Princess's robe

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DQVIII Princess Robe.png

The princess's robe, also known as the princess robe or princess dress, is a recurring garment in the Dragon Quest series. This regal gown for women was designed to protect against breath damage in its debut, but has since shifted focus to magical resistance.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V

The princess's robe has a defence bonus of +80, and reduces breath damage by 40. It can only be worn by female characters, such as the wives and Madchen. It is found in the Faerie Palace.

Dragon Quest VI

Found in Mortamor's Dreadlair, the princess's robe provides +85 defence and cuts all magical damage save for Zap by 30.

Dragon Quest VII

The princess's robe has a defence bonus of +85, a style bonus of +72, and reduces damage from all magical spells except Zap by 30. It can be purchased for 20,000 gold at the Divine Shrine and sold for 10,000 gold. Maribel and Aishe can equip it. If it is worn with the golden tiara when being ranked for the Excellence Grading Organisation, it provides an extra +50 Style bonus.

Dragon Quest VIII

The princess's robe has a defence bonus of +94, and protects against all magic damage except for zap by 30. It can be worn by Jessica and Red. The princess's robe cannot be purchased, but can be sold for 36,000 and can be crafted in the Alchemy Pot. In the 3DS version, the princess's robe can be turned into Dodgy Dave in Pickham in exchange for an abiding blazer.

Recipe: Angel's robe + Gold rosary + Shimmering dress

Dragon Quest IX

The princess's robe can only be made using Alchemy and can be upgraded twice further in the Krak Pot.

DQIX princess robe.png  Princess's robe  (DS)
Defence +30
Magical Might +20
Magical Mending +20
Rarity ★★☆☆☆
Equipable by Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 9,400
Flavor text Magic-resistant regalia that would be perfect for a princess.
Notes Reduces damage taken from all elemental attacks by 15%.
Recipe: Shimmering dress + Monarchic mark
Upgrades into Queen's robe.

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