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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title = Thinking cap | |title = ''Thinking cap'' | ||
|image =[[Image:DQVIIIThinkingCap.png|center|230px]] | |image =[[Image:DQVIIIThinkingCap.png|center|230px]] | ||
|japanese = {{tt|ちりょくのかぶと| | |japanese = {{tt|ちりょくのかぶと|Wisdom helmet}} | ||
|names = Intelli helm | |romaji = Chiryoku no kabuto | ||
|names= Intelli helm | |||
|games = {{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}} | |games = {{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}} | ||
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The '''thinking cap''' | The '''thinking cap''' is a recurring piece of headwear in the [[Dragon Quest series|''Dragon Quest'']] series, designed to augment its wearer's intelligence. Despite its name, it looks more like a tiara, with a green jewel in the front under three small blue jewels and larger blue ones on either side. Older concept art shows a piece going across the crown, but the modernized design shown in the seventh game does not | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +40, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It is sold in [[Lofty Peak]] and [[Faerie Lea]] for 13,000 gold, and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Parry]], and [[Tuppence]]. | The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +40, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It is sold in [[Lofty Peak]] and [[Faerie Lea]] for 13,000 gold, and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Parry]], and [[Tuppence]]. The helm is useful for bumping up the loyalty of fresh monster recruits, who will only obey commands when their wisdom is at least 20. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
The cap features the traditional +40 defence and +15 wisdom, but now boasts +21 style. It is sold in [[Despairia]], and the well armour shop east of [[Port Haven]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it. | The cap features the traditional +40 defence and +15 wisdom, but now boasts +21 style. It is sold in [[Despairia]], and the well armour shop east of [[Port Haven]]. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], [[Lizzie]], and [[Goowain]] can equip it. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +37, a style bonus of +21, and increases the wearer's Wisdom by 15. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. The cap can be acquired if a male character wins the Wisdom category for the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]]. | The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +37, a style bonus of +21, and increases the wearer's Wisdom by 15. It can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. The cap can be acquired if a male character wins the Wisdom category for the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]]. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +38, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It can be purchased for 13,000 gold in [[Tryan Gully]] and created with alchemy by combining a [[Scholar's cap]] with an [[Iron headgear]]. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]]. | The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +38, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It can be purchased for 13,000 gold in [[Tryan Gully]] and created with alchemy by combining a [[Scholar's cap]] with an [[Iron headgear]]. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]]. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Thinking cap.png|name=Thinking cap|console=DS}} | {{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Thinking cap.png|name=Thinking cap|console=DS}} | ||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+18}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+18}} | ||
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Image:DQV_Thinking_Cap.png|''Dragon Quest V'' | Image:DQV_Thinking_Cap.png|''Dragon Quest V'' | ||
Image:DQVI_Thinking_cap.png|''Dragon Quest VI'' | Image:DQVI_Thinking_cap.png|''Dragon Quest VI'' | ||
Thinking cap VII artwork.png|''Dragon Quest VII'' | |||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest V helmets]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest V helmets]] | ||
Revision as of 11:42, 20 May 2023
| Thinking cap | |
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| Japanese | ちりょくのかぶと |
| Romaji | Chiryoku no kabuto |
| Old localisations | Intelli helm |
| Found in | Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Increases intelligence of the wearer. |
The thinking cap is a recurring piece of headwear in the Dragon Quest series, designed to augment its wearer's intelligence. Despite its name, it looks more like a tiara, with a green jewel in the front under three small blue jewels and larger blue ones on either side. Older concept art shows a piece going across the crown, but the modernized design shown in the seventh game does not
Appearances
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +40, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It is sold in Lofty Peak and Faerie Lea for 13,000 gold, and can be equipped by the Hero, Parry, and Tuppence. The helm is useful for bumping up the loyalty of fresh monster recruits, who will only obey commands when their wisdom is at least 20.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
The cap features the traditional +40 defence and +15 wisdom, but now boasts +21 style. It is sold in Despairia, and the well armour shop east of Port Haven. The Hero, Carver, Nevan, Terry, Amos, Lizzie, and Goowain can equip it.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +37, a style bonus of +21, and increases the wearer's Wisdom by 15. It can only be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. The cap can be acquired if a male character wins the Wisdom category for the Excellence Grading Organisation.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The thinking cap has a defence bonus of +38, and increases wisdom by 15 points. It can be purchased for 13,000 gold in Tryan Gully and created with alchemy by combining a Scholar's cap with an Iron headgear. It can only be worn by Jessica and Angelo.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
 Thinking cap (DS)
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| Defence | +18 |
| Magical Might | +12 |
| Magical Mending | +12 |
| Found | Buy in Swinedimples Academy or Wormwood Creek. Rarely stolen or dropped by Darkonium slime. |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Recipe | Steel helmet + Gold circlet + Sorcerer's stone x3 |
| Equipable by | Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary |
| Buy Price | 12,500 |
| Sell Price | 6,250 |
| Flavor text | A hat that heightens its wearer's magical might. |
| Notes | Upgrades into Scholar's circlet. |
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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Etymology
The name of the thinking cap comes from the English phrase "to put on your thinking cap", a state of mind or an imagined piece of headgear that one would put on in order to solve a problem or do some serious pondering.
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