Brainy bracer

The brainy bracer is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IX. It is a bracer designed for spellcasters that raises their magical attributes.

Brainy bracer
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Japanese インテリのうでわ
Romaji Interi no udewa
Old localizations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Increases the wearer's magical might and magical mending.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest IXEdit

   Brainy bracer  (DS)
Magical might +8
Magical mending +8
Found Could only be purchased from the DQVC during Alchaid Week 4.
Received as a reward for completing Quest #45.
Received as a reward for repeating Quest #140.
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Recipe Gold bracer + Sorcerer's stone x2
Equipable by All Vocations
Class Accessory
Buy Price 2,700
Sell Price 1,350
Flavor text An unusual accessory that enhances its wearer's magical might.
Notes Upgrades into Canny cap or Scholar's circlet.

Dragon Quest XEdit

The brainy bracer has a style bonus of +3, a weight of 1, and a magical might bonus of +20. It is received as a reward for exchanging 30 mini medals.

Dragon Quest XIEdit

   Brainy bracer
Magical mending
(forge buffs)
+20
(+21, +22, +24)
Magical might
(forge buffs)
+20
(+21, +22, +24)
Rarity B
Recipe Ethereal stone + Platinum ore x2 + Royal soil + Savvy sapphire x2
Difficulty ★★★☆☆
Equipable by All Characters
Class Wristwear
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 1,350
Flavor text An enchanted armlet that will enhance the magical abilities of anyone who equips it.

The recipe book Brace Yourself contains the recipe for the brainy bracer. It can be found in a treasure chest on Level B6 of the Battleground.

DescriptionsEdit

GameDescription
An unusual accessory that enhances its wearer's magical might.[1]
An enchanted armlet that will enhance the magical abilities of anyone who equips it.[2]

ReferencesEdit

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