List of armour in Dragon Quest VIII

The following is a list of armour in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

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Image	Name	Defence	Equip	Buy / Sell	Recipies	Area	Drop	Notes
	Dangerous bustier	1	Jessica, Red	99Mn / 2900G	NONE	Heavenly Dais, Princess Minnie's Castle	NONE	Changes Jessica's appearance. Give 99 Mini medals to Princess Minnie.
	Jessica's outfit	3	Jessica	N/A / 60G	NONE	Alexandria	NONE	Changes Jessica's appearance when equipped. Found in Jessica's room.
	Plain clothes	4	All	30G / 15G	NONE	Farebury	Bag o' laughs(N), Satyr(N)	Hero's initial equipment.
	Bandit's grass skirt	5	Yangus	35G / 18G	NONE	Farebury	Candy cat(R) (1/64), Dancing flame(N) (1/16), See urchin(R) (1/64)	Yangus starts with this equipped.
	Wayfarer's clothes	7	All	70G / 35G	Plain clothes + Plain clothes	Farebury	Fencing fox(N) (1/64) , Satyr(R) (1/32), Toxic zombie(R) (1/32)	Jessica starts with this equipped.
	Boxer shorts	8	Yangus	Found / 50G	Bandana + Bandit's grass skirt	Farebury Region, Pickham	Caped caperer(N) (1/16), Dancing devil(R) (1/64)	Treasure chest on the Farebury field. In a bag in Pickham.
	Silk robe	10	Angelo, Jessica, Red	420G / 210G	NONE	Peregrin Quay	Bodkin bowyer(N) (1/32), Puppeteer(N) (1/16)
	Leather armour	11	Hero, Angelo, Morrie	180G / 90G	Magic beast hide + Wayfarer's clothes	Farebury	Mum(R) (1/128)
	Leather kilt	12	Yangus	220G / 110G	Bandana + Leather whip	Alexandria, Port Prospect	Pan piper(R) (1/128)	2nd Recipe: Boxer shorts + Magic beast hide
	Templar's uniform	13	Angelo	Crafted / 275G	Templar's shield + Wayfarer's clothes	Alchemy Pot	Skeleton(R) (1/256)	Angelo joins the party with it equipped.
	Leather dress	15	Jessica, Red	380G / 190G	Dancer's costume + Magic beast hide	Ascantha	NONE
	Scale armour	17	Hero, Angelo, Morrie	350G / 175G	Bronze shield + Chain mail	Alexandria, Port Prospect, Peregrin Quay	Darkodile(R) (1/128), Heligator(R) (1/128), Merman(R) (1/128), Riptide(R) (1/128)	2nd Recipe: Dragon's scale + Leather armour
	Chain mail	20	Yangus, Morrie	500G / 250G	Chain whip + Wayfarer's clothes	Peregrin Quay, Simpleton	Walking corpse(R) (1/256)
	Leather cape	22	Angelo, Morrie	1100G / 550G	NONE	Pickham, West Trodain Church	Dark minister(N), Dark sea-diva(R), Dullahan(N), Hood(R), Phantom fencer(N),Tap devil(N), Volpone(N)
	Dancer's costume	23	Jessica	1300G / 650G	NONE	Baccarat, Pickham	Puppet master(R) (1/128), Squid kid(R) (1/256)	Changes Jessica's appearance.
	Bronze armour	24	Hero	840G / 420G	Bronze shield + Chain mail	Ascantha, Pickham	NONE
	Iron cuirass	25	Yangus, Morrie	1000G / 500G	Iron shield + Iron shield	Ascantha	Buffalogre(R) (1/256), Killing machine(N) (1/64), Mars rover(N) (1/128), Robo-robin(R) (1/128)
	Fur poncho	29	Yangus	Crafted / 1100G	Magic beast hide + Magic beast hide	Empycchu	NONE	Reduces fire and ice damage by approximately 20 HP. Found in a cabinet.
	Cloak of evasion	29	Angelo, Jessica, Red, Morrie	3000G / 1500G	NONE	Peddler's Tent, Arcadia	Hellspawn(R) (1/64)	Increases Evasion rate by 12.5%.
	Iron armour	32	Hero, Yangus	1800G / 900G	NONE	Baccarat	Ber(R) (1/128), Infernal armour(N) (1/64), Restless armour(R) (1/128)
	Robe of serenity	34	Jessica, Red	Crafted / 3600G	Boxer shorts + Cloak of evasion	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Cuts all damage Jessica receives while Sleeping by 50%.
	Turtle shell	37	Yangus, Morrie	2300G / 1100G	NONE	Peddler's Tent	Boh(R) (1/64), Crayzee(R) (1/256)
	Bunny suit	38	Jessica	Crafted / 1775G	Bunny tail + Silk bustier	Monster Arena - complete Rank F	NONE	Changes Jessica's appearance if the Bunny ears and Fishnet stockings are also equipped.
