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|japanese = {{tt|ふしぎなぼうし|Mysterious hat}} | |japanese = {{tt|ふしぎなぼうし|Mysterious hat}} | ||
|romaji=Fushigina bōshi | |romaji=Fushigina bōshi | ||
|names = | |names = Mysterious hat<br>Magic helmet | ||
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br/>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br/>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br/>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br/> | |games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br/>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br/>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br/>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br/> | ||
|buy = N/A | |buy = N/A | ||
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|effect = Reduces {{MP}} required for magic | |effect = Reduces {{MP}} required for magic | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''mad cap''' is a rather unique headgear mainly found in the early entries of the {{DQSeries}} that cuts the cost of spells. Its name is a pun based on the term "madcap". | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
The | The mad cap is a wide-brimmed pointed blue hat of the same kind typically worn by wizards and witches in fiction. It has a band of yellow cloth around it with a red gemstone in the center. The hat's most distinctive feature is the series of eyes with vertical pupils with yellow sclera and either red or orange pupils running up the length of the hat. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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They are dropped by [[Tyrannodactyl]]s, [[Pazuzu]], and [[Hargon]] at a rate of {{fraction|1|128}}, and at a rate of {{fraction|1|16}} by [[Liquid metal slime]]s in the remakes. Fortunately, each of the remake versions also feature a mad cap obtainable in a chest found in the [[Cave to Rendarak]]. It is the only helmet equippable by both the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. | They are dropped by [[Tyrannodactyl]]s, [[Pazuzu]], and [[Hargon]] at a rate of {{fraction|1|128}}, and at a rate of {{fraction|1|16}} by [[Liquid metal slime]]s in the remakes. Fortunately, each of the remake versions also feature a mad cap obtainable in a chest found in the [[Cave to Rendarak]]. It is the only helmet equippable by both the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. | ||
[[Image:MysteriousHat.png|left|200px|thumb|A female Priest wearing the hat. The | [[Image:MysteriousHat.png|left|200px|thumb|A female Priest wearing the hat. The mad cap is characterized by a series of eyes running along the front.]] | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
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==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
Returning after a long absence, the | Returning after a long absence, the mad cap can be equipped by everyone except for [[Kiefer]], increases defence by +8, style by +5, and now cuts {{MP}} costs by '''50%'''. One can be found in the [[Cave to Another World]] and more can be acquired by winning them as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]s found at [[Buccanham]] and [[The Haven]]. | ||
In the {{3DS}} remake, a superior hat called the ''' | In the {{3DS}} remake, a superior hat called the '''raving mad cap''' is available for the above mentioned characters. It increases {{Defence}} by +13, {{Style}} by +8, and cuts spell costs by '''75%'''. Unfortunately, the game's programming does not allow this to stack with the [[Sage]] and [[Druid]] {{MP}} discounts due to only selecting the best reduction rate instead of adding them. The cap is available upon the first completion of the [[DLC Tablet]] ''True Steel'' by defeating the [[Überkilling machine]] | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
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|DQ8=A helpful hat that magically cuts '''MP''' consumption.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref> | |DQ8=A helpful hat that magically cuts '''MP''' consumption.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version</ref> | ||
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The | The mad cap only appears in the {{3DS}} port of {{Dragon Quest VIII}}, with only two being available; one in the [[bonus dungeon]], the [[Dragovian Path]] and another in the [[Altar of Wroth]]. It may be equipped by everyone, meaning that if the {{Hero 8}} has mastered his Courage skillset, he can cast [[Omniheal]] for a scant '''14 {{MP}}'''. It bolsters {{Defence}} by +32. | ||
==Influence on Pokémon== | ==Influence on Pokémon== | ||
In a 1998 interview, ''[[Pokémon]]'' creator Satoshi Tajiri revealed that his frustrations over obtaining the | In a 1998 interview, ''[[Pokémon]]'' creator Satoshi Tajiri revealed that his frustrations over obtaining the mad cap were one of the main inspirations for the data exchanging feature his series would become famous for. To wit, he explained he felt a great deal of envy when his childhood friend (and ''Pocket Monster'' illustrator) Ken Sugimori managed to get two of them on his save file, and had absolutely no way to share the unneeded one with Tajiri<ref>''ポケットモンスター図鑑 - '' ISBN: 9784893664945</ref>. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
File:Mad cap old.jpg|The [[Princess of Moonbrook]] wearing the cap, from the official guidebook | File:Mad cap old.jpg|The [[Princess of Moonbrook]] wearing the cap, from the official guidebook | ||
DQIII Mad cap.png|The | DQIII Mad cap.png|The mad cap from {{Dragon Quest III}}. | ||
ChainSickleMadCap.jpg|The | ChainSickleMadCap.jpg|The mad cap as featured in the [[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]. | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||