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{{Item
|title = Dragon scale
|image = [[Image:DragonScaleArt.png|center|225px]]
|japanese = りゅうのうろこ<br>竜のうろこ
|romaji= {{tt|Ryū no uroko|Dragon's scale}}
|names = D-Scale<br>Dragon's scale
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Defence}}.
}}

The '''dragon's scale''', also known as the '''dragon scale''', is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}}. It gives a small boost to the wearer's [[Defence]]. In games with [[Alchemy]], it can also be used as a crafting ingredient, as well.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
Legend has it that the Dragon's scale fell from a {{Dragon}}'s body a long, long time ago. A light green fossil that fits in the palm of your hand, it has mysterious powers and slightly increases your defensive power. Due to text restrictions, it was named '''D-Scale''' in the {{Game Boy Color}} remakes.
{{DQEquipment
|name=Dragon's scale
|kanji=りゅうのうろこ
|romanji=Ryu no uroko
|buy=20 [[gold]] coins
|sell=10 [[gold]] coins
|attributes=Provides {{Defence}} +2 bonus in original {{NES}} version, and {{Defence}} +5 bonus in remake versions.
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|in-battle=no
|type=Accessory
|shops=[[Tantegel]], [[Kol]], [[Cantlin]], [[Galenholm]]
|locations=This item cannot be found anywhere.
|description=A talisman carved from the scale of a dragon.
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQVIII Dragon scale.png|name=Dragon's scale}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+5}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Treasure chest in the [[Desert (Dragon Quest VIII)|Desert]].{{tt|*|Requires Magic Key to open.}}<br>Treasure chest in the [[Dark Ruins]].{{tt|*|Requires Magic Key to open.}}<br>Treasure chest at the [[Royal Hunting Grounds]].{{tt|*|Requires Magic Key to open.}}<br>One found in [[Arcadia]] and [[Dark Empycchu]].<br>Commonly dropped by [[Frost wyvine]]s, [[Hacksaurus]]es, [[Sea dragon (monster)|Sea dragon]]s,<br>[[Seasaur]]s, and [[Tyrantosaurus]]es.<br>Rarely dropped by [[Dragurn]]s and [[Frou-frou]]s.}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=240|class=Accessory|equipableBy=All Characters|
|flavor=A warrior's lucky charm, made from a hand-worked dragon scale.
}}

The dragon's scale can be mixed with several items in the [[Alchemy Pot]]:

*Recipe: [[Dragontail whip]] = [[Snakeskin whip]] + Dragon's scale x2
*Recipe: [[Scale armour]] = [[Leather armour]] + Dragon's scale
*Recipe: [[Dragon mail]] = [[Silver mail]] + Dragon's scale x2
*Recipe: [[Scale shield]] = [[Leather shield]] + Dragon's scale
*Recipe: [[Dragon shield]] = [[Steel shield]] + Dragon's scale x2

==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=ICON-Dragon's scale.png|name=Dragon scale|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+5}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Could only be purchased from the [[DQVC]] during the Alchaid Campaign and Dragon Extravaganza.<br>Commonly dropped or stolen from [[Rashaverak]]s, [[Drakulord]]s, [[Drakularge]]s, [[Mandrake major]]s, [[Seasaur]]s, 
}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=980|sellPrice=490|equipableBy=All Vocations
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Accessory}}
|flavor=A warrior's ward made of a wyrm's scale.
|notes=Upgrades into [[Azure dragon fan]], [[Cobra fan]], [[Dragon dress]], [[Dragon mail]], [[Dragon shield]],<br>[[Dragon top]], [[Dragon trousers]], [[Dragontail whip]], [[Ruby of protection]], [[Xenlon rod]].
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
The dragon scale has an attack and defence bonus of +3, a max HP and style bonus of +5, and reduces damage taken by 30. It is received as a reward for defeating the [[Green dragon]]. With accessory synthesis, the attack, defence, and max HP bonuses can be increased.

==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=Dragon scale xi icon.png|name=Dragon scale}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+9<br>(+10, +11, +12)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+8<br>(+9, +10, +11)}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=E}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Treasure chest in the [[Dundrasil Region]].<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Dragurn]]s and [[Ethereal serpent]]s.}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=490|equipableBy=All Characters
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Other Accessories}}
|flavor=A protective pendant produced from a piece of polished dragon hide.
|notes=
}}

==={{DQB}}===
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==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A warrior's lucky charm, made from a hand-worked dragon scale.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, Mobile, and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions.</ref>
|DQ9=A warrior's ward made of a wyrm's scale.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|DQ11=A protective pendant produced from a piece of polished dragon hide.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|DQB=A protective pendant shaped from a serpent’s scale.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}

==Related items==
*[[Fire dragon charm]]
*[[Light dragon charm]]
*[[Lucky dragon's wing]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ_Dragons_Scale.png|{{I}}.
Dq1 dragonsscale.JPG|{{Dragon Warrior}}.
DQR Ryu no Uroko.png|{{Rivals}} card.
</gallery></center>

==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest I items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals items]]

[[fr:Écaille de dragon]]