Editing Mask of Implacability

{{Item
|title = ''Mask of Implacability''
|image = [[Image:NohMask.png|200px|center]]
|japanese = はんにゃのめん
|romaji = {{tt|Hannya no men|Horned demoness mask}}
|names = Noh mask
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}
|effect = Cursed, causes permanent confusion to wearer.
}}
The '''Mask of Implacability''' is a [[Curses|cursed]] piece of headgear from the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. Although it grants an incredible amount of protection, it places the wearer in a permanent state of [[confusion]] until it is removed.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
The mask is cursed, causing the wearer to be permanently confused and not able to cast spells outside of battle. However, it provides an amazingly high {{Defence}} boost of +255. It is found in the [[Orochi's Lair]].

Despite causing [[confusion]], the mask is actually of immense value in solo playthroughs due to the fact that a befuddled character will never strike themselves. This makes the mask particularly valuable for players who wish to either speedrun the game or simply defeat [[Zoma]] with a single character. 

A shop will pay one single [[gold]] coin for it, but this is a horrible waste of a golden opportunity.

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Mask of implacality III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Mask of implacability</big>
|description=Protects the wearer far better than any other mask, but does require them to put up with an inconvenient curse
|stats=Defence +255
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=Cursed, causes permanent confusion
|price=NA/1
|location=[[Orochi's Lair]]
}}

==={{DQ7}}===
The mask was added in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake in 2013, and has the same bonuses (good and bad) as '{{III}} along with the subtraction of 15 {{Style}} points.  Unlike the previous game, it can't be sold.

It's available upon the first completion of the [[DLC Tablet]] ''Mount Malign'' after defeating [[Root of all evil]].

It can be equipped by everyone, but [[Kiefer]].

==={{DQ7R}}===
The mask of implacability gives an incredible boost to attack by raising it by 255 points, but it permanently confuses it's wearer. It can be equipped by everyone, but [[Kiefer]]. It is dropped by [[Hyperanemon|hyperanemons]].

==Trivia==
* The mask of implacability's original Japanese name {{translation|はんにゃのめん|Hannya no men}} is a reference to the ''[[Wikipedia:Hannya|Hannya]]'' (般若) mask used in Japanese Noh theatre, which represents a jealous female demon. The mask is characterised by its pair of horns, metallic eyes, and a grinning mouth. It is intended to portray the souls of women that have been overcome by obsession or jealousy.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
DQVIIR Mask of Implacability.png|Art for ''VII Reimagined''
</gallery>

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[[Category:Dragon Quest VII helmets]]
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