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{{Item
The '''Mad Cap''' (''Mysterious hat in the [[NES]] Color Version and Magic helmet in the GBC'') is unique headgear in the early entries in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series.
|title = ''Mad cap''
|image = [[File:Madcap VII artwork.png|250px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ふしぎなぼうし|Mysterious hat}}
|romaji=Fushigina bōshi
|names = Mysterious hat<br>Magic helmet
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br/>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br/>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>
|buy = N/A
|sell = N/A
|effect = Reduces {{MP}} required for magic
}}
The '''mad cap''' is a rather unique headgear mainly found in the early entries of the {{DQSeries}} that cuts the cost of spells. Its name is a pun based on the term "madcap".
 
==Characteristics==
The mad cap is a wide-brimmed pointed blue hat of the same kind typically worn by wizards and witches in fiction. It has a band of yellow cloth around it with a red gemstone in the center. The hat's most distinctive feature is the series of eyes with vertical pupils with yellow sclera and either red or orange pupils running up the length of the hat.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Reduces the amount of MP consumed by spells<ref>[[Cell phone]] version</ref>
}}
The hat reduces {{MP}} consumption in battle by 25% (rounded up) and provides a {{Defence}} of +4 (+8 in the remakes.)
They are dropped by [[tyrannodactyl]]s, [[Pazuzu]], and [[Hargon]] at a rate of {{fraction|1|128}}, and at a rate of {{fraction|1|16}} by [[liquid metal slime]]s in the Android/iOS version. Fortunately, each of the remake versions also feature a mad cap obtainable in a chest found in the [[Cave to Rendarak]]. It is the only helmet equippable by both the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]].
[[Image:MysteriousHat.png|right|200px|thumb|A female Priest wearing the hat. The mad cap is characterized by a series of eyes running along the front.]]
==={{DQ3}}===
The hat reduces {{MP}} consumption by 25% (rounded up) as before, and provides {{Defence}} of +8. They are dropped by [[hocus chimaera]] at a rate of 1/64 and by [[firn fiend]] at a rate of 1/128, and may be equipped by [[Priest]]s, [[Mage]]s, [[Merchant]], [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Sage]]s, as well as [[Thief|Thieves]] in remake versions. The {{MP}} reduction rate can be combined with the [[Glombolero]] for extra-economic casting. Because of the minuscule drop rate and the absence of any {{chest}}s that contain the topper, it is '''strongly''' recommended to bring a thief when attempting to snag one.
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Mad cap III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Mad cap</big>
|description=A helpful hat that reduces the amount of MP needed to cast spells
|stats=Defence +18
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]]
|notes=MP cost reduced by 25%
|price=NA/6
|location=Dropped by:<br>[[Hocus chimaera]] (1/64)<br>[[Firn fiend]] (1/128)
}}
==={{DQ7}}===
Returning after a long absence, the mad cap can be equipped by everyone except for [[Kiefer]], increases defence by +8, style by +5, and now cuts {{MP}} costs by '''50%'''. One can be found in the [[Cave to Another World]] and more can be acquired by winning them as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]s found at [[Buccanham]] and [[The Haven]].
==={{DQ7R}}===
The mad cap boosts defence by 32 oints and the magical might by 27 points, and reduces MP consumption by 25%. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], [[Aishe]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It cannot be purchased nor sold, and it is only dropped by [[Baron von Bellycose]].
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A helpful hat that magically cuts '''MP''' consumption.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
}}
The mad cap only appears in the {{3DS}} port of {{Dragon Quest VIII}}, with only two being available; one in the [[bonus dungeon]], the [[Dragovian Path]] and another in the [[Altar of Wroth]]. It may be equipped by everyone, meaning that if the {{Hero 8}} has mastered his Courage skillset, he can cast [[Omniheal]] for a scant '''14 {{MP}}'''. It bolsters {{Defence}} by +32.


===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==See also==
The hat reduces MP consumption in battle by 25% (rounded up) and provides Defense of +4 (+8 in the remakes).  They are dropped by [[Tyrannodactyl]], [[Pazuzu]], and [[Hargon]] with a rate of 1/128, and 1/16 times by [[Liquid Metal Slime]]s in the remakes. Fortunately, the GBC and Phone Version has one obtainable in a chest at the [[Cave to Rendarak]]. It is also the only helmet equip-able by the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]
* [[Raving Mad Cap]]
* [[Glombolero]]


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==Influence on Pokémon==
The hat reduces MP consumption by 25% +1 as before, and provides Defense of +8. They are dropped by [[Firn fiend]] with a rate of 1/128, and may be equipped by [[priest]]s, [[mage]]s, and [[sage]]s. The MP reduction rate can be combined with the [[Glombolero]] for extra-economic casting.
In a 1998 interview, ''[[Pokémon]]'' creator Satoshi Tajiri revealed that his frustrations over obtaining the mad cap were one of the main inspirations for the data exchanging feature his series would become famous for. To wit, he explained he felt a great deal of envy when his childhood friend (and ''Pocket Monster'' illustrator) Ken Sugimori managed to get two of them on his save file, and had absolutely no way to share the unneeded one with Tajiri<ref>''ポケットモンスター図鑑 - '' ISBN: 9784893664945</ref>.


