Dark robe
The dark robe is a recurring piece of clothing in the Dragon Quest franchise. It's a special cape with a midnight blue dye, and is typically worn by thieves and allows them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion by 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by Martial Artists, Gadabouts, and Thieves. One may be found in Cantlin and another in the fourth Treasures n' Trapdoors track in Kol. The dark robe can be sold for 12,375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.
Dragon Quest V
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces frizz, sizz, woosh, and crack damage by 20 points.
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks.
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by Yangus and Morrie and sold for 10,500 gold. It is obtainable through a few means, including:
- Finding one in a chest in the Black Citadel.
- Getting a rare (1⁄64) drop from an Invisible swordsman.
- Making it in the Alchemy Pot with a Cloak of evasion, Wing of bat and Devil's tail. It can also be used to make a phantom mask by combining it with an iron headgear.
Dragon Quest IX
The dark robe is the second tier of the Velvet cape line of cowls, and the first in the set to demonstrate the series' proficiency at dodging enemy strikes, much like a bat in the night.
| Dark robe | |
|---|---|
| Defence | +37 |
| Equipable by | |
| Buy Price | 13500g |
| Sell Price | 6750g |
| Flavor text | Dingy drapery that makes dodging enemy attacks a doddle (+2%). |
| Notes | Becomes even more gloomy appearance by boiling with four bat wings and a trio of terrible tattoos. |
| Macabre mantle | |
|---|---|
| Defence | +42 |
| Equipable by | |
| Buy Price | 0g |
| Sell Price | 12250g |
| Flavor text | Dingy drapery that makes dodging enemy attacks a doddle. |
| Notes | Raises evasion by 3.0%. |
Gallery
The dark robe from Dragon Quest III
The dark robe from Dragon Quest VII
