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The '''~~Tortoise Shell~~''' is a recurring armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] ~~franchise~~. This large shell serves as makeshift ~~armour~~.

{{Item

|title = ''Tortoise shell''

|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Turtle_Shell.png|center|235px]]

|japanese = {{tt|カメのこうら|Turtle shell}}

|romaji=Kame no kōra

|names = Turtle shell Turtle armor Shell suit

|games = [[Dragon Quest III]]'' {{DQ3HD}} ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'' ''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]

|buy = varies

|sell = varies

|effect = None

}}

The '''tortoise shell''' is a recurring set of armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.

==Appearances==

===[[~~Dragon Quest V~~]]===

==={{DQ3}}===

The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33.

The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by [[Mage]]s, [[Merchant]]s and [[Gadabout]]s. It can be purchased in [[Reeve]] for 330 gold. It only appears in remake versions.

===[[~~Dragon Quest VI~~]]===

===[[~~Dragon Quest VII~~]]===

==={{DQ3HD}}===

===[[Dragon Quest ~~VIII~~]]===

{{DQIIIHDEquipment

===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===

|header=[[File:Tortoise shell III HD icon.png]]

|name=<big>Tortoise shell</big>

|description=A solid suit of armour that gets the job done, but lays waste to the wearer's fashion credentials

|stats=Defence +15

|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]]

|notes=N/A

|price=330/49

|location=Sold in: [[Reeve]]

}}

==={{DQ5}}===

The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Gotha]] Castle. It can only be worn by [[Sancho]] and several monster companions.

==={{DQ6}}===

The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but reduces style by 15. It may be equipped by [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from [[Aridea]] and [[Howsworth]] for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875. It can also be dropped by [[marrow escapee]]s, [[armoured wartoise]]s, and [[plated goretoise]]s.

==={{DQ7}}===

The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but it reduces style by 15. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]] and it can be purchased in [[La Bravoure]], [[Al-Balad]]'s Palace, and [[Gröndal]] for 3,800 gold and sold for 1,900. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].

==={{DQ8}}===

The turtle shell (known as the tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] can wear it. It can be purchased from [[Neos]] and the campsite west of [[Argonia]] for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold.

==={{DQ9}}===

{{DQIXEquipment

|header=[[file:DQIX tortoise shell.png]]

|name=Tortoise shell

|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell IX artwork.png]]

|description=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down

|rarity=★☆☆☆☆

|stats=Defence +22 Charm +32

|notes=Upgrades to [[Tortoiseshell armour]]

|price=1,550/750

|location=Sold in [[Porth Llaffan]] & [[Slurry Quay]]

|i1=[[File:DQIX iron cuirass.png|link=Iron cuirass]]

|i2=[[File:DQIX Tortoiseshell.png|link=Tortoiseshell]]

|i3=[[File:DQIX emerald moss.png|link=Emerald moss]]

}}

==={{DQ11}}===

{{DQXIEquipment

|name=<big><big>Tortoise shell</big></big>

|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell xi icon.png]]

|description=Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish

|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>

|stats=Defence +37/38/40/42

|notes=Dropped by [[Merman|Mermen]] at a 1/64 rate

|price=N/A

|location=[[Costa Valor]] treasure chest Dropped by [[Merman|mermen]].

|diff=N/A

|i1=N/A

|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]

}}

==={{DQB2}}===

The shell increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] defence by +23. The necessary materials are 5 bones and 1 grass fibre, and the recipe is learned after defeating the strong [[crabber dabber doo]] on [[Furrowfield]] island.

==={{DQTreasures}}===

The tortoise shell appears as a treasure and has a base value of 380,000 gold.

==Trivia==

*In the PSX version of ''VII'' the instruction manual contains an illustration of the Hero wearing the tortoise shell, but he cannot equip it in the game.

