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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Thinking cap
|title = ''Thinking cap''
|image =[[Image:DQVIIIThinkingCap.png|center|230px]]
|image =[[Image:DQVIIIThinkingCap.png|center|230px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ちりょくのかぶと|chiryoku no kabuto}}
|japanese = {{tt|ちりょくのかぶと|Wisdom helmet}}
|names = Intelli helm
|romaji = Chiryoku no kabuto
|games = {{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|names= Intelli helm
|games ={{DQ3HD}}<br> {{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy = varies
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = Increases intelligence of the wearer.
|effect = Increases the intelligence of the wearer.
}}
}}


The '''thinking cap''', also known as the '''intelli helm''', is a recurring piece of headwear in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series, designed to augment its wearer's intelligence. Despite its name, it looks more like a tiara, with a green jewel in the front under three small blue jewels and larger blue ones on either side. Older concept art shows a piece going across the crown, but more recent art does not.
The '''thinking cap''' is a recurring piece of headwear in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series, designed to augment its wearer's intelligence. Despite its name, it looks more like a tiara, with a green jewel in the front under three small blue jewels and larger blue ones on either side. Older concept art shows a piece going across the crown, but the modernized design shown in the seventh game does not


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +40, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It is sold in [[Lofty Peak]] and [[Faerie Lea]] for 13,000 gold, and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Parry]], and [[Tuppence]].
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Thinking cap III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Thinking cap</big>
|description=A curious crown said to improve the intelligence of anyone who wears it
|stats=Defence +60<br>Wisdom +40
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]]
|notes=N/A
|price=17,700/4,420
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Tantegel]]
}}
==={{DQ5}}===
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +40, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It is sold in [[Lofty Peak]] and [[Faerie Lea]] for 13,000 gold, and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Parry]], and [[Tuppence]]. The helm is useful for bumping up the loyalty of fresh monster recruits, who will only obey commands when their wisdom is at least 20.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The cap features the traditional +40 defence and +15 wisdom, but now boasts +21 style. It is sold in [[Despairia]], and the well armour shop east of [[Port Haven]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.
The cap features the traditional +40 defence and +15 wisdom, but now boasts +21 style. It is sold in [[Despairia]], and the well armour shop east of [[Port Haven]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +37, a style bonus of +21, and increases the wearer's Wisdom by 15. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. The cap can be acquired if a male character wins the Wisdom category for the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]].
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +37, a style bonus of +21, and increases the wearer's wisdom by 15. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. The cap can be acquired if a male character wins the wisdom category for the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]].
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
The thinking cap boosts defence by 43 points, magical might by 29 points, and magical mending by 29 points. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], [[Aishe]], and  [[Sir Mervyn]]. It can only be obtained as prize in the Lucky Panel minigame in the present. It cannot be purchased, but it's sale price is 10500 gold coins.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +38, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It can be purchased for 13,000 gold in [[Tryan Gully]] and created through alchemy. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Thinking cap.png|32px]]<br>Thinking cap
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Scholars cap.png|32px|link=Scholar's cap]]<br>Scholar's cap
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Iron headgear.png|32px|link=Iron headgear]]<br>Iron headgear
|i3=-
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +38, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It can be purchased for 13,000 gold in [[Tryan Gully]] and created with alchemy by combining a [[Scholar's cap]] with an [[Iron headgear]]. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]].
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:DQIX Thinking cap.png]]
|name=Thinking cap
|icon=[[File:Thinking cap IX artwork.png]]
|description=A hat that heightens its wearer's magical might
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +18<br>M. might +1<br>M. mending +12<br>Charm +23
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]]<br>[[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=Dropped by [[Darkonium slime]] at 1/128<br>Upgrades into [[Scholar's circlet]]
|price=12,500/6,250
|location=Sold in [[Swinedimples Academy]] & [[Wormwood Creek]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX Iron helmet.png|link=Steel helmet]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Gold circlet.png|link=Gold circlet]]
|i3=[[File:DQIX Sorcerers Stone.png|link=Sorcerer's stone]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Thinking cap.png|name=Thinking cap|console=DS}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+18}}
|name=<big><big>Thinking cap</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Might|modifier=+12}}
|icon=[[File:Thinking cap xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Magical Mending|modifier=+12}}
|description=A conjuror's crown that increases the magical powers of anyone who equips it
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Buy in [[Swinedimples Academy]] or [[Wormwood Creek]].<br>Rarely stolen or dropped by [[Darkonium slime]].}}
|rarity=<big><big>B</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|stats=Defence +38/39/40/42<br>M. might +24/25/27/29<br>M. mending +24/25/27/29
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Steel helmet]] + [[Gold circlet]] + [[Sorcerer's stone]] x3}}
|notes=N/A
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=12,500|sellPrice=6,250|equipableBy=[[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]]|class=Headwear
|price=NA/6,500
|flavor=A hat that heightens its wearer's magical might.
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|notes=Upgrades into [[Scholar's circlet]].
|diff=2.5
|i1=[[File:Gold ore xi icon.png|50px|link=Gold ore]] x3 [[File:Platinum ore xi icon.png|50px|link=Platinum ore]] x2 [[File:Equable emerald xi icon.png|50px|link=Equable emerald]] x2 [[File:Thinkincense xi icon.png|50px|link=Thinkincense]] x2
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
}}
The guide for crafting the cap, ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Fine Fashions for Philosophers]]'', is the reward for completing quest #43 in the [[Zwaardsrust Region]] during the second act.


