Dark robe
| Dark robe | |
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| Japanese | やみのころも ダークローブ (DQV only) |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Dark Clothes (DQVII PSX) |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III (remakes only) Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Increases evasion Reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, & Crack damage (V) |
The dark robe is a recurring cloak in the Dragon Quest franchise. Its a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, typically worn by thieves and other agile characters to allow them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.
Localization history[edit]
Note that the item called by this name in Dragon Quest V is an entirely separate garment in Japanese, called the ダークローブ dāku rōbu ("Dark Robe"), which does not increase evasion, but instead reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, and Crack damage by 20 points.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion to 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by Martial Artists, Gadabouts, and Thieves. One may be found in Cantlin and another in the fourth Treasures n' Trapdoors track in Kol. The dark robe can be sold for 12,375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces frizz, sizz, woosh, and crack damage by 20 points.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of defense and 32 style points. It can be equipped by Maribel, Ruff and Sir Mervyn. The only way to get this item in the Playstation version is as a rare drop (1/256 chance) from the Swag bagger. It can be sold for 8250 gold.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks |
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by Yangus and Morrie and sold for 10,500 gold. It is obtainable through a few means, including:
- Finding one in a chest in the Black Citadel.
- Getting a rare (1⁄64) drop from an Invisible swordsman.
- Manufacturing in the Alchemy pot with the following recipe:
| Item | Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 |
 Dark robe |
 Cloak of evasion |
 Wing of bat |
 Devil's tail |
The dark robe can also be used to make a phantom mask by combining it with an iron headgear, one of the best end-game helmet options of Angelo.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
 Dark robe |  |
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| Description | ||||
| A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★★☆☆☆ | Defence +37 Evasion +2% |
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| Notes | ||||
| Upgrades into the Macabre mantle | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 13,500/6,750 | Sold in Upover | |||
| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
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 x3 |
 x3 |
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
| Dark robe |  |
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| Description | ||||
| A midnight-blue mantel that enhances evasion | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| S | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +80/84/88/93 Evasion +4% |
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| Notes | ||||
| NA/13,000 | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| N/A | Fun-Size Forge | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
| 4.0 | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
  x3  x3  x3  x3 |
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The instruction guide for crafting the robe is the [List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|The Fandom of the Opera]], which is found in the Sage's trial section of Drustan's Labyrinth.
Gallery[edit]
The dark robe from Dragon Quest III
The dark robe from Dragon Quest V
The dark robe from Dragon Quest VII
