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{{Item
|title = ''Boxer shorts''
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Boxer_Shorts.png|center|210px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ステテコパンツ|Steteco pants}}
|romaji=Suteteko pantsu
|names = Boxers
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}} (remakes only)<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy = Varies, see article
|sell = Varies, see article
|effect = N/a
}}


The '''boxer shorts''' are a common piece of clothing in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. They are generally considered a gag piece of equipment notable for their low defensive properties and they can only be worn by male characters.
The '''Boxer shorts''' are a common piece of clothing in the {{DQSeries}} that were first introduced in {{DQ5}}. They are generally considered a gag piece of equipment notable for their low defensive properties and they can only be worn by male characters.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The boxer shorts have a defense bonus of +10 and can be worn by male [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Merchant]]s, and [[Gadabout]]s. Some can be found in [[Khoryv]] in the item shop behind a door locked by the [[Thief's Key]], [[Isis]], and [[Tantegel]]. They can be sold for 90 gold. The boxers only appear in remake versions of the game.
The Boxer shorts have a {{Defense}} bonus of +10 and can be worn by male [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Merchant]]s, and [[Gadabout]]s. Some can be found in [[Khoryv]] in the [[item shop]] behind a door locked by the [[Thief's Key]], [[Isis]], and [[Tantegel]]. They can be sold for 90 [[gold]] coins. The boxers only appear in remakes of the game.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
The boxer shorts have a defense bonus of +8. They can be obtained in [[Reginhart]] and the [[Fungeon (Dragon Quest IV)|Fungeon]] (One can be found in the dungeon, with the second being a prize from [[Foo Yung]] & [[Chow Mein]]). They can only be equipped by [[Ragnar]], [[Borya]], and [[Torneko]]. If appraised by Torneko, he mentions that they look like they breathe nicely. Boxer shorts only appear in remake versions of the game.
The Boxer shorts have a {{Defense}} bonus of +8. They can be obtained in [[Reginhart]] and the {{Fungeon 4}} (One can be found in the dungeon, with the second being a prize from [[Chow Mein and Foo Yung]]). They can only be equipped by [[Ragnar]], [[Borya]], and [[Torneko Taloon]]. If appraised by {{Torneko}}, he mentions that they look like they breathe nicely. Boxer shorts only appear in remakes of the game.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The boxer shorts have a defence bonus of +15. Some can be found in [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Helmunaptra]], and [[Gotha|Gotha Castle]]. They are worn by [[Sancho]] when he joins and can only be worn by him and some of the monster companions.
The Boxer shorts have a {{Defence}} bonus of +15. Some can be found in [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Helmunaptra]], and [[Gotha]] Castle; they can also be purchased on the [[Faerie Lea]] T'N'T board for 10 Gold. They are worn by [[Sancho]] when he joins and can only be worn by him and some of the monster companions.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The boxer shorts have a defense bonus of +10 and can be sold for 75 gold.  A pair of them is dropped by [[List of minor characters in Dragon Quest VI#Bigg and Liddle|Bigg & Liddle]] at the hut north of [[Wellshire]].
The Boxer shorts have a {{Defense}} bonus of +10 and can be sold for 75 [[gold]] coins.  A pair of them is dropped by [[List of minor characters in Dragon Quest VI#Bigg and Liddle|Bigg & Liddle]] at the hut north of [[Wellshire]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The boxer shorts have a defence bonus of +8 (+5 in the 3DS version), but they decrease style by 100 points. They can only be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. If appraised, it is mentioned that they seem to be a bit stained. If equipped with the [[pot lid]], they provide a style bonus of +30 when being graded for the Best Dressed contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]].
The boxer shorts have a {{Defence}} bonus of +8 (+5 in the {{3DS}} Version), but they decrease {{Style}} by 100 points. They can only be worn by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. If appraised, it is mentioned that they seem to be a bit stained. One pair can be found in [[Emberdale]] in the present near the town's hot springs. If equipped with the [[Pot lid]], they provide a {{Style}} bonus of +30 when being graded for the Best Dressed contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The boxer shorts have a defence bonus of +8 and only [[Yangus]] can wear them. Oddly enough, they cannot be worn by [[Morrie]] in the 3DS version. They cannot be purchased anywhere, but can be sold for 50 gold and are found in various locations throughout the game, the earliest being in the [[Farebury Region]]. They can be used to make the [[leather kilt]] and [[Robe of serenity]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]]. They can also be created using the alchemy recipe of [[bandit's grass skirt]] + [[bandana]].
The Boxer shorts have a {{Defence}} bonus of +8 and only [[Yangus]] can wear them. Oddly enough, they cannot be worn by [[Morrie]] in the {{3DS}} version. They cannot be purchased anywhere, but can be sold for 50 [[gold]] and are found in various locations throughout the game, the earliest being in the [[Farebury Region|Region]] of [[Farebury]]. They can be used to make the [[Leather kilt]] and [[Robe of serenity]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]]. They can also be created using the alchemy recipe of [[]] + [[]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX boxer shorts.png|name=Boxer shorts}}
|item=[[File:DQVIII Boxer shorts.png|32px]]<br>Boxer shorts
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+2}}
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Bandit's grass skirt.png|32px|link=Bandit's grass skirt]]<br>Bandit's grass skirt
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Bandana.png|32px|link=Bandana]]<br>Bandana
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=30|sellPrice=15|equipableBy=All Vocations|class=Legwear
|i3=-
|flavor=Underwear by men, for men.
}}
|notes=Sold in [[Angel Falls]].<br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Sacksquatch]]es.<br>Upgrades to [[Boomer briefs]] or [[Leather kilt]].<br>Exclusive for men.}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{stub}}
|item=[[File:DQVIII Leather kilt.png|32px]]<br>[[Leather kilt]]
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Magic beast hide.png|32px|link=Magic beast hide]]<br>Magic beast hide
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Boxer shorts.png|32px|link=Boxer shorts]]<br>Boxer shorts
|i3=-
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
====Info====
|item=[[File:DQVIII Robe of serenity.png|32px]]<br>[[Robe of serenity]]
{{Equipment|header}}
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Cloak of evasion.png|32px|link=Cloak of evasion]]<br>Cloak of evasion
{{Equipment|entry|name=Boxer Shorts|statModified=Defense|statModifier=+1|sellPrice=5g}}
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Boxer shorts.png|32px|link=Boxer shorts]]<br>Boxer shorts
{{Equipment|footer}}
|i3=-
====Locations====
}}
{{ItemLocation|header}}
 
