Tortoise shell
The Tortoise Shell is a recurring armor in the Dragon Quest franchise. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33.
Dragon Quest VI
The tortoise shell may be equipped by Nevan, Amos, and all of the slime recruits. It provides +33 defense, -15 style, and costs 2500g.
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
The turtle shell has a defence bonus of +37. Only Yangus can wear it.
Dragon Quest IX
| Tortoise shell | |
|---|---|
| Defence | +22 |
| Equipable by | |
| Buy Price | 1550g |
| Sell Price | 775g |
| Flavor text | An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down. |
| Tortoiseshell armour | |
|---|---|
| Defence | +30 |
| Equipable by | |
| Buy Price | 0g |
| Sell Price | 1650g |
| Flavor text | An eccentric enhancement of the tortoise shell. |
| Notes | Created by combining the Tortoise shell with two clumps of emerald moss and two tortoiseshell pieces. |