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{{Item

~~The '''Mad Cap'''~~ ふしぎなぼうし ~~(''~~Mysterious hat'' ~~in the [[NES]] 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 Magic helmet

|games = {{Dragon Quest II}} {{Dragon Quest III}} {{DQ3HD}} {{Dragon Quest VII}} {{DQ7R}} {{Dragon Quest VIII}}

|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==

==={{DQ2}}===

{{DQ2Equipment

|name=Mad cap

|kanji=ふしぎなぼうし

|romanji=

|buy=N/A

|sell=15,000 gold

|attributes=Defence +4 (+8 in remakes)

|can-equip=[[File:Dq2prince-sprite-SNES.gif|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:Dq2princess-sprite-SNES.gif|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]]

|notes=Reduces {{MP}} consumption by 20% (25% in remakes)

|shops=This item cannot be bought.

|locations=Found in [[Cave to Rendarak]]Remake only {{fraction|1|16}} chance of being dropped by [[liquid metal slime]]sGBC & Mobile only {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[tyrannodactyl]]s, [[Pazuzu]], and [[Hargon]]

|description=Reduces the amount of MP consumed by spells<ref>[[Cell phone]] version</ref>

}}

*In the NES version, the game is programmed so that enemies will not drop a second map cap if one is already in the inventory.

*MP consumption is only reduced '''in battle''' in every version except Mobile.

[[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: [[Hocus chimaera]] (1/64) [[Firn fiend]] (1/128)

}}

==={{DQ7}}===

{{DQ7Equipment

|header=[[Image:DQVII Mad Cap Icon.png]]

|name= Mad cap

|japanese=ふしぎなぼうし

|icon=[[File:Madcap VII artwork.png|320x320px]]

|stats=Defence +8 Style +5

|price= N/A / 4 gold

|location=Found in the [[Cave to Another World]] Won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]s found at [[Buccanham]] and [[The Haven]].

|description=Pop this on to earn positively bonkers reductions on all MP costs!<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>

|notes=Reduces MP cost by 50%.

|character=[[File:DQVII Auster Mugshot.png|46px|link=Auster]] [[File:DQVII Maribel Mugshot.png|46px|link=Maribel]] [[File:DQVII Ruff Mugshot.png|46px|link=Ruff]] [[File:DQVII Mervyn Mugshot.png|46px|link=Mervyn]] [[File:DQVII Aishe Mugshot.png|46px|link=Aishe]]

}}

==={{DQ7R}}===

The mad cap boosts defence by 32 points 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]] or awarded for turning in 75 [[mini medal]]s.

===''[[~~Dragon Quest II~~]]''===

==={{DQ8}}===

~~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~~]]s, [[~~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 equipable~~ by the [[~~Princess of Moonbrooke~~]]

{{DQ8Equipment

|name= Mad cap

|header=[[Image:DQVIII Helmet Icon.png]]

|japanese=ふしぎなぼうし

|icon=[[File:Madcap VII artwork.png|320x320px]]

|3DSicon=[[Image:DQVIII 3DS Mad Cap Icon.png]]

|description=A helpful hat that magically cuts '''MP''' consumption.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>

|stats=Defence +32

|price= N/A / 9,400 gold

|location=Found in the [[Dragovian Path]] and [[Altar of Wroth]]

|notes=Reduces MP cost by 25% (rounded up) Stacks with the {{Hero 8}}'s MP reduction

|character=[[Image:DQVIII Hero Mugshot.png|46px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)]] [[Image:Yangus Mugshot.png|46px|link=Yangus]] [[Image:Jessica Mugshot.png|46px|link=Jessica]] [[Image:Angelo Mugshot.png|46px|link=Angelo]] [[Image:Red Mugshot.png|46px|link=Red]] [[Image:Morrie Mugshot.png|46px|link=Morrie]]

}}

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.

~~[[Image:MysteriousHat.png|left|border|200px]]~~

==See also==

===~~''[[Dragon Quest III]]''~~===

* [[Raving Mad Cap]]

~~The hat reduces MP consumption by 25% (rounded up) 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. 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.~~

* [[Glombolero]]

==~~=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''=~~==

==Influence on Pokémon==

~~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%'~~''.

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>.

*In the ~~3DS remake, a superior hat called~~ the ~~'''Raving Mad Cap''' is available~~ for the ~~above mentioned characters~~. ~~It increases defence by +13, style by +8~~, and ~~cuts spell costs by~~ '''~~75%~~'~~''. Unfortunately~~, ~~the game's programming does not allow this to stack with the [[Sage]]~~ and ~~[[Druid]] MP discounts due~~ to ~~only selecting~~ the ~~best reduction rate instead of adding them~~.

===''[[~~Dragon Quest VIII~~]]~~''===~~

==Gallery==

The Mad ~~cap only appears in the 3DS port of~~ ''~~VIII~~''~~, being available~~ in the ~~bonus dungeon. It may be equipped by everyone, meaning that if the Hero has mastered his Courage, he can cast~~ [[~~Omniheal~~]] ~~for a scant '''14MP'''. It bolsters defence by +32.~~

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>

==~~Influence on Pokemon~~==

==Reference==

In a 1998 interview, Pokemon creator Satoshi Tajiri revealed that his boyhood frustrations over obtaining a Cap were on 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 Satoshi.

