Brain drainer

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Brain drainer
Japanese りんねの盾
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
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.

The brain drainer is a rare and powerful shield introduced in Dragon Quest IX. 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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IX

DQIX Brain drainer.png  Brain drainer  (DS)
Defence +34
Block Chance +8.5%
Style +48
Found 2% chance of being dropped by Sir Sanguinus.
Could be purchased from the DQVC during the Unbeatable Armour Extravaganza sale.
Rarity ★★★★☆
Recipe Devilry drinker + Reset stone
Equipable by Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster
Class Shield
Buy Price 40,000
Sell Price 20,000
Flavor text A supernatural shield that brings a magical barrier into being.
Notes Casts Magic Barrier when used as a tool in battle.
Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, lightning/explosion, and darkness attacks by 10%.
Upgrades into Psyche swiper.

Dragon Quest XI

Etymology

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 Languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolVaciacerebrosBrain emptier
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisBoucliépongeSponge shield