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{{quote|style=1|quote=A comfortable and lightweight suit of armour constructed from innumerable metal links..|source=Description of the chain mail in ''Dragon Quest VIII''}}
'''Chain Mail''' is made from light metallic thread sewn together. Light and easy to move about in, it will considerably lessen the damage that the enemy can inflict on you.
 
The '''chain mail''' is a recurring set of armour in the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. Light and easy to move about in, it provides a decent amount of protection to the wearer.
 
{{Item
|title = ''Chain mail''
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Chain_Mail.png|right|210px]]
|japanese = くさりかたびら
|names = Chain mail
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest I]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<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 Builders]]''
|buy = various, see article
|sell = various, see article
|effect = various, see article
}}
 
==Characteristics==
The chain mail consists of a long sleeveless tunic made out of interlocking chains, also known as a byrnie, as well as a set of metal pauldrons and a gorget that goes around the wearer's neck and shoulders. Worn around the waist is a metal belt. The chain mail generally provides a good amount of defence at a relatively affordable price compared to heavier sets of armour.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
{{DQEquipment
|name=Chain mail
|kanji=くさりかたびら
|romanji=kusari katabira
|buy=300 [[gold]]
|sell=150 [[gold]]
|attributes=Defence +10.
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|type=[[Armour]]
|in-battle=no
|shops=[[Garinham]] and [[Mercado]]
|locations=
|description=Made from interlocking loops of sturdy steel.
}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +12. It can be purchased for 480 gold in [[Leftwyne]] and [[Hamlin]] and sold for 292 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Hero]] and the [[Prince of Cannock]] can equip it.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
The chain mail defense bonus of +20. It can be purchased from [[Romaly]] and [[Assaram]] for 480 gold and sold for 360 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]], [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Sage|Sages]], and [[Merchant]]s can equip it.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +18. Can be sold for 262 gold and bought for 350 gold in [[Burland]], [[Izmit]], [[Lakanaba]], [[Endor]], [[Frenor]], and [[Branca]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]], [[Kiryl]], [[Ragnar]], [[Torneko]], [[Alena]], and [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] can equip it.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +19. It can be sold for 375 gold and bought for 500 gold. [[Harry]], [[Pippin]], [[Centaurus]], [[Eigerhorn]], [[Lionex]], [[Messala]], [[Slime Knight]], [[Soldier Bull]], and [[Springer]] can equip it.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
The chain mail has a defense bonus of +19. They can be bought in [[Reidock]] for 500 gold.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +20 and a style bonus of +23. It can be purchased at [[Frobisher]] and the Pilgrim's Rest Inn for 1,050 gold and sold for 525 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]] can equip it.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +20. In the original version, it could only be equipped by [[Yangus]], but in the 3DS version, both [[Morrie]] and [[Red]] can equip it as well. It can be bought for 500 gold in [[Peregrin Quay]] and [[Simpleton]] and sold for 250 gold. One set can be found in [[Pickham]]. The chain mail can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] by combining [[wayfarer's clothes]] with a [[chain whip]]. The chain mail can also be upgraded into the [[bronze armour]] by combining it with a [[bronze shield]].
 
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX chain mail.png|name=Chain mail}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+11}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=540|sellPrice=270|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Thief]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Ranger]], [[Luminary]]|class=Armour
|flavor=A supple suit made from little loops of wire.
|notes=Sold in [[Stornway]] and [[Coffinwell]].<br>Upgrades to [[Holy mail]] and [[Chainmail socks]].}}
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
 
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Mail made from interlocking loops of sturdy steel.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
|DQ4=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto">Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS version</ref>
|DQ5=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto"/>
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQ_Hero_Chain_Mail.png|DQI's [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]] wearing the chain mail
Image:DQ2 chain mail.jpg|The [[Prince of Cannock]] wearing chain mail
Image:Chainmail.JPG|
Image:DQIIIChainMail.png|A male priest from ''Dragon Quest III'' wearing chain mail
Image:Torneko_Chain_Mail.png|[[Torneko]] wearing the chain mail
Image:Chain mail.png|Chain mail from ''Dragon Quest VII''
</gallery></center>
 
==Reference==
<references/>
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest I armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armor]]
{{Wikia}}

Revision as of 23:02, 28 August 2018

"A comfortable and lightweight suit of armour constructed from innumerable metal links.."

