Magical robes
The magical robes are holy clothing imbued with energy to dampen the force of enemy spells.
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| Japanese | まほうのほうい (III) まほうの法衣 (IX onward) |
| Romaji | Mahō no hōi |
| Old localisations | Sacred robe Magic robe |
| Found in | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest Treasures |
| Effect | Reduces damage taken from magic spells. |
Localization history
まほうのほうい and まほうの法衣 are translated into English as the magical robes in III, IX, & Treasures; in every other instance they have been translated as the magic vestment instead.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The magical robes has a Defence bonus of +30, reduces magic damage taken by 33%, and can be equipped by Priests and Sages. It can be purchased at Theddon, Lanson, Damdara, and the third and fourth stages of the Immigrant Town for 4,400 gold and sold for 3,300 gold.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Magical robes 
| Description | ||||
| A firm favourite with conjurers, this cloak reduces damage from offensive enemy magic | ||||
| Stats | Vocations | |||
| Defence +48 |   |
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| Notes | ||||
| -33% damage from spells | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 5,500/1,430 | Maw of the Necrogond 4B Sold in: Lanson Mur |
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
The robe is the first in a line of posh clothing that pumps up the otherworldly arts with aplomb.
Magical robes 
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| Description | ||||
| A magical vestment that spoils the effects of spells. | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Defence +15 Magical Might +12 Magical Mending +12 Charm +19 |
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| Notes | ||||
| Reduces damage taken from fire, ice, wind, lightning/explosion, and dark-elemental attacks by 18%. Dropped by Sorcerers and Shamans. Upgrades into Enchanted robes. |
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| Price | Location | |||
| 3,600/1,800 | Sold in Gleeba. One found in Bloomingdale*. |
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Dragon Quest Treasures
| Game | Description |
 | A classy cloak worn by those who rank highest among heaven's helpers |
The magical robes are Treasure No. 83 in the Armour 1 category and can be found on Cinderback Ridge or the Hinterquarters. Its base value is 880,000 gold.
Gallery
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The magical robes from Dragon Quest III -
A female priest from Dragon Quest III wearing the magical robes
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Magical robes icon in Treasures
