Papillon mask

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Papillon mask
Papillon mask IX artwork.png
Japanese パピヨンマスク
Romaji Papiyon masku
Old localizations None
Found in Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Guards against paralysis

The papillon mask is a piece of headwear introduced in Dragon Quest IX. It is a beautiful purple mask designed in the shape of a butterfly the prevents the wearer from becoming paralysed, continuing the theme found in its predecessor the Malleable mask.

Appearances[edit]

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

DQIX Papillon mask.png Papillon mask DQIX Logo.png
Papillon mask uncropped IX artwork.png
Description
A fantastic facemask that fends off paralysis attacks
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +17
M.might +12
M.mending +8
Charm +25
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IXminstrelicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXrangericon.pngIXsageicon.png
IXthieficon.png
Notes
+30% paralysis protection
Upgrades into the Phantom mask
Price Location
NA/3,600 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Malleable mask.png DQIX Dread dagger.png NarspiciousIXicon.png x3



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

Papillon mask DQXI Logo EN.png
Papillon mask xi icon.png
Description
A dainty disguise that offers protection against paralysis
Rarity
B
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +33/34/35/37
M. might +27/28/29/31
M. mending +22/23/24/25
Notes
Full paralysis immunity
Price Location
8,500/4,250 Sold in Gallopolis & Gondolia after the first act
Forging difficulty
2.5
Ingredients
Mythril ore xi icon.png x2 Butterfly wing xi icon.png x1 Coagulant xi icon.png x1 Narspicious xi icon.png x2
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifErik sprite walk.gifVeronica sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifJade sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



The guide to weaving the mask is the appropriately named The Mothmask Prophesies, which is available in the Puerto Valor casino for 1,000 tokens.

Etymology[edit]

  • Papillon is the French word for butterfly.