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{{quote|style=1|quote=Special armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 30 points.|source=Description of the gigant armour in ''Dragon Quest VIII''}}
{{Item
{{Item
|title= Gigant armour
|title= ''Gigant armour''
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Gigant_Armour.png|250px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Gigant_Armour.png|250px]]
|japanese=ギガントアーマー
|japanese= {{tt|ギガントアーマー|Giganto armour}}
|names=Gigant armor<br>Gigant armour
|romaji=Giganto āmā
|names=Gigant armor
|games=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|games=''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''
|buy=18,000-36,000 gold
|buy=18,000-36,000 gold
|sell=Various, see article
|sell=Various, see article
|effect=Reduces fire and ice damage.
|effect=Reduces elemental damage  
}}
}}


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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The gigant armour is generally portrayed as a golden suit of armour composed of multiple plates. Each of the shoulders contains a prominent spike. It is said to have been forged by giants.
The gigant armour is generally portrayed as a golden or copper-coloured suit of heavy armour composed of multiple plates, and in the 1995 official guidebook for ''VI'' it was shown to provide shin guards as well. Each of the shoulders contains a prominent spike. It is said to have been forged by giants.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +92, a style bonus of +15, and reduces fire and ice damage by 15 points. It can be purchased at [[Despairia]] and [[Greedmore Valley]] for 23,000 gold. The armour can be equipped by [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]].
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +92, a style bonus of +15, and reduces fire and ice breath damage by 15 points. It can be purchased at [[Despairia]] and [[Greedmore Valley]] for 23,000 gold. The armour can be equipped by [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]].


It can be reworked at the [[Fashion Forge]] for 20,000 gold, boosting its style bonus to +77.
It can be reworked at the [[Fashion Forge]] for 20,000 gold, boosting its style bonus to +77.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +92 and a style bonus of +15. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased on the Sea Dragon for 35,000 gold and sold for 17,500 gold. Gigant armour can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at [[Buccanham]] [[Casino]].
{{DQ7Equipment
|header=[[Image:DQVII Gigant Armour Icon.png]]
|name= Gigant armour
|japanese=ギガントアーマー
|icon=[[File:Gigant armour VII artwork.png|320x320px]]
|stats=Defence +92<br>Style +15
|description=Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based attacks.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
|price= 35,000 gold / 17,500 gold
|location=Sold in the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]]
|notes=Reduces breath attack damage by 30 points
|character=[[File:DQVII Auster Mugshot.png|46px|link=Auster]] [[File:DQVII Kiefer Mugshot.png|46px|link=Kiefer]] [[File:DQVII Aishe Mugshot.png|46px|link=Aishe]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +95 and can be sold for 9,000 gold. Only [[Yangus]] can wear it. It can be purchased at [[Tryan Gully]] for 18,000 gold or made in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{DQ8Equipment
|name= Gigant armour
|header=[[Image:DQVIII Armour Icon.png]]
|japanese=ギガントアーマー
|icon=[[File:DQVIII Gigant Armour.png|320x320px]]
|PS2icon=[[Image:DQVIII Gigant armour PS2.png]]
|3DSicon=[[Image:DQVIII 3DS Gigant Armour Icon.png]]
|description=Special armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 30 points<ref>Sony PS2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
|stats=Defence +95
|price= 18,000 gold / 9,000 gold
|location=Sold in [[Tryan Gully]]
|notes=Reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], [[Crack]], and breath damage by 30 points.
|character=[[Image:Yangus Mugshot.png|46px|link=Yangus]]
|i4=[[Image:DQVIII Gigant armour PS2.png|32px|link=Gigant armour]]
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Bandit mail PS2.png|32px|link=Bandit mail]]
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png|32px|link=Mighty armlet]]
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Mighty armlet PS2.png|32px|link=Mighty armlet]]
}}


Recipe: [[Bandit mail]] + [[Mighty armlet]] x2
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX gigant armour.png]]
|name=Gigant armour
|icon=[[File:DQIX_Gigant_armour.jpg]]
|description=Heavy armour, strong against fire-, ice-, and lightning-based attacks
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +58<br>Charm +75
|vocation=[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=-15% Blast/Lightning, Fire, Ice, & Wind damage
|price=36,000/18,000
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]],post-game
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX gigant armour.png|name=Gigant armour}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+58}}
|name=<big><big>Gigant armour</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|icon=[[File:Gigant armour xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=36,000|sellPrice=18,000|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Thief]], [[Gladiator]], [[Ranger]]|class=Armour
|description=Plate mail made to resist the effects of fire, ice and lightning attacks
|flavor=Heavy armour, strong against fire-, ice-, and lightning-based attacks.
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, and lightning attacks by 15%.<br>Buy in [[Stornway]] (post-game).
|stats=Defence +90/93/97/101
|notes=-15% Fire, Ice, & Lightning damage
|price=18,000/9,000
|location=Sold in [[Heliodor]], act 2
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Gigant_armour.png|The gigant armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Image:HeroTerryArmour.jpg|Terry, on the far right, wearing the gigant armour.
Gigant_armour VII artwork.png|The gigant armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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Latest revision as of 11:23, 7 November 2026

Gigant armour
Japanese ギガントアーマー
Romaji Giganto āmā
Old Localisations Gigant armor
Found in Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Effect Reduces elemental damage

The gigant armour is a recurring suit of armour in the Dragon Quest series. It is a powerful set of armor reserved for only the strongest characters and it protects the wearer against fire and ice attacks.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The gigant armour is generally portrayed as a golden or copper-coloured suit of heavy armour composed of multiple plates, and in the 1995 official guidebook for VI it was shown to provide shin guards as well. Each of the shoulders contains a prominent spike. It is said to have been forged by giants.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

The gigant armour has a defence bonus of +92, a style bonus of +15, and reduces fire and ice breath damage by 15 points. It can be purchased at Despairia and Greedmore Valley for 23,000 gold. The armour can be equipped by Carver, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain.

It can be reworked at the Fashion Forge for 20,000 gold, boosting its style bonus to +77.

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

File:DQVII Gigant Armour Icon.png Gigant armour (ギガントアーマー)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten World
Image Location
Sold in the Sea Dragon
Description
Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based attacks.[1]
Stats Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +92
Style +15 		35,000 gold / 17,500 gold
Equippable by
Notes
Reduces breath attack damage by 30 points


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

Gigant armour (ギガントアーマー)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image PS2 icon 3DS icon
Description
Special armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 30 points[2]
Location
Sold in Tryan Gully
Stats Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +95 18,000 gold / 9,000 gold
Equippable by
Notes
Reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, Crack, and breath damage by 30 points.
Ingredients Used for
+ + = This item cannot be used as an ingredient.


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

Gigant armour
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
Heavy armour, strong against fire-, ice-, and lightning-based attacks
Attributes Rarity Price
Defence +58
Charm +75		 ★★☆☆☆ 36,000/18,000
Vocations Notes
-15% Blast/Lightning, Fire, Ice, & Wind damage
Location
Sold in Stornway,post-game
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -

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

Gigant armour
Description
Plate mail made to resist the effects of fire, ice and lightning attacks
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +90/93/97/101 A 18,000/9,000
Notes Forging Difficulty Ingredients
-15% Fire, Ice, & Lightning damage N/A N/A
Characters
Location
Sold in Heliodor, act 2

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Terry, on the far right, wearing the gigant armour.
    Terry, on the far right, wearing the gigant armour.
  • The gigant armour from Dragon Quest VII.
    The gigant armour from Dragon Quest VII.
  1. ↑ Nintendo 3DS version
  2. ↑ Sony PS2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS version
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