—Description of the chain mail in Dragon Quest VIII

The chain mail is a recurring set of armour in the Dragon Quest series. Light and easy to move about in, it provides a decent amount of protection to the wearer.

Chain mail
DQVIII Chain Mail.png
Japanese くさりかたびら
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Chain mail
Found in Dragon Quest I
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest Builders
Effect various, see article

Characteristics

The chain mail consists of a long sleeveless tunic made out of interlocking chains, also known as a byrnie, as well as a set of metal pauldrons and a gorget that goes around the wearer's neck and shoulders. Worn around the waist is a metal belt. The chain mail generally provides a good amount of defence at a relatively affordable price compared to heavier sets of armour.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Chain mail (くさりかたびら kusari katabira)DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Buy Sell Attributes
300 gold 150 gold Defence +10.
Can Be Equipped By Equipment Type Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
ICON-Hero (Dragon Quest).png Armour ICON-NO-X.png NO
Shop(s) Garinham and Mercado
Location(s)
In-Game Description
Mobile Made from interlocking loops of sturdy steel.


Dragon Quest II

The chain mail has a defence bonus of +12. It can be purchased for 480 gold in Leftwyne and Hamlin and sold for 292 gold. The Hero and the Prince of Cannock can equip it.

Dragon Quest III

The chain mail defense bonus of +20. It can be purchased from Romaly and Assaram for 480 gold and sold for 360 gold. The Hero, Warriors, Priests, Sages, and Merchants can equip it.

Dragon Quest IV

The chain mail has a defence bonus of +18. Can be sold for 262 gold and bought for 350 gold in Burland, Izmit, Lakanaba, Endor, Frenor, and Branca. The Hero, Kiryl, Ragnar, Torneko, Alena, and Psaro can equip it.

Dragon Quest V

The chain mail has a defence bonus of +19. It can be sold for 375 gold and bought for 500 gold. Harry, Pippin, Centaurus, Eigerhorn, Lionex, Messala, Slime Knight, Soldier Bull, and Springer can equip it.

Dragon Quest VI

The chain mail has a defense bonus of +19. They can be bought in Reidock for 500 gold.

Dragon Quest VII

The chain mail has a defence bonus of +20 and a style bonus of +23. It can be purchased at Frobisher and the Pilgrim's Rest Inn for 1,050 gold and sold for 525 gold. The Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe can equip it.

Dragon Quest VIII

The chain mail has a defence bonus of +20. In the original version, it could only be equipped by Yangus, but in the 3DS version, both Morrie and Red can equip it as well. It can be bought for 500 gold in Peregrin Quay and Simpleton and sold for 250 gold. One set can be found in Pickham. The chain mail can be made in the Alchemy Pot by combining wayfarer's clothes with a chain whip. The chain mail can also be upgraded into the bronze armour by combining it with a bronze shield.

Dragon Quest IX

DQIX chain mail.png  Chain mail
Defence +11
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Equipable by Warrior, Priest, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Armamentalist, Ranger, Luminary
Buy Price 540
Sell Price 270
Flavor text A supple suit made from little loops of wire.
Notes Sold in Stornway and Coffinwell.
Upgrades to Holy mail and Chainmail socks.

Dragon Quest Builders

Descriptions

GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Mail made from interlocking loops of sturdy steel.[1]
DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
Doesn't appear to have any special effect.[2]
DQ5-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Doesn't appear to have any special effect.[2]

Gallery

Reference

  1. Mobile, Android and iOS version
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS version
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