	Full plate armour	39	Hero	2300G / 1150G	NONE	Neos, Savella Cathedral	NONE
	Magic vestment	39	Angelo, Jessica, Morrie, Red	4400G / 2200G	NONE	Argonia, Savella Cathedral	Fallen priest(N) (1/64), Wight priest(R) (1/32)	Reduces damage from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz, and Woosh by approximately 33%.
	Zombie mail	42	Angelo, Morrie	Found / 250G	Silver mail + Zombiesbane	Northwest Isle	Dark dullahan(R) (1/256)	Cursed. The wearer takes damage when walking. 2nd Recipe: Devil's tail + Platinum mail
	Silver cuirass	44	Yangus, Morrie	3200G / 1600G	Iron cuirass + Silver platter + Silver platter	Neos	NONE
	Silk bustier	44	Jessica, Red	5500G / 2750G	NONE	Argonia Bazaar	NONE
	Spangled dress	46	Jessica, Red	3000T / 2350G	NONE	Baccarat Casino	Swingin' hipster(R) (1/256), Unholy bishop(N) (1/64)	Found in a cabinet somewhere in the town as well.
	Posh waistcoat	48	Angelo	36Mm/3250G	NONE	Princess Minnie's Castle (Reward)	NONE	Give 36 Mini medals to Princess Minnie.
	Silver mail	50	Hero, Angelo	4300G / 3400G	NONE	Argonia, Savella Cathedral	NONE	Reduces damage from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz, and Woosh by approximately 20 HP.
	Magic bikini	50	Jessica, Red	13800G / 6900G	NONE	Arcadia	NONE	Changes Jessica's appearance. Reduces damage from Bang, Frizz, and Sizz, by approximately 15 HP.
	Heavy armour	52	Yangus	5000G / 2500G	NONE	Argonia Bazaar	Lethal armour(R) (1/128)	Reduces fire and ice breath damage by approximately 15 HP.
	Sage's robe	55	Angelo	0000G/1100G	Magic vestment + Scholar's cap	Argonia, Savella Cathedral	Fallen priest(N), Wight priest(N)	Reduces damage from Bang, Crack, Frizz, and Sizz by approximately 25 HP.
	Magical skirt	55	Jessica, Red	Crafted / 3350G	Bandit's grass skirt + Magical hat + Magical mace	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Reduces damage from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz, and Woosh by approximately 33%
	Magic armour	55	Hero, Angelo, Morrie	6100G / 3750G	Full plate armour + Prayer ring + Ruby of protection	Arcadia, Argonia Bazaar	Body politic(R) (1/64)	Reduces damage from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz, and Woosh by approximately 15 HP.
	Dancer's mail	57	Angelo, Red	Crafted / 8200G	Dancer's costume + Silver mail	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Increases Evasion rate by 12.5%.
	Flowing dress	59	Jessica, Angelo, Red	14800G / 7400G	NONE	Tryan Gully	NONE	Reduces fire and ice damage by approximately 33%.
	Dragon mail	60	Hero, Yangus, Morrie	12000G / 6000G	Dragon's scale + Dragon's scale + Silver mail	Orkutsk	NONE	Reduces fire and ice breath damage by approximately 20 HP.
	Velvet cape	60	Angelo, Morrie	9400G / 5300G	NONE	Orkutsk	Heavy hood(N) (1/64), Unholy bishop(R) (1/256)
	Shimmering dress	67	Jessica, Red	Crafted / 8800G	Gold bracer + Ruby of protection + Spangled dress	Alchemy Pot	NONE	20% chance to reflect spells, including healing spells.
	Spiked armour	68	Hero, Yangus, Morrie	Crafted / 9500G	Edged boomerang + Magic armour	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Inflicts 25% of recoil damage to attacker when struck.
	Platinum mail	72	Hero, Angelo	Crafted / 4900G	Saint's ashes + Zombie mail	Alchemy Pot	(PS2 only) Hell's gatekeeper(R) (1/128)	Reduces damage from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz, and Woosh by approximately 15 HP.
	Angel's robe	73	Angelo, Jessica, Red, Morrie	Crafted / 25500G	Flowing dress + Magical skirt	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Raises instant death resistance to 50%.
	Bandit mail	80	Yangus	13000G / 7000G	Bandit axe + Bandit's grass skirt + Heavy armour	Empycchu, Dark Empycchu	NONE
	Crimson robe	82	Angelo, Jessica, Morrie	Crafted / 11250G	Sage's robe + Magic water + Nook grass	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Reduces all ice damage by 20 HP.
	Sacred armour	84	Hero, Angelo, Morrie	75Mm/7750G	NONE	Princess Minnie's Castle	NONE	Recovers 30 HP after each round. Give 75 Mini medals to Princess Minnie.
	Dark robe	87	Yangus, Morrie	Found / 10500G	Cloak of evasion + Devil's tail + Wing of bat	Black Citadel	Invisible swordsman(N) (1/64)	Increases Evasion rate by 25%. Found in a cabinet.
