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|romaji = {{tt|Kusari katabira|Chain mail jacket}}
|romaji = {{tt|Kusari katabira|Chain mail jacket}}
|names = Same
|names = Same
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{AHB}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<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}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQSB}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's Defence.
|effect = Increases the wearer's Defence.
}}
}}
 
The '''Chain mail''' is armour in the series.
The '''Chain mail''' is a recurring set of armour in the {{DQSeries}}. Light and easy to move about in, it provides a decent amount of protection to the wearer.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The item art for the chain mail includes a long sleeveless shirt made out of interlocking chains, also known as a byrnie or [[Wikipedia:Hauberk|hauberk]], as well as a set of metal pauldrons and a [[Wikipedia:Gorget|gorget]] that goes around the wearer's neck and shoulders. Worn around the waist is a metal belt. The chain mail generally provides a good amount of defence at a relatively affordable price compared to heavier sets of armour. In some illustrations, the chain mail has longer sleeves or is worn over a long-sleeved grey tunic.
The item art for the chain mail includes a long sleeveless shirt made out of interlocking chains, also known as a byrnie or [[Wikipedia:Hauberk|hauberk]], as well as a set of metal pauldrons and a [[Wikipedia:Gorget|gorget]] that goes around the wearer's neck and shoulders. Worn around the waist is a metal belt. In some illustrations, the chain mail has longer sleeves or is worn over a long-sleeved grey tunic. It is a low to mid-ranking piece of armour that provides an adequate amount of protection for its price.
 
The chain mail has a slightly different design in ''X'', being a mail coat with long sleeves and lacings in the front, an orange belt worn around the waist, and lacking the shoulder pads. This design also appears in mobile games such as ''Stars'' and ''Walk''.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|name=Chain mail
|name=Chain mail
|kanji=くさりかたびら
|kanji=くさりかたびら
|romanji=kusari katabira
|romanji=Kusari katabira
|buy=300 [[gold]] coins
|buy=300 gold
|sell=150 [[gold]] coins
|sell=150 gold
|attributes={{Defence}} +10.
|attributes={{Defence}} +10
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|type=[[Armour]]
|type=[[Armour]]
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|shops=[[Galenholm]] and [[Cantlin]]
|shops=[[Galenholm]] and [[Cantlin]]
|locations=
|locations=
|description=Made from interlocking loops of sturdy steel.
|description=Made from interlocking loops of sturdy steel.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQIHD}}===
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Chain Mail.png]]
|name=Chain mail
|kanji=くさりかたびら
|description=Lightweight armour made from countless loops linked together.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +18
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=-
|buy=520 gold
|sell=125 gold
|location=Sold at [[Galenholm]] and [[Cantlin]].<br>Found in a wardrobe at a private residence in Cantlin.<br>Dropped by [[Dark skeleton]].
}}
}}


==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
The Chain mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +12. It can be purchased for 480 [[gold]] coins in [[Leftwyne]] and [[Moonahan]] and sold for 292 gold coins. The {{Hero 2}} and the [[Prince of Cannock]] can equip it.
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Mail made from interlocking loops of sturdy steel.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
The Chain mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +12 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 2}} and the [[Prince of Cannock]]. It can be purchased for 480 gold in [[Leftwyne]] and [[Moonahan]] and sold for 292 gold.
 
==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Chain Mail.png]]
|name=Chain mail
|kanji=くさりかたびら
|description=Lightweight armour made from countless loops linked together.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +18
|characters=[[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Midenhall icon.png|42px|link=Prince of Midenhall]][[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Prince of Cannock]]
|notes=-
|buy=520 gold
|sell=180 gold
|location=Sold at [[Leftwyne]], [[Cannock]], [[Moonahan]], and [[Kol]].<br>Found in a wardrobe at [[Cantlin]].<br>Stolen from [[Knight errant]].
}}


==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Chain mail has a {{Defense}} bonus of +20. It can be purchased from [[Romaria]] and [[Asham]] for 480 [[gold]] coins and sold for 360 gold coins. The {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Sage]]s, and [[Merchant]]s can equip it.
The Chain mail has a {{Defense}} bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Merchant]]s, and [[Sage]]s. It can be purchased from [[Romaria]] and [[Asham]] for 480 gold and sold for 360 gold.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Chain mail III HD icon.png]]
|name=Chain mail
|kanji=くさりかたびら
|description=Lightweight armour made from countless loops linked together.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|stats=Defence +21
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]
|notes=-
|price=720 gold / 180 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Khoryv]] and [[Asham]].<br>Found in a dresser at the Port west of [[Tantegel]].<br>Sparkly spot in the road to [[Asham]].<br>Sparkly spot in the ocean northwest of [[Manoza]], requires the ship.<br>Sparkly spot in [[Gaia's Navel]].
}}


