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|title=''Dark robe''
|title=''Dark robe''
|image=[[File:DQVIII Dark Robe.png|center|200px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Dark Robe.png|center|200px]]
|japanese={{tt|やみのころも|yami no koromo}} <br> {{tt|ダークローブ|Dark Robe}} (DQV only)
|japanese={{tt|やみのころも|Robe of darkness}} <br> {{tt|ダークローブ|Dark Robe}} (''V'')
|romaji=yami no koromo<br>Daku robu (''V'')
|names=Dark Clothes (DQVII PSX)
|names=Dark Clothes (DQVII PSX)
|games=[[Dragon Quest III]] (remakes only)''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]
|games=[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]
|buy=varies
|buy=varies
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The dark robe has a defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion to 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Thief|Thieves]]. One may be found in [[Cantlin]] and another in the fourth [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track in [[Kol]]. The dark robe can be sold for 12,375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.
The dark robe has a defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion to 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Thief|Thieves]]. One may be found in [[Cantlin]] and another in the fourth [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track in [[Kol]]. The dark robe can be sold for 12,375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Dark robe III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Dark robe</big>
|description=Just the right hue to make avoiding enemy attacks that bit easier
|stats=Defence +97
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]]
|notes=+25% dodge rate
|price=NA/12,375
|location=[[Cantlin]]
}}


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|character=[[File:Erik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Erik]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
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The instruction guide for crafting the robe is the ''[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|The Fandom of the Opera]]'', which is found in the Sage's trial section of [[Drustan's Labyrinth]].
The instruction guide for crafting the robe is the ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|The Fandom of the Opera]]'', which is found in the Sage's trial section of [[Drustan's Labyrinth]].
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Revision as of 20:03, 21 December 2024

Dark robe
Japanese やみのころも
ダークローブ (V)
Romaji yami no koromo
Daku robu (V)
Old localisations Dark Clothes (DQVII PSX)
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Increases evasion
Reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, & Crack damage (V)

The dark robe is a recurring cloak in the Dragon Quest franchise. Its a special cowl with a midnight blue dye, typically worn by thieves and other agile characters to allow them to blend in with the shadows, increasing evasion.

Localization history

Note that the item called by this name in Dragon Quest V is an entirely separate garment in Japanese, called the ダークローブ dāku rōbu ("Dark Robe"), which does not increase evasion, but instead reduces Frizz, Sizz, Woosh, and Crack damage by 20 points.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The dark robe has a defence bonus of +74 and increases evasion to 25%. It only appears in the remakes and can be equipped by Martial Artists, Gadabouts, and Thieves. One may be found in Cantlin and another in the fourth Treasures n' Trapdoors track in Kol. The dark robe can be sold for 12,375 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is a limited amount in the game.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Dark robe
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Just the right hue to make avoiding enemy attacks that bit easier
Stats Vocations
Defence +97
Notes
+25% dodge rate
Price Location
NA/12,375 Cantlin

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

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: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

In addition to raising evasion, it also offers 78 points of defense and 32 style points. It can be equipped by Maribel, Ruff and Sir Mervyn. The only way to get this item in the Playstation version is as a rare drop (1/256 chance) from the Swag bagger. It can be sold for 8250 gold.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

GameDescription
A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks

The dark robe has a defence bonus of +87, and raises evasion by 25%. It can be worn by Yangus and Morrie and sold for 10,500 gold. It is obtainable through a few means, including:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
File:DQVIII Dark robe.png
Dark robe
File:DQVIII Cloak of evasion.png
Cloak of evasion

Wing of bat

Devil's tail


The dark robe can also be used to make a phantom mask by combining it with an iron headgear, one of the best end-game helmet options of Angelo.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Dark robe
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A gloomy-looking gown that sends enemy attacks astray
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +37
Evasion +2%

Notes
Upgrades into the Macabre mantle
Price Location
13,500/6,750 Sold in Upover
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
x3 x3

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Dark robe
Description
A midnight-blue mantel that enhances evasion
Rarity
S
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +80/84/88/93
Evasion +4%
Notes
NA/13,000
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
N/A Fun-Size Forge
Forging Difficulty
4.0
Ingredients
x3 x3 Lambswool x3 x3
Characters

The instruction guide for crafting the robe is the The Fandom of the Opera, which is found in the Sage's trial section of Drustan's Labyrinth.

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