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|title=Flowing dress

|image = [[Image:DQVIII Flowing Dress.png|300px]]

|names = Water Flying Cloth<br>Water Flying Clothes<br>Water robe<br>Flowing dress top

|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<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>{{DQTact}}<br>{{AHB}}

|effect = Protects against fire and ice damage.<br>Protects the wearer from poisonous swamps and lava tiles. (''II'' only)

In most of its appearances, the flowing robe looks like a traditional Japanese kimono made out of sky blue cloth, with the hemline of the robe blending into flowing water or mist. It is worn with either a blue or purple sash tied around the waist, another cloth sash attached to a pair of wristbands or carried around the wearer's wrists, and a pair of sandals. However, in appearances such as ''Dragon Quest X'', the flowing dress looks closer to a Western-styled robe with a hood and has wave-like decorations around the sleeves and hemline. Some games also divide the robe into sections for the upper and lower body.

Although the flowing dress debuted as a unique and special piece of equipment in ''Dragon Quest II'', later games in the series reduced its importance by making it purchasable in armour shops in later sections of the game or by allowing players themselves to craft it on their own. It is still a very protective in its own right, but its status as the most protective robe has been replaced by other pieces of equipment. Contrary to its English name, the robe typically does not have any gender restrictions.

==={{DQ2}}===

The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +35 in the original, and +65 in all other versions, and can be worn by all three characters. It reduces damage taken from fire attacks by 50% and damage caused by [[List of world map terrain in the Dragon Quest series|swamps and magma tiles]]. The robe is obtained by giving the [[Subtle Shuttle]] and [[Celestial skein]] to [[Don Calico]] in [[Slewse]]. The don does not finish his work until the player saves and then restarts their game or rests at an inn in the remakes.

* In the original version, a second copy of the dress can be obtained by gathering the skein and shuttle again. This only works the first time. Because Don Calico wove it specifically for her, the dress cannot be received if the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]'s inventory is full.

The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +50 (+40 in the original) and can be equipped by [[Mage]]s, as well as [[Sage]]s in remakes. It reduces spell and breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd in all versions, and can be purchased in [[Kol]] for 12,500 gold and sold for 9,375.

==={{DQ3HD}}===

|header=[[File:Flowing dress III HD icon.png]]

|name=<big>Flowing dress</big>

|description=A holy frock that reduces damage from fire, ice and explosive attacks.

|stats=Defence +75

|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]

|notes=Reduces damage taken from Fire spells and breath attacks by 33%.<br>Reduces damage taken from Ice spells and breath attacks by 33%.<br>Reduces damage taken from Explosive spells by 33%.

|price=26,000 / 5,200

|location=Sold at the armour shop in [[Kol]].<br>Found by examining a spot in the northeast of [[Baramos' Lair]]'s exterior.<br>Secret Spot on island south of [[Kol]].{{tt|*|Requires the ship}}<br>Received as a reward for the first-time completion of Rank 7 of the [[Monster Arena (Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake)|Monster Arena]].

==={{DQ4}}===

The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +43 and reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and fire and ice breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd. It can be equipped by [[Borya]], [[Maya]], and [[Meena]]. [[Orifiela]] has this among her equipment. It can be purchased for 15,000 gold at [[El Forado]], as well as the fourth and fifth stages of the [[Pioneer Town]], and sold for 11,250. If appraised by Torneko, he references its method of acquisition in ''Dragon Quest II''.

{{quote|style=1|quote='''''This flowin' dress is a fine defence against fire an' ice. It goes all the way back to the time o' the faeries, so it does. 'Tis spun on a holy loom with threads of rain and dew, so it is. And ye can't see through it, neither, even though it's made o' water. So there's no concern fer the ladies there. Borya, Meena, and Maya can be equipped with it.'''''|source=Torneko appraising the flowing dress|console=|align=center|bgcolor=e5a0f2}}

==={{DQ5}}===

|DQ5=A graceful garment that deflects damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.<ref name="auto"/>

The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +55, and reduces damage taken from [[Frizz]] and [[Sizz]] spells, as well as fire breath by 25. It can be purchased in [[Faerie Lea]] for 14,800 gold and sold for 11,100 gold. It can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's daughter]], {{Jailcat R}}, [[Saber]], {{Slime R}}, {{Healslime R}}, {{Metal slime R}}, {{Liquid metal slime R}}, {{Cureslime R}}, {{King slime R}}, {{King cureslime R}}, {{Man o' war R}}, {{Hulagan R}}, {{Old man of the sea R}}, {{Epipany R}}, {{Wiz pip R}}, {{Conkuisitor R}}, {{Conkjurer R}}, {{Grudgerigar R}}, {{Pocus poppet R}}, {{Chimaera R}}, {{Snowbird R}}, {{Powie yowie R}}, {{Cross eye R}}, {{Flamethrower R}}, {{Minidemon R}}, {{Hellion R}}, and {{Beastmaster R}}.