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
The Chain mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +18. It can be purchased for 350 gold in [[Burland]], [[Strathbaile]], [[Lakanaba]], [[Endor]], [[Vrenor]], and [[Casabranca]] and sold for 262 gold. The {{Hero 4}}, [[Kiryl]], {{Ragnar}}, {{Torneko}}, [[Alena]], and {{Psaro 9}} can equip it.
The Chain mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +18, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Kiryl]], [[Ragnar]], [[Torneko]], [[Alena]], and the [[Psaro (Character)|last party member]]. It can be purchased for 350 gold in [[Burland]], [[Strathbaile]], [[Lakanaba]], [[Endor]], [[Vrenor]], and [[Casabranca]] and sold for 262 gold.


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Chain mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +19. It can be purchased in [[Fortuna]] for 500 gold and sold for 250 gold. [[Harry]], [[Tuppence]], [[Revaulting horse (Recruit)|Revaulting horse]], [[Moosifer (Recruit)|Moosifer]], [[Hyperanemon (Recruit)|Hyperanemon]], [[Samigina (Recruit)|Samigina]], [[Slime knight (Recruit)|Slime knight]], [[Warhog (Recruit)|Warhog]], and [[Mandrake marshal (Recruit)|Mandrake marshal]] can equip it. Chain mail can also be dropped by [[Thwarthog]]s.
The Chain mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +19 and can be equipped by [[Harry]], [[Tuppence]], [[Revaulting horse (Recruit)|Revaulting horse]], [[Moosifer (Recruit)|Moosifer]], [[Hyperanemon (Recruit)|Hyperanemon]], [[Samigina (Recruit)|Samigina]], [[Slime knight (Recruit)|Slime knight]], [[Warhog (Recruit)|Warhog]], and [[Mandrake marshal (Recruit)|Mandrake marshal]]. It can be purchased in [[Fortuna]] for 500 gold and sold for 250 gold. Chain mail can also be dropped by [[Thwarthog|Thwarthogs]].


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Chain mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +20, a {{Style}} bonus of +23, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]] can equip it. It can be purchased at [[Frobisher]], the [[Pilgrim's Rest]] inn, and {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the past for 1,050 [[gold]] coins and sold for 525 gold coins. Sir Mervyn has it equipped when he joins the party and it can also be dropped by [[Deadcurion]]s.
The Chain mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +20, a {{Style}} bonus of +23, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It is part of [[Sir Mervyn]]'s initial equipment when he joins the party. It can be purchased for 1,050 gold at [[Frobisher]], the [[Pilgrim's Rest]] inn, and {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the past and sold for 525 gold. It has a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Deadcurion]].
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
[[Image:DQVIIR Chain Mail.png|right|thumb|''VII Reimagined'' icon]]
The Chain mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +24 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 1,150 gold from [[Frobisher]] in the present, as well as [[Pilgrim's Rest]] and {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} in the past. Chain mail is a 2♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at Pilgrim's Rest.
{{Descriptions
|DQ7R=Light, lithe armour made from lots of little loops of metal linked together.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
}}


