Full plate armour
"Armour made from forged steel plates that cover the wearer's entire body."
—Description of the full plate armour in Dragon Quest VIII
The full plate armour, also known as the steel armor, is a recurring suit of armour in the Dragon Quest series. This heavy suit of armour has a high defence value and it is typically reserved for characters with a large amount of physical strength.
| Full plate armour | |
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| Japanese | はがねのよろい |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Full plate armour Full plate armor Steel armor |
| Found in | Dragon Quest I Dragon Quest II Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest Swords Dragon Quest Builders |
| Effect | various, see article |
Characteristics
The item art for the full plate armor consists of a breastplate with gold filigree details, pauldrons, and attached faulds, all made out of forged steel plates. In character art, the full plate armour often includes cuisses (thigh armour), gauntlets, boots, and a helmet. It is often the standard armour worn by knights and as such, can typically only be equipped by the most physically powerful characters. It has appeared in every main entry in the series so far.
Appearances
Dragon Quest
| Full plate armour | |
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| Defence | +24 |
| Equipable by | Hero |
| Buy Price | 3,000 |
| Sell Price | 1,500 |
| Notes | It can be bought at Kol, Rimuldar, and Cantlin. |
Dragon Quest II
The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the Hero. It can be purchased in Moonahan for 1,000 gold.
Dragon Quest III
The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +32 and can only be equipped by the Hero and Warriors. It can be purchased in Baharata for 2,400 gold.
Dragon Quest IV
| Full plate armour | |
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| Defence | +35 |
| Equipable by | Hero, Ragnar, Psaro |
| Buy Price | 2,300 |
| Sell Price | 1,725 |
| Notes | Buy in Mintos and Canalot. Dropped by Marquis de Léon. |
Dragon Quest V
| Full plate armour | |
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| Defence | +30 |
| Equipable by | Hero, Son |
| Buy Price | 2,300 |
| Sell Price | 1,150 |
| Notes | For sale in Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, and Mostroferrato. |
Dragon Quest VI
| Full plate armour | |
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| Defence | +30 |
| Equipable by | Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, Goowain |
| Buy Price | 2,300 |
| Sell Price | 1,725 |
| Notes | The armour can be reworked at the fashion forge for 800 gold.
This boosts its style from 27 to 42. |
Dragon Quest VII
The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +34 and a style bonus of +27. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 5,000 gold and sold for 2,500. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.
Dragon Quest VIII
The full plate armour has a defence bonus of +39. Only the Hero can equip it. It can be purchased on the Holy Isle of Neos and Savella Cathedral for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold. The full plate armour can also be upgraded into the magic armour by combining it with a prayer ring and a ruby of protection in the Alchemy Pot.
Dragon Quest IX
The full plate armour is an upgrade to the iron armour in this installment and is obtainable through the use of Alchemy.
 Full plate armour
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| Defence | +28 |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Thief, Gladiator, Paladin, Armamentalist |
| Buy Price | N/A |
| Sell Price | 1,450 |
| Flavor text | Steel armour that covers the upper quarters. |
| Notes | Recipe: Iron armour + Iron ore + Royal soil Upgrades into Gigasteel armour. |
Dragon Quest Swords
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Dragon Quest Builders
See also
Gallery
Dragon Quest's Hero wearing the full plate armour
The Hero once again, wearing the full plate armour
The Prince of Midenhall wearing the full plate armour
A male warrior from Dragon Quest III wearing the full plate armour
Ragnar wearing the armour
Carver, on the right, wearing full plate armour
The full plate armour from Dragon Quest VII
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