Bow tie

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Bow tie
DQIX Bow Tie.png
Japanese ちょうネクタイ
Romaji Chō nekutai
Old localizations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Heroes
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence and Style or Charm slightly.
Reduces damage taken from falling. (Heroes only)

The Bow tie is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series. It is a stylish piece of formal wear that was originally reserved for men, but later became a unisex piece of equipment.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

The Bow tie has a Defence bonus of +2 and a Style bonus of +33. It can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Terry, Amos, and Lizzie. The bow tie can be purchased at Turnscote for 2,400 gold coins and sold for 1,800 gold coins. It can also be dropped rarely by Wet kissers and Thaumatobats. If worn together with the Silk tuxedo for the Best-Dressed Contest, it provides an extra +25 bonus to Style.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The Bow tie has a Defence bonus of +2, a Style bonus of +15, and can be equipped by the Hero, Ruff, and Sir Mervyn. The bow tie can be found in various locations, including the Palazzo di Bulgio, El Monumento de Pomposo in the present, and Hubble. In the original Sony PlayStation version of the game, bow ties can be purchased at the Bazaar evolution of the Immigrant Town for 2,400 gold coins. Once again, if it is worn with the Silk tuxedo when being graded for the Excellence Grading Organisation for Style, it provides an extra +25 Style bonus.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

DQIX Bow tie.png  Bow tie  (DS)
Defence +3
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Found Buy from Gleeba, Slurry Quay, and Dourbridge.
Rarely dropped or stolen from Exploads.
Recipe Butterfly wing x2 + Grubby bandage
Equipable by All Vocations
Class Neckwear
Buy Price 1,600
8,000 from Dourbridge
Sell Price 800
Flavor text A toff's tie that's sure to advance its wearer's vanity.
Notes Upgrades into Majestic mantle, Trailblazing bandana, or Twinkling tuxedo.

Dragon Quest X

The Bow tie has a Defence bonus of +2 and a Style bonus of +10. With accessory synthesis, the Defence bonus can be increased slightly, the Style bonus can be increased up to +25, and it can gain a small boost to Agility or Deftness, as well.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Bow tie xi icon.png  Bow tie
Charm
(forge buffs)
+10
(+15, +20, +25)
Defence
(forge buffs)
+2
(+2, +2, +2)
Rarity C
Difficulty 1.5
Found Purchasable from Octagonia's Casino.
Equipable by All Characters
Class Neckwear
Buy Price 3,000 Tokens
Sell Price 800
Flavor text A snappy accessory without which no gentleman about town would be seen dead.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

DQH Bow Tie.png  Bow tie
Reduced Damage from Falling +40.0%
Quick Recipe Grubby bandage x3 + Wing of bat x2*
Classic Recipe Grubby bandage x2 + Lambswool*
Luxury Recipe Grubby bandage + Gold chain*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 300
Flavor text A bow tie stylish enough to spruce up any suit.

The classic and luxury recipes for the bow tie can be dropped rarely by Hawk men.

Descriptions

GameDescription
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Match this with a snappy suit to leave an inspired impression.[1]
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A toff's tie that's sure to advance its wearer's vanity.[2]
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A snappy accessory without which no gentleman about town would be seen dead.[3]
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A bow tie stylish enough to spruce up any suit.[4]

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Reference

  1. Nintendo DS, Android, and iOS versions
  2. Nintendo DS version
  3. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions
  4. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions