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The turban is a recurring piece of headwear found in the Dragon Quest series. It was originally associated with the merchant vocation as a part of the Middle Eastern theming of the profession, but has since been worn by a variety of characters.

Turban
DQVIIITurban.png
Japanese ターバン
Romaji Taban
Old localizations Same
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect None

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The turban first appeared in this game where it was only able to be equipped by Merchants and Gadabouts. It has a Defence bonus of +8. It can be purchased in Reeve and Asham, as well as Isis in the NES version for 160 gold coins, and sold for 120 gold coins. The male Merchant is drawn wearing one in his official illustrations.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The turban has a defence bonus of +12 and a Style bonus of +2. It can be equipped by The Hero, Kiefer, Ruff, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased in L'Arca for 410 gold coins and sold for 205 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

GameDescription
A protective head-dress made from a long strip of cloth that is wrapped around the head.[1]

The turban has a defence bonus of +8. It can be worn by either The Hero or Yangus. It can be purchased in Ascantha and Simpleton for 410 gold coins and sold for 205 gold coins. One can be found in Argonia. Turbans can also be made in the Alchemy Pot.


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
 
Turban
 
Bandana x2
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

  Turban  
 
Description
A lengthy cloth wrap that keeps the conk cosy and safe
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +7
M.might +3
M.mending +3
Charm +10
    
    
    
Notes
Dropped by Mummy boys at 1/64
Upgrades into Tricky turban or Thief's turban
Price Location
310/155 Sold in Coffinwell
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Turban  
 
Description
A length of hardwearing cloth wound tightly around the head for protective purposes
Rarity
E
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +12/13/14/15
M. might 4/4/5/5
M. mending +4/4/5/5
Notes
N/A
Price Location
410/205 Sold in Gallopolis
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
     



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