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|romaji=Gaia no yoroi
|romaji=Gaia no yoroi
|names = Armor of Gaia (NES)<br>Gaia armor (GBC)
|names = Armor of Gaia (NES)<br>Gaia armor (GBC)
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>{{DQB2}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQB2}}
|effect = Reduces damage taken from fire-elemental attacks.
|effect = Reduces damage taken from fire-elemental attacks.
}}
}}
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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The art for the tectonic plate consists of a breastplate, pauldrons, tassets, and knee pads—all made out of a dark grey metal with dark red details. The tasset in front of the waist has a golden cross decoration. The breastplate also has an intricate curved design in the front. The armour is worn over a suit of chain mail and with a long blue cape with white lining.
The art for the tectonic plate consists of a breastplate, pauldrons, tassets, and knee pads, all made out of a dark grey metal with dark red details. The tasset in front of the waist has a golden cross decoration. The breastplate also has an intricate curved design in the front. The armour is worn over a suit of chain mail and with a long blue cape with white lining.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQIHD}}===
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Tectonic Plate.png]]
|name=Tectonic plate
|kanji=ガイアのよろい
|description=Imposing armour that provides earthly protection from fire attacks.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +68
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=It reduces the amount of damage taken from fire spells and breath attacks when equipped.
|buy=N/a
|sell=Cannot be sold
|location=Treasure chest on B3F of the [[Cave of the Dwarves]], requires the [[Magic key]] to open.
}}
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
The Tectonic plate has a {{Defence}} bonus of +47 (+35 in the NES version) and can only be equipped by the [[Prince of Midenhall]]. The armour can be found at [[Dirkandor]] in a treasure chest behind the weapon and armour shop's counter and requires the [[Golden Key]] to access. It can be sold for a measly 38 gold, but there is only one set in the game.
The Tectonic plate has a {{Defence}} bonus of +47 (+35 in the NES version) and can only be equipped by the [[Prince of Midenhall]]. It can be found in a treasure chest at [[Dirkandor]] behind the weapon and armour shop's counter and requires the [[Golden Key]] to access. It can be sold for a measly 38 gold, but there is only one set in the game.
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Armour as solid as the ground beneath your feet.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
|DQ2=Armour as solid as the ground beneath your feet.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Tectonic Plate.png]]
|name=Tectonic plate
|kanji=ガイアのよろい
|description=Imposing armour that provides earthly protection from fire attacks.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +68
|characters=[[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Midenhall icon.png|42px|link=Prince of Midenhall]][[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Prince of Cannock]]
|notes=It reduces the amount of damage taken from fire spells and breath attacks when equipped.
|buy=N/a
|sell=9,000 gold
|location=Treasure chest at [[Dirkandor]].
}}
}}


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Tectonic plate</big></big>
|name=Tectonic plate
|kanji=ガイアのよろい
|kanji=ガイアのよろい
|icon=[[File:Tectonic plate xi icon.png]]
|icon=[[File:Tectonic plate xi icon.png]]
|description=Earthy armour that fends off fire damage.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|description=Earthy armour that fends off fire damage.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|rarity=S
|stats=Defence +123/126/131/136<br>
|stats=Defence +123/126/131/136<br>
|notes=Fire damage taken reduced by 25%/30%/35%/40%.<br>Requires 21 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|notes=Fire damage taken reduced by 25%/30%/35%/40%.<br>Requires 21 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
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|location=Received as a reward for completing the quest "A Cannockian Conundrum" in the [[Echo Chamber]]. (2D mode of [[3DS]] and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|location=Received as a reward for completing the quest "A Cannockian Conundrum" in the [[Echo Chamber]]. (2D mode of [[3DS]] and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|diff=N/A
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|i1=-
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Tectonic_plate_old.jpg|Famicom art
Tectonic_plate_old.jpg|Famicom art
Image:TectonicPlate.jpg|Super famicom art
TectonicPlate.jpg|Super Famicom art
File:Tectonic plate icon b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon
Tectonic plate icon b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest II armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armour]]


[[fr:Armure tectonique]]
[[fr:Armure tectonique]]

Revision as of 15:54, 21 May 2026

Tectonic plate
Japanese ガイアのよろい
Romaji Gaia no yoroi
Old Localisations Armor of Gaia (NES)
Gaia armor (GBC)
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Effect Reduces damage taken from fire-elemental attacks.

The Tectonic plate is armour in the series.

Characteristics

The art for the tectonic plate consists of a breastplate, pauldrons, tassets, and knee pads, all made out of a dark grey metal with dark red details. The tasset in front of the waist has a golden cross decoration. The breastplate also has an intricate curved design in the front. The armour is worn over a suit of chain mail and with a long blue cape with white lining.

Appearances

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake

Tectonic plate (ガイアのよろい)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Imposing armour that provides earthly protection from fire attacks.[1]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +68 N/a Cannot be sold
Character Notes
It reduces the amount of damage taken from fire spells and breath attacks when equipped.
Location
Treasure chest on B3F of the Cave of the Dwarves, requires the Magic key to open.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The Tectonic plate has a Defence bonus of +47 (+35 in the NES version) and can only be equipped by the Prince of Midenhall. It can be found in a treasure chest at Dirkandor behind the weapon and armour shop's counter and requires the Golden Key to access. It can be sold for a measly 38 gold, but there is only one set in the game.

GameDescription
Armour as solid as the ground beneath your feet.[2]

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake

Tectonic plate (ガイアのよろい)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Imposing armour that provides earthly protection from fire attacks.[3]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +68 N/a 9,000 gold
Characters Notes
It reduces the amount of damage taken from fire spells and breath attacks when equipped.
Location(s)
Treasure chest at Dirkandor.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Tectonic plate (ガイアのよろい)
Description
Earthy armour that fends off fire damage.[4]
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +123/126/131/136
 S N/A
Notes Forging Difficulty Ingredients
Fire damage taken reduced by 25%/30%/35%/40%.
Requires 21 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.		 N/A -
Characters
Location
Received as a reward for completing the quest "A Cannockian Conundrum" in the Echo Chamber. (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)

Dragon Quest Builders 2

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In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolPlaca tectónicaSpanish for "tectonic plate".
FrançaisArmure tectoniqueFrench for "tectonic armour".

Trivia

  • The armour's original names reference Gaia, a Greek goddess and the primordial personification of Earth.
  • The tectonic plate is named after the pieces of the Earth's crust and uppermost mantle that together are referred to as the lithosphere.

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  2. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  3. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  4. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
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