	Mirror armour	92	Hero, Angelo	21000G / 15000G	Mirror shield + Mirror shield + Silver shield	Tryan Gully	Servant of Darkness(R) (1/256)	20% chance to reflect spells, including healing spells. When used in conjunction with the Mirror shield, probability increases to 33%.
	Princess's robe	94	Jessica, Red	Crafted / 36000G	Angel's robe + Gold rosary + Shimmering dress	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Reduces damage from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz, and Woosh by approximately 30 HP.
	Gigant armour	95	Yangus	18000G / 9000G	Bandit mail + Mighty armlet + Mighty armlet	Tryan Gully	NONE	Reduces fire and ice breath damage by approximately 30 HP.
	Liquid metal armour	101	All	50,000T / 4750G	NONE	Baccarat Casino, Dragovian Path	NONE	Reduces Bang, Crack, Frizz, Woosh, and Sizz damage by approximately 33%. Found in a treasure chest.
	Dragon robe	103	Angelo, Jessica, Morrie, Red	Reward / 7500G	NONE	Monster Arena - complete Rank S	NONE	Reduces Fire and Ice Breath, Frizz, Sizz, Crack, and Bang type damage by approximately 40 HP.
	Divine bustier	105	Jessica, Red	Crafted / 37000G	Dangerous bustier + Shimmering dress	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Changes Jessica's appearance. Increases Evasion rate by 25%.
	Dragovian armour	110	Hero	Reward / N/A	NONE	Dragovian Sanctuary	NONE	Changes the Hero's appearance when also wearing the Dragovian helmet. One of the rewards available for defeating the Lord of the Dragovians. Reduces fire and ice breath damage by 40 HP.
	Metal king armour	120	All	Crafted / 5000G	Liquid metal armour + Orichalcum + Slime crown	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Reduces fire and ice breath damage by approximately 30 HP.

3DS exclusive

Image	Name	Defence	Equip	Buy / Sell	Recipies	Area	Drop	Notes
	Healie t-shirt	18	All	Found / 100	NONE	NONE	NONE	Restore HP when walking. Download content only
	Nitid tutu	56	Jessica	Crafted / 4200G	Spangled dress + Life bracer + Dancer's costume	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Slowly restores the wearer's HP when walking. Changes Jessica's appearance when worn.
	Hexlet's skirt	61	Jessica	Crafted / 6500G	Mystifying mixture + Magical skirt + Imp knife	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Reduces damage of all non-zap spells by 33%. Changes Jessica's appearance when worn with the Hexlet's hat.
	Gothic vestment	72	Hero	Reward/Cannot	NONE	Cameron's Codex: Complete Tyrantosaurus card	NONE	Increases the wearer's evasion by 25%. Changes the Hero's appearance when worn with the Gothic mitre
	Cap'n's clothes	75	Red	Cameron's Codex/?	NONE	Cameron's Codex - Complete Metal King Slime card.	NONE	Increases steal chance of items by 50%. Changes Red's appearance when worn with the Captain's hat.
	Alistair's armour	80	Hero	Found / 5000G	NONE	Alexandria	NONE	Restores HP to its wearer as they walk around.
	Dogsbody's vest	85	Yangus	Crafted / 6000G	Coral hairpin + Plain clothes + Bandit mail	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Changes Yangus' appearance when worn with the Dogsbody's hood.
	Oriental warrior wear	88	Angelo	Crafted / 6400G	Lunar fan +Crimson robe + Flowing dress	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Reduces damage from spells and breath attacks by 35 points. Changes Angelo's appearance when worn.
	Jester's outfit	91	Morrie	107 mini medals / 7500G	NONE	Exchange 107 mini medals to Princess Minnie	NONE	Reduces the damage taken from non-Zap spells by one-third. Changes Morrie's appearance when worn.
	Uber sacred armour	92	Hero, Angelo	Crafted / 15000G	Ruby of protection + Sacred armour + Recovery ring	Alchemy Pot	NONE	Restores 30 HP at the end of every turn.
	Kunoichi costume	99	Red	Cameron's Codex / 12,000G	NONE	Cameron's Codex - Complete Gigantes card.	NONE	+20 Agility. Increases evasion by 25%. Changes Red's appearance when worn with the Kunoichi headband.
	Butler's best	100	Angelo	Reward / 9700G	NONE	Win Rank X of the Monster Arena.	NONE	Increases resistance against snooze, fuddle, and paralysis by 50%. Changes Angelo's appearance when worn.
	Abiding blazer	102	Jessica	Traded / ?	NONE	Pickham - Give a Princess's robe to Dodgy Dave.	NONE	Reduces the chance of being afflicted with several status ailments by 50%. Changes Jessica's appearance when worn with the Scholar's specs.
	Mandarin dress	108	Red	133 mM / 14,400G	NONE	Exchange 133 mini medals to Princess Minnie.	NONE	Agility +200. Max HP +100. Changes Red's appearance when worn