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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Metal king armour
|title = ''Metal king armour''
|image = [[File:Metal_King_Armour.png|center|230px]]
|image = [[File:Metal_King_Armour.png|center|230px]]
|japanese = {{tt|メタルキングよろい|metaru kingu yoroi}}
|japanese = {{tt|メタルキングよろい|Metal king armour}}
|names =
|romaji=Metaru kingu yoroi
|names =Metal king armor
|games = [[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 V]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VI]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VII]]<br>[[Dragon Quest VIII]]<br>[[Dragon Quest IX]]<br>[[Dragon Quest XI]]
| buy = N/A
| buy = N/A
| sell = varies, see article
| sell = varies, see article
|effect = Increases defense by an enormous amount and often protects against either magic or elemental damage.
|effect = Protects against elemental damage (''VI~'')
}}
}}


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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +95. It does not offer any magic protection in this game, only raising physical defense. It can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest V]], [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)]] and [[Tuppence]]. It can also be equipped by several monsters. It can be found on the third floor in the optional Estark dungeon. There is also a 1/256 chance that a [[Metal dragon]] will drop it upon defeat. It can be sold for 11,250G in the original version of the game、7,500G in the remakes.
The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +95. It does not offer any magic protection in this game, only raising physical defense. It can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)]], [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)]] and [[Tuppence]]. It can also be equipped by several monsters. It can be found on the third floor in the optional Estark dungeon. There is also a 1/256 chance that a [[Metal dragon]] will drop it upon defeat. It can be sold for 11,250G in the original version of the game、7,500G in the remakes.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +115, a style bonus of +45, and reduces damage from fire and ice breath by 25 points. The armour can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and the slime recruits. It can be purchased at the [[Greedmore Valley]] [[Casino]] for 150,000 tokens. It cannot be sold to any shop.
The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +115, a style bonus of +45, and reduces damage from fire and ice breath by 25 points. The armour can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and the slime recruits. It can be purchased at the [[Greedmore Valley]] [[Casino]] for 150,000 tokens. It cannot be sold to any shop.  


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The metal king armour once again has a defence bonus of +115 and a style bonus of +45 and this time reduces damage from fire and ice breath by 30 points. It can be purchased at the Grand Slum's Casino in the PS1 version or at [[The Haven|the Haven]]'s [[Casino]] in the 3DS version once the final upgrade has been unlocked for 30,000 tokens. Only the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]] can equip it.
{{DQ7Equipment
|name=Metal king armour
|header=[[File:DQVII Metal King Armour Icon.png]]
|japanese=メタルキングよろい
|icon= [[File:Metal king armour VII artwork.png|320x320px]]
|stats= Defence +115<br>Style +45
|price= 30,000 tokens / 5,000 gold
|description=Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based attacks.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
|location= Sold in the [[The Haven#Town Types|Slums]]'s [[Casino]]<sup>PS1 only</sup> or [[The Haven]]'s casino<sup>3DS only</sup>
|character=[[File:DQVII Auster Mugshot.png|46px|link=Auster]] [[File:DQVII Kiefer Mugshot.png|46px|link=Kiefer]] [[File:DQVII Mervyn Mugshot.png|46px|link=Mervyn]] [[File:DQVII Aishe Mugshot.png|46px|link=Aishe]]
|notes=Reduces breath damage by 30 points.<br>Style +50 when equipped with the [[Metal king sword]], [[Metal king helm|helm]], and [[Metal king shield|shield]]
}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>It can be purchased at the Grand Slum's Casino in the PSX version or at [[The Haven|the Haven]]'s [[Casino|casino]] in the 3DS version once the final upgrade has been unlocked for 30,000 tokens.


If the metal king armour is equipped together with the metal king sword, metal king helm, and metal king shield when being ranked for Style contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]], they provide an incredible +50 style bonus.
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Equipment
|name=Metal king armour
|header=[[File:DQVIII Armour Icon.png]]
|japanese=メタルキングよろい
|icon= [[File:Metal King Armour.png|320x320px]]
|PS2icon=[[File:DQVIII Metal king armour PS2.png]]
|3DSicon=[[File:DQVIII 3DS Metal King Armour Icon.png]]
|stats= Defence +120
|price= N/A / 5,000 gold
|location= This item cannot be bought or found.
|description=The ultimate suit of armour offering the strongest possible defence.<ref>Sony PS2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
|character= [[Image:DQVIII Hero Mugshot.png|46px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)]] [[Image:Yangus Mugshot.png|46px|link=Yangus]] [[Image:Jessica Mugshot.png|46px|link=Jessica]] [[Image:Angelo Mugshot.png|46px|link=Angelo]] [[Image:Red Mugshot.png|46px|link=Red]] [[Image:Morrie Mugshot.png|46px|link=Morrie]]
|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire and ice breath by 30 points<br>Changes the {{Hero 8}}'s appearance when worn with the metal king [[Metal king helm|helm]] and [[Metal king shield|shield]].
|i4=[[File:DQVIII Metal king armour PS2.png|33px|link=Metal king armour]]
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Liquid metal armour PS2.png|32px|link=Liquid metal armour]]
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Orichalcum.png|32px|link=Orichalcum]]
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Slime crown.png|32px|link=Slime crown]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +120 and reduces damage taken from fire and ice breath by 30 points. In a change from other games in the series, all characters are able to equip it. The armour can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be sold for 5,000 gold.
* In the 3DS version, if the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] wears it along with the metal king shield and the metal king helm, his appearance will change.
 
