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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Mad cap''
|title = ''Mad cap''
|image = [[File:Mad cap old.jpg|250px]]
|image = [[File:Madcap VII artwork.png|250px]]
|japanese = ふしぎなぼうし
|japanese = {{tt|ふしぎなぼうし|Mysterious hat}}
|names = Mad cap, Mysterious hat, Magic helmet
|romaji=Fushigina bōshi
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>
|names = Mysterious hat<br>Magic helmet
|buy =  
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br/>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br/>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>
|sell =  
|buy = N/A
|effect = Reduces [[MP]]. Provides defense. ''See article for details.''
|sell = N/A
|effect = Reduces {{MP}} required for magic
}}
}}
The '''Mad cap''' (''Mysterious hat'' in the [[NES]] and ''Magic helmet'' in the [[GBC]]) is a rather unique headgear mainly found in the early entries of the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series.  
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==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ2}}===
The hat reduces [[MP]] consumption in battle by 25% (rounded up) and provides a [[Defense]] of +4 (+8 in the remakes.)
{{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.]]


They are dropped by [[Tyrannodactyl|Tyrannodactyls]], [[Pazuzu]], and [[Hargon]] with a rate of {{fraction|1|128}}, and at a rate of {{fraction|1|16}} by [[Liquid Metal Slime]]s in the remakes. 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 equipable by the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]
==={{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.


[[Image:MysteriousHat.png|left|200px|thumb|The mad cap is generally characterized by a series of eyes running along the front.]]
==={{DQ3HD}}===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
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.
|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)
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{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%'''.
{{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.


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. The cap is available upon the first completion of the [[DLC Tablet]] ''True Steel'' by defeating the [[Überkilling machine]]
==={{DQ8}}===
{{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.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==See also==
The Mad cap only appears in the 3DS port of ''Dragon Quest 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.
* [[Raving Mad Cap]]
* [[Glombolero]]


==Influence on Pokémon==
==Influence on Pokémon==
In a 1998 interview, Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri revealed that his boyhood frustrations over obtaining a 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.
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}}
 
{{DQIII}}
==Gallery==
{{DQVII}}
<center><gallery>
{{DQVIII}}
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 helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII helmets]]

Latest revision as of 23:27, 5 November 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]

Mad cap (ふしぎなぼうし)
In-Game Description
Reduces the amount of MP consumed by spells[1]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +4 (+8 in remakes) N/A 15,000 gold
Can Be Equipped By Notes
Reduces MP consumption by 20% (25% in remakes)
Shop(s) This item cannot be bought.
Location(s) Found in Cave to RendarakRemake only
1⁄16 chance of being dropped by liquid metal slimesGBC & Mobile only
1⁄128 chance of being dropped by tyrannodactyls, Pazuzu, and Hargon
  • 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.
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
Attributes Price
Defence +18 NA/6
Vocations Notes
MP cost reduced by 25%
Location
Dropped by:
Hocus chimaera (1/64)
Firn fiend (1/128)

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

File:DQVII Mad Cap Icon.png Mad cap (ふしぎなぼうし)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten World
Image Location
Found in the Cave to Another World
Won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casinos found at Buccanham and The Haven.
Description
Pop this on to earn positively bonkers reductions on all MP costs![2]
Stats Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +8
Style +5 		N/A / 4 gold
Equippable by
Notes
Reduces MP cost by 50%.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

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, 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 medals.

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

Mad cap (ふしぎなぼうし)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image PS2 icon 3DS icon
Item not available in the PS2 version.
Description
A helpful hat that magically cuts MP consumption.[3]
Location
Found in the Dragovian Path and Altar of Wroth
Stats Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +32 N/A / 9,400 gold
Equippable by
Notes
Reduces MP cost by 25% (rounded up)
Stacks with the Hero's MP reduction
Ingredients Used for
This item cannot be alchemized. This item cannot be used as an ingredient.

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[4].

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Reference[edit | edit source]

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