Monarchic mark
The Monarchic mark is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series. It gives a boost to the wearer's defence and spellcasting attributes.
| Monarchic mark | |
|---|---|
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| Japanese | ロイヤルバッジ |
| Romaji | Roiyarubajji |
| Old localisations | N/a |
| Found in | Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below Dragon Quest Heroes II |
| Effect | Increases the wearer's defence, magical might, and magical mending. Increases the HP of person or object being defended. (Heroes only) Increases the wearer's resistance against breath attacks. (Heroes II only) |
Characteristics
The monarchic mark is a golden badge in the shape of an escutcheon featuring a coat of arms quartered blue and white. On the upper left, there is a golden downward-pointing sword and on the upper right, there is a golden trident-shaped cross that has been featured on many religious designs throughout the series.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IX
 Monarchic mark (DS)
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|---|---|
| Defence | +5 |
| Magical Might | +10 |
| Magical Mending | +10 |
| Rarity | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Found | Could be purchased from the DQVC during the Royal Sale and Alchaid Week 4. |
| Recipe | Lucky pendant + Raging ruby + Ruby of protection |
| Equipable by | All Vocations |
| Class | Accessory |
| Buy Price | 14,400 |
| Sell Price | 7,200 |
| Flavor text | A kingly coat-of-arms that increases magical might and mending. |
| Notes | Upgrades into Beastmaster claws, Empress's whip, Highness heels, Kaiser axe, Marquess's mittens, Prince's pea coat, Princess's robe, or Spellward circlet. |
Dragon Quest X
The monarchic mark was added to the game in Version 1.2, but it was eventually renamed to the Sovereign seal as its effects differed strongly from its previous appearance.
Dragon Quest XI
 Monarchic mark
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| Defence (forge buffs) |
+10 (+11, +13, +15) |
| Magical Mending (forge buffs) |
+30 (+31, +33, +35) |
| Magical Might (forge buffs) |
+30 (+31, +33, +35) |
| Rarity | S |
| Recipe | Gold nuglet x2 + Pale pearl x2 + Savvy sapphire x2 |
| Difficulty | ★★★★☆ |
| Equipable by | All Characters |
| Class | Other Accessories |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 7,200 |
| Flavor text | An imperial emblem that boosts both magical might and magical mending. |
The recipe book Badges of Honour contains the recipe for the monarchic mark. It can be found in the treasure chamber at Sniflheim Castle behind a locked door that requires the Ultimate key to open.
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
 Monarchic mark
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|---|---|
| HP of Person/Object Defended | +10.0% |
| Quick Recipe | Fresh water x3 + Fisticup x2* |
| Classic Recipe | Fresh water x2 + Birdsong nectar* |
| Luxury Recipe | Fresh water + Gold ring* |
| Equipable by | All Characters |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 300 |
| Flavor text | Relic of a ruler for whom the safety of his subjects was sacred. |
The classic and luxury recipes for the monarchic mark can be dropped rarely by King slimes and King cureslimes.
Dragon Quest Heroes II
The monarchic mark increases the wearer's resistance to breath attacks by 15%, reaching to a total of 30% once it is fully upgraded. It will also give a +15 bonus to the wearer's max HP when it has been upgraded. Monarchic marks can be dropped by Knight Aberrants and Knight Abhorrents.
Descriptions
| Game | Description |
 | A kingly coat-of-arms that increases magical might and mending.[1] |
 | An imperial emblem that boosts both magical might and magical mending.[2] |
 | Relic of a ruler for whom the safety of his subjects was sacred.[3] |
Other languages
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Marca monárquica | Spanish for "monarchic mark". |
 Français | Écusson royal | French for "royal badge/escutcheon". |
 Deutsch | Symbol des souveräns | German for "symbol of the sovereign". |
 Italiano | Stemma della monarchia | Italian for "coat of arms of the monarchy". |