Dragon scale: Difference between revisions

|title = Dragon scale

|image = [[Image:DragonScaleArt.png|center|225px]]

|japanese = りゅうのうろこ<br>竜のうろこ

|names = D-Scale

|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQRivals}}

|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Defence}}.<br>Increases the wearer's {{Attack}}. (''X'' and ''XI'')

The '''Dragon scale''', also known as '''Dragon's scale''', is an accessory in the series.

 

A protective amulet made from the scale of a dragon and described as being about the size of a palm. In most games, it is light green in colour and is adorned with a string of beads and dragon fangs. In both ''VIII'' and ''IX'', the scale is red instead. Starting with ''X'', the [[lucky dragon's wing]] was introduced as a separate accessory that used the red colour scheme instead. It typically gives a small boost to the wearer's defence or other attributes. In games with [[Alchemy]], it is used extensively as a crafting material, particularly for dragon-themed pieces of equipment.

==={{DQ}}===

|name=Dragon's scale

|shops=[[Tantegel]], [[Kol]], [[Cantlin]], [[Galenholm]]

|locations=This item cannot be found anywhere.

|description=Legend has it that the dragon's scale fell from a dragon's body a long, long time ago. A light green fossil that fits in the palm of your hand, it has mysterious powers and slightly increases your defensive power.<ref>Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual</ref><br>A talisman carved from the scale of a dragon.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>

==={{DQIHD}}===

{{DQIHDEquipment

|header=[[File:Dragon's scale III HD icon.png]]

|kanji=竜のうろこ

|attributes=Defence +5

|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]

|notes=-

|buy=200 gold

|sell=90 gold

|location=Sold at [[Kol]] and [[Cantlin]].<br>Treasure chest on B1F of [[Erdrick's Hollow]].<br>Sparkly spot in forest southeast of [[Kol]].<br>Dropped by [[Dracky]] and [[Skelegon]].

==={{DQIIHD}}===

|header=[[File:Dragon's scale III HD icon.png]]

|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]][[File:DQI&IIHD Princess of Moonbrooke icon.png|35px|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]][[File:DQI&IIHD Princess of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Princess of Cannock]]

|notes=-

|buy=200 gold

|sell=90 gold

|location=Sold at [[Slewse]] and the Shrine West of Moonbrooke.<br>Treasure chest on B2F of [[Lake Cave|Cave of the Lake]].<br>Treasure chest on 1F of Southern [[Dragon's Horn]].<br>Pot on B2F of [[Erdrick's Hollow]].<br>Pot at [[Mermaid Sanctuary]].<br>Sparkly spot in the shallow water outside of the [[Northern Sea Lord's Lair]], requires the ability to dive with the ship.<br>Sparkly spot in deep water southwest of [[Beran]], requires the ability to dive twice with the ship.<br>Dropped by [[Dracky]] and [[Drackolyte]].<br>Stolen from [[Skelegon]], [[Woolungasaurus]], [[Jawtoise]], or [[Blue dragon]].<br>Use [[Dig]] in Northern Alefgard, in the [[Midenhall]] Region, or in the [[Wellspring of the Hero]] Region.

{{DQIIIHDEquipment

|header=[[File:Dragon's scale III HD icon.png]]

|name=Dragon scale

|kanji=竜のうろこ

|description=An amulet wrought of a dragon’s steely scale.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>

|stats=Defence +5

|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial Artist]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]]

|price=200 gold / 90 gold

|location=Sold at [[Romaria]], [[Khoryv]], [[Asham]], [[Baharata]], {{Immigrant Town 3}}, [[Persistence]], and [[Tantegel]].<br>Found at [[Aliahan]], [[Jipang]], and [[Necrogond Shrine]].<br>Sparkly spot southeast of {{Alltrades Abbey 3}}.<br>Sparkly spot on island south of [[Grimland]], requires the ship.<br>Sparkly spot in forest northeast of [[Persistence]].<br>Secret spot north of [[Asham]].<br>Secret spot west of [[Craggy Cave]].<br>{{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Blue dragon]].

}}

==={{DQ8}}===

|DQ8=A warrior's lucky charm, made from a hand-worked dragon scale.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>

The Dragon's scale has a {{Defence}} bonus of +5 and can be equipped by all characters. Three can be found in treasure chests requiring the [[Magic key]] to open at the [[Royal Hunting Grounds]], [[Dark Ruins]], and the [[Desert (Dragon Quest VIII)|Desert]]. One is found in a chest of drawers at [[Arcadia]] and another in a pot at [[Dark Empycchu]]. It has a {{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Hacksaurus]], [[Sea dragon (monster)|Sea dragon]], and [[Seasaur]], as well as a {{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Frost wyvine]], [[Dragurn]], [[Tyrantosaurus]], and [[Frou-frou]]. It can be sold for 240 gold. The dragon's scale can be mixed extensively with other items in the [[Alchemy Pot]].

|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale PS2.png|32px|Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale

 

|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial Artist]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]

|location=Sold from the [[DQVC]] during the Alchaid Campaign and Dragon Extravaganza.<br>{{fraction|1|16}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Drakularge]], [[Mandrake major]], and [[Seasaur]].<br>{{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Rashaverak]] and [[Drakulord]].

 

 

|name=Dragon scale

|notes=Requires 7 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.

|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]

 

 

[[Image:Dragon scale treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]

 

|fr=Écaille de dragon|fr-meaning=French for "dragon scale".

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DQ_Dragons_Scale.png|Famicom art

Dq1 dragonsscale.JPG|''Dragon Warrior'' item art.

DQTR Dragon Scale.jpg|The dragon scale from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''

DQR Ryu no Uroko.png|''Rivals'' card.

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