Shell armour

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The shell armour is a recurring suit of armor in the series. It is made out of armoured shells connected with chains, and is noticeable for being a fashion faux pas.

Shell armour
Japanese こうらのよろい
Romaji Kōra no yoroi
Old localisations Same
Found in Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VII
Effect N/A

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation edit

The shell armour has a defence bonus of +16. It can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, Merchants, and Sages. It can be purchased with 300 gold coins at the Weapon & Armour shop in Romaria, and sold for 225.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake edit

  Shell armour
Description
An ever-so-slightly more fashion-friendly attempt at crafting armour from reptile shells
Stats Vocations
Defence +17      
Notes
N/A
Price Location
490/98 Sold in:
Romaria
Asham

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past edit

The shell armour has a defence bonus of +18, but reduces style by 25. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased from Frobisher for 880 gold and sold for 440. Shell armour can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

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