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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title = Tortoise shell | |title = ''Tortoise shell'' | ||
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Turtle_Shell.png|center|235px]] | |image = [[Image:DQVIII_Turtle_Shell.png|center|235px]] | ||
|japanese = {{tt|カメのこうら| | |japanese = {{tt|カメのこうら|Turtle shell}} | ||
|romaji=Kame no kōra | |||
|names = Turtle shell<br>Turtle armor<br>Shell suit | |names = Turtle shell<br>Turtle armor<br>Shell suit | ||
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] | |games = [[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] | ||
|buy = varies | |buy = varies | ||
|sell = varies | |sell = varies | ||
|effect = | |effect = None | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Gotha]] Castle. It can only be worn by [[Sancho]] and several monster companions. | The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Mostroferrato]], and [[Gotha]] Castle. It can only be worn by [[Sancho]] and several monster companions. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
{{ | {{DQIXEquipment | ||
|header=[[file:DQIX tortoise shell.png]] | |||
|name=Tortoise shell | |||
|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell IX artwork.png]] | |||
|description=An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down | |||
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆ | |||
|stats=Defence +22<br>Charm +32 | |||
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial artist]]<br>[[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]] | |||
| | |notes=Upgrades to [[Tortoiseshell armour]] | ||
|price=1,550/750 | |||
|location=Sold in [[Porth Llaffan]] & [[Slurry Quay]] | |||
|i1=[[File:DQIX iron cuirass.png|link=Iron cuirass]] | |||
|i2=[[File:DQIX Tortoiseshell.png|link=Tortoiseshell]] | |||
|i3=[[File:DQIX emerald moss.png|link=Emerald moss]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
==={{DQ11}}=== | |||
{{DQXIEquipment | |||
|name=<big><big>Tortoise shell</big></big> | |||
|icon=[[File:Tortoise shell xi icon.png]] | |||
|description=Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish | |||
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big> | |||
|stats=Defence +37/38/40/42 | |||
|notes=Dropped by [[Merman|Mermen]] at a 1/64 rate | |||
|price=N/A | |||
|location=[[Emerald Coast]] treasure chest | |||
|diff=N/A | |||
|i1=N/A | |||
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]] | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQB2}}=== | |||
The shell increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders 2)|Builder's]] defence by +23. The necessary materials are 5 bones and 1 grass fibre, and the recipe is learned after defeating the strong [[crabber dabber doo]] on [[Furrowfield]] island. | |||
==={{DQTreasures}}=== | |||
The tortoise shell appears as a treasure and has a base value of 380,000 gold. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*In the PSX version of ''VII'' the instruction manual contains an illustration of the Hero wearing the tortoise shell, but he cannot equip it in the game. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
File:Prepping For Battle.png|''Dragon Quest VII'' | File:Prepping For Battle.png|''Dragon Quest VII'' instruction manual illustration | ||
tortoise shell VII artwork.png|The tortoise shell from ''Dragon Quest VII'' | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armor]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armor]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]] | |||
Revision as of 17:50, 13 June 2023
| Tortoise shell | |
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| Japanese | カメのこうら |
| Romaji | Kame no kōra |
| Old localisations | Turtle shell Turtle armor Shell suit |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest Builders 2 |
| Effect | None |
The tortoise shell 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 Seeds of Salvation
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: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33 and can be purchased for 2,500 gold from Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, Mostroferrato, and Gotha Castle. It can only be worn by Sancho and several monster companions.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
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: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
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: Journey of the Cursed King
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: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Tortoise shell 
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| Description | ||||
| An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Defence +22 Charm +32 |
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| Notes | ||||
| Upgrades to Tortoiseshell armour | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 1,550/750 | Sold in Porth Llaffan & Slurry Quay | |||
| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
| Tortoise shell |  |
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| Description | ||||
| Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| D | ||||
| Stats (Base/+1/2/3) | ||||
| Defence +37/38/40/42 | ||||
| Notes | ||||
| Dropped by Mermen at a 1/64 rate | ||||
| Price (Buy/Sell) | Location | |||
| N/A | Emerald Coast treasure chest | |||
| Forging Difficulty | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
| N/A | ||||
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Dragon Quest Builders 2
The shell increases the Builder's defence by +23. The necessary materials are 5 bones and 1 grass fibre, and the recipe is learned after defeating the strong crabber dabber doo on Furrowfield island.
Dragon Quest Treasures
The tortoise shell appears as a treasure and has a base value of 380,000 gold.
Trivia
- In the PSX version of VII the instruction manual contains an illustration of the Hero wearing the tortoise shell, but he cannot equip it in the game.
Gallery
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Dragon Quest VII instruction manual illustration -
The tortoise shell from Dragon Quest VII
