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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{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]].
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|header=[[Image:DQVII Tortoise Shell Icon.png]]
|name=Tortoise shell
|japanese=カメのこうら
|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell.png|270px]]
|stats=Defence +33<br>Style -15
|price= 3,800 gold / 1,900 gold
|location=Sold in [[La Bravoure]], [[Al-Balad]]'s Palace, and [[Gröndal]]<br>Won from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]
|description=
|character=[[File:DQVII Ruff Mugshot.png|46px|link=Ruff]]
}}
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{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.
{{DQ8Equipment
{{DQ8Equipment
|name= Tortoise shell
|name= Tortoise shell

Latest revision as of 12:58, 4 November 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
Attributes Price
Defence +15 330/49
Vocations Notes
N/A
Location
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]

File:DQVII Tortoise Shell Icon.png Tortoise shell (カメのこうら)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten World
Image Location
Sold in La Bravoure, Al-Balad's Palace, and Gröndal
Won from the Lucky Panel at the Casino
Stats Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +33
Style -15 		3,800 gold / 1,900 gold
Equippable by
Notes
Nothing happens when this item is used in battle.

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

Tortoise shell (カメのこうら)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image PS2 icon 3DS icon
Description
A large tortoise shell worn in place of armour by those who don't mind looking silly.[1]
Location
Sold in Neos and Peddler's Tent
Stats Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +37 2,300 gold / 1,150 gold.
Equippable by
Notes
Doesn’t have any special effects.
Ingredients Used for
This item cannot be alchemized. This item cannot be used as an ingredient.


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
Attributes Rarity Price
Defence +22
Charm +32		 ★☆☆☆☆ 1,550/750
Vocations Notes

Upgrades to Tortoiseshell armour
Location
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
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +37/38/40/42 D N/A
Notes Forging Difficulty Ingredients
Dropped by Mermen at a 1/64 rate N/A N/A
Characters
Location
Costa Valor treasure chest
Dropped by mermen.

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
  1. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS versions.
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