Chain mail: Difference between revisions

From Dragon Quest Wiki

Chain mail (edit)

Revision as of 23:02, 28 August 2018

2,602 bytes added ,  23:02, 28 August 2018
no edit summary
(dragon quest 7 and 8)
No edit summary
(21 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[Image:DVIIIChainMail.png|border|right|160px]]
{{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''}}
[[File:Chainmail.JPG|183px|right|Chain Mail]]
 
'''Chain Mail''' is a recurring armor in the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. 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==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest I]]''===
==={{DQ}}===
They can be bought at Garinham and Cantlin/Mercado for 300 G. The wearer gains +10 defense when equipped.
{{DQEquipment
 
|name=Chain mail
{{Shop|header|title=[[Dragon Quest]]|subtitle=NES}}
|kanji=くさりかたびら
{{Shop|entry|item=[[Chain Mail]]|price=300|attributes=Defense +10}}
|romanji=kusari katabira
{{Shop|footer}}
|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]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
Can be sold for 292 gold bought for 480 gold in [[Leftwyne]] and [[Hamlin]]. It has a defense bonus of +12. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Hero]] and the Prince can equip it.
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]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
[[Image:DQIIIChainMail.png|right|thumb|200px|Male priest wearing chain mail]]
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.


Has defense bonus of +20. It can be sold for 360 gold and bought for 480 gold in [[Romaly]] and [[Assaram]]. [[Hero (Class)|Heroes]], [[Soldier|Soldiers]], [[Pilgrim|Pilgrims]], [[Sage|Sages]], and [[Merchant|Merchants]] can equip it.
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
===''[[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]], [[Cristo]], [[Ragnar]], [[Taloon]], and [[Alena]] can equip it.
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]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
Line 24: Line 47:


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
Has defense bonus of +19. They can be bought in [[Reidock]] for 500 gold.
The chain mail has a defense bonus of +19. They can be bought in [[Reidock]] for 500 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
Has defense bonus of +20. They can be bought for 1,050 gold and sold for 525 gold. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Melvin]], and [[Aira]] can equip it.
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]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +20. Only [[Yangus]] can equip it. They can be bought for 500 gold and sold for 250 gold. Described in game as "A comfortable and lightweight suit of armour constructed from innumberable metal links."
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]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Chain Mail}}
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX chain mail.png|name=Chain mail}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+11}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+11}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=540|sellPrice=270
{{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.
|flavor=A supple suit made from little loops of wire.
|notes=Sold in [[Stornway]] and [[Coffinwell]].}}
|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]]
Line 46: Line 93:
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armor]]
{{Wikia}}
Antiyonder
manager
30,610

edits

Retrieved from "https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Special:MobileDiff/60656...115035"