Magic armour
The magic armour is a recurring suit of armor in the Dragon Quest series. As its name suggests, it is designed to guard the wearer against magical onslaughts.
| Magic armour | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Japanese | まほうのよろい |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Magic armor |
| Found in | Dragon Quest I Dragon Quest II Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest Swords Dragon Quest Builders Dragon Quest Builders 2 |
| Effect | Protects wearer from magic spells |
Characteristics
The magic armour consists of a blue breastplate with curved pauldrons and ornate gold filigree and edges, along with a dark orange fauld with gold edges that fully encircles the wearer's waist attached to a gold belt. In earlier depictions, the magic armour is seen worn with a long cape, a bronze coronet with a blue gemstone around the wearer's forehead, and blue vambraces with the same design as the breastplate, and has a jewel on the belt. It is not as heavy as some other suits of armour, allowing it to be used by a wider range of characters, including some spellcasters.
Appearances
Dragon Quest
| Magic armour (まほうのよろい Mahō no yoroi) |  |
| Buy | Sell | Attributes |
| 7700 gold | 3850 gold | Defense + 24. All spell damage is reduced by 1⁄3 in the NES version and 1⁄4 in the remakes. Restores 1 HP for every 4 steps taken on field*. |
| Can Be Equipped By | Equipment Type | Can Be Used As Tool In Battle? |
 |
Armour |  NO |
| Shop(s) | Rimuldar and Cantlin |
| Location(s) |
| In-Game Description | |
| Mobile | Restores HP while you walk. |
Dragon Quest II
The magic armour has a defence bonus of +35 (+25 in the NES version) and reduces damage taken from magic spells. It can be equipped by the Prince of Midenhall and the Prince of Cannock. The magic armour can be purchased in Dirkandor and Slewse for 4,300 gold and sold for 3,225 gold.
- In the smartphone versions, the magic armour now has a defence bonus of +42, can be purchased for 6,000 gold, and sold for 4,500 gold.
Dragon Quest III
The magic armour has a defence bonus of +40 and reduces damage taken from magic spells by 1⁄3. It can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, and Sages. The magic armour can be purchased in Lanson, Theddon, and Manoza for 5,800 gold and sold for 4,350 gold.
Dragon Quest V
The magic armour has a defence bonus of +60, reduces magical damage by 15, and may be worn by the Hero, Sancho, Tuppence, and the Hero's son.
Dragon Quest VI
The magic armour has a defence bonus of +50, reduces magical damage by 15 points, and may be worn by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Terry, Amos, and the slime recruits.
Dragon Quest VII
The magic armour has a defence bonus of +47, a style bonus of +38, and reduces damage taken from spells except from the Zap family by 15 points. In the 3DS version, it does not offer protection from the Woosh family of spells. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. The magic armour can be purchased for 11,000 gold from Providence in the present and sold for 5,500 gold. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel as early as the Casino near Pilgrim's Rest in the present.
Dragon Quest VIII
The magic armour has a defence bonus of +55 and reduces magical damage by 15 points. It can be purchased once the Bazaar starts at Argonia and Arcadia for 6,100 gold and sold for 3,050 gold. The magic armour can be equipped by the Hero, Angelo, and Morrie. It can also be made in the Alchemy Pot and can be upgraded into the spiked armour by combining it with an edged boomerang.
Recipe: Full plate armour + Prayer ring + Ruby of protection
Dragon Quest IX
 Magic armour
| |
|---|---|
| Defence | +37 |
| Magical Might | +4 |
| Magical Mending | +4 |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Priest, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary |
| Buy Price | 5,800 |
| Sell Price | 2,900 |
| Flavor text | A strange suit of armour that staves off spells. |
| Notes | Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, lightning, and wind spells by 12%. Reduces damage taken from darkness spells by 10%. Buy in Gleeba. Commonly dropped or stolen from Charmours and Lethal armours. Upgrades into Enchanted armour. |
Dragon Quest Swords
Info
| Magic Armor (Wii) | |
|---|---|
| Defense | +45 |
| Equipable by | |
| Buy Price | ? |
| Sell Price | 2100 |
| Notes | Reduces damage by enemy spells by 15%, and may be purchased at Avalonia, or rewarded to the player for gaining an S rank on Ultra hard in the shooting gallery |
Descriptions
| Game | Description |
 | Deals devastating damage to dragons.[1] |
 | This armour will help reduce damage caused by magic.[2] |
 | Enchanted armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 15 points.[3] |
Related equipment
Gallery
The Hero from Dragon Quest wearing the magic armour.
The Hero once again wearing the magic armour.
The Prince of Cannock wearing the magic armour.
A male Sage from Dragon Quest III wearing the magic armour.
Terry, second from the left, wearing the magic armour.
The magic armour from Dragon Quest VI.
The magic armour from Dragon Quest VII.