==={{DQ6}}===

The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +65, a {{Style}} bonus of +42, and reduces damage taken from [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], and [[Bang]] spells, as well as fire breath by 30 points. It can be equipped by [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], and [[Nevan]]. The robe can be purchased for 14,800 gold in [[Turnscote]], Lower [[Weaver's Peak]], [[Despairia]], and in the well east of [[Port Haven]].

==={{DQ7}}===

The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +65, a {{Style}} bonus of +42, and reduces damage taken from [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], and [[Bang]] spells, as well as fire breath by 30 points. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It can be purchased from [[Buccanham]], the [[Divine Shrine]], a merchant at the [[Burnmont]]{{tt|*|After the Demon King's resurrection}}, and the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]] for 16,000 gold and sold for 8,000 gold. The robe can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]s in Buccanham and [[The Haven|the Haven]].

==={{DQ8}}===

The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +59 and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and both types of breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]], as well as [[Red]] in the Nintendo 3DS remake. It can be purchased for 14,800 gold at [[Tryan Gully]] and sold for 7,400 gold. The robe can be upgraded into the [[Angel's robe]] and the [[Oriental warrior wear]] with the [[Alchemy Pot]].

|i1=[[Image:DQVIII_Crimson_robe.png|32px|link=Crimson robe]]<br>Crimson robe

|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Flowing dress PS2.png|32px]]<br>Flowing dress

|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Lunar fan.png|32px|link=Lunar fan]]<br>Lunar fan

==={{DQ9}}===

{{DQIXEquipment

|header=[[Image:Flowing dress DQIX icon.png]]

|name=Flowing dress

|description=A consecrated costume that curbs fire- and ice-based damage.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>

|rarity=★★☆☆☆

|stats=Defence +25<br>Magical Might +18<br>Magical Mending +18<br>Style +50

|vocation=[[Image:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[Image:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]]<br>[[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[Image:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[Image:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]

|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 25%.<br>Required to complete [[Template:DQIXQuest/39|Quest #39: Follow that Fish!]].

|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Wormwood Creek]] and [[Upover]].<Br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Cumulus hex]]es.

==={{DQ10}}===

 

 

 

 

 

==={{DQTreasures}}===

|DQTR=A garment gracefully woven from threads imbued with the life-giving properties of rain and dew.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>

The Flowing dress is [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|Treasure No. 31]] in the Legendary Armour category and can be found on [[the Wingswept Moors]]. Its base value is 7,800,000 gold.

 

==={{DQStars}}===

 

The Flowing dress appears as a S-rank piece of armor as part of the original ''Dragon Quest II'' event that can be received as a reward for defeating [[Atlas]] in a Mega Boss Battle or purchasable from the Swap Shop for 500 ''DQII'' medals each. The robe has a DEF bonus of +10, a WIS bonus of +7, and increases resistance against [[Status effect|Hobble]] by 10%. It can only be equipped by Magic, Support, and Debuff units and has three slots for Alchemy Effects. The potential alchemy effects include further boosting Hobble resistance, increasing resistance against Frizz-type attacks and spells, and boosting DEF, WIS, or AGL.

 

|fr=Robe flottante|fr-meaning=French for "flowing dress".

|es=Vestido vaporoso|es-meaning=Spanish for "flowing/vaporous dress".

|de=Fließendes Kleid|de-meaning=German for "flowing dress/gown".

|it=Veste d'acqua|it-meaning=Italian for "dress of water".

==Trivia==

*In the original Japanese, the flowing dress is known as the "mizu no hagoromo". "Mizu" simply means "water", while hagoromo are special robes or kimono worn by celestial beings in Japanese mythology, such as angels or "[[Wikipedia:Tennin|tennin]]", heavenly spirits from Buddhist heaven. These robes were made out of materials like magical feathers and had special properties. If a tennin were to find themselves without their [[Wikipedia:Hagoromo_(play)|hagoromo]], they would be unable to return to heaven.

Flowing dress Moonbrooke.jpg|The [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] wearing the flowing dress

DQII flowing dress.jpg|The Princess of Moonbrooke, again wearing the robe

Flowing dress III 1996 artwork.png|The flowing dress from ''Dragon Quest III''

Water flying clothes.png|Water Flying Clothes from ''Dragon Quest IV''

DQIV_Flowing_Dress.png|[[Maya]] wearing the flowing dress

Bianca Flowing Dress.png|[[Bianca]] wearing the flowing dress.

DQ6NevanMilly.jpg| [[Milly]], on the right, wearing the flowing dress  

Flowing dress VII artwork.png|The flowing dress from ''Dragon Quest VII''

AHB Flowing Dress Top.png|The flowing dress top in ''A Hero's Bonds''

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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armour]]

 

[[fr:Robe flottante]]