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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Shimmering dress''
|title = Shimmering dress
|image = [[File:DQVIII Shimmering Dress.png|center|175px]]
|image = [[File:DQVIII Shimmering Dress.png|275px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ひかりのドレス|Light dress}}
|japanese = ひかりのドレス
|romaji=Hikari no doresu
|romaji= {{tt|Hikari no doresu|Light dress}}
|names = Light dress<br>Dress of radiance
|names = Dress of Radiance<br>Shimmer Dress<ref>Dragon Quest III Official Guide Book</ref><br>Light dress
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]] remakes only''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}} <small>(remakes only)</small><br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQMBRII}}<br>{{DQStars}}
|buy = varies
|effect = Reduces damage taken from attack spells and breath attacks. (''III'' only)<br>Has a chance to reflect spells back at the caster.
|sell = varies
|effect = High chance to reflects spells
}}
}}
The '''Shimmering dress''' is a piece of clothing in the series.


The '''shimmering dress''' is a recurring dress in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that first appeared in [[Dragon Quest IV]]. This radiant yellow gown sometimes reflects incoming spells from both enemies and allies, with exact the frequency depending on the title. Design wise, it has shifted from a loose-fitting robe to a regal ballroom gown as of the seventh game.
==Characteristics==
The shimmering dress's original design is a loose-fitting gown similar in appearance to a [[Wikipedia:Chiton|chiton]], a robe worn in ancient Greece and Rome. The Super Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest III'' introduced a design closer to a medieval gown with a light yellow bodice with rounded shoulders and a darker yellow skirt. Starting with ''Dragon Quest VII'', the dress's design was altered further, making the shoulders more flowing and adding some gold jewelry with a blue gem to the top of the bust. The dress is known for its ability to [[Bounce|reflect spells]] from both enemies and allies back at the caster, with the exact frequency depending on the title. However, starting with ''Dragon Quest IX'', this was changed to only reflect spells for enemies, increasing its usefulness.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +90 and reduces damage taken from breath and magic attacks by 33%. It is the strongest piece of armour in remakes of the game, but it can only be worn by female characters. In the SNES/GBC remake, one can be found as a prize for completing the 4th [[T'n'T|T'n'T board]] (1st Goal) & more can be purchased from the 5th board in one of the shops for 19,000 gold.
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +90, reduces damage taken from breath and magic attacks by 33%, and can be equipped by any vocation as long as they are female. It is the strongest piece of armour in remakes of the game. In the Super Famicom and Game Boy Color versions, one can be received as a prize for completing the 4th [[T'n'T|T'n'T board]] (1st Goal) and more can be purchased from the 5th board in one of the shops for 19,000 gold. It can be sold for 14,250 gold, but it is not recommended to do so.
*As T'n'T boards were removed from the smart phone versions of the game, a single shimmering dress replaces one of the [[mimic]]s in [[Zoma's Castle]].
*As T'n'T boards were removed from the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions of the game, a single shimmering dress replaces one of the [[Mimic|Mimics]] in [[Zoma's Citadel]].
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Shimmering dress III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Shimmering dress</big>
|description=A frock most fabulous that reduces damage from enemy magic as well as fire and ice attacks.
|stats=Defence +105
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial Artist]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]]<br>[[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]]
|notes=Exclusive to Appearance B<br>Reduces damage taken from spells and breath attacks by 33%.
|price=N/a / 14,250
|location=[[Zoma's Citadel]] 4BF
}}


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=This diaphanous dress may reflect magic back at the caster.<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
|DQ4=This diaphanous dress may reflect magic back at the caster.<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo DS]] and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}
}}
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +50 (+45 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version) and can be worn by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] (female), [[Alena]], [[Maya]] & [[Meena]]. It can be sold for 6,600 gold. It has a 33% chance to reflect spells back at the caster. They can be found in [[Baron's Folly]] and [[Doorway to Nadiria]].
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +50 (+45 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version) and can be worn by the female {{Hero 4}}, [[Alena]], [[Maya]], and [[Meena]]. It has a 33% chance to reflect spells back at the caster, including healing spells. It can be found in [[Baron's Folly]]{{tt|*|NES version only}} and in a treasure chest on B1F of the [[Doorway to Nadiria]]. It also has a {{fraction|1|256}} chance of being dropped by [[Vis mager (Dragon Quest IV)|Vis magers]]. The dress can be sold for 6,600 gold, but item collectors may not wish to do so due to its rarity.
[[File:Silk Tuxedo and Shimmer Dress.png|250px|right|thumb|Worn by Ashlynn in ''Dragon Quest VI'' (right)]]
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''What a glimmerin', shimmerin', sparklin' piece o' cloth! Every now an' then, a dress as gleamin' as this is sure to reflect a magic attack. It might even reflect healin' magic though, too, so you'd best mind yerself with that. <Female Hero>, Alena, Meena and Maya can be equipped with it.'''''|source=Torneko appraising the shimmering dress|console=|align=center|bgcolor=e5a0f2}}


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +45, and a 33% reflection rate. It may be purchased in [[Gotha]] and [[Lofty Peak]] for 8000 gold, and can only be worn by {{Bianca}}, {{Nera}}, and [[Madchen]].
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +45, has a 33% chance of reflecting spells, and can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's daughter]]. It can be purchased at [[Gotha]] and [[Lofty Peak]] for 8,000 gold and sold for 4,400 gold.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
This time, the dress is a reward for completing the [[Best-Dressed Contest]] instead of being purchasable, and as such is unsellable.
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +55, a {{Style}} bonus of +65, and a 33% chance of reflecting spells. It can only be equipped by [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]]. The dress is received as a reward for winning the 6th round of the Best-Dressed Contest at the [[Château de Sass]]. If the dress is worn along with a [[Silver tiara]] and [[Glass slippers]], the wearer will receive a +40 bonus to Style when being ranked for the Best-Dressed Contest.
It provides +55 defence and +65 style, with a whopping 50% chance to reflect magic.  
Combine with a [