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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Tortoise shell
|title = ''Tortoise shell''
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Turtle_Shell.png|center|235px]]
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Turtle_Shell.png|center|235px]]
|japanese = {{tt|カメのこうら|kame no kōra}}
|japanese = {{tt|カメのこうら|Turtle shell}}
|romaji=Kame no kōra
|names = Turtle shell<br>Turtle armor<br>Shell suit
|names = Turtle shell<br>Turtle armor<br>Shell suit
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]
|buy = varies
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = Increases defense.
|effect = None
}}
}}


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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by [[Mage]]s, [[Merchant]]s and [[Gadabout]]s. It can be purchased in [[Reeve]] for 330 gold. It only appears in remake versions.
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by [[Mage]]s, [[Merchant]]s and [[Gadabout]]s. It can be purchased in [[Reeve]] for 330 gold. It only appears in remake versions.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Gotha]] Castle. It can only be worn by [[Sancho]] and several monster companions.
The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Gotha]] Castle. It can only be worn by [[Sancho]] and several monster companions.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but reduces style by 15. It may be equipped by [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from [[Aridea]] and [[Howsworth]] for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875. It can also be dropped by [[marrow escapee]]s, [[armoured wartoise]]s, and [[plated goretoise]]s.
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but reduces style by 15. It may be equipped by [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from [[Aridea]] and [[Howsworth]] for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875. It can also be dropped by [[marrow escapee]]s, [[armoured wartoise]]s, and [[plated goretoise]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but it reduces style by 15. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]] and it can be purchased in [[La Bravoure]], [[Al-Balad]]'s Palace, and [[Gröndal]] for 3,800 gold and sold for 1,900. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but it reduces style by 15. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]] and it can be purchased in [[La Bravoure]], [[Al-Balad]]'s Palace, and [[Gröndal]] for 3,800 gold and sold for 1,900. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The turtle shell (known as the tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] can wear it. It can be purchased from [[Neos]] and the campsite west of [[Argonia]] for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold.
The turtle shell (known as the tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] can wear it. It can be purchased from [[Neos]] and the campsite west of [[Argonia]] for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX tortoise shell.png|name=Tortoise shell|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+22}}
|header=[[file:DQIX tortoise shell.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+32}}
|name=Tortoise shell
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell IX artwork.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=Recipe: [[Iron cuirass]] + [[Tortoiseshell]] + [[Emerald moss]]}}
|description=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,550|sellPrice=775|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Martial Artist]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Ranger]], [[Luminary]]
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Armor}}
|stats=Defence +22<br>Charm +32
|flavor=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down.
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]]<br>[[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=Buy from [[Porth Llaffan]] and [[Slurry Quay]].<br>Upgrades to [[Tortoiseshell armour]].
|notes=Upgrades to [[Tortoiseshell armour]]
|price=1,550/750
|location=Sold in [[Porth Llaffan]] & [[Slurry Quay]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX iron cuirass.png|link=Iron cuirass]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Tortoiseshell.png|link=Tortoiseshell]]
|i3=[[File:DQIX emerald moss.png|link=Emerald moss]]
}}
}}
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Tortoise shell</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell xi icon.png]]
|description=Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
|stats=Defence +37/38/40/42
|notes=Dropped by [[Merman|Mermen]] at a 1/64 rate
|price=N/A
|location=[[Emerald Coast]] treasure chest
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
==={{DQB2}}===
The shell increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] defence by +23. The necessary materials are 5 bones and 1 grass fibre, and the recipe is learned after defeating the strong [[crabber dabber doo]] on [[Furrowfield]] island.
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The tortoise shell appears as a treasure and has a base value of 380,000 gold.
==Trivia==
*In the PSX version of ''VII'' the instruction manual contains an illustration of the Hero wearing the tortoise shell, but he cannot equip it in the game.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Prepping For Battle.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Prepping For Battle.png|''Dragon Quest VII'' instruction manual illustration
File:Tortoise_shell.png|The tortoise shell from ''Dragon Quest VII''
tortoise shell VII artwork.png|The tortoise shell from ''Dragon Quest VII''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
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