Brain drainer

The brain drainer is a rare and powerful shield introduced in Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies.

Brain drainer
Japanese りんねの盾
Romaji Rin'ne no tate
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.

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.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

  Brain drainer  
 
Description
A supernatural shield that brings a magical barrier into being
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★★☆ Defence +34
Charm +48
Block +8.5%
    
    
Notes
-10% Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, Wind damage
Casts Magic Barrier when used as an item
Upgrades into Psyche swiper
Price Location
40,000/20,000 gold coins 2% chance of being dropped by Sir Sanguinus.
Could be purchased from the DQVC during the Unbeatable Armour Extravaganza sale
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
    None



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Brain drainer  
 
Description
An otherworldly shield that can erect a barrier capable of blocking incoming spells
Rarity
★★★★☆
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +45/46/48/50
Block +8%
Notes
-5% all elements
Casts magic Barrier when used as an item
Price Location
N/A The Battleground
Dropped by Red mists at 1/128
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
    



EtymologyEdit

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 LanguagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolVaciacerebrosBrain emptier
  FrançaisBoucliépongeSponge shield