Editing Dragon scale

{{Item
|title = Dragon scale
|image = [[Image:DragonScaleArt.png|center|225px]]
|japanese = りゅうのうろこ<br>竜のうろこ
|romaji= {{tt|Ryū no uroko|Dragon's scale}}
|names = D-Scale
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQRivals}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Defence}}.<br>Increases the wearer's {{Attack}}. (''X'' and ''XI'')
}}

The '''Dragon scale''', also known as '''Dragon's scale''', is an accessory in the series.

==Characteristics==
A protective amulet made from the scale of a dragon and described as being about the size of a palm. In most games, it is light green in colour and is adorned with a string of beads and dragon fangs. In both ''VIII'' and ''IX'', the scale is red instead. Starting with ''X'', the [[lucky dragon's wing]] was introduced as a separate accessory that used the red colour scheme instead. It typically gives a small boost to the wearer's defence or other attributes. In games with [[Alchemy]], it is used extensively as a crafting material, particularly for dragon-themed pieces of equipment.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
{{DQEquipment
|name=Dragon's scale
|kanji=りゅうのうろこ
|romanji=Ryū no uroko
|buy=20 gold coins
|sell=10 gold coins
|attributes=Provides {{Defence}} +2 bonus in original {{NES}} version, and Defence +5 bonus in remake versions.
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|in-battle=no
|type=Accessory
|shops=[[Tantegel]], [[Kol]], [[Cantlin]], [[Galenholm]]
|locations=This item cannot be found anywhere.
|description=Legend has it that the dragon's scale fell from a dragon's body a long, long time ago. A light green fossil that fits in the palm of your hand, it has mysterious powers and slightly increases your defensive power.<ref>Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual</ref><br>A talisman carved from the scale of a dragon.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}

==={{DQIHD}}===
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Dragon's scale III HD icon.png]]
|name=Dragon scale
|kanji=竜のうろこ
|description=An amulet wrought of a dragon’s steely scale.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +5
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=-
|buy=200 gold
|sell=90 gold
|location=Sold at [[Kol]] and [[Cantlin]].<br>Treasure chest on B1F of [[Erdrick's Hollow]].<br>Sparkly spot in forest southeast of [[Kol]].<br>Dropped by [[Dracky]] and [[Skelegon]].
}}

==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Dragon's scale III HD icon.png]]
|name=Dragon scale
|kanji=竜のうろこ
|description=An amulet wrought of a dragon’s steely scale.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +5
|characters=[[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Midenhall icon.png|42px|link=Prince of Midenhall]][[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:DQI&IIHD Princess of Moonbrooke icon.png|35px|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]][[File:DQI&IIHD Princess of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=-
|buy=200 gold
|sell=90 gold
|location=Sold at [[Slewse]] and the Shrine West of Moonbrooke.<br>Treasure chest on B2F of [[Lake Cave|Cave of the Lake]].<br>Treasure chest on 1F of Southern [[Dragon's Horn]].<br>Pot on B2F of [[Erdrick's Hollow]].<br>Pot at [[Mermaid Sanctuary]].<br>Sparkly spot in the shallow water outside of the [[Northern Sea Lord's Lair]], requires the ability to dive with the ship.<br>Sparkly spot in deep water southwest of [[Beran]], requires the ability to dive twice with the ship.<br>Dropped by [[Dracky]] and [[Drackolyte]].<br>Stolen from [[Skelegon]], [[Woolungasaurus]], [[Jawtoise]], or [[Blue dragon]].<br>Use [[Dig]] in Northern Alefgard, in the [[Midenhall]] Region, or in the [[Wellspring of the Hero]] Region.
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Dragon's scale III HD icon.png]]
|name=Dragon scale
|kanji=竜のうろこ
|description=An amulet wrought of a dragon’s steely scale.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|stats=Defence +5
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial Artist]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]]
|notes=-
|price=200 gold / 90 gold
|location=Sold at [[Romaria]], [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], [[Baharata]], {{Immigrant Town 3}}, [[Persistence]], and [[Tantegel]].<br>Found at [[Aliahan]], [[Jipang]], and [[Necrogond Shrine]].<br>Sparkly spot southeast of {{Alltrades Abbey 3}}.<br>Sparkly spot on island south of [[Grimland]], requires the ship.<br>Sparkly spot in forest northeast of [[Persistence]].<br>Secret spot north of [[Asham]].<br>Secret spot west of [[Craggy Cave]].<br>{{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Blue dragon]].
}}

