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{{Item
|title = Scale armour
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Scale_Armour.png|300px]]
|japanese = うろこのよろい
|romaji = {{tt|Uroko no yoroi|Scale armour}}
|names = Scale armor
|games = {{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQSB}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Defence}}.
}}


The '''scale armour''' is a recurring set of armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] franchise. It is a low-level piece of equipment that is made from scales.
The '''Scale armour''' is a recurring suit of armour in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest V}}. It is a low-level piece of equipment that is made from scales.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The scale armour has a defence bonus of +15. It can be purchased in [[Faerie Lea]] for 350 gold and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], the [[Hero's son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's son]], Prince [[Harry]], [[Tuppence]], and various monster companions.
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15. It can be purchased in [[Faerie Lea]] for 350 [[gold]] and sold for 175 gold. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, the {{Parry}}, Prince [[Harry]], [[Tuppence]], and various monster companions.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The scale armour has a defence bonus of +15 and a style bonus of +9. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]]. It can be purchased from [[Haggleton]], [[Somnia]], and [[Port Haven]] for 350 gold and sold for 262 gold.
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15, a {{Style}} bonus of +9, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]]. It can be purchased from [[Haggleton]], [[Somnia]], and [[Port Haven]] for 350 [[gold]] coins and sold for 262 [[gold]] coins.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The scale armour has a defence bonus of +15 and a style bonus of +9. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[Emberdale]] in the present, [[L'Arca]] in the past, and [[Frobisher]] for 450 gold and sold for 225 gold.
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15, a {{Style}} bonus of +9 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[Emberdale]] in the present, [[L'Arca]] in the past, and [[Frobisher]] for 450 [[gold]] coins and sold for 225 [[gold]] coins. Two suits can be found in [[Faraday]] Castle{{tt|*|PS1 version only}} in the present and the [[Tunnel to the Abbey]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The scale armour has a defence bonus of +17 and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]], [[Angelo]], and [[Morrie]]. It can be purchased from [[Alexandria]], [[Port Prospect]], and [[Peregrin Quay]] for 350 gold and sold for 175 gold. It can also be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A suit of armour fashioned from numerous hard scales.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +17 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Angelo]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from [[Alexandria]], [[Port Prospect]], and [[Peregrin Quay]] for 350 [[gold]] coins and sold for 175 [[gold]] coins. The armour can also be dropped by [[Heligator]]s, [[Crocodog]]s, and [[Merman|Mermen]]. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Scale armour.png|32px|Scale armour]]<br>Scale armour
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather armour PS2.png|32px|link=Leather armour]]<br>Leather armour
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale.png|32px|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=-
}}


Recipe: [[Leather armour]] + [[Dragon scale]]
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQIX scale armour.png]]
|name=Scale armour
|icon=[[Image:DQVIII_Scale_Armour.png|250px]]
|description=A suit of armour with a scaly skin.
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +9
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Upgrades into [[Large-scale armour]].
|price=350 / 175
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]].<br>Commonly dropped or stolen from [[Icikiller]]s.
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX scale armour.png|name=Scale armour}}
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +7, a {{Style}} bonus of +2, increases the wearer's Weight by 9, and has an equipment level of 7. It can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Minstrel]]s, [[Paladin]]s, [[Armamentalist]]s, [[Ranger]]s, [[Item Master]]s, [[Dancer]]s, [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]], and [[Pirate]]s. In the ''Offline'' version of the game, it can also be equipped by [[Mjoll]], [[Raguas]], [[Hussar]], and [[Duston]].
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+9}}
 
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=350g|sellPrice=175g|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Thief]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Ranger]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]]|class=Armour
Like pieces of armour in ''X'', the Scale armour gained a counterpart for the legs slot. The entire set consists of the torso and leg pieces, a helmet, gauntlets, and boots, and can be made with blacksmithing. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains a +5 bonus to Style.
|flavor=A suit of armour with a scaly skin.
 
