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The '''Dark Robe''' is a recurring armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. It's a cowl with a midnight blue dye, and is typically worn by [[thief|thieves]].
The '''Dark Robe''' is a recurring armor in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. It's a cowl with a midnight blue dye, and is typically worn by [[thief|thieves]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
 
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
Appearing in the Super Famicom, Gameboy Color, and mobile phone remakes, the Dark robe provides Magi, Gadabouts, and Thieves +74 defence and 25% evasion. It may be found within Merkado.
Appearing in the Super Famicom, Gameboy Color, and mobile phone remakes, the Dark robe provides Magi, Gadabouts, and Thieves +74 defence and 25% evasion. It may be found within Merkado.


===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces [[frizz]], [[sizz]], [[woosh]], and [[crack]] damage by 20 points.
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +55. It can only be worn by certain monster companions, and reduces [[frizz]], [[sizz]], [[woosh]], and [[crack]] damage by 20 points.


===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by [[Yangus]].
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by [[Yangus]] and sold for 10,500 [[Gold]] Coins.  It is obtainable through a few means, including:
*Finding one in a chest in the [[Black Citadel]]
*Getting a rare drop from an [[Invisible swordsman]].
*Making it through [[alchemy]] with a [[Cloak of evasion]], [[Wing of bat]] and [[Devil's tail]].


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
The dark robe is the second tier of the [[Velvet cape]] line of cowls, and the first in the set to demonstrate the series' proficiency at dodging enemy strikes, much like a bat in the night.
The dark robe is the second tier of the [[Velvet cape]] line of cowls, and the first in the set to demonstrate the series' proficiency at dodging enemy strikes, much like a bat in the night.
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|flavor=Dingy drapery that makes dodging enemy attacks a doddle.
|flavor=Dingy drapery that makes dodging enemy attacks a doddle.
|notes= Raises evasion by 3.0%.}}
|notes= Raises evasion by 3.0%.}}
==Description==
*'''A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks.''' (Description when selecting the Dark robe in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]