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A warrior's lucky charm, made from a hand-worked dragon scale.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Dragon's scale has a {{Defence}} bonus of +5 and can be equipped by all characters. Three can be found in treasure chests requiring the [[Magic key]] to open at the [[Royal Hunting Grounds]], [[Dark Ruins]], and the [[Desert (Dragon Quest VIII)|Desert]]. One is found in a chest of drawers at [[Arcadia]] and another in a pot at [[Dark Empycchu]]. It has a {{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Hacksaurus]], [[Sea dragon (monster)|Sea dragon]], and [[Seasaur]], as well as a {{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Frost wyvine]], [[Dragurn]], [[Tyrantosaurus]], and [[Frou-frou]]. It can be sold for 240 gold. The dragon's scale can be mixed extensively with other items in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Dragontail whip.png|32px|link=Dragontail whip]]<br>Dragontail whip
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Snakeskin whip.png|32px|link=Snakeskin whip]]<br>Snakeskin whip
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale PS2.png|32px|Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale PS2.png|32px|Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Scale armour PS2.png|32px|link=Scale armour]]<br>Scale armour
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather armour PS2.png|32px|link=Leather armour]]<br>Leather armour
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale PS2.png|32px|Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon mail PS2.png|32px|link=Dragon mail]]<br>Dragon mail
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Silver mail PS2.png|32px|link=Silver mail]]<br>Silver mail
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale PS2.png|32px|Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale PS2.png|32px|Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
}}
</div>
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Scale shield PS2.png|32px|link=Scale shield]]<br>Scale shield
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather shield PS2.png|32px|link=Leather shield]]<br>Leather shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale PS2.png|32px|Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon shield PS2.png|32px|link=Dragon shield]]<br>Dragon shield
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Steel shield.png|32px|link=Steel shield]]<br>Steel shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale PS2.png|32px|Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale PS2.png|32px|Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
}}
</div>

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:ICON-Dragon's scale.png]]
|name=Dragon scale
|kanji=竜のうろこ
|icon=[[Image:DragonScaleArt.png|200px]]
|description=A warrior's ward made of a wyrm's scale.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +5
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial Artist]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Used to create [[Azure dragon fan]], [[Cobra fan]], [[Dragon dress]], [[Dragon mail]], [[Dragon shield]], [[Dragon top]], [[Dragon trousers]], [[Dragontail whip]], [[Ruby of protection]], and [[Xenlon rod]].
|price=980 gold / 490 gold
|location=Sold from the [[DQVC]] during the Alchaid Campaign and Dragon Extravaganza.<br>{{fraction|1|16}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Drakularge]], [[Mandrake major]], and [[Seasaur]].<br>{{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Rashaverak]] and [[Drakulord]].
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}

==={{DQ10}}===
The Dragon scale has an {{Attack}} and {{Defence}} bonus of +3, a max HP and {{Style}} bonus of +5, and reduces damage taken by 30. It is received as a reward for defeating the [[Green dragon]]. With accessory synthesis, the Attack, Defence, and max HP bonuses can be increased.

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=Dragon scale
|icon=[[Image:Dragon scale xi icon.png]]
|description=A protective pendant produced from a piece of polished dragon hide.
|rarity=E
|stats=Attack +9/10/11/12<br>Defence +8/9/10/11
|notes=Requires 7 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=N/a / 490 gold
|location=Treasure chest in the [[Dundrasil Region]].<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Dragurn]] and [[Ethereal serpent]].
|diff=-
|i1=-
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}

==={{DQB}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQB=A protective pendant shaped from a serpent’s scale.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
The Dragon scale has a {{Defence}} bonus of +5. It can only be dropped by a [[Green dragon]] or [[Blue dragon]], and cannot be crafted.

==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A segment of scale dropped by a dragon and carved into a curious accessory.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
The Dragon's scale is Treasure No. 232 in the Armour 1 category and can be found on [[the Maneland]]. Its base value is 20,000 gold.
[[Image:Dragon scale treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Escama de dragón|es-meaning=Spanish for "dragon scale".
|fr=Écaille de dragon|fr-meaning=French for "dragon scale".
|de=Drachenschuppe|de-meaning=German for "dragon scale".
|it=Cresta di drago|it-meaning=Italian for "dragon crest".
|zh-cn={{tt|龙鳞|Lóng lín}}|zh-cn-meaning=Simplified Chinese for "dragon scale".
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ_Dragons_Scale.png|Famicom art
Dq1 dragonsscale.JPG|''Dragon Warrior'' item art.
DQTR Dragon Scale.jpg|The dragon scale from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
DQR Ryu no Uroko.png|''Rivals'' card.
</gallery></center>

==Related items==
*[[Fire dragon charm]]
*[[Light dragon charm]]
*[[Lucky dragon's wing]]

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Dragon Quest I items]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals items]]

[[es:Escama de Dragón]]
[[fr:Écaille de dragon]]