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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Great Helm
|title= ''Great helm''
|image = [[Image:DQVIIIGreatHelm.png|right|border|210px]]
|image = [[Image:DQVIIIGreatHelm.png|210px]]
|japanese = グレートヘルム
|japanese = グレートヘルム
|names =
|romaji=Gureto hermu
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]] remakes only ''<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>''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''
|names = Great helmet
|buy = varies
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>{{DQ3HD}}<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 X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]
|sell = varies
|buy = Varies, see articles
|effect = Increases wearer's defence
|sell = Varies, see articles
|effect = N/A
}}
}}


The '''great helm''' is a recurring helmet in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series that debuted in [[Dragon Quest V]]. This high-level helmet is often one of the most protective pieces of headwear that appears in a game.
The '''great helm''' is a recurring helmet in the {{DQSeries}} that debuted in {{DQ5}}. In most of its appearances it is one of the most durable helmets in the game, and appears to be based on the Galea helmets of the Roman empire.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
The great helm has a defense bonus of +45. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]] and [[Warrior|Warriors]] can equip them. They can be sold for 26,250 gold and bought for 35,000 gold. In this game, it is referred to as "Great Helmet".
The great helm was added in the 1996 remake and has a {{Defence}} bonus of +45. The {{Hero 3}} and [[Warrior|Warriors]] can equip them. They can be sold for 26,250 [[Gold]] coins and bought for 35,000.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The great helm has a defence bonus of +45. It can be bought for 20,000 gold in [[Precaria]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], his [[Hero's son (Dragon Quest V)|son]], [[Sancho]], and [[Tuppence]] can equip it.
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Great helm III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Great helm</big>
|description=Made from a magical metal that's stronger than steel
|stats=Defence +67
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=26,000/3,900
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Rimuldar]]
}}
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The great helm has a defence bonus of +45. It can be bought for 20,000 gold coins in [[Precaria]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], his [[Hero's son (Dragon Quest V)|son]], [[Sancho]], and [[Tuppence]] can equip it.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
The great helm has a defence bonus of +50 and a style bonus of +30, but it can be upgraded to have a style bonus of +47. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it. It can be bought in [[Greedmore Valley]] for 25,000 gold coins and sold for 18,750 or 22,500 once it has been upgraded.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The great helm has a defence bonus of +45 and a style bonus of +30. The {{Hero 7}} and [[Aishe]] can equip it. It can be bought for 45,000 gold coins and sold for 22,500.
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
The Great Helm boosts the maximum HP by 20 points and the defence by 50 points. The {{Hero 7}}, [[Aishe]], and [[Sir Mervyn]] can equip it. This helmet can only be obtained from a chest in the [[Cave to Another World|cave to another world]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The great helm has a defense bonus of +50 and a style bonus of +30, but it can be upgraded to have a style bonus of +47. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it. It can be bought in [[Greedmore Valley]] for 25,000 gold and sold for 18,750 gold or 22,500 gold once it has be upgraded.
The great helm has a defence bonus of +45. It can be worn by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Yangus]]. It can be bought for 16,000 gold in [[Tryan Gully]] and sold for 8,000 Gold Coins.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The great helm has a defense bonus of +45 and a style bonus of +30. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]] can equip it. It can be bought for 45,000 gold and sold for 22,500 gold.
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:DQIX Great helm.png]]
|name=Great helm
|icon=[[File:Great helm IX artwork.png]]
|description=A hat made of magical metal that's harder than steel
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +27<br>Charm +36
|vocation=[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=NA/10,800
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX Hades helm.png|link=Hades' helm (Equipment)]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Saints ashes.png|link=Saint's ashes]]
|i3=-
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
The great helm has a defence bonus of +45. It can be worn by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]] and [[Yangus]]. It can be bought for 16,000 gold in [[Tryan Gully]] and sold for 8,000 gold.
{{Section-Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Great helm.png|name=Great helm|console=DS}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+27}}
|name=<big><big>Great helm</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|icon=[[File:Great helm xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Hades' helm]] + [[Saint's ashes]]}}
|description=Insanely hardy headgear made from a magical material that's stronger than steel
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=10,800|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]]|class=Helmet
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|flavor=A hat made of magical metal that's harder than steel.
|stats=Defence +46/48/50/52
|notes=Dropped by [[Jerkules]] at 1/128
|price=16,000/8,000
|location=Sold in [[Heliodor]], after the first act
|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]]
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
The helm increases the [[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]'s defence by +32 and can be purchased from the travelling merchant in [[Castle Avalonia]] for 8,800.