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=Various locations|info=[[Lucky Bag]] enemy item drop}}
==={{DQ9}}===
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Caliburn Cave]]|info=Lucky Bag in treasure chest}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Hidden in barrel outside [[Stilleto|Stilleto's]] shop}}
|header=[[File:DQIX boxer shorts.png]]
{{ItemLocation|footer}}
|name=Boxer shorts
====Equipping characters====
|icon=[[File:Boxer shorts IX artwork.png]]
{{CharacterList|header|equipment}}
|description=Underwear by men, for men
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
{{CharacterList|footer}}
|stats=Defence +2<br>Charm +3
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]]<br>[[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=Dropped from [[Sacksquatch]]es at 1/64<br>Upgrades to [[Boomer briefs]] or [[Leather kilt]]
|price=30/15
|location=Sold in [[Angel Falls]]
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Boxer shorts</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Boxer shorts xi icon.png]]
|description=Old underclothes that smell faintly of sweat...and regret
|rarity=<big><big>F</big></big>
|stats=Defence +10/11/13/15
|notes=Dropped by [[Dancing devil]]s & [[Hood]]s at 1/64
|price=100/50
|location=Sold in [[Heliodor]] & [[The Manglegrove]]
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
Shorts increast the [[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]'s defence +1 and are dropped by [[Goody bag]]s. A pair can be found in [[Caliburn Cave]] and another is hidden in a barrel outside [[Stilleto|Stilleto's]] shop in [[Castle Avalonia]].


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Yggdrasil Flower]]
*[[Yggdrasil flower]]
*[[Pandemonic shield]]
*[[Pandemonic Equipment#Pandemonic shield|Pandemonic shield]]
*[[Pandemonic sword]]
*[[Pandemonic Equipment#Pandemonic sword|Pandemonic sword]]
*[[Pandemonic armour]]
*[[Pandemonic Equipment#Pandemonic armour|Pandemonic armour]]
*[[Yggdrasil Leaf]]
*[[Yggdrasil leaf]]
*[[Pandemonic helm]]
*[[Pandemonic Equipment#Pandemonic helm|Pandemonic helm]]
 
==Etymology==
*In the original Japanese version, the boxer shorts are known as the steteco pants, a type of loose cotton shorts traditionally worn by Japanese men underneath kimonos or hakama as underwear, particularly during the summer.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQV Boxer Shorts.png|''Dragon Quest V''
DQV Boxer Shorts.png|Sancho wearing the boxers in {{V}}.
File:DQVII boxer shorts.png|The boxer shorts from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Boxer shorts VII artwork.png|The boxer shorts from {{VII}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Male-exclusive equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords armor]]
[[Category:Male-exclusive equipment]]
{{Wikia}}

