The silk robe is a recurring robe in the Dragon Quest series which first appears in Dragon Quest IV. It is a low to mid-level robe typically designed for female characters and/or spellcasters.

Silk robe
Japanese きぬのローブ
Romaji Kinu no rōbu
Old localisations Same
Found in Dragon Quest III remakes only
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The silk robe has the defence bonus of +20 and can be equipped by any vocation as long as they are female. It can be bought for 1,500 Gold Coins at Isis and sold for 1,125. One can be found in the Isis Castle in a chest behind a door that can be opened with the Magic Key. The silk robe only appears in the remakes.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The silk robe has a defence bonus of +10. It can be bought for 110 Gold Coins and sold for 82. Both Alena and Meena Mahabala join the party with one equipped.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The silk robe has a defense bonus of +13. It can only be worn by female characters. It is found in Fortuna. Honey has the robe as part of her equipment.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Silk robes can't be bought in shops, but they can be sold for 450 Gold Coins. They have a defense bonus of +13 and a style bonus of +28. Damselflies will occasionally drop them. Milly, Ashlynn, and Nevan can wear them.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The silk robe has a defence bonus of +13 and a style bonus of +28. It can be bought for 600 gold at El Magnifico Puente de Pomposo and sold for 300 gold. Maribel Mayde, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe can equip it. Silk robes can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino near the Pilgrim's Rest inn.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The silk robe has a defense bonus of +10. It can be equipped by Jessica Albert, Angelo, and Red. They can be bought for 420 gold at Peregrin Quay and sold for 210 gold. One can be found in the old couple's house near Riverside Chapel.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

   Silk Robe  (DS)
Defense +3
Magical Might +3
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Equipable by All Vocations
Buy Price 290
Sell Price 145
Flavor text A quality cape spun from silk yarn.
Notes Sold in Stornway & Zere.
Commonly dropped or stolen from Mean spirits.
Rarely dropped or stolen from Meowgicians and Spirits.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

The silk robe has a defence bonus of +10 and a magical might bonus of +4. It cannot be purchased anywhere, but it can be sold for 180 gold. Both Veronica and Serena join the party with one equipped. Jade is also able to equip it. By using the Fun-Size Forge, the silk robe can reach a maximum defence bonus of +14 and a magical might bonus of +6 at a +3 rank.

Dragon Quest Tact

The silk robe appears as a B-rank piece of armor that can be purchased up to five times monthly from the gold shop for 1,000 gold or received as a reward from completing the third stages of the Gremlin, Alphyn, Low djinks, Maam, or Dora-in-Grey's Battle Roads. It has a DEF bonus of +6, a WIS bonus of +3, and can only be equipped by Magic, Support, and Debuff units. The robe has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

Descriptions

GameDescription
 
A high-quality garment woven from pure silk.[1]
 
An elegant gown made from the finest of fabrics.[2]

References

  1. PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS Version
  2. PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.

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