Recipe: [[Liquid metal armour]] + [[Orichalcum]] + [[Slime crown]]
 
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
The metal king armour is the fully upgraded version of the [[metal slime armour]].
The metal king armour is the fully upgraded version of the [[metal slime armour]].
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX_metal_slime_armour.png|name=Metal king armour|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+77}}
|header=[[file:DQIX_metal_slime_armour.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Liquid metal armour]] + [[Orichalcum]] + [[Slime crown]]}}
|name=Metal king armour
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★★★☆}}
|icon=[[File:Metal king armour IX artwork.png]]
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=29,000|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Luminary]]|class=Armour
|description=Armour with a metal king slime emblem that staves off spells
|flavor=Armour with a metal king slime emblem that staves off spells.
|rarity=★★★★☆
|notes=Reduces damage taken from all elemental attacks by 20%.
|stats=Defence +77<br>Charm +90
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=-20% all elemental damage
|price=NA/29,000
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX metal slime armour.png]]
|i2=[[File:orichalcumIXicon.png]]
|i3=[[File:DQIX Slime crown.png]]
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Metal king armour</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Metal king armour xi icon.png]]
|description=Utterly impregnable armour that protects against attacks of all elements.
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|stats=Defence +126/133/148/148
|notes=-20% all elemental damage<br>Dropped by:<br>Vicious [[metal dragon]]s {{fraction|1|256}}
|price=98,000/46,000
|location=Sold in [[Cobblestone]] (rebuilt), postgame<br>Found on [[Insula Occidentalis]], requires the [[ultimate key]]
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}


==Description==
*'''The ultimate suit of armour offering the strongest possible defence.''' (Description of the metal king armour in ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)


==See also==
==See also==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQVI Terry.png|Terry wearing the metal king armour.
Image:DQVI Terry.png|Terry wearing the metal king armour
Image:Metalkingarmour6.jpg|The metal king armour in ''Dragon Quest VI''.
Metal king armour VII artwork.png|The metal king armour in ''Dragon Quest VII''
Image:DQVII Metal king armor.png|The metal king armour in ''Dragon Quest VII''.
Image:DQVIII Metal King Equipment.jpg|The hero wearing the metal king armour and helmet in the 3DS version of ''Dragon Quest VIII''
Image:DQVIII Metal King Equipment.jpg|The hero wearing the metal king armour and helmet in the 3DS version of ''Dragon Quest VIII''.
Image:Metal King Gear.jpg|The metal king armour, along with all of the other metal king equipment, as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
Image:Metal King Gear.jpg|The metal king armour, along with all of the other metal king equipment, as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


Latest revision as of 00:05, 8 November 2026

Metal king armour
Japanese メタルキングよろい
Romaji Metaru kingu yoroi
Old Localisations Metal king armor
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Protects against elemental damage (VI~)

Metal king armour is a recurring suit of armour in the Dragon Quest series. It is frequently the most powerful suit of armour in the games it appears, boasting an incredible amount of defence and in most games provides protection against either magic or elemental damage. It is decorated with an emblem of a Metal king slime.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +95. It does not offer any magic protection in this game, only raising physical defense. It can be equipped by Hero (Dragon Quest V), Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V) and Tuppence. It can also be equipped by several monsters. It can be found on the third floor in the optional Estark dungeon. There is also a 1/256 chance that a Metal dragon will drop it upon defeat. It can be sold for 11,250G in the original version of the game、7,500G in the remakes.

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

The metal king armour has a defence bonus of +115, a style bonus of +45, and reduces damage from fire and ice breath by 25 points. The armour can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and the slime recruits. It can be purchased at the Greedmore Valley Casino for 150,000 tokens. It cannot be sold to any shop.

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

File:DQVII Metal King Armour Icon.png Metal king armour (メタルキングよろい)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten World
Image Location
Sold in the Slums's CasinoPS1 only or The Haven's casino3DS only
Description
Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based attacks.[1]
Stats Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +115
Style +45 		30,000 tokens / 5,000 gold
Equippable by
Notes
Reduces breath damage by 30 points.
Style +50 when equipped with the Metal king sword, helm, and shield

*It can be purchased at the Grand Slum's Casino in the PSX version or at the Haven's casino in the 3DS version once the final upgrade has been unlocked for 30,000 tokens.

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

Metal king armour (メタルキングよろい)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image PS2 icon 3DS icon
Description
The ultimate suit of armour offering the strongest possible defence.[2]
Location
This item cannot be bought or found.
Stats Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +120 N/A / 5,000 gold
Equippable by
Notes
Reduces damage taken from fire and ice breath by 30 points
Changes the Hero's appearance when worn with the metal king helm and shield.
Ingredients Used for
+ + = This item cannot be used as an ingredient.


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

The metal king armour is the fully upgraded version of the metal slime armour.

Metal king armour
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
Armour with a metal king slime emblem that staves off spells
Attributes Rarity Price
Defence +77
Charm +90		 ★★★★☆ NA/29,000
Vocations Notes

-20% all elemental damage
Location
Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

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

Metal king armour
Description
Utterly impregnable armour that protects against attacks of all elements.
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +126/133/148/148 S 98,000/46,000
Notes Forging Difficulty Ingredients
-20% all elemental damage
Dropped by:
Vicious metal dragons 1⁄256		 N/A N/A
Characters
Location
Sold in Cobblestone (rebuilt), postgame
Found on Insula Occidentalis, requires the ultimate key


See also[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Terry wearing the metal king armour
    Terry wearing the metal king armour
  • The metal king armour in Dragon Quest VII
    The metal king armour in Dragon Quest VII
  • The hero wearing the metal king armour and helmet in the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII
    The hero wearing the metal king armour and helmet in the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII
  • The metal king armour, along with all of the other metal king equipment, as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery
    The metal king armour, along with all of the other metal king equipment, as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery
  1. ↑ Nintendo 3DS version
  2. ↑ Sony PS2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS version
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