Hermes' hat
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| Japanese | かぜのぼうし |
| Romaji | Kaze no bōshi |
| Old localisations | Wind Hat, Hat of the Winds |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Casts Zoom when used (all) Protects against Wind (XI) |
The hermes' hat is a piece of headwear in the Dragon Quest series that first appeared in Dragon Quest V. In most games, it casts Zoom on use, but in Dragon Quest V, it instead acts like a chimaera wing.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Hermes' hat 
| Description | ||||
| Handy headwear that protects against wind spells | ||||
| Stats | Vocations | |||
| Defence +28 |      |
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| Notes | ||||
| -33% Wind damage | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 2500G / 750G | Tower of Transcendence 5F Sold in: Mur |
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Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]
| Game | Description |
 | A hardy hat that can also serve as a handy alternative to a chimaera wing. |
The hermes' hat has a defence bonus of +28. They can be bought for 5,000 gold at the item shop in Precaria, and are dropped by the snowbird (1/128 chance) and the hybird (1/64). Bianca, Nera, and the Hero's Daughter can equip it.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]
The hermes' hat cannot be bought, but it can be sold for 3,750 gold. It is won in Slimopolis at Rank H and gustblusters may drop them. It has a defense bonus of +28 and a style bonus of +8. The Hero, Milly, Ashlynn, Nevan, and all slime allies except Goowain can equip it.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]
The hermes' hat has a defence bonus of +24 and an appearance bonus of +8. It can be worn by the Hero, Maribel, Ruff, and Sir Mervyn. It can be sold for 2,500 gold but not bought. The hat can be acquired from the Praetor of Villa Priores after defeating Macho Picchu.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]
In Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Hermes' hat increses defence by 23 points, agility by 15 points, and charm by 40 points. When equipped, it can be used in battle to guarantee an escape. It also increses the chance of surprising monsters by 10%. This hat cannot be purchased nor sold, and it is only obtainable as a drop from gryphons.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]
The Hermes' hat has a defence bonus of +20. All party members can equip it. It can be sold for 1,400 gold.
| Item | Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 |
 Hermes' hat |
 Feathered cap |
 Mercury's bandana |
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]
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| Description | ||||
| Helpful headwear that can be used to achieve the same effect as a chimaera wing | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| D | ||||
| Stats (Base/+1/2/3) | ||||
| Defence +20/21/22/24 Agility +12/13/14/15 Charm +33/35/37/40 |
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| Notes | ||||
| -20% Wind damage Dropped by whirly girlies at a 1/128 rate |
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| Price (Buy/Sell) | Location | |||
| NA/1,750 | L'Academie | |||
| Forging Difficulty | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
| N/A | ||||
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The hat is the reward for turning in 10 mini medals at the L'Academie.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
- Hermes is part of the Greek pantheon of gods and served as the group's messenger. He was famous for his winged shoes that would allow him to fly at incredible speeds.
See also[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Dragon Quest V artwork -
The Hermes' hat from Dragon Quest VII -
In VII Reimagined