|notes=Buy in [[Stornway]].<br>Commonly dropped or stolen from [[Icikiller]]s.<br>Upgrades to [[Large-scale armour]].}}
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Scale armour</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:Scale armour xi icon.png]]
|description=Armour made by arranging scales as strong as steel into an ingenious interlocking formation.
|rarity=<big><big>F</big></big>
|stats=Defence +16/17/18/20
|notes=Requires three [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|price=N/a / 175
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]] only.
|diff=0.5
|i1=[[Image:Copper ore xi icon.png|50px|link=Copper ore]] x2 + [[Image:Small scale xi icon.png|50px|link=Small scale]] x2
|character=[[Image:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[Image:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[Image:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''Economies of Scale''' contains the recipe for the scale armour. It can be found in a [[treasure chest]] inside the woodcutter Flint's hut in [[the Manglegrove]].
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Peto de escamas|es-meaning=Spanish for "scale breastplate".
|fr=Armure d'écailles|fr-meaning=French for "scale armour".
|de=Schuppenpanzer|de-meaning=German for "scale armour".
|it=Armatura a scaglie|it-meaning=Italian for "scale armour".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Scalearmour6.jpg|The scale armour from ''Dragon Quest VI''.
Scalearmour6.jpg|The Scale armour from {{VI}}.
Image:Scale armour.png|The scale armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''.
Scale armour VII artwork.png|The Scale armour from {{VII}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related items==
*[[Large-scale armour]]
*[[Scale shield]]
==References==
<references/>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars armor]]
[[fr:Armure d'écailles]]

Latest revision as of 21:59, 16 August 2023

Scale armour
DQVIII Scale Armour.png
Japanese うろこのよろい
Romaji Uroko no yoroi
Old localizations Scale armor
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence.

The Scale armour is a recurring suit of armour in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V. It is a low-level piece of equipment that is made from scales.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +15. It can be purchased in Faerie Lea for 350 gold and sold for 175 gold. It can be equipped by the Hero, the Parry, Prince Harry, Tuppence, and various monster companions.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +15, a Style bonus of +9, and can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain. It can be purchased from Haggleton, Somnia, and Port Haven for 350 gold coins and sold for 262 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +15, a Style bonus of +9 and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased from Emberdale in the present, L'Arca in the past, and Frobisher for 450 gold coins and sold for 225 gold coins. Two suits can be found in Faraday Castle* in the present and the Tunnel to the Abbey.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A suit of armour fashioned from numerous hard scales.[1]

The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +17 and can be equipped by the Hero and Angelo, as well as Morrie in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from Alexandria, Port Prospect, and Peregrin Quay for 350 gold coins and sold for 175 gold coins. The armour can also be dropped by Heligators, Crocodogs, and Mermen. It can be made in the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Scale armour
Scale armour		 DQVIII Leather armour PS2.png
Leather armour		 DQVIII Dragon scale.png
Dragon's scale		 -


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

DQIX scale armour.png Scale armour DQIX Logo.png
DQVIII Scale Armour.png
Description
A suit of armour with a scaly skin.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +9 IXwarrioricon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXthieficon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXgladiatoricon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXarmamentalisticon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXluminaryicon.png
Notes
Upgrades into Large-scale armour.
Price Location
350 / 175 Sold in Stornway.
Commonly dropped or stolen from Icikillers.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -



Dragon Quest X[edit]

The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +7, a Style bonus of +2, increases the wearer's Weight by 9, and has an equipment level of 7. It can be equipped by Warriors, Priests, Thieves, Minstrels, Paladins, Armamentalists, Rangers, Item Masters, Dancers, Demon Swordsmen, and Pirates. In the Offline version of the game, it can also be equipped by Mjoll, Raguas, Hussar, and Duston.

Like pieces of armour in X, the Scale armour gained a counterpart for the legs slot. The entire set consists of the torso and leg pieces, a helmet, gauntlets, and boots, and can be made with blacksmithing. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains a +5 bonus to Style.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Scale armour DQXI Logo EN.png
Scale armour xi icon.png
Description
Armour made by arranging scales as strong as steel into an ingenious interlocking formation.
Rarity
F
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +16/17/18/20
Notes
Requires three Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price Location
N/a / 175 Fun-Size Forge only.
Forging difficulty
0.5
Ingredients
Copper ore xi icon.png x2 + Small scale xi icon.png x2
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif


The recipe book Economies of Scale contains the recipe for the scale armour. It can be found in a treasure chest inside the woodcutter Flint's hut in the Manglegrove.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolPeto de escamasSpanish for "scale breastplate".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisArmure d'écaillesFrench for "scale armour".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschSchuppenpanzerGerman for "scale armour".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoArmatura a scaglieItalian for "scale armour".

Gallery[edit]

  • The Scale armour from VI.

  • The Scale armour from VII.

Related items[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
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