Brain drainer

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Brain drainer
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 in Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies.

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 Soulsucker, the most protective shield in the game.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

DQIX Brain drainer.png Brain drainer DQIX Logo.png
Brain drainer artwork.png
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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IXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
-10% Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, Wind damage
Casts Magic Barrier when used as an item
Upgrades into Psyche swiper
Price Location
40,000/20,000 gold coins 2% chance of being dropped by Sir Sanguinus.
Could be purchased from the DQVC during the Unbeatable Armour Extravaganza sale
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Brain drainer.png DQIX Reset stone.png None



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Brain drainer DQXI Logo EN.png
Psyche swiper xi icon.png
Description
An otherworldly shield that can erect a barrier capable of blocking incoming spells
Rarity
★★★★☆
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +45/46/48/50
Block +8%
Notes
-5% all elements
Casts magic Barrier when used as an item
Price Location
N/A The Battleground
Dropped by Red mists at 1/128
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Etymology[edit]

In the Japanese version of the game, the brainer 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.

Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolVaciacerebrosBrain emptier
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisBoucliépongeSponge shield