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|names = Mad cap<br>Mysterious hat<br>Magic helmet
|names = Mad cap<br>Mysterious hat<br>Magic helmet
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>
|buy =  
|buy = N/A
|sell =  
|sell = N/A
|effect = Reduces [[MP]]. Provides defense. ''See article for details.''
|effect = Reduces [[MP]] required for magic
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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 ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that cuts the cost of spells.
==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.)
The hat reduces [[MP]] consumption in battle by 25% (rounded up) and provides a [[Defense]] of +4 (+8 in the remakes.)


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 equippable by the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]].
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 equippable by the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]].


[[Image:MysteriousHat.png|left|200px|thumb|The mad cap is generally characterized by a series of eyes running along the front.]]
[[Image:MysteriousHat.png|left|200px|thumb|The mad cap is characterized by a series of eyes running along the front.]]


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Reduces the amount of MP consumed by spells<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
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.
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.


===''[[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%'''.
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 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]]
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]]


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
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 skillset, he can cast [[Omniheal]] for a scant '''14MP'''. It bolsters defence by +32.
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 skillset, he can cast [[Omniheal]] for a scant '''14MP'''. It bolsters defence by +32.


==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Reduces the amount of MP consumed by spells<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
|DQ8=A helpful hat that magically cuts '''MP''' consumption.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
|DQ8=A helpful hat that magically cuts '''MP''' consumption.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
}}
}}


==Influence on Pokémon==
==Influence on Pokémon==