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Chain mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +20. In the {{PS2}} and [[Cell phone]] Version, it could only be equipped by [[Yangus]], but in the {{3DS}} Version, both [[Morrie]] and [[Red]] can equip it as well. It can be purchased for 500 [[gold]] in [[Peregrin Quay]] and [[Simpleton]] and sold for 250 gold. One set can be found in [[Pickham]]. The Chain mail can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] by combining [[Wayfarer's clothes]] with a [[Chain whip]]. The Chain mail can also be upgraded into the [[Bronze armour]] by combining it with a [[Bronze shield]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A comfortable and lightweight suit of armour constructed from innumerable metal links.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Chain mail has a {{Defence}} bonus of +20 and can be equipped by [[Yangus]], along with the [[Morrie]] and [[Red]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased for 500 gold in [[Peregrin Quay]] and [[Simpleton]] and sold for 250 gold. One set can be found in [[Pickham]]. Chain mail can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be mixed to create [[Bronze armour]].
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<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Chain mail.png|32px|Chain mail]]<br>Chain mail
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Chain Mail PS2.png|32px|Chain mail]]<br>Chain mail
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Wayfarers clothes.png|32px|link=Wayfarer's clothes]]<Br>Wayfarer's clothes
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Wayfarers clothes.png|32px|link=Wayfarer's clothes]]<Br>Wayfarer's clothes
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Chain whip.png|32px|link=Chain whip]]<br>Chain whip
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Chain whip.png|32px|link=Chain whip]]<br>Chain whip
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}}
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Bronze armour.png|32px|link=Bronze armour]]<br>Bronze armour
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Bronze Armour PS2.png|32px|link=Bronze armour]]<br>Bronze armour
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Chain mail.png|32px|Chain mail]]<br>Chain mail
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Chain Mail PS2.png|32px|Chain mail]]<br>Chain mail
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Bronze shield.png|32px|link=Bronze shield]]<br>Bronze shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Bronze shield PS2.png|32px|link=Bronze shield]]<br>Bronze shield
|i3=-
|i3=-
}}
}}
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|header=[[Image:DQIX chain mail.png]]
|header=[[Image:DQIX chain mail.png]]
|name=Chain mail
|name=Chain mail
|icon=[[Image:DQVIII_Chain_Mail.png|200px]]
|kanji=くさりかたびら
|description=A supple suit made from little loops of wire.
|icon=[[Image:DQVIII_Chain_Mail.png|185px]]
|description=A supple suit made from little loops of wire.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +11
|stats=Defence +11<br>Style +17
|vocation=[[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[Image:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[Image:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[Image:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[Image:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[Image:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|vocation=[[Image:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[Image:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[Image:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[Image:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]]<br>[[Image:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[Image:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Upgrades to [[Holy mail]] and [[Chainmail socks]].
|notes=Used to create [[Holy mail]] and [[Chainmail socks]].
|price=540 / 270
|price=540 gold / 270 gold
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]] and [[Coffinwell]].
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]] and [[Coffinwell]].
|i1=-
|i1=-
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
The Chain mail has a Defence bonus of +9, a Style bonus of +4, increases the wearer's Weight by 10, and has an equipment level of 14. It can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Minstrel]]s, [[Paladin]]s, [[Ranger]]s, [[Gladiator]]s, [[Item Master]]s, [[Dancer]]s, [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]], [[Pirate]]s, and [[Armamentalist]]s if they have allocated enough points into their Fource skill. In the ''[[Dragon Quest X Offline|Offline]]'' version of the game, it can also be equipped by [[Mjoll]], [[Raguas]], [[Hussar]], and [[Duston]].
In this game, the Chain mail is divided into sections for the [[Chain mail top|upper body]] and [[Chain mail bottom|lower body]].
 
Like many pieces of armour in X, the chain mail is now an entire set that consists of torso and leg pieces, headgear, boots, and armlets. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains an extra +10 bonus to Style.


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Chain mail</big></big>
|name=Chain mail
|kanji=くさりかたびら
|icon=[[File:Chain mail xi icon.png]]
|icon=[[File:Chain mail xi icon.png]]
|description=Light, lithe armour made from lots of little loops of metal linked together.
|description=Light, lithe armour made from lots of little loops of metal linked together.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>E</big></big>
|rarity=E
|stats=Defence +20/21/23/25
|stats=Defence +20/21/23/25
|notes=Requires 4 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|notes=Requires 4 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=500 / 250
|price=500 gold / 250 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shop in [[Hotto]] and from [[the Hotto Steppe]] roving emporium.<br>{{fraction|1|256}} chance of being dropped by [[Walking corpse]]s and Vicious walking corpses.
|location=Sold at the armour shop in [[Hotto]] and from [[the Hotto Steppe]] roving emporium.<br>{{fraction|1|256}} chance of being dropped by [[Walking corpse]] and Vicious walking corpse.
|diff=★☆☆☆☆
|diff=★☆☆☆☆
|i1=-
|i1=-
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==={{DQTreasures}}===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
The chain mail is Treasure No. 205 in the Armour 1 category and can be found at [[the Wingswept Moors]]. Its base value is 50,000 gold.
[[Image:Chain mail treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]
 
The Chain mail is [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|Treasure No. 205]] in the Armour 1 category and can be found at [[the Wingswept Moors]]. Its base value is 50,000 gold.
==={{DQWalk}}===
The chain mail top is a 2★ piece of torso armour with a Defence bonus of +6. It is received as a reward for completing Chapter 1, Episode 2 of the story.
 
==={{AHB}}===
The chain mail is a 2★ set of armour that can be equipped by [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] and [[Warrior]] characters. Like in ''X'', the armour is divided into torso and leg pieces. Both can be commonly acquired from limited Treasure Hunts.
 