Latest revision as of 20:27, 1 July 2023

Boxer shorts
DQVIII Boxer Shorts.png
Japanese ステテコパンツ
Romaji Suteteko pantsu
Old localizations Boxers
Found in Dragon Quest III (remakes only)
Dragon Quest IV (remakes only)
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect N/a

The Boxer shorts are a common piece of clothing in the Dragon Quest series that were first introduced in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride. They are generally considered a gag piece of equipment notable for their low defensive properties and they can only be worn by male characters.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The Boxer shorts have a Defense bonus of +10 and can be worn by male Warriors, Priests, Thieves, Merchants, and Gadabouts. Some can be found in Khoryv in the item shop behind a door locked by the Thief's Key, Isis, and Tantegel. They can be sold for 90 gold coins. The boxers only appear in remakes of the game.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The Boxer shorts have a Defense bonus of +8. They can be obtained in Reginhart and the Fungeon (One can be found in the dungeon, with the second being a prize from Chow Mein and Foo Yung). They can only be equipped by Ragnar, Borya, and Torneko Taloon. If appraised by Torneko, he mentions that they look like they breathe nicely. Boxer shorts only appear in remakes of the game.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The Boxer shorts have a Defence bonus of +15. Some can be found in Lodestar Harbour, Helmunaptra, and Gotha Castle; they can also be purchased on the Faerie Lea T'N'T board for 10 Gold. They are worn by Sancho when he joins and can only be worn by him and some of the monster companions.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The Boxer shorts have a Defense bonus of +10 and can be sold for 75 gold coins. A pair of them is dropped by Bigg & Liddle at the hut north of Wellshire.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The boxer shorts have a Defence bonus of +8 (+5 in the 3DS Version), but they decrease Style by 100 points. They can only be worn by the Hero, Kiefer, Ruff, and Sir Mervyn. If appraised, it is mentioned that they seem to be a bit stained. One pair can be found in Emberdale in the present near the town's hot springs. If equipped with the Pot lid, they provide a Style bonus of +30 when being graded for the Best Dressed contest of the Excellence Grading Organisation.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

The Boxer shorts have a Defence bonus of +8 and only Yangus can wear them. Oddly enough, they cannot be worn by Morrie in the 3DS version. They cannot be purchased anywhere, but can be sold for 50 gold and are found in various locations throughout the game, the earliest being in the Region of Farebury. They can be used to make the Leather kilt and Robe of serenity in the Alchemy Pot. They can also be created using the alchemy recipe of [[]] + [[]].


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Boxer shorts.png
Boxer shorts		 DQVIII Bandit's grass skirt.png
Bandit's grass skirt		 DQVIII Bandana.png
Bandana		 -



Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Leather kilt.png
Leather kilt		 DQVIII Magic beast hide.png
Magic beast hide		 DQVIII Boxer shorts.png
Boxer shorts		 -



Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Robe of serenity.png
Robe of serenity		 DQVIII Cloak of evasion.png
Cloak of evasion		 DQVIII Boxer shorts.png
Boxer shorts		 -


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

DQIX boxer shorts.png Boxer shorts DQIX Logo.png
Boxer shorts IX artwork.png
Description
Underwear by men, for men
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +2
Charm +3		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXgladiatoricon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.png
IXmartialartisticon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.png
IXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
Dropped from Sacksquatches at 1/64
Upgrades to Boomer briefs or Leather kilt
Price Location
30/15 Sold in Angel Falls
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Boxer shorts DQXI Logo EN.png
Boxer shorts xi icon.png
Description
Old underclothes that smell faintly of sweat...and regret
Rarity
F
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +10/11/13/15
Notes
Dropped by Dancing devils & Hoods at 1/64
Price Location
100/50 Sold in Heliodor & The Manglegrove
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]

Shorts increast the Hero's defence +1 and are dropped by Goody bags. A pair can be found in Caliburn Cave and another is hidden in a barrel outside Stilleto's shop in Castle Avalonia.

See also[edit]

Etymology[edit]

  • In the original Japanese version, the boxer shorts are known as the steteco pants, a type of loose cotton shorts traditionally worn by Japanese men underneath kimonos or hakama as underwear, particularly during the summer.

Gallery[edit]

  • Sancho wearing the boxers in V.

  • The boxer shorts from VII.

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