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|romaji=Kame no kōra
|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>{{DQ3HD}}<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]]<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<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]]<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|buy = varies
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|sell = varies
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The '''tortoise shell''' is a recurring set of armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.
The '''Tortoise shell''' is a recurring set of armour in the {{DQSeries}}. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{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.


==={{DQ3HD}}===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
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|kanji=カメのこうら
|kanji=カメのこうら
|description=A solid suit of armour that gets the job done, but lays waste to the wearer's fashion credentials
|description=A solid suit of armour that gets the job done, but lays waste to the wearer's fashion credentials
|stats=Defence +15
|stats={{Defence}} +15
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]]
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]]
|notes=N/A
|notes=N/A
|price=330/49
|price=330 {{Gold}}/49 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Reeve]]
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Reeve]]
}}
}}


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{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.
 
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!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Can be equipped by
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|[[Sancho]]
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|{{Slime R}}
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|{{Metal slime R}}
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|{{Healslime R}}
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|{{Cureslime R}}
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|{{Man o' war R}}
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|{{Liquid metal slime R}}
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|{{King slime R}}
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|{{King cureslime R}}
|}


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{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.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{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]].


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{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}}.


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
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|description=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down
|description=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +22<br>Charm +32
|stats={{Defence}} +22<br>{{Charm}} +32
|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]]
|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=N/A
|notes=N/A
|price=1,550/750
|price=1,550/750
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Porth Llaffan]]<br>[[Slurry Quay]]
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Porth Llaffan]]<br>[[Slurry Quay]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX iron cuirass.png|link=Iron cuirass]]<br>Iron cuirass
|i1=[[File:DQIX iron cuirass.png|link=Iron cuirass]]<br>[[Iron cuirass]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Tortoiseshell.png|link=Tortoiseshell]]<br>Tortoiseshell
|i2=[[File:DQIX Tortoiseshell.png|link=Tortoiseshell]]<br>[[Tortoiseshell]]
|i3=[[File:DQIX emerald moss.png|link=Emerald moss]]<br>Emerald moss
|i3=[[File:DQIX emerald moss.png|link=Emerald moss]]<br>[[Emerald moss]]
}}
}}
Upgrades to [[tortoiseshell armour]] when combined with a [[tortoiseshell]] and two lumps of [[emerald moss]].
Upgrades to [[Tortoiseshell armour]] when combined with a [[Tortoiseshell]] and two lumps of [[Emerald moss]].


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|description=Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish
|description=Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
|stats=Defence +37/38/40/42
|stats={{Defence}} +37/38/40/42
|notes=N/A
|notes=N/A
|price=N/A
|price=N/A
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==={{DQB2}}===
==={{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.
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}}===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The tortoise shell appears as a [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|treasure]] and has a base value of 380,000 gold.
The Tortoise shell appears as a [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|treasure]] and has a base value of 380,000 {{Gold}}.


==Trivia==
==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.
*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.


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