Princess's robe
The princess's robe, also known as the princess robe or princess dress, is a recurring garment in the Dragon Quest series. This regal gown for women was designed to protect against breath damage in its debut, but has since shifted focus to magical resistance.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V
The princess's robe has a defence bonus of +80, and reduces breath damage by 40. It can only be worn by female characters, such as the wives and Madchen. It is found in the Faerie Palace.
Dragon Quest VI
Found in Mortamor's Dreadlair, the princess's robe provides +85 defence and cuts all magical damage save for Zap by 30.
Dragon Quest VII
The princess's robe has a defence bonus of +85, a style bonus of +72, and reduces damage from all magical spells except Zap by 30. It can be purchased for 20,000 gold at the Divine Shrine and sold for 10,000 gold. Maribel and Aishe can equip it. If it is worn with the golden tiara when being ranked for the Excellence Grading Organisation, it provides an extra +50 Style bonus.
Dragon Quest VIII
The princess's robe has a defence bonus of +94, and protects against all magic damage except for zap by 30. It can only be worn by Jessica. The princess's robe cannot be purchased, but can be sold for 36,000 and can be crafted in the Alchemy Pot.
Recipe: Angel's robe + Gold rosary + Shimmering dress
Dragon Quest IX
Princess's robes cannot be bought, but they can be sold for 9,400 gold. It has a defense bonus of +30, a Magical Mending bonus of +20, a Magical Might bonus of +20, reduces elemental damage by 15%, and possesses a 2 star rarity. Its in game description is "Magic-resistant regalia that would be perfect for a princess." Through alchemy, the gown can be upgraded twice:
 Queen's Robe (DS)
| |
|---|---|
| Attack | +34 |
| Magical Might | +25 |
| Magical Mending | +25 |
| Equipable by | |
| Buy Price | -- |
| Sell Price | 13900 |
| Flavor text | Magic-resistent regalia that exudes an empress's elegance. |
| Notes | Female Only, reduces all elemental damage by 18%. |
Created by combining the Princess's Robe with a pair of Monarch Mittens and two spools of Lambswool
| Empress's Robe (DS)
| |
|---|---|
| Attack | +38 |
| Magical Might | +30 |
| Magical Mending | +30 |
| Equipable by | |
| Buy Price | -- |
| Sell Price | 18400 |
| Flavor text | Magic-resistent regalia that exudes an empress's elegance. |
| Notes | Female Only, reduces all elemental damage by 20%. |
Combine the Queen's Robe with a Spellward circlet and three spools of Lambswool.
Gallery
Nera, on the left, wearing the princess's robe
The princess's robe from Dragon Quest VII
