Editing Orichalcum (section)

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
Orichalcum is needed to reforge the [[Sword of Kings]]. To accomplish this, retrieve the unrefined ingot from the stables in [[Damdara]] and sell it to the [[Jipang|Jipanese]] blacksmith in [[Kol]] for 22500 {{Gold}}. The legendary sword can then be purchased from the town's item shop for 35000 {{Gold}}.

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{{DQIIIHDItem
|header=[[File:ICON-Orichalcum III HD.png]]
|name=<big>Orihalcum</big>
|kanji=オリハルコン
|description=A rare orb of unparalleled durability, it was long thought to be little more than a legend
|effect=Temper into the [[Sword of Kings]]
|price=N/A
|location=[[Damdara]] stables
}}
	
==={{DQ8}}===
Orichalcum is an ingredient of the alchemization items such as the [[Sage's stone]], [[Meteorite Bracer]], [[Metal king shield]], [[Metal king armour]], [[Liquid metal sword]], [[Megaton Hammer]] and [[Goddess Ring]].

The almighty azure alloy can be found in the Godbird's Eyrie (light world), the Black Citadel, automatically dropped by [[Ruin]], exchanged for 83 [[Mini medal]]s, and found a chest in the post-game Heavenly Dais. Additionally, monsters [[Metal king slime]] ({{fraction|1|256}}) and [[Pandora's box]] ({{fraction|1|128}}). Using [[Yangus]]' ''Stainless Steal Sickle'' with the [[Skull helm]] will help against the latter, but will lower the acquirement rate to {{fraction|1|256}}. In the {{3DS}} version, three more pieces of orichalcum can be obtained; one by filling out the Munchie card in [[Cameron's Codex]], another in the [[Altar of Wroth]], and one more in [[Memories Lane]].

==={{DQ9}}===
Orichalcum is again a crucial component in several [[List of alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX|alchemy recipes]]. It can be acquired in treasure chests of [[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|rank 9 and 10]] in treasure map grottos, found inside a red chest in the cave on the lonely coast, near Apus Major's throne in a red chest, purchased for 15 [[Mini medal]]s a piece from [[Cap'n Max Meddlin']] after completing the standard reward list, and it can be dropped by a [[Gem slime]] ({{fraction|1|256}}) as well as [[Greygnarl|Greygnarl (Grotto)]] (5%).

It is used to create:
*Metal slime equipment
*Liquid metal slime equipment
*Metal king slime equipment
*Erdrick's Equipment
*[[Orichalcum claws]]
*[[Orichalcudgel]]	
*[[Sage's stone]]

Game description:'' A highly prized mineral of magnificent hardness. Alchemise it!''

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==={{DQ11}}===
Orichalcum is a plot item in this game, required to forge the [[Sword of Light]]. It can be obtained in the [[Battleground]], specifically in the area labeled "Overlooked Cavern" on the map. The orichalcum is one of the three items the party needs to forge the Sword of Light (the other two being the [[Forging Hammer]] and [[Crucible key]]). Finding it also triggers a humorous cutscene in which [[Erik]] gets overexcited about its value.
	
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In Act 3, it is also possible to obtain smaller chunks of Orichalcum as ingredients for certain late-game [[Fun-Size Forge]] recipes. These can be collected from sparkly spots behind a door in the Battleground locked with the [[Ultimate Key]]. It is necessary to give one of these chunks to the blacksmith in [[Hotto]] in order for him to forge the [[Sword of Kings]].
	
The important lump of orichalcum from Act 2 can also be regained in Act 3, by looking in the same spot as before, although no cutscene triggers. This is needed to reforge the Sword of Light in Act 3. Both the Sword of Light and [[Sword of Kings]] are needed if the player wishes to forge the optional but very powerful [[Supreme Sword of Light]]. In ''Dragon Quest XI S'', this more important lump is called ''rarefied'' orichalcum, probably to differentiate it from the less important chunks available in Act 3.
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==={{DQHRS}}===
Orichalcum is used as ammunition for the [[Schleiman tank|Schleiman Tank]], and may be used in alchemy to create other ammunition, such as the [[Orichalcum slime]].

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==={{DQTAoD}}===
Orichalcum is a extremely rare and durable metal, said to be created by the gods. Objects crafted from orichalcum include the Demon Dragon Blade (wielded by the Dragon Knight), the Sword of Champions (initially a tournament prize, but stolen and wielded by Hadlar), and the Crown of Champions (gifted to Dai at the start of the series). The Crown is eventually melted down to serve as raw materials for Dai's personal weapon, the Sword of Dai.

Demon King Vearn also owns a set of orichalcum chess pieces, five of which (a pawn, knight, rook, bishop and queen) are animated by Hadlar to create a group of powerful warriors known as the Hadlar Royal Guard. Later Vearn also animates the king piece as a minor antagonist, served by mindless golems created from the remaining pawns.