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|romaji=Kame no kōra | |romaji=Kame no kōra | ||
|names = Turtle shell<br>Turtle armor<br>Shell suit | |names = Turtle shell<br>Turtle armor<br>Shell suit | ||
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]]''<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]] | |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]] | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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{{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]] | |||
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|notes=Dropped by [[Merman|Mermen]] at a 1/64 rate | |notes=Dropped by [[Merman|Mermen]] at a 1/64 rate | ||
|price=N/A | |price=N/A | ||
|location=[[ | |location=[[Costa Valor]] treasure chest<br>Dropped by [[Merman|mermen]]. | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III | [[Category:Dragon Quest III armour]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest V | [[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armour]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI | [[Category:Dragon Quest V armour]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII | [[Category:Dragon Quest VI armour]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII armour]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined armour]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armour]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX armour]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armour]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:04, 25 April 2026
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| 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 
| Description | ||||
| A solid suit of armour that gets the job done, but lays waste to the wearer's fashion credentials | ||||
| Stats | Vocations | |||
| Defence +15 |    |
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| Notes | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 330/49 | Sold in: Reeve |
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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 
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| Description | ||||
| An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Defence +22 Charm +32 |
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| Notes | ||||
| Upgrades to Tortoiseshell armour | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 1,550/750 | Sold in Porth Llaffan & Slurry Quay | |||
| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]
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| 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. |
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| Forging Difficulty | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
| N/A | ||||
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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]
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Dragon Quest VII instruction manual illustration -
The tortoise shell from Dragon Quest VII -
