Hermes' hat
The Hermes' Hat (also known as the wind hat) is a piece of headwear in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest V. In most games, it casts Zoom on use, but in Dragon Quest V, it instead acts like a Chimaera wing.
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| Japanese | かぜのぼうし |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Wind Hat, Hat of the Winds |
| Found in | Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Casts Zoom when used as an item, except V, where it is equivalent to using a Chimaera wing. |
Appearances
Dragon Quest V
The Hermes' hat has a defence bonus of +28. They can be bought for 5,000 gold at the item shop in Precaria, and are dropped by the Icebird (1/128 chance) and the Hybird (1/64). Bianca, Nera, and the Hero's Daughter can equip it.
Dragon Quest VI
The Hermes' hat cannot be bought, but it can be sold for 3,750 gold. It is found in Slimopolis at Rank H and Gustblusters may drop them. It has a defense bonus of +28 and a style bonus of +8. The Hero, Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan, and all slime allies except Goowain can equip it.
Dragon Quest VII
The Hermes' hat has a defence bonus of +24 and an appearance bonus of +8. It can be worn by the Hero, Maribel, Ruff, and Sir Mervyn. It can be sold for 2,500 gold but not bought. The hat can be acquired from the Praetor of Villa Priores after defeating Macho Picchu.
Dragon Quest VIII
The Hermes' hat has a defence bonus of +20. All party members can equip it. It can be sold for 1,400 gold.
Recipe: Feathered cap + Mercury's bandana
Description
| Game | Description |
 | A hardy hat that can also serve as a handy alternative to a chimaera wing. |
Gallery
Dragon Quest V
The Hermes' hat from Dragon Quest VII
