quest WalkEdit
The Valkyrie armour is a 5★ set of armour that consists of a torso piece, a lower body piece, and a helmet. Each piece increases resistance to damage from beasts and elementals by 10% each for a total of 30%.
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's BondsEdit
The Valkyrie armour is a 4★ set of armour that can be equipped by Hero and Warrior characters. It is divided into a torso piece and a leg piece. Each has a small chance to temporarily lower the target's Slash Resistance when a skill or special move hits. Both pieces of armour can be acquired from limited Treasure Hunts or by exchanging Armour Exchange Tickets.
EtymologyEdit
In the English version of the game, the Valkyrie armour's name is derived from the valkyries of Norse mythology, a group of female figures who guide the souls of the dead to Odin's hall, Valhalla.