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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Shimmering dress''
|title = Shimmering dress
|image = [[File:DQVIII Shimmering Dress.png|center|175px]]
|image = [[File:DQVIII Shimmering Dress.png|275px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ひかりのドレス|Light dress}}
|japanese = ひかりのドレス
|romaji=Hikari no doresu
|romaji= {{tt|Hikari no doresu|Light dress}}
|names = Light dress<br>Dress of radiance
|names = Dress of Radiance<br>Shimmer Dress<ref>Dragon Quest III Official Guide Book</ref><br>Light dress
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}} <small>(remakes only)</small><br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQMBRII}}<br>{{DQStars}}
|buy = varies
|effect = Reduces damage taken from attack spells and breath attacks. (''III'' only)<br>Has a chance to reflect spells back at the caster.
|sell = varies
|effect = High chance to reflects spells
}}
}}
The '''Shimmering dress''' is a piece of clothing in the series.


The '''shimmering dress''' is a recurring dress in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that first appeared in [[Dragon Quest IV]]. This radiant yellow gown sometimes reflects incoming spells from both enemies and allies, with the exact frequency depending on the title. Design wise, it has shifted from a loose-fitting robe to a regal ballroom gown as of the seventh game.
==Characteristics==
The shimmering dress's original design from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest IV'' is a loose-fitting gown similar in appearance to a [[Wikipedia:Chiton (garment)|chiton]], a robe worn in ancient Greece and Rome.
*The Super Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest III'' introduced a design closer to a medieval gown with a light yellow bodice, rounded shoulders, and a darker yellow skirt.
*Starting with ''Dragon Quest VII'', the dress's design was altered further, making the shoulders more flowing and adding some gold jewelry with a blue gem to the top of the bust. The dress is known for its ability to [[Bounce|reflect spells]] from both enemies and allies back at the caster, with the exact frequency depending on the title. However, starting with ''Dragon Quest IX'', this was changed to only reflect spells for enemies, increasing its usefulness.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +90 and reduces damage taken from breath and magic attacks by 33%. It is the strongest piece of armour in remakes of the game, but it can only be worn by female characters. In the SNES/GBC remake, one can be found as a prize for completing the 4th [[T'n'T|T'n'T board]] (1st Goal) & more can be purchased from the 5th board in one of the shops for 19,000 gold.
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +90, reduces damage taken from breath and magic attacks by 33%, and can be equipped by any vocation as long as they are female. It is the strongest piece of armour in remakes of the game. In the Super Famicom and Game Boy Color versions, one can be received as a prize for completing the 4th [[T'n'T|T'n'T board]] (1st Goal) and more can be purchased from the 5th board in one of the shops for 19,000 gold. It can be sold for 14,250 gold, but it is not recommended to do so.
*As T'n'T boards were removed from the smart phone versions of the game, a single shimmering dress replaces one of the [[mimic]]s in [[Zoma's Castle]].
*As T'n'T boards were removed from the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions of the game, a single shimmering dress replaces one of the [[Mimic|Mimics]] in [[Zoma's Citadel]].


==={{DQ3HD}}===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
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|header=[[File:Shimmering dress III HD icon.png]]
|header=[[File:Shimmering dress III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Shimmering dress</big>
|name=<big>Shimmering dress</big>
|description=A frock most fabulous that reduces damage from enemy magic as well as fire and ice attacks
|description=A frock most fabulous that reduces damage from enemy magic as well as fire and ice attacks.
|stats=Defence +105
|stats=Defence +105
|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]]
|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]]
[[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=Exclusive to Appearance B<br>Reduces damage taken from spells and breath attacks by 33%.
|notes=Women only<br>-33% spell & breath damage
|price=N/a / 14,250
|price=NA/14,250
|location=[[Zoma's Citadel]] 4BF
|location=[[Zoma's Citadel]] 4B
}}
}}


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==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +45, and a 33% reflection rate. It may be purchased in [[Gotha]] and [[Lofty Peak]] for 8000 gold, and can only be worn by {{Bianca}}, {{Nera}}, and [[Madchen]].
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +45, has a 33% chance of reflecting spells, and can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's daughter]]. It can be purchased at [[Gotha]] and [[Lofty Peak]] for 8,000 gold and sold for 4,400 gold.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
This time, the dress is a reward for completing the [[Best-Dressed Contest]] instead of being purchasable, and as such is unsellable.
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +55, a {{Style}} bonus of +65, and a 33% chance of reflecting spells. It can only be equipped by [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]]. The dress is received as a reward for winning the 6th round of the Best-Dressed Contest at the [[Château de Sass]]. If the dress is worn along with a [[Silver tiara]] and [[Glass slippers]], the wearer will receive a +40 bonus to Style when being ranked for the Best-Dressed Contest.
It provides +55 defence and +65 style, with a whopping 50% chance to reflect magic.  
Combine with a [[silver tiara]] and [[glass slippers]] for a massive +186 style boost for [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]].


