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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Scale armour
|title = Scale armour
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Scale_Armour.png|300px]]
|image = [[Image:DQVIII Scale armour.png|300px]]
|japanese = うろこのよろい
|japanese = うろこのよろい
|romaji = {{tt|Uroko no yoroi|Scale armour}}
|romaji = {{tt|Uroko no yoroi|Scale armour}}
|names = Scale armor
|names = Scale Armor
|games = {{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>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQSB}}
|games = {{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>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQMBS}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Defence}}.
|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Defence}}.
}}
}}
 
The '''Scale armour''' is armour in the series.
The '''Scale armour''' is a recurring suit of armour in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest V}}. It is a low-level piece of equipment that is made from scales.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15. It can be purchased in [[Faerie Lea]] for 350 [[gold]] and sold for 175 gold. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, the {{Parry}}, Prince [[Harry]], [[Tuppence]], and various monster companions.
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's son]], [[Harry]], [[Tuppence]], {{Slime knight R}}, {{Restless armour R}}, {{Blizzybody R}}, {{Warhog R}}, {{Conkuistador R}}, {{Pip fighter R}}, {{Moosifer R}}, {{Mudraker R}}, {{Magic marionette R}}, {{Wax murderer R}}, {{Golem R}}, {{Samigina R}}, {{Hawk man R}}, {{Mandrake marshal R}}, {{Hyperanemon R}}, {{Walking corpse R}}, and {{Rockbomb R}}.
 
It can only be purchased in [[Faerie Lea]] during the hero's childhood for 350 gold and sold for 175 gold.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15, a {{Style}} bonus of +9, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]]. It can be purchased from [[Haggleton]], [[Somnia]], and [[Port Haven]] for 350 [[gold]] coins and sold for 262 [[gold]] coins.
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15, a {{Style}} bonus of +9, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]]. It can be purchased from [[Haggleton]], [[Somnia (Upper World)|Somnia]] of the Upper World, and [[Port Haven]] for 350 [[gold]] coins and sold for 262 gold.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15, a {{Style}} bonus of +9 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[Emberdale]] in the present, [[L'Arca]] in the past, and [[Frobisher]] for 450 [[gold]] coins and sold for 225 [[gold]] coins. Two suits can be found in [[Faraday]] Castle{{tt|*|PS1 version only}} in the present and the [[Tunnel to the Abbey]].
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +15, a {{Style}} bonus of +9, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[Emberdale]] in the present, [[L'Arca]] in the past, and [[Frobisher]] for 450 gold and sold for 225 gold. Two suits can be found in [[Faraday]] Castle{{tt|*|PS1 version only}} in the present and the [[Tunnel to the Abbey]].


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
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|DQ8=A suit of armour fashioned from numerous hard scales.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|DQ8=A suit of armour fashioned from numerous hard scales.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
}}
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +17 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Angelo]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from [[Alexandria]], [[Port Prospect]], and [[Peregrin Quay]] for 350 [[gold]] coins and sold for 175 [[gold]] coins. The armour can also be dropped by [[Heligator]]s, [[Crocodog]]s, and [[Merman|Mermen]]. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +17 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Angelo]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from [[Alexandria]], [[Port Prospect]], and [[Peregrin Quay]] for 350 gold and sold for 175 gold. The armour can also be dropped by [[Heligator]]s, [[Crocodog]]s, and [[Merman|Mermen]]. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Scale armour.png|32px|Scale armour]]<br>Scale armour
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Scale armour PS2.png|32px|Scale armour]]<br>Scale armour
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather armour PS2.png|32px|link=Leather armour]]<br>Leather armour
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather armour PS2.png|32px|link=Leather armour]]<br>Leather armour
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale.png|32px|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale PS2.png|32px|link=Dragon's scale]]<br>Dragon's scale
|i3=-
|i3=-
}}
}}
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|header=[[Image:DQIX scale armour.png]]
|header=[[Image:DQIX scale armour.png]]
|name=Scale armour
|name=Scale armour
|icon=[[Image:DQVIII_Scale_Armour.png|250px]]
|icon=[[Image:DQVIII_Scale_armour.png|275px]]
|description=A suit of armour with a scaly skin.
|description=A suit of armour with a scaly skin.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +9
|stats=Defence +9<br>Style +6
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Upgrades into [[Large-scale armour]].
|notes=Upgrades into [[Large-scale armour]].
|price=350 / 175
|price=350 / 175
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]].<br>Commonly dropped or stolen from [[Icikiller]]s.
|location=Sold the armour shop in [[Stornway]].<br>{{fraction|1|16}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Icikiller|Icikillers]].
|i1=-
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i2=-
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +7, a {{Style}} bonus of +2, increases the wearer's Weight by 9, and has an equipment level of 7. It can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Minstrel]]s, [[Paladin]]s, [[Armamentalist]]s, [[Ranger]]s, [[Item Master]]s, [[Dancer]]s, [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]], and [[Pirate]]s. In the ''Offline'' version of the game, it can also be equipped by [[Mjoll]], [[Raguas]], [[Hussar]], and [[Duston]].
The Scale armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +7, a {{Style}} bonus of +2, increases the wearer's Weight by 9, and has an equipment level of 7. It can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], [[Minstrel]]s, [[Paladin]]s, [[Armamentalist]]s, [[Ranger]]s, [[Item Master]]s, [[Dancer]]s, [[Demon Swordsman|Demon Swordsmen]], and [[Pirate]]s. In the {{Offline}} version of the game, it can also be equipped by [[Mjoll]], [[Raguas]], [[Hussar]], and [[Duston]].


