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The '''Skull Helm''' is a recurring headpiece in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise.
{{Item
|title=''Skull helm''
|image=[[Image:Skull_Helm.png|center|170px]]|
|japanese={{tt|ドクロのかぶと|Skull helmet}}
|romaji=Dokuro no kabuto
|names=N/A
|games=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Treasures]]''
|buy=N/A
|sell=4,500
|effect=Curses the wearer (effects vary)
}}
The '''skull helm''' is a recurring piece of headwear in the {{DQSeries}}. Although this monstrous skullcap imparts a deadly curse on its wearer, it can be purified with the use of [[Alchemy]].
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The skull helm has a defence rating of 49....but it is cursed and reduces attack to 0! It can only be worn by Yangus. It can be purified with the [[Saint's ashes]] through [[alchemy]] to create the [[Sun crown]] or sold for 4,500 [[Gold]] Coins.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=An eerie helm surrounded by an air of danger
}}
The skull helm has a defence bonus of +49, but it is [[cursed]] and reduces the wearer's attack to 0. It can only be worn by [[Yangus]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the 3DS version. There are only two in the entire game: one in a treasure chest on [[Isolated Plateau]] which is accessible with the [[Godbird's soulstone]] and one in the [[Heavenly Dais]]. Although it can be sold for 4,500 gold, it is not recommended due to its scarcity and the fact that it can be purified into a [[Sun crown]] using [[alchemy]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Sun crown.png|32px|link=Sun crown]]<br>Sun crown
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Skull helm.png|32px]]<br>Skull helm
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Saint's ashes.png|32px|link=Saint's ashes]]<br>Saint's ashes
|i3=-
}}
 
Although it is not ideal to equip the skull helm doing normal gameplay, it can be useful for item farming: if Yangus has the skill [[Steal Sickle]] (or [[Stainless Steal Sickle|the upgraded version]]) and equips the skull helm, the player can use the skill on a desired enemy repeatedly until they obtain they item they want without the risk of killing the target.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:DQIX Skull helm.png]]
|name=Skull helm
|icon=[[File:Skull helm IX artwork.png]]
|description=A blood-curdling cap for the cranium that curses the curious. Cursed
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +32<br>Charm +36
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]]
|notes=Sometimes prevents the wearer from acting in battle<br>Upgrades into [[Sun crown]]<br>Dropped by [[Blight knight]]s & [[Night knight]]s
|price=NA/4,500
|location=1% chance of finding in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX|rank 7 grotto treasure chests]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX Sun crown.png|link=Sun crown]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Malicite.png|link=Malicite]]
|i3=-
}}


==Description==
==={{DQ11}}===
*'''An eerie helm surrounded by an air of danger.''' (Description when selecting the Skull helm in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Skull helm</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Skull helm xi icon.png]]
|description=Horrifying headgear that slightly surprisingly provides protection against curses and darkness-based attacks
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|stats=Defence +49/51/53/55
|notes=-25/30/40/50% Dark damage<br>+25/30/40/50% curse protection<br>Dropped by [[Calasmonaut]] at 1/256
|price=NA/11,000
|location=[[Heliodor]] dungeon, requires [[ultimate key]]
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]]
}}


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[[Category:Cursed equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI helmets]]

Latest revision as of 14:55, 13 August 2023

Skull helm
Skull Helm.png
Japanese ドクロのかぶと
Romaji Dokuro no kabuto
Old localizations N/A
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Curses the wearer (effects vary)

The skull helm is a recurring piece of headwear in the Dragon Quest series. Although this monstrous skullcap imparts a deadly curse on its wearer, it can be purified with the use of Alchemy.

Appearances[edit]

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
An eerie helm surrounded by an air of danger

The skull helm has a defence bonus of +49, but it is cursed and reduces the wearer's attack to 0. It can only be worn by Yangus, as well as Morrie in the 3DS version. There are only two in the entire game: one in a treasure chest on Isolated Plateau which is accessible with the Godbird's soulstone and one in the Heavenly Dais. Although it can be sold for 4,500 gold, it is not recommended due to its scarcity and the fact that it can be purified into a Sun crown using alchemy.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Sun crown.png
Sun crown		 DQVIII Skull helm.png
Skull helm		 DQVIII Saint's ashes.png
Saint's ashes		 -


Although it is not ideal to equip the skull helm doing normal gameplay, it can be useful for item farming: if Yangus has the skill Steal Sickle (or the upgraded version) and equips the skull helm, the player can use the skill on a desired enemy repeatedly until they obtain they item they want without the risk of killing the target.

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

DQIX Skull helm.png Skull helm DQIX Logo.png
Skull helm IX artwork.png
Description
A blood-curdling cap for the cranium that curses the curious. Cursed
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +32
Charm +36		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXminstrelicon.pngIXpriesticon.png
IXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXthieficon.png
Notes
Sometimes prevents the wearer from acting in battle
Upgrades into Sun crown
Dropped by Blight knights & Night knights
Price Location
NA/4,500 1% chance of finding in rank 7 grotto treasure chests
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Sun crown.png DQIX Malicite.png -



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

Skull helm DQXI Logo EN.png
Skull helm xi icon.png
Description
Horrifying headgear that slightly surprisingly provides protection against curses and darkness-based attacks
Rarity
A
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +49/51/53/55
Notes
-25/30/40/50% Dark damage
+25/30/40/50% curse protection
Dropped by Calasmonaut at 1/256
Price Location
NA/11,000 Heliodor dungeon, requires ultimate key
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Erik sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gif


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