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +75 and a style bonus of +61. It can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Aishe]] and it reflects spells in battle 33% of the time. The shimmering dress can be found at the Multipleximus Maximus.
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +75, a {{Style}} bonus of +61, and a 33% chance to reflect spells in battle. It can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Aishe]]. One can be found in a treasure chest at the [[Multipleximus Maximus]]. It also has a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Pandora's box|Pandora's boxes]]. The dress can be sold for 4,400 gold, but item collectors may not wish to do so due to its rarity. Once again, the shimmering dress also receives a massive +40 style bonus for the Best Dressed Contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]] if it is worn with a silver tiara and glass slippers.
The shimmering dress receives a massive +40 style bonus for the Best Dressed Contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]] if it is worn with a silver tiara and glass slippers.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
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|DQ8=A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|DQ8=A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
}}
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +67 and a 20% chance to reflect all spells barring [[Insulatle]]. It can be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]]. It can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can also be mixed to create other pieces of equipment. The dress can be sold for 8,800 gold each for the first five sold, 6,160 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then only 2,640 gold each from the eleventh sold onward.  
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +67, has a 20% chance to reflect all spells barring [[Insulatle]], and can be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]]. It can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can also be mixed to create other pieces of equipment. The dress can be sold for 8,800 gold each for the first five sold, 6,160 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then only 2,640 gold each from the eleventh sold onward.  
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
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|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Light shield PS2.png|32px|link=Light shield]]<br>Light shield
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Light shield PS2.png|32px|link=Light shield]]<br>Light shield
}}
}}
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Princesss robe PS2.png|32px|link=Princess's robe]]<br>Princess's robe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Princesss robe PS2.png|32px|link=Princess's robe]]<br>Princess's robe
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|name=Shimmering dress
|name=Shimmering dress
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress IX artwork.png]]
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress IX artwork.png]]
|description=A nebulous number that's not unknown to reflect spells
|description=A nebulous number that's not unknown to reflect spells.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|stats=Defence +35<br>Charm +100
|stats=Defence +35<br>Style +100
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[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=20% chance to reflect spells<br>Upgrades into [[Princess's robe]]
|notes=20% chance to reflect enemy spells.<br>Used to create [[Princess's robe]].
|price=NA/7,750
|price=7,750 / 7,750
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|location=Sold from the [[DQVC]] during the DQVC Fashion Week sale when it was still available.
|i1=[[file:DQIX spangled dress.png|link=Spangled dress]]
|i1=[[file:DQIX spangled dress.png|32px|link=Spangled dress]]<br>Spangled dress
|i2=[[File:DQIX Brighten rock.png|link=Brighten rock]] x3
|i2=[[File:DQIX Brighten rock.png|32px|link=Brighten rock]]<br>Brighten rock x3
|i3=[[file:pink pearlIXicon.png|link=Pink pearl]]
|i3=[[file:pink pearlIXicon.png|32px|link=Pink pearl]]<br>Pink pearl
}}
}}*In this game, the shimmering dress has received a male counterpart in the form of the [[twinkling tuxedo]].
In this game, the shimmering dress has received a male counterpart in the form of the [[twinkling tuxedo]]. Reflect rate is 20%.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|name=<big><big>Shimmering dress</big></big>
|name=<big><big>Shimmering dress</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress xi icon.png]]
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress xi icon.png]]
|description=An enchanted evening gown that sometimes sends spells back where they came from
|description=An enchanted evening gown that sometimes sends spells back where they came from.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Steam versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|stats=Defence +67/69/62/75<br>Charm +62/65/68/71
|stats=Defence +67/69/62/75<br>Charm +62/65/68/71
|notes=20% chance to reflect spells
|notes=Spell Reflection Chance 20%<br>Requires 14 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=NA/5,500
|price=200,000 Tokens / 5,500
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|location=Token Exchange at [[Octagonia]]'s [[Casino]] (second act onward)
|diff=2.5
|diff=2.5
|i1=[[file:Glimmergrass xi icon.png|50px|link=Glimmergrass]] x2 [[file:Pink pearl xi icon.png|50px|link=Pink pearl]] x2 [[file:Brighten rock xi icon.png|50px|link=Brighten rock]] x2 [[file:Sparkly sap xi icon.png|50px|link=Sparkly sap]] x2
|i1=[[file:Glimmergrass xi icon.png|50px|link=Glimmergrass]] x2 + [[file:Pink pearl xi icon.png|50px|link=Pink pearl]] x2 + [[File:Brighten rock xi icon.png|50px|link=Brighten rock]] x2 + [[File:Sparkly sap xi icon.png|50px|link=Sparkly sap]] x2
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
}}
}}
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''Gear that Glitters''' contains the recipe for the shimmering dress. It is received as a reward for completing the quest "A Delayed Diploma" starting from the second act.


==={{DQRivals}}===
==={{DQRivals}}===
The shimmering dress appears on one of the Alena variant cards.
The shimmering dress appears on one of the Alena variant cards.


==See also==
==In Other Languages==
*[[Catoptric armour]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Mirror armour]]
|es=Vestido resplandeciente|es-meaning=Spanish for "resplendent dress".
*[[Mirror shield]]
|fr=Robe chatoyante|fr-meaning=French for "shimmering dress".
*[[Twinkling tuxedo]]
|de=Schimmerndes Kleid|de-meaning=German for "shimmering dress".
|it=Abito scintillante|it-meaning=Italian for "scintillating dress".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Silk Tuxedo and Shimmer Dress.png|Worn by Ashlynn in ''Dragon Quest VI''
Silk Tuxedo and Shimmer Dress.png|Worn by Ashlynn in ''Dragon Quest VI''
Shimmering dress VII artwork.png|The shimmering dress from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Shimmering dress VII artwork.png|The shimmering dress from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQotS Shimmering Dress.png|The shimmering dress in ''Dragon Quest of the Stars''
DQR AlenaDress.png|Alena, again, wearing the shimmering dress in ''Dragon Quest Rivals''.
DQR AlenaDress.png|Alena, again, wearing the shimmering dress in ''Dragon Quest Rivals''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Related items==
*[[Catoptric armour]]
*[[Mirror armour]]
*[[Mirror shield]]
*[[Twinkling tuxedo]]
[[es:Vestido Deslumbrante]]
[[fr:Robe chatoyante]]


==Reference==
==Reference==
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[[Category:Female-exclusive equipment]]
[[Category:Female-exclusive equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars armour]]
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