Gigant armour
"Special armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 30 points."
—Description when selecting the Gigant armour in Dragon Quest VIII (PS2)
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Found in | Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX |
Effect | Reduces fire and ice damage. |
The gigant armour is a recurring set of armor in the Dragon Quest series. It is a powerful set of armor reserved for only the strongest characters and it protects the wearer against fire and ice attacks.
Characteristics
The gigant armour is generally portrayed as a golden suit composed of multiple plates. Each of the shoulders contains a prominent spike.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +92 and a style bonus of +15. It can only be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. It can be purchased on the Sea Dragon for 35,000 gold and sold for 17,500 gold. Gigant armour can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at Buccanham Casino.
Dragon Quest VIII
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +95 and can be sold for 9,000 Gold Coins. Only Yangus can wear it. It can be purchased at Tryan Gully or made through alchemy with two Mighty armlets and Bandit mail.
Dragon Quest IX
Gigant armour | |
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Defence | +58 |
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Buy Price | 36000g |
Sell Price | 18000g |
Flavor text | Heavy armour, strong against fire, ice, and lightning based attacks. |
Notes | Reduces damage from fire, ice, and lightning by 15%. |