Like pieces of armour in ''X'', the Scale armour gained a counterpart for the legs slot. The entire set consists of the torso and leg pieces, a helmet, gauntlets, and boots, and can be made with blacksmithing. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains a +5 bonus to Style.
Like pieces of armour in ''X'', the Scale armour gained a counterpart for the legs slot. The entire set consists of the torso and leg pieces, a helmet, gauntlets, and boots. It can be made by an armour blacksmith or with the [[Fun-Size Forge]]. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains a +5 bonus to Style.
*'''Recipe''': [[Iron ore]] + [[Small scale]]


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|name=<big><big>Scale armour</big></big>
|name=<big><big>Scale armour</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:Scale armour xi icon.png]]
|icon=[[Image:Scale armour xi icon.png]]
|description=Armour made by arranging scales as strong as steel into an ingenious interlocking formation.
|description=Armour made by arranging scales as strong as steel into an ingenious interlocking formation.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>F</big></big>
|rarity=<big><big>F</big></big>
|stats=Defence +16/17/18/20
|stats=Defence +16/17/18/20
|notes=Requires three [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|notes=Requires three [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=N/a / 175
|price=N/a / 175
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]] only.
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]] only.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Scalearmour6.jpg|The Scale armour from {{VI}}.
Scalearmour6.jpg|The Scale armour from ''VI''.
Scale armour VII artwork.png|The Scale armour from {{VII}}.
Scale armour VII artwork.png|The Scale armour from ''VII''.
DQMBS Scale Armour.jpg|''Monster Battle Scanner'' card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>



Revision as of 12:05, 3 September 2025

Scale armour
Japanese うろこのよろい
Romaji Uroko no yoroi
Old localisations Scale Armor
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Scanner
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence.

The Scale armour is armour in the series.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +15 and can be equipped by the Hero, the Hero's son, Harry, Tuppence, Slime knight, Restless armour, Blizzybody, Warhog, Conkuistador, Pip fighter, Moosifer, Mudraker, Magic marionette, Wax murderer, Golem, Samigina, Hawk man, Mandrake marshal, Hyperanemon, Walking corpse, and Rockbomb.

It can only be purchased in Faerie Lea during the hero's childhood for 350 gold and sold for 175 gold.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +15, a Style bonus of +9, and can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, Lizzie, and Goowain. It can be purchased from Haggleton, Somnia of the Upper World, and Port Haven for 350 gold coins and sold for 262 gold.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +15, a Style bonus of +9, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased from Emberdale in the present, L'Arca in the past, and Frobisher for 450 gold and sold for 225 gold. Two suits can be found in Faraday Castle* in the present and the Tunnel to the Abbey.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

GameDescription
A suit of armour fashioned from numerous hard scales.[1]

The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +17 and can be equipped by the Hero and Angelo, as well as Morrie in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from Alexandria, Port Prospect, and Peregrin Quay for 350 gold and sold for 175 gold. The armour can also be dropped by Heligators, Crocodogs, and Mermen. It can be made in the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Scale armour
Scale armour

Leather armour

Dragon's scale
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Scale armour
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A suit of armour with a scaly skin.[2]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +9
Style +6

Notes
Upgrades into Large-scale armour.
Price Location
350 / 175 Sold the armour shop in Stornway.
116 chance of being dropped or stolen from Icikillers.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -

Dragon Quest X

The Scale armour has a Defence bonus of +7, a Style bonus of +2, increases the wearer's Weight by 9, and has an equipment level of 7. It can be equipped by Warriors, Priests, Thieves, Minstrels, Paladins, Armamentalists, Rangers, Item Masters, Dancers, Demon Swordsmen, and Pirates. In the Offline version of the game, it can also be equipped by Mjoll, Raguas, Hussar, and Duston.

Like pieces of armour in X, the Scale armour gained a counterpart for the legs slot. The entire set consists of the torso and leg pieces, a helmet, gauntlets, and boots. It can be made by an armour blacksmith or with the Fun-Size Forge. If all five pieces are equipped, the wearer gains a +5 bonus to Style.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Scale armour
Description
Armour made by arranging scales as strong as steel into an ingenious interlocking formation.[3]
Rarity
F
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +16/17/18/20
Notes
Requires three Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
N/a / 175 Fun-Size Forge only.
Forging Difficulty
0.5
Ingredients
x2 + x2
Characters

The recipe book Economies of Scale contains the recipe for the scale armour. It can be found in a treasure chest inside the woodcutter Flint's hut in the Manglegrove.

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolPeto de escamasSpanish for "scale breastplate".
FrançaisArmure d'écaillesFrench for "scale armour".
DeutschSchuppenpanzerGerman for "scale armour".
ItalianoArmatura a scaglieItalian for "scale armour".

Gallery

Related items

References

  1. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  2. Nintendo DS version.
  3. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.