Dragon robe
The dragon robe is a recurring robe in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation. It is a truly incredible garment made from a dragon's scales and bones. The robe usually protects the wearer against fire and ice attacks and is often among the strongest protection for those who cannot don heavy armour.
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| Japanese | ドラゴンローブ |
| Romaji | Doragon robu |
| Old localizations | Dragon robe |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III (remakes only) Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Various, see article |
CharacteristicsEdit
The modern dragon robe is a flowing, verdant garment with puffy white sleeves. The skull of a dragon adorns the chest area along with a shoulder and neck guard. The original design seen only in the official guide book for the Super Famicom version of VI depicts something akin to an armored dress, with a breast guard made of green dragon scales with green dragon skulls for pauldrons, set over a high-collar yellow gown with a red cloth wrapped around the hip.
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit
The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +80 and reduces damage from breath attacks by 33%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by Mages, Priests, and Sages. One can be obtained after turning in 85 mini medals to the collector in Aliahan in the mobile versions. In the GBC and SNES versions, dragon robes can be purchased from the fourth Pachisi track in Kol or randomly found in the fifth Pachisi track.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit
The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +95. It reduces frizz, sizz, bang, and breath attacks by 30. The Hero, Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan & Lizzie can wear it. The robe can be obtained in Greedmore Valley after the residents there are cured of their greed.
Interestingly, vintage art for the robe depicts it as a dress despite male characters being able to wear it. Considering the robe was redesigned as early as the 1996 remake of DQIII, it is likely the feminine form was an oversight by Toriyama.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit
The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +95, a style bonus of +60, and reduces damage from all fire and ice-based attacks by 40. It can be purchased from the Sea Dragon for 40,000 gold and sold for 20,000 gold. The robe can be equipped by the Hero, Maribel, and Sir Mervyn.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit
The dragon robe has a defence bonus of +103, and will reduce frizz, sizz, bang, crack, and breath damage by 40. It can be worn by Jessica, Angelo, Morrie, and Red. It is received as a reward for beating Rank S at the Monster Arena.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit
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| Description | ||||
| A garment possessed by a powerful dragon that muffles magical attacks | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★★★☆☆ | Defence +39 M.might +32 |
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| Notes | ||||
| -18% Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, & Wind damage Upgrades into the Xenlon robe |
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| Price | Location | |||
| 32,500/16,250 | DQVC Cap'n Max Meddlin' reward |
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| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit
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| Description | ||||
| A gown instilled with the spirit of serpents that can soften the impact of incoming spells | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| S | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +88/93/98/104 M. might +39/40/41/43 |
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| Notes | ||||
| -15% all elemental damage | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| NA/16,250 | Dropped by Kleptoreptile | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
| N/A | ||||
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Other languagesEdit
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Túnica de dragón | |
 Français | Manteau du dragon |
GalleryEdit
The dragon robe from Dragon Quest III
Milly modeling the original robe, second from left.
The dragon robe from Dragon Quest VII
DS sprite for VI