====Info====
==={{DQTreasures}}===
 
{{Descriptions
{{Equipment|header}}
|DQTR=A famous helm once worn by a stalwart warrior
{{Equipment|entry|name=Great Helm|statModified=Defense|statModifier=+32|sellPrice=?}}
}}
{{Equipment|footer}}
The great helm is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 96]] in the armour category, with a base value of 3,000,000.
====Locations====
{{ItemLocation|header}}
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Sold by traveling merchant (8800g)}}
{{ItemLocation|footer}}
====Equipping characters====
{{CharacterList|header}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
{{CharacterList|footer}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQV_Great_Helm.png|''Dragon Quest V''
Image:DQV_Great_Helm.png|''Dragon Quest V''
File:Great helm VII artwork.png|''Dragon Quest VII artwork''
DQVIIR Great Helm.png|''Dragon Quest VII Reimagined artwork''
File:Great helm treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest III helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]

Latest revision as of 15:00, 7 March 2026

Great helm
Japanese グレートヘルム
Romaji Gureto hermu
Old localisations Great helmet
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Swords
Effect N/A

The great helm is a recurring helmet in the Dragon Quest series that debuted in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride. In most of its appearances it is one of the most durable helmets in the game, and appears to be based on the Galea helmets of the Roman empire.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

The great helm was added in the 1996 remake and has a Defence bonus of +45. The Hero and Warriors can equip them. They can be sold for 26,250 Gold coins and bought for 35,000.

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

Great helm
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Made from a magical metal that's stronger than steel
Stats Vocations
Defence +67
Notes
N/A
Price Location
26,000/3,900 Sold in:
Rimuldar

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

The great helm has a defence bonus of +45. It can be bought for 20,000 gold coins in Precaria. The Hero, his son, Sancho, and Tuppence can equip it.

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

The great helm has a defence bonus of +50 and a style bonus of +30, but it can be upgraded to have a style bonus of +47. The Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain can equip it. It can be bought in Greedmore Valley for 25,000 gold coins and sold for 18,750 or 22,500 once it has been upgraded.

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

The great helm has a defence bonus of +45 and a style bonus of +30. The Hero and Aishe can equip it. It can be bought for 45,000 gold coins and sold for 22,500.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

The Great Helm boosts the maximum HP by 20 points and the defence by 50 points. The Hero, Aishe, and Sir Mervyn can equip it. This helmet can only be obtained from a chest in the cave to another world.

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

The great helm has a defence bonus of +45. It can be worn by the Hero and Yangus. It can be bought for 16,000 gold in Tryan Gully and sold for 8,000 Gold Coins.

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

Great helm
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A hat made of magical metal that's harder than steel
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +27
Charm +36
Notes
N/A
Price Location
NA/10,800 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
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Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

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

Great helm
Description
Insanely hardy headgear made from a magical material that's stronger than steel
Rarity
A
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +46/48/50/52
Notes
Dropped by Jerkules at 1/128
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
16,000/8,000 Sold in Heliodor, after the first act
Forging Difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters

Dragon Quest Swords[edit | edit source]

The helm increases the Hero's defence by +32 and can be purchased from the travelling merchant in Castle Avalonia for 8,800.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A famous helm once worn by a stalwart warrior

The great helm is Treasure No. 96 in the armour category, with a base value of 3,000,000.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Dragon Quest V
    Dragon Quest V
  • Dragon Quest VII artwork
    Dragon Quest VII artwork
  • Dragon Quest VII Reimagined artwork
    Dragon Quest VII Reimagined artwork
  • Treasures icon
    Treasures icon
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