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{{quote|style=1|quote=Special armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 30 points.|source=Description when selecting the Gigant armour in ''Dragon Quest VIII''|console=PS2}}
{{quote|style=1|quote=Special armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 30 points.|source=Description of the gigant armour in ''Dragon Quest VIII''}}
{{Item
{{Item
|title= Gigant armour
|title= Gigant armour
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Gigant_Armour.png|250px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Gigant_Armour.png|250px]]
|japanese=
|japanese= {{tt|ギガントアーマー|giganto āmā}}
|names=
|names=Gigant armor<br>Gigant armour
|games=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|games=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|buy=
|buy=18,000-36,000 gold
|sell=
|sell=Various, see article
|effect=Reduces fire and ice damage.
|effect=Reduces fire and ice damage.
}}
}}


The '''gigant armour''' is a recurring set of armor in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a powerful set of armor reserved for only the strongest characters and it protects the wearer against fire and ice attacks.
The '''gigant armour''' is a recurring suit of armour in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a powerful set of armor reserved for only the strongest characters and it protects the wearer against fire and ice attacks.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The gigant armour is generally portrayed as a golden suit composed of multiple plates. Each of the shoulders contains a prominent spike.
The gigant armour is generally portrayed as a golden suit of armour composed of multiple plates. Each of the shoulders contains a prominent spike. It is said to have been forged by giants.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +92, a style bonus of +15, and reduces fire and ice damage by 15 points. It can be purchased at [[Despairia]] and [[Greedmore Valley]] for 23,000 gold. The armour can be equipped by [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]].
It can be reworked at the [[Fashion Forge]] for 20,000 gold, boosting its style bonus to +77.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +92 and a style bonus of +15. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased on the Sea Dragon for 35,000 gold and sold for 17,500 gold. Gigant armour can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at [[Buccanham]] [[Casino]].
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +92 and a style bonus of +15. It's breath damage resistance has been raised to 30 points. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased on the Sea Dragon for 35,000 gold and sold for 17,500 gold. Gigant armour can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at [[Buccanham]] [[Casino]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +95 and can be sold for 9,000 [[Gold]] Coins. Only Yangus can wear it.  It can be purchased at [[Tryan Gully]] or made through [[alchemy]] with two [[Mighty armlet]]s and [[Bandit mail]].
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +95 and can be sold for 9,000 gold. Only [[Yangus]] can wear it.  It can be purchased at [[Tryan Gully]] for 18,000 gold or made in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
 
Recipe: [[Bandit mail]] + [[Mighty armlet]] x2


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Gigant armour}}
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX gigant armour.png|name=Gigant armour}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+58}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+58}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=36000g|sellPrice=18000g
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|flavor=Heavy armour, strong against fire, ice, and lightning based attacks.
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=36,000|sellPrice=18,000|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Thief]], [[Gladiator]], [[Ranger]]|class=Armour
|notes= Reduces damage from fire, ice, and lightning by 15%.}}
|flavor=Heavy armour, strong against fire-, ice-, and lightning-based attacks.
 
|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, and lightning attacks by 15%.<br>Buy in [[Stornway]] (post-game).
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Gigant_armour.png|The gigant armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Image:HeroTerryArmour.jpg|Terry, on the far right, wearing the gigant armour.
Image:Gigantarmour6.jpg|The gigant armour from ''Dragon Quest VI''.
Image:Gigant_armour.png|The gigant armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''.
File:DQIX_Gigant_armour.jpg|DQIX
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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