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ=Mail made from interlocking loops of sturdy steel.<ref name="auto">[[Cell phone]] and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
|DQTR=A suit of armour made from interlocking metal links.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
|DQ2=Mail made from interlocking loops of sturdy steel.<ref name="auto"/>
|DQ4=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto1">[[Cell phone]] and Nintendo DS versions.</ref>
|DQ5=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto1"/>
|DQ8=A comfortable and lightweight suit of armour constructed from innumerable metal links.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|DQ9=A supple suit made from little loops of wire.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|DQ11=Light, lithe armour made from lots of little loops of metal linked together.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
}}
==Trivia==
* The original Japanese name for Chain mail, ''[[Wikipedia:Kusari (Japanese mail armour)|Kusari katabira]]'' (くさりかたびら), refers to the Japanese term for mail armour that was used by samurai and their retainers in feudal Japan. However, the item art throughout the series history clearly depicts western chain mail that was used in Medieval Europe.


==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
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DQ2 chain mail.jpg|The [[Prince of Cannock]] wearing Chain mail.
DQ2 chain mail.jpg|The [[Prince of Cannock]] wearing Chain mail.
Chainmail.JPG|
Chainmail.JPG|
DQIIIChainMail.png|A male priest from {{Dragon Quest III}} wearing Chain mail.
DQIIIChainMail.png|A male priest from ''Dragon Quest III'' wearing Chain mail.
Torneko_Chain_Mail.png|{{Torneko}} wearing the Chain mail.
Torneko_Chain_Mail.png|[[Torneko]] wearing the Chain mail.
Chain mail.png|Chain mail from {{Dragon Quest VII}}.
Chain mail VII artwork.png|Chain mail from ''Dragon Quest VII''.
DQotS Chain Mail Top.jpg|The chain mail top in {{DQStars}}.
File:Chain mail builders icon.png|Chain mail icon in [[Dragon Quest Builders]]
DQotS Chain Mail Bottom.jpg|The chain mail bottom in ''Dragon Quest of the Stars''.
DQTR Chain Mail.jpg|The chain mail from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
AHB Chain Mail Top.png|Equipment icon for the torso piece in ''A Hero's Bonds''
DQMBS Kusari Katabira.jpg|''Monster Battle Scanner'' card
AHB Chain Mail Legs.png|Equipment icon for the leg piece in ''A Hero's Bonds''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related items==
*[[Chain mail top]]
*[[Chain mail bottom]]


==Reference==
==Reference==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest I armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV 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 X armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk armour]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds equipment]]


[[fr:Cotte de mailles]]
[[fr:Cotte de mailles]]

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Chain mail
Japanese くさりかたびら
Romaji Kusari katabira
Old localisations Same
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Treasures
Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence.

The Chain mail is armour in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The item art for the chain mail includes a long sleeveless shirt made out of interlocking chains, also known as a byrnie or hauberk, as well as a set of metal pauldrons and a gorget that goes around the wearer's neck and shoulders. Worn around the waist is a metal belt. In some illustrations, the chain mail has longer sleeves or is worn over a long-sleeved grey tunic. It is a low to mid-ranking piece of armour that provides an adequate amount of protection for its price.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]

Chain mail (くさりかたびら Kusari katabira)
Buy Sell Attributes
300 gold 150 gold Defence +10
Can Be Equipped By Equipment Type Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
Armour NO
Shop(s) Galenholm and Cantlin
Location(s)
In-Game Description
Mobile Made from interlocking loops of sturdy steel.[1]

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

Chain mail (くさりかたびら)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Lightweight armour made from countless loops linked together.[2]
Attributes Characters
Defence +18
Notes
-
Purchase Price Sell Price Location
520 gold 125 gold Sold at Galenholm and Cantlin.
Found in a wardrobe at a private residence in Cantlin.
Dropped by Dark skeleton.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
Mail made from interlocking loops of sturdy steel.[3]

The Chain mail has a Defence bonus of +12 and can be equipped by the Hero and the Prince of Cannock. It can be purchased for 480 gold in Leftwyne and Moonahan and sold for 292 gold.

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

Chain mail (くさりかたびら)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Lightweight armour made from countless loops linked together.[4]
Attributes Characters
Defence +18
Notes
-
Purchase Price Sell Price Location(s)
520 gold 180 gold Sold at Leftwyne, Cannock, Moonahan, and Kol.
Found in a wardrobe at Cantlin.
Stolen from Knight errant.

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

The Chain mail has a Defense bonus of +20 and can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, Merchants, and Sages. It can be purchased from Romaria and Asham for 480 gold and sold for 360 gold.

