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{{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''', also known as the '''turtle shell''', '''turtle armor''', or '''shell suit''', 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.
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==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
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.
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 V]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33.
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|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]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The tortoise shell may be equipped by [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and all of the slime recruits. It provides +33 defense, -15 style, and costs 2,500g.
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.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{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]].
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]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The turtle shell has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] can wear it.
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.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Tortoise shell}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+22}}
|header=[[file:DQIX tortoise shell.png]]
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1550g|sellPrice=775g
|name=Tortoise shell
|flavor=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down.}}
|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]]
}}


{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Tortoiseshell armour}}
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+30}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=0g|sellPrice=1650g
|name=<big><big>Tortoise shell</big></big>
|flavor=An eccentric enhancement of the tortoise shell.
|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell xi icon.png]]
|notes=Created by combining the Tortoise shell with two clumps of emerald moss and two tortoiseshell pieces.}}
|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==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Prepping For Battle.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Prepping For Battle.png|''Dragon Quest VII'' instruction manual illustration
File:Tortoise_shell.png|The tortoise shell from ''Dragon Quest VII''
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>
</gallery></center>
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armour]]
[[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]]

Latest revision as of 17:04, 25 April 2026

Tortoise shell
Japanese カメのこうら
Romaji Kame no kōra
Old localisations Turtle shell
Turtle armor
Shell suit
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Effect None

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

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by Mages, Merchants and Gadabouts. It can be purchased in Reeve for 330 gold. It only appears in remake versions.

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

Tortoise shell
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A solid suit of armour that gets the job done, but lays waste to the wearer's fashion credentials
Stats Vocations
Defence +15
Notes
N/A
Price Location
330/49 Sold in:
Reeve

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

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.

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

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 escapees, armoured wartoises, and plated goretoises.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Tortoise shell
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +22
Charm +32
Notes
Upgrades to Tortoiseshell armour
Price Location
1,550/750 Sold in Porth Llaffan & Slurry Quay
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

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

Tortoise shell
Description
Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish
Rarity
D
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +37/38/40/42
Notes
Dropped by Mermen at a 1/64 rate
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
N/A Costa Valor treasure chest
Dropped by mermen.
Forging Difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

The shell increases the 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.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

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

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

  • Dragon Quest VII instruction manual illustration
    Dragon Quest VII instruction manual illustration
  • The tortoise shell from Dragon Quest VII
    The tortoise shell from Dragon Quest VII
  • Dragon Quest Builders 2 icon
    Dragon Quest Builders 2 icon
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