Metal king helm
The metal king helm is a recurring helmet in the Dragon Quest series. It features an emblem of a Metal king slime on the front. This helmet is frequently one of the most, if not the most, protective pieces of headwear in the game and occasionally offers protection against various status effects to the wearer.
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| Japanese | メタルキングヘルム |
| Romaji | Metaru kingu herumu |
| Old localizations | Metal King Helm |
| Found in | Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Protects the wearer from status ailments |
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit
The metal king helm has a Defence bonus of +70. There is only a single one in the entire game, which can be found in a chest in Mt. Zugzwang. The Hero, Bianca Whitaker, Parry, Sancho, and Tuppence can equip it, as well as many recruitable monsters. It can be sold for 22500 gold coins in the Super Famicom version, and 15000 gold coins in the remakes, though as it is the strongest helmet for many characters it is not recommended to sell it.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit
The metal king helm has a defence bonus of +70 and a Style bonus of +38. Wearing it also protects from status and instant death attacks. The Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and all slime allies can equip it. Loss leaders have a 1/256 chance of dropping it. It is obtained from Medford's Manor after turning in 70 Mini medals.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit
The Metal king helm has a defence bonus of +60, a style bonus of +38 and the same status protection as in VI. The Hero, Ruff, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe can equip it. It can be sold for 10,000 gold coins.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit
The Metal king helm has a defence bonus of +55. Every party member can wear it. It can be sold for 10,000 gold coins. Princess Minnie gives it to you when you give her 90 Mini medals. Wearing it increases resistance to Fizzle, Fuddle, Snooze, and Whack.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit
In this game, the helmet, along with the other pieces of Metal king slime equipment, must be fully upgraded from their Metal slime forms using Alchemy.
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| Description | ||||
| High-class headgear in which sits the soul of a metal king slime | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★★★★☆ | Defence +41 Charm +48 |
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| +25% Fizzle, Snooze, & Whack resistance | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| NA/22,500 | Krak Pot | |||
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit
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| Description | ||||
| Headgear of the highest possible standard in which dwells the soul of a metal king slime | ||||
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| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +63/66/70/74 | ||||
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| +20% Fizzle, Snooze, & Whack resistance Dropped by Red giants at 1/256 |
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| Price | Location | |||
| 1,000,000 casino tokens | Octagonia casino, act 3 | |||
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| N/A | ||||
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Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of MirrorsEdit
The helm increases defence of the Hero by +50 and is a Lucky Bag item drop from the King Latem in the Olde Reflectory.
See alsoEdit
GalleryEdit
VI artwork, worn by Terry
VII artwork
The hero wearing the metal king armour and helmet in the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII
