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The '''Zenithian Equipment''' is a set of critical items in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. Only the legendary hero can equip them.

The armour is likely the first piece to be acquired; it is found in the cave north of the [[Medal King's Palace]]. It the original NES version it reduces breath attacks by 1/3rd, while in the remakes it raises resistance to instant death while reducing spell damage (save for [[zap]]) by 1/3rd. In all versions it has a defence value of +70.

The helm is found in [[Canalot]], in its king's possession. He holds a competition stipulating that anyone who can make him laugh will win the Helm. The party travels to [[Laissez Fayre]] to recruit comedian [[Tom Foolery]] to the cause, expecting him to unleash one of his funniest jokes on the king; instead, he delivers an impassioned speech about evil on the rise and then necessity of the Chosen to defeat it. The king is convinced and gives up the Helm. It increases the Hero's defence by 30 in all versions, and provides a high resistance to [[fuddle]], [[snooze]], and paralysis in the remakes. In the original, is grants no such protection.

On a tip from a poet in Canalot, the party heads to [[Burland]], only to find that the king gave it away to the queen of [[Femiscyra]] (a beautiful woman) many years ago. They travel to a small kingdom east of Burland, however, and after being accused of robbery, they are tasked with finding the real criminal if they want to clear their names. They successfully track down the real robber, clear their names, and are rewarded with the shield for their hard work. The shield increases the Hero's defence by 55 and casts bounce when used as an item in battle. In the remakes, it reduces the power of breath attacks by 30 points.

After acquiring the [[balloon]] and traveling to the [[World Tree (Dragon Quest IV)|World Tree]], they find a fallen [[Zenithian]] named [[Orifiela]], who points them to the sword. It has a base power of 65 when first acquired. After speaking with the [[Zenith Dragon]], the ancient guardian will empower the sword to 110. Using it as an item in battle casts [[Disruptive Wave]].

The helm is being kept in a vault at [[Helmunaptra]] by Queen Cleohatra, who is awaiting the arrival of the legendary hero. It improves defence by 50, but grants no resistance to status ailments.

The armour is stored in a side room in the entrance to [[Crocodilopolis]], and the [[Ultimate Key]] is needed to retrieve it. When worn, it improves defence by 85 points, and reduces magic and breath damage by 30 points.

Several pieces of "Zenithian" gear exist as rewards from legacy bosses, however these are costumess of both the male and female versions of the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Chosen Hero]] of ''Dragon Quest IV'', and are appropriately gender restricted (except for the helm and gauntlets, which are unisex):

*Zenithian boots; Psaro level 1~3 (15%), level 4~8 (20%), level 9~15 (25%)

*Zenithian gauntlets; Estark level 1~3 (15%), level 4~8 (20%), level 9~15 (25%)

*Zenithian helm; Dhoulmagus level 57~68 (15%), Nokturnus level 41~56 (20%)

*Zenithian leggings; Estark level 16~25 (15%), 26~40 (20%), level 41~56 (25%)

*Zenithian leotard; Estark level 69~80 (15%), level 81~90 (20%), level 91~99 (25%)

*Zenithian clothes; Dhoulmagus level 69~80 (15%), level 81~90 (20%), level 91~99 (25%)

*Zenithian trousers; Dhoulmagus level 16~25 (15%), level 26~40 (20%), level 41~56 (25%)