==Gallery==

File:Prepping For Battle.png|''Dragon Quest VII'' instruction manual illustration

tortoise shell VII artwork.png|The tortoise shell from ''Dragon Quest VII''

File:Tortoise shell icon b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon

</gallery></center>

[[Category:Dragon Quest V ~~armor~~]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest III armour]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest VI ~~armor~~]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armour]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest VII ~~armor~~]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest V armour]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII ~~armor~~]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armour]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest IX ~~armor~~]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armour]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined armour]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armour]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armour]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armour]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]

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-The '''Tortoise Shell''' is a recurring armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This large shell serves as makeshift armour.
+{{Item
+|title = ''Tortoise shell''
+|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Turtle_Shell.png|center|235px]]
+|japanese = {{tt|カメのこうら|Turtle shell}}
+|romaji=Kame no kōra
+|names = Turtle shell<br>Turtle armor<br>Shell suit
+|games = [[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]
+|buy = varies
+|sell = varies
+|effect = None
+}}
+The '''tortoise shell''' is a recurring set of armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] series. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.
 ==Appearances==
-===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
+==={{DQ3}}===
-The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33.
+The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by [[Mage]]s, [[Merchant]]s and [[Gadabout]]s. It can be purchased in [[Reeve]] for 330 gold. It only appears in remake versions.
-===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
-===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
+==={{DQ3HD}}===
-===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
+{{DQIIIHDEquipment
-===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
+|header=[[File:Tortoise shell III HD icon.png]]
+|name=<big>Tortoise shell</big>
+|description=A solid suit of armour that gets the job done, but lays waste to the wearer's fashion credentials
+|stats=Defence +15
+|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]]
+|notes=N/A
+|price=330/49
+|location=Sold in:<br>[[Reeve]]
+}}
+==={{DQ5}}===
+The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Gotha]] Castle. It can only be worn by [[Sancho]] and several monster companions.
+==={{DQ6}}===
+The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but reduces style by 15. It may be equipped by [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from [[Aridea]] and [[Howsworth]] for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875. It can also be dropped by [[marrow escapee]]s, [[armoured wartoise]]s, and [[plated goretoise]]s.
+==={{DQ7}}===
+The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but it reduces style by 15. It can only be equipped by [[Ruff]] and it can be purchased in [[La Bravoure]], [[Al-Balad]]'s Palace, and [[Gröndal]] for 3,800 gold and sold for 1,900. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
+==={{DQ8}}===
+The turtle shell (known as the tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] can wear it. It can be purchased from [[Neos]] and the campsite west of [[Argonia]] for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold.
+==={{DQ9}}===
+{{DQIXEquipment
+|header=[[file:DQIX tortoise shell.png]]
+|name=Tortoise shell
+|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell IX artwork.png]]
+|description=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down
+|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
+|stats=Defence +22<br>Charm +32
+|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]]<br>[[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
+|notes=Upgrades to [[Tortoiseshell armour]]
+|price=1,550/750
+|location=Sold in [[Porth Llaffan]] & [[Slurry Quay]]
+|i1=[[File:DQIX iron cuirass.png|link=Iron cuirass]]
+|i2=[[File:DQIX Tortoiseshell.png|link=Tortoiseshell]]
+|i3=[[File:DQIX emerald moss.png|link=Emerald moss]]
+}}
+==={{DQ11}}===
+{{DQXIEquipment
+|name=<big><big>Tortoise shell</big></big>
+|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell xi icon.png]]
+|description=Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish
+|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
+|stats=Defence +37/38/40/42
+|notes=Dropped by [[Merman|Mermen]] at a 1/64 rate
+|price=N/A
+|location=[[Costa Valor]] treasure chest<br>Dropped by [[Merman|mermen]].
+|diff=N/A
+|i1=N/A
+|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
+}}
+==={{DQB2}}===
+The shell increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] defence by +23. The necessary materials are 5 bones and 1 grass fibre, and the recipe is learned after defeating the strong [[crabber dabber doo]] on [[Furrowfield]] island.
+==={{DQTreasures}}===
+The tortoise shell appears as a treasure and has a base value of 380,000 gold.
+==Trivia==
+*In the PSX version of ''VII'' the instruction manual contains an illustration of the Hero wearing the tortoise shell, but he cannot equip it in the game.
+==Gallery==
+<center><gallery>
+File:Prepping For Battle.png|''Dragon Quest VII'' instruction manual illustration
+tortoise shell VII artwork.png|The tortoise shell from ''Dragon Quest VII''
+File:Tortoise shell icon b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon
+</gallery></center>
-[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III armour]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armour]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest V armour]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armour]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armour]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined armour]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armour]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armour]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armour]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]