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The '''platinum mail''' is a recurring suit of armour in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a beautiful suit of armour that offers its wearer protection from magic damage.
{{Item
|title = ''Platinum mail''
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Platinum_Mail.png|border|right|230px]]
|japanese = {{tt|プラチナメイル|Puratinum no maeru}}
|names = Platinum armor
|games = {{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy = various, see article
|sell = various, see article
|effect = Protects wearer from magic spells.
}}
The '''Platinum mail''' is a recurring suit of armour in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a beautiful suit of silver and gold armour that offers its wearer protection from magic damage, and is often the direct upgrade to the [[Magic armor]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
This armor may be won in either of the game's casinos, and can be found in Howcastle. It provides +66 defense, +51 style, and negates 15 points of magical damage from all non-Zap spells. It can be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Terry]], [[Carver]], [[Lizzie]], [[Amos]], and [[Goowain]].
This armor may be won in either the [[Port Haven]] or [[Turnscote]] casinos, and can be found in Howcastle behind a door that requires the [[Magic key]]. It provides +66 defense, +51 style, and negates 15 points of magical damage from all non-Zap spells. It can be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Terry]], [[Carver]], [[Lizzie]], [[Amos]], and [[Goowain]].
*The [[Dragon shield]] is also available in the aforementioned casinos, and can be equipped along with the platinum mail by most characters. This makes the battle with [[Murdaw]] significantly easier and is a popular strategy for low-level playthroughs.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The platinum mail has a defence bonus of +63, a style bonus of +51, and reduces damage from all non-Zap spells by 20. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]] and is acquired if a male character wins the Best Dressed Contest for the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]] in [[El Ciclo]]. It can be sold for 4,750 gold.
The platinum mail has a defence bonus of +63, a style bonus of +51, and reduces damage from all non-Zap spells by 20. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]] and is acquired if a male character wins the Best Dressed Contest for the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]] in [[El Ciclo]]. It can be sold for 4,750 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The platinum mail has a defence bonus of +72. Only the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Angelo]] can wear it. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] or dropped by [[Hell's gatekeeper]]s in the PS2 version. It can be sold for 4,900 gold.
The platinum mail has a defence bonus of +72 and magical protection has returned to 15 points. Only the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Angelo]] can wear it. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] or dropped by [[Hell's gatekeeper]]s in the PS2 version. It can be sold for 4,900 gold.


Recipe: [[Zombie mail]] + [[Saint's ashes]]
Recipe: [[Zombie mail]] + [[Saint's ashes]]


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The platinum mail in this game is the final upgrade of the [[silver mail]] and continues to offer amazing protection against magic damage.
The platinum mail in this game is the final upgrade of the [[silver mail]] and continues to offer amazing protection against magic damage.
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX platinum mail.png|name=Platinum mail}}
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX platinum mail.png|name=Platinum mail}}
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|flavor=Precious protection that can deflect a dash of magic damage.
|flavor=Precious protection that can deflect a dash of magic damage.
|notes= Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, lightning, and wind spells by 12%.<br>Reduces damage taken from darkness spells by 10%.<br>Recipe: [[Gold mail]] + [[Platinum ore]] + [[Hephaestus' flame]]}}
|notes= Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, lightning, and wind spells by 12%.<br>Reduces damage taken from darkness spells by 10%.<br>Recipe: [[Gold mail]] + [[Platinum ore]] + [[Hephaestus' flame]]}}
==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Platinum mail}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+63<br>(+66, +69, +73}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Charm<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+43<br>(+46, +49, +52}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier= [[Platinum ore]] x3, [[Sunny citrine]] x1, [[Maiden's favour]] x2}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=4,900|equipableBy=[[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|The Luminary]], [[Sylvando]], & [[Hendrik]]
|flavor=Plate made from precious metal that can weaken the impact of incoming spells.
|notes= Reduces all elemental damage by 12%<br>Dropped by [[Lethal armour]]s at {{fraction|1|128}}}}
The forging manual for the mail is the '''Platinum Plating''' book, and is found on a [[Puerto Valor]] bookshelf.


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
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==Description==
==Description==
*'''Platinum armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 15 points.''' (Description of the platinum mail in ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
{{Descriptions
|DQ6=This armour wil help to reduce damage caused by magic.<ref>DS, Android and iOS version</ref>
|DQ8=Platinum armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 15 points.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
}}


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[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 Swords armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords armor]]

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