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The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by [[Mage]]s, [[Merchant]]s and [[Gadabout]]s. It can be purchased in [[Reeve]] for 330 gold. | The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by [[Mage]]s, [[Merchant]]s and [[Gadabout]]s. It can be purchased in [[Reeve]] for 330 gold. It only appears in remake versions. | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''=== | ||
The tortoise shell may be equipped by [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and all of the slime recruits. It | The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but reduces style by 15. It may be equipped by [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from [[Aridea]] and [[Howsworth]] for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875. It can also be dropped by [[marrow escapee]]s, [[armoured wartoise]]s, and [[plated goretoise]]s. | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ||
The turtle shell has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] can wear it. | The turtle shell (known as the tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only [[Yangus]] and [[Morrie]] can wear it. It can be purchased from [[Neos]] and the campsite west of [[Argonia]] for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ||
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Tortoise shell}} | {{Equipment|header|image=DQIX tortoise shell.png|name=Tortoise shell|console=DS}} | ||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+22}} | {{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+22}} | ||
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}} | |||
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=1,550|sellPrice=775|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Martial Artist]], [[Minstrel]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Ranger]], [[Luminary]]|class=Armour | |||
|flavor=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down. | |||
|notes=Buy from [[Porth Llaffan]] and [[Slurry Quay]].<br>Recipe: [[Iron cuirass]] + [[Tortoiseshell]] + [[Emerald moss]]<br>Upgrades to [[Tortoiseshell armour]]. | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Tortoise_shell.png|The tortoise shell from ''Dragon Quest VII'' | File:Tortoise_shell.png|The tortoise shell from ''Dragon Quest VII'' | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]] | ||
Revision as of 16:33, 21 February 2017
The tortoise shell, also known as the turtle shell, turtle armor, or shell suit, is a recurring set of armor in the Dragon Quest series. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by Mages, Merchants and Gadabouts. It can be purchased in Reeve for 330 gold. It only appears in remake versions.
Dragon Quest V
The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33.
Dragon Quest VI
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but reduces style by 15. It may be equipped by Nevan, Amos, and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from Aridea and Howsworth for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875. It can also be dropped by marrow escapees, armoured wartoises, and plated goretoises.
Dragon Quest VII
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but it reduces style by 15. It can only be equipped by Ruff and it can be purchased in La Bravoure, Al-Balad's Palace, and Gröndal for 3,800 gold and sold for 1,900. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.
Dragon Quest VIII
The turtle shell (known as the tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only Yangus and Morrie can wear it. It can be purchased from Neos and the campsite west of Argonia for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold.
Dragon Quest IX
 Tortoise shell (DS)
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| Defence | +22 |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Priest, Martial Artist, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Armamentalist, Ranger, Luminary |
| Buy Price | 1,550 |
| Sell Price | 775 |
| Flavor text | An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down. |
| Notes | Buy from Porth Llaffan and Slurry Quay. Recipe: Iron cuirass + Tortoiseshell + Emerald moss Upgrades to Tortoiseshell armour. |
Gallery
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The tortoise shell from Dragon Quest VII
