Golden tiara
| Golden tiara | |
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| Japanese | おうごんのティアラ |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Golden barrette Tiara Spellward circlet |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation (remakes only) Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age |
| Effect | Increases luck (DQIII only). Increases resistances to certain types of spells. |
The golden tiara, also known as the golden barrette, tiara or spellward circlet, is a piece of headwear in the Dragon Quest series. Designed for women, it guards against various status ailments.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III
Unlike other games in the series, the tiara is an accessory. It increases Luck by +13, changes the wearer's personality to Princess. It only appears in remake versions of the game and can be sold for 3,750 gold coins.
Dragon Quest IV
The golden tiara may be purchased in Porthtrunnel, Mintos, Femiscyra, and found in the Pharos Beacon. It has a defence bonus of +12, and reduces the accuracy confusion spells and abilities to 1/3rd.
Dragon Quest V
The golden tiara has a defence bonus of +45, and reduces the accuracy of Fuddle, snooze, fizzle, and whack to 1/8th, setting the precedent for the majority of its later appearances. It can only be worn by human characters, and is found behind a locked door in king Dominicus' Domain.
Dragon Quest VI
The tiara is found in Mortamor's dreadlair, and possesses the same parameters as before. It may be equipped by Milly and Ashlynn.
Dragon Quest VII
The golden tiara has a defence bonus of +43, a style bonus of +50, and increases resistance against Fizzle, Fuddle, Snooze, and Dazzle. It can only be worn by Maribel and Aishe. The golden tiara can be worn by placing first in the Wisdom Ranking of the Excellence Grading Organisation with a female character. It can be sold for 8,500 gold, but it is not recommended to do so.
Dragon Quest VIII
The golden tiara has a defence bonus of +43. It can be worn by both Jessica and Red. Increases resistance to Fuddle, Fizzle, Snooze, and Whack spells.
Recipe: Thinking cap + Silver tiara + Gold nugget
Dragon Quest IX
In this game, the golden tiara that appears in other games is referred to as the spellward circlet. There is also an upgraded version of the silver tiara that can be created with alchemy called the golden tiara.
 Golden tiara (DS)
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| Defence | +11 |
| Magical Might | +12 |
| Rarity | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Recipe | Silver tiara + Gold ring + Gold bracer |
| Equipable by | All Vocations |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 670 |
| Flavor text | Gorgeous golden headgear worn by women. |
| Notes | Exclusive for women. |
 Spellward circlet (DS)
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| Defence | +19 |
| Magical Might | +19 |
| Magical Mending | +19 |
| Found | One found on 9F of Realm of the Mighty. |
| Rarity | ★★★☆☆ |
| Recipe | Gold circlet + Monarchic mark + Gold bar |
| Equipable by | Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 13,000 |
| Flavor text | A holy headpiece that hinders the effects of harmful spells. |
| Notes | Increases resistance against sleep, confusion, Fizzle, and instant death spells. Exclusive for women. Upgrades into Empress's robe |
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
The Golden tiara can be obtained by talking to King Carnelian after talking to the Watchers in the post-game. It has a defense bonus of +50 that can be upgraded up to +53, and reduces the chance of being put to sleep, being confused, Fizzled, and instantly killed by 50% that can be upgraded up to 80%. Jade, Veronica, and Serena can equip it.
Gallery
Alena wearing the tiara
The golden tiara from Dragon Quest VII