~~{{DQII}}~~

~~{{DQIII}}~~

~~{{DQVII}}~~

~~{{DQVIII}}~~

[[Category:Dragon Quest II helmets]]

[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 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]]

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-[[File:Mad cap old.jpg|right|border|200px]]
+{{Item
-The '''Mad Cap''' ふしぎなぼうし (''Mysterious hat'' in the [[NES]] 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==
+==={{DQ2}}===
+{{DQ2Equipment
+|name=Mad cap
+|kanji=ふしぎなぼうし
+|romanji=
+|buy=N/A
+|sell=15,000 gold
+|attributes=Defence +4 (+8 in remakes)
+|can-equip=[[File:Dq2prince-sprite-SNES.gif|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:Dq2princess-sprite-SNES.gif|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]]
+|notes=Reduces {{MP}} consumption by 20% (25% in remakes)
+|shops=This item cannot be bought.
+|locations=Found in [[Cave to Rendarak]]<sup>Remake only</sup><br>{{fraction|1|16}} chance of being dropped by [[liquid metal slime]]s<sup>GBC & Mobile only</sup><br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[tyrannodactyl]]s, [[Pazuzu]], and [[Hargon]]
+|description=Reduces the amount of MP consumed by spells<ref>[[Cell phone]] version</ref>
+}}
+*In the NES version, the game is programmed so that enemies will not drop a second map cap if one is already in the inventory.
+*MP consumption is only reduced '''in battle''' in every version except Mobile.
+[[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}}===
+{{DQ7Equipment
+|header=[[Image:DQVII Mad Cap Icon.png]]
+|name= Mad cap
+|japanese=ふしぎなぼうし
+|icon=[[File:Madcap VII artwork.png|320x320px]]
+|stats=Defence +8<br>Style +5
+|price= N/A / 4 gold
+|location=Found in the [[Cave to Another World]]<br>Won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]s found at [[Buccanham]] and [[The Haven]].
+|description=Pop this on to earn positively bonkers reductions on all MP costs!<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
+|notes=Reduces MP cost by 50%.
+|character=[[File:DQVII Auster Mugshot.png|46px|link=Auster]] [[File:DQVII Maribel Mugshot.png|46px|link=Maribel]] [[File:DQVII Ruff Mugshot.png|46px|link=Ruff]] [[File:DQVII Mervyn Mugshot.png|46px|link=Mervyn]] [[File:DQVII Aishe Mugshot.png|46px|link=Aishe]]
+}}
+==={{DQ7R}}===
+The mad cap boosts defence by 32 points 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]] or awarded for turning in 75 [[mini medal]]s.
-===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
+==={{DQ8}}===
-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]]s, [[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 equipable by the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]
+{{DQ8Equipment
+|name= Mad cap
+|header=[[Image:DQVIII Helmet Icon.png]]
+|japanese=ふしぎなぼうし
+|icon=[[File:Madcap VII artwork.png|320x320px]]
+|3DSicon=[[Image:DQVIII 3DS Mad Cap Icon.png]]
+|description=A helpful hat that magically cuts '''MP''' consumption.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
+|stats=Defence +32
+|price= N/A / 9,400 gold
+|location=Found in the [[Dragovian Path]] and [[Altar of Wroth]]
+|notes=Reduces MP cost by 25% (rounded up)<br>Stacks with the {{Hero 8}}'s MP reduction
+|character=[[Image:DQVIII Hero Mugshot.png|46px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)]] [[Image:Yangus Mugshot.png|46px|link=Yangus]] [[Image:Jessica Mugshot.png|46px|link=Jessica]] [[Image:Angelo Mugshot.png|46px|link=Angelo]] [[Image:Red Mugshot.png|46px|link=Red]] [[Image:Morrie Mugshot.png|46px|link=Morrie]]
+}}
+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.
-[[Image:MysteriousHat.png|left|border|200px]]
+==See also==
-===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
+* [[Raving Mad Cap]]
-The hat reduces MP consumption by 25% (rounded up) 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. 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.
+* [[Glombolero]]
-===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
+==Influence on Pokémon==
-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%'''.
+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>.
-*In the 3DS remake, a superior hat called the '''Raving Mad Cap''' is available for the above mentioned characters. It increases defence by +13, style by +8, and cuts spell costs by '''75%'''. Unfortunately, the game's programming does not allow this to stack with the [[Sage]] and [[Druid]] MP discounts due to only selecting the best reduction rate instead of adding them.
-===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
+==Gallery==
-The Mad cap only appears in the 3DS port of ''VIII'', being available in the bonus dungeon. It may be equipped by everyone, meaning that if the Hero has mastered his Courage, he can cast [[Omniheal]] for a scant '''14MP'''. It bolsters defence by +32.
+<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>
-==Influence on Pokemon==
+==Reference==
-In a 1998 interview, Pokemon creator Satoshi Tajiri revealed that his boyhood frustrations over obtaining a Cap were on 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 Satoshi.
+<references/>
-{{DQII}}
-{{DQIII}}
-{{DQVII}}
-{{DQVIII}}
 [[Category:Dragon Quest II helmets]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 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]]