Chain mail

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"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
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

The chain mail has a defence bonus of +10. It can be purchased in Garinham and Mercado for 300 gold.


Dragon Quest (NES)
Item Price Attributes
Chain Mail 300 Defense +10


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, Cristo, 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

 Chain Mail
Defence +11
Equipable by
Buy Price 540
Sell Price 270
Flavor text A supple suit made from little loops of wire.
Notes Sold in Stornway and Coffinwell.

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