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

Chain mail (くさりかたびら)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Lightweight armour made from countless loops linked together.[5]
Stats Vocations
Defence +21
Notes
-
Price Location
720 gold / 180 gold Sold at the armour shops in Khoryv and Asham.
Found in a dresser at the Port west of Tantegel.
Sparkly spot in the road to Asham.
Sparkly spot in the ocean northwest of Manoza, requires the ship.
Sparkly spot in Gaia's Navel.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

The Chain mail has a Defence bonus of +18, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiryl, Ragnar, Torneko, Alena, and the last party member. It can be purchased for 350 gold in Burland, Strathbaile, Lakanaba, Endor, Vrenor, and Casabranca and sold for 262 gold.

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

The Chain mail has a Defence bonus of +19 and can be equipped by Harry, Tuppence, Revaulting horse, Moosifer, Hyperanemon, Samigina, Slime knight, Warhog, and Mandrake marshal. It can be purchased in Fortuna for 500 gold and sold for 250 gold. Chain mail can also be dropped by Thwarthogs.

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

The Chain mail has a Defence bonus of +19, a Style bonus of +23, and can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Terry, Amos, Lizzie, and Goowain. It can be purchased in Somnia for 500 gold and sold for 375 gold.

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

The Chain mail has a Defence bonus of +20, a Style bonus of +23, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It is part of Sir Mervyn's initial equipment when he joins the party. It can be purchased for 1,050 gold at Frobisher, the Pilgrim's Rest inn, and Alltrades Abbey in the past and sold for 525 gold. It has a 1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Deadcurion.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

VII Reimagined icon

The Chain mail has a Defence bonus of +24 and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 1,150 gold from Frobisher in the present, as well as Pilgrim's Rest and Alltrades Abbey in the past. Chain mail is a 2♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at Pilgrim's Rest.

GameDescription
Light, lithe armour made from lots of little loops of metal linked together.[6]

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

GameDescription
A comfortable and lightweight suit of armour constructed from innumerable metal links.[7]

The Chain mail has a Defence bonus of +20 and can be equipped by Yangus, along with the Morrie and Red in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased for 500 gold in Peregrin Quay and Simpleton and sold for 250 gold. One set can be found in Pickham. Chain mail can be made in the Alchemy Pot and can be mixed to create Bronze armour.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Chain mail
Chain mail
Wayfarer's clothes
Chain whip		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Bronze armour		 Chain mail
Chain mail
Bronze shield		 -

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

Chain mail (くさりかたびら)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A supple suit made from little loops of wire.[8]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +11
Style +17
Notes
Used to create Holy mail and Chainmail socks.
Price Location
540 gold / 270 gold Sold in Stornway and Coffinwell.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

In this game, the Chain mail is divided into sections for the upper body and lower body.

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

Chain mail (くさりかたびら)
Description
Light, lithe armour made from lots of little loops of metal linked together.[9]
Rarity
E
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +20/21/23/25
Notes
Requires 4 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
500 gold / 250 gold Sold at the armour shop in Hotto and from the Hotto Steppe roving emporium.
1⁄256 chance of being dropped by Walking corpse and Vicious walking corpse.
Forging Difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Ingredients
-
Characters

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

The Builder learns how to craft Chain mail at level 12. It increases Defence by +28, and can be crafted with 2 units of Copper ingots and 1 unit of fur at an anvil.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

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The Chain mail is Treasure No. 205 in the Armour 1 category and can be found at the Wingswept Moors. Its base value is 50,000 gold.

GameDescription
A suit of armour made from interlocking metal links.[10]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The original Japanese name for Chain mail, Kusari katabira (くさりかたびら), refers to the Japanese term for mail armour that was used by samurai and their retainers in feudal Japan. However, the item art throughout the series history clearly depicts western chain mail that was used in Medieval Europe.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolCota de mallaSpanish for "coat of mail".
FrançaisCotte de maillesFrench for "chain mail".
DeutschKettenpanzerGerman for "chain mail".
ItalianoCotta di magliaItalian for "chain mail".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • DQ's Hero wearing the Chain mail.
    DQ's Hero wearing the Chain mail.
  • The Prince of Cannock wearing Chain mail.
    The Prince of Cannock wearing Chain mail.
  • A male priest from Dragon Quest III wearing Chain mail.
    A male priest from Dragon Quest III wearing Chain mail.
  • Torneko wearing the Chain mail.
    Torneko wearing the Chain mail.
  • Chain mail from Dragon Quest VII.
    Chain mail from Dragon Quest VII.
  • Chain mail icon in Dragon Quest Builders
    Chain mail icon in Dragon Quest Builders
  • The chain mail from Dragon Quest Treasures
    The chain mail from Dragon Quest Treasures
  • Monster Battle Scanner card
    Monster Battle Scanner card

Related items[edit | edit source]

Reference[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  3. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  4. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  5. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  6. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  7. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  8. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  9. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  10. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
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