Editing Hermes' hat

{{Item
|title =Hermes' Hat
|image =[[Image:DQVIIIHermesHat.png|center|250px]]
|japanese = {{tt|かぜのぼうし|kaze no bōshi}}
|names = Wind Hat, Hat of the Winds
|games = {{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = Casts [[Zoom]] when used as an item, except V, where it is equivalent to using a [[Chimaera wing]].
}}

The '''Hermes' Hat''' (also known as the '''wind hat''') is a piece of headwear in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series that first appeared in [[Dragon Quest V]]. In most games, it casts [[Zoom]] on use, but in Dragon Quest V, it instead acts like a [[Chimaera wing]].

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The Hermes' hat has a defence bonus of +28. They can be bought for 5,000 gold at the item shop in [[Precaria]], and are dropped by the [[Icebird]] (1/128 chance) and the [[Hybird]] (1/64). [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Daughter]] can equip it.

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Additionally, a Hermes' hat can be obtained in Coburg from [[Harry]]'s son Kendrick.
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
The Hermes' hat cannot be bought, but it can be sold for 3,750 gold. It is found in [[Slimopolis]] at Rank H and [[Gustbluster|Gustblusters]] may drop them. It has a defense bonus of +28 and a style bonus of +8. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Nevan]], and all slime allies except [[Goowain]] can equip it.

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The Hermes' hat has a defence bonus of +24 and an appearance bonus of +8. It can be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It can be sold for 2,500 gold but not bought. The hat can be acquired from the Praetor of Villa Priores after defeating [[Macho Picchu]].

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The Hermes' hat has a defence bonus of +20. All party members can equip it. It can be sold for 1,400 gold.

Recipe: [[Feathered cap]] + [[Mercury's bandana]]

==Description==
{{Descriptions
|DQ5=A hardy hat that can also serve as a handy alternative to a chimaera wing.
}}

==Gallery==
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Image:DQV_Wind_Hat.png|''Dragon Quest V''
Image:Hermes hat.png|The Hermes' hat from ''Dragon Quest VII''
</gallery></center>
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