Tortoise shell

Tortoise shell
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 III HD-2D Remake 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 III HD-2D Remake

Tortoise shell

Description
A solid suit of armour that gets the job done, but lays waste to the wearer's fashion credentials
Attributes	Price
Defence +15	330/49
Vocations	Notes
	N/A
Location
Sold in: Reeve

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

File:DQVII Tortoise Shell Icon.png Tortoise shell (カメのこうら)

Image Location Sold in La Bravoure, Al-Balad's Palace, and Gröndal Won from the Lucky Panel at the Casino Stats Price (Buy/Sell) Defence +33 Style -15 3,800 gold / 1,900 gold Equippable by Notes Nothing happens when this item is used in battle.

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.

Tortoise shell (カメのこうら)

Image PS2 icon 3DS icon Description A large tortoise shell worn in place of armour by those who don't mind looking silly. Location Sold in Neos and Peddler's Tent Stats Price (Buy/Sell) Defence +37 2,300 gold / 1,150 gold. Equippable by Notes Doesn’t have any special effects. Ingredients Used for This item cannot be alchemized. This item cannot be used as an ingredient.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Tortoise shell

Description
An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down
Attributes	Rarity	Price
Defence +22 Charm +32	★☆☆☆☆	1,550/750
Vocations	Notes
	Upgrades to Tortoiseshell armour
Location
Sold in Porth Llaffan & Slurry Quay
Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Tortoise shell

Description
Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)	Rarity	Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +37/38/40/42	D	N/A
Notes	Forging Difficulty	Ingredients
Dropped by Mermen at a 1/64 rate	N/A	N/A
Characters
Location
Costa Valor treasure chest Dropped by mermen.

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
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  The tortoise shell from Dragon Quest VII
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  Dragon Quest Builders 2 icon