Brain drainer
| Brain drainer | |
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| Japanese | りんねの盾 |
| Romaji | Rin'ne no tate |
| Old localizations | N/a |
| Found in | Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Casts Magic Barrier when used as an tool in battle. Protects wielder from elemental attacks. |
The brain drainer is a rare and powerful shield introduced debuted in Dragon Quest IX.
This beautiful black and silver shield features two pairs of angel wings on it, a large red gemstone near the top, and an intricate design of a serpent forming an infinity symbol (∞) on the front. It is the initial form of the soul sucker, the most protective shield in the game.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
Brain drainer (りんねの盾)
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| Description | ||||
| A supernatural shield that brings a magical barrier into being | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★★★★☆ | Defence +34 Charm +48 Block +8.5% |
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| Notes | ||||
| -10% Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, Wind damage Casts Magic Barrier when used as an item Upgrades into Psyche swiper |
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| Price | Location | |||
| 40,000/20,000 | Sold in: DQVC Dropped by: Sir Sanguinus, 2% |
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| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
 Devilry drinker |
 Reset stone |
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
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| Description | ||||
| An otherworldly shield that can erect a barrier capable of blocking incoming spells | ||||
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| ★★★★☆ | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +45/46/48/50 Block +8% |
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| Notes | ||||
| -5% all elements Casts magic Barrier when used as an item |
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| Price | Location | |||
| N/A | Found in: The Battleground Dropped by: Red mists (1/128) |
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| Forging difficulty | ||||
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| Ingredients | ||||
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Etymology[edit]
In the Japanese version of the game, the brain drainer is known as the shield of Rin'ne. Rin'ne is the Japanese translation of the concept of Saṃsāra, which exists in many eastern religions such as Buddhism. Saṃsāra is the ongoing cycle of rebirth and death that humans and other mortal beings undergo until they achieve enlightenment, which is why the shield features the Ouroboros symbol.
Other Languages[edit]
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Vaciacerebros | Brain emptier |
 Français | Boucliéponge | Sponge shield |