Brain drainer

Brain drainer
Japanese	りんねの盾
Romaji	{{{romaji}}}
Old localizations	N/a
Found in	Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI
Effect	Casts Magic Barrier when used as an tool in battle. Protects wielder from elemental attacks.

The brain drainer is a rare and powerful shield introduced in Dragon Quest IX. This beautiful black and silver shield features two pairs of angel wings on it, a large red gemstone near the top, and an intricate design of a serpent forming an infinity symbol (∞) on the front. It is the initial form of the Soulsucker, the most protective shield in the game.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IX

Brain drainer  (DS)
Defence	+34
Block Chance	+8.5%
Style	+48
Found	2% chance of being dropped by Sir Sanguinus. Could be purchased from the DQVC during the Unbeatable Armour Extravaganza sale.
Rarity	★★★★☆
Recipe	Devilry drinker + Reset stone
Equipable by	Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster
Class	Shield
Buy Price	40,000
Sell Price	20,000
Flavor text	A supernatural shield that brings a magical barrier into being.
Notes	Casts Magic Barrier when used as a tool in battle. Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, lightning/explosion, and darkness attacks by 10%. Upgrades into Psyche swiper.

Dragon Quest XI

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Etymology

In the Japanese version of the game, the brainer drainer is known as the Shield of Rin'ne. Rin'ne is the Japanese translation of the concept of Saṃsāra, which exists in many eastern religions such as Buddhism. Saṃsāra is the ongoing cycle of rebirth and death that humans and other mortal beings undergo until they achieve enlightenment.

Other Languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español	Vaciacerebros	Brain emptier
Français	Boucliéponge	Sponge shield