{{DQII}}
==Gallery==
{{DQIII}}
<center><gallery>
Mad cap old.jpg|The [[Princess of Moonbrook]] wearing the cap, from the official guidebook
DQIII Mad cap.png|The mad cap from {{Dragon Quest III}}
DQVIIR Mad Cap.png|Artwork for ''VII Reimagined''
ChainSickleMadCap.jpg|The mad cap as featured in the [[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]
</gallery></center>


==Reference==
<references/>
[[Category:Dragon Quest II helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]

Latest revision as of 16:24, 7 March 2026

Mad cap
Japanese ふしぎなぼうし
Romaji Fushigina bōshi
Old localisations Mysterious hat
Magic helmet
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VIII
Effect Reduces MP required for magic

The mad cap is a rather unique headgear mainly found in the early entries of the Dragon Quest series that cuts the cost of spells. Its name is a pun based on the term "madcap".

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The mad cap is a wide-brimmed pointed blue hat of the same kind typically worn by wizards and witches in fiction. It has a band of yellow cloth around it with a red gemstone in the center. The hat's most distinctive feature is the series of eyes with vertical pupils with yellow sclera and either red or orange pupils running up the length of the hat.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
Reduces the amount of MP consumed by spells[1]

The hat reduces MP consumption in battle by 25% (rounded up) and provides a Defence of +4 (+8 in the remakes.)

They are dropped by tyrannodactyls, Pazuzu, and Hargon at a rate of 1⁄128, and at a rate of 1⁄16 by liquid metal slimes in the Android/iOS version. Fortunately, each of the remake versions also feature a mad cap obtainable in a chest found in the Cave to Rendarak. It is the only helmet equippable by both the Prince of Cannock and the Princess of Moonbrooke.

A female Priest wearing the hat. The mad cap is characterized by a series of eyes running along the front.

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

The hat reduces MP consumption by 25% (rounded up) as before, and provides Defence of +8. They are dropped by hocus chimaera at a rate of 1/64 and by firn fiend at a rate of 1/128, and may be equipped by Priests, Mages, Merchant, Gadabouts, and Sages, as well as Thieves in remake versions. The MP reduction rate can be combined with the Glombolero for extra-economic casting. Because of the minuscule drop rate and the absence of any chests that contain the topper, it is strongly recommended to bring a thief when attempting to snag one.

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

Mad cap
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A helpful hat that reduces the amount of MP needed to cast spells
Stats Vocations
Defence +18
Notes
MP cost reduced by 25%
Price Location
NA/6 Dropped by:
Hocus chimaera (1/64)
Firn fiend (1/128)

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

Returning after a long absence, the mad cap can be equipped by everyone except for Kiefer, increases defence by +8, style by +5, and now cuts MP costs by 50%. One can be found in the Cave to Another World and more can be acquired by winning them as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casinos found at Buccanham and The Haven.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

The mad cap boosts defence by 32 oints and the magical might by 27 points, and reduces MP consumption by 25%. It can be equipped by the Hero, Maribel, Ruff, Aishe, and Sir Mervyn. It cannot be purchased nor sold, and it is only dropped by Baron von Bellycose.

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

GameDescription
A helpful hat that magically cuts MP consumption.[2]

The mad cap only appears in the 3DS port of Dragon Quest VIII, with only two being available; one in the bonus dungeon, the Dragovian Path and another in the Altar of Wroth. It may be equipped by everyone, meaning that if the Hero has mastered his Courage skillset, he can cast Omniheal for a scant 14 MP. It bolsters Defence by +32.

See also[edit | edit source]

Influence on Pokémon[edit | edit source]

In a 1998 interview, Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri revealed that his frustrations over obtaining the mad cap were one of the main inspirations for the data exchanging feature his series would become famous for. To wit, he explained he felt a great deal of envy when his childhood friend (and Pocket Monster illustrator) Ken Sugimori managed to get two of them on his save file, and had absolutely no way to share the unneeded one with Tajiri[3].

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Reference[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Cell phone version
  2. ↑ Nintendo 3DS version
  3. ↑ ポケットモンスター図鑑 - ISBN: 9784893664945
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