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{stub}}
The thinking cap is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 110]], in the armour category, with a base value of 3,750,000.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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Image:DQV_Thinking_Cap.png|''Dragon Quest V''
Image:DQV_Thinking_Cap.png|''Dragon Quest V''
Image:DQVI_Thinking_cap.png|''Dragon Quest VI''
Image:DQVI_Thinking_cap.png|''Dragon Quest VI''
Image:DQVII Thinking cap.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
Thinking cap VII artwork.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
DQVIIR Thinking Cap.png|Art for ''VII Reimagined''
File:Thinking cap treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures''
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Latest revision as of 11:06, 7 March 2026

Thinking cap
Japanese ちりょくのかぶと
Romaji Chiryoku no kabuto
Old localisations Intelli helm
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 IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Increases the intelligence of the wearer.

The thinking cap is a recurring piece of headwear in the Dragon Quest series, designed to augment its wearer's intelligence. Despite its name, it looks more like a tiara, with a green jewel in the front under three small blue jewels and larger blue ones on either side. Older concept art shows a piece going across the crown, but the modernized design shown in the seventh game does not

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Thinking cap
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A curious crown said to improve the intelligence of anyone who wears it
Stats Vocations
Defence +60
Wisdom +40
Notes
N/A
Price Location
17,700/4,420 Sold in:
Tantegel

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +40, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It is sold in Lofty Peak and Faerie Lea for 13,000 gold, and can be equipped by the Hero, Parry, and Tuppence. The helm is useful for bumping up the loyalty of fresh monster recruits, who will only obey commands when their wisdom is at least 20.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

The cap features the traditional +40 defence and +15 wisdom, but now boasts +21 style. It is sold in Despairia, and the well armour shop east of Port Haven. The Hero, Carver, Nevan, Terry, Amos, Lizzie, and Goowain can equip it.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +37, a style bonus of +21, and increases the wearer's wisdom by 15. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. The cap can be acquired if a male character wins the wisdom category for the Excellence Grading Organisation.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

The thinking cap boosts defence by 43 points, magical might by 29 points, and magical mending by 29 points. It can be equipped by the Hero, Maribel, Ruff, Aishe, and Sir Mervyn. It can only be obtained as prize in the Lucky Panel minigame in the present. It cannot be purchased, but it's sale price is 10500 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +38, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It can be purchased for 13,000 gold in Tryan Gully and created through alchemy. It can only be worn by Jessica and Angelo.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Thinking cap
Scholar's cap
Iron headgear		 -


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Thinking cap
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A hat that heightens its wearer's magical might
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +18
M. might +1
M. mending +12
Charm +23
Notes
Dropped by Darkonium slime at 1/128
Upgrades into Scholar's circlet
Price Location
12,500/6,250 Sold in Swinedimples Academy & Wormwood Creek
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

Thinking cap
Description
A conjuror's crown that increases the magical powers of anyone who equips it
Rarity
B
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +38/39/40/42
M. might +24/25/27/29
M. mending +24/25/27/29
Notes
N/A
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
NA/6,500 Fun-Size Forge
Forging Difficulty
2.5
Ingredients
x3 x2 x2 x2
Characters

The guide for crafting the cap, Fine Fashions for Philosophers, is the reward for completing quest #43 in the Zwaardsrust Region during the second act.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

The thinking cap is Treasure No. 110, in the armour category, with a base value of 3,750,000.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name of the thinking cap comes from the English phrase "to put on your thinking cap", a state of mind or an imagined piece of headgear that one would put on in order to solve a problem or do some serious pondering.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Dragon Quest V
    Dragon Quest V
  • Dragon Quest VI
    Dragon Quest VI
  • Dragon Quest VII
    Dragon Quest VII
  • Art for VII Reimagined
    Art for VII Reimagined
  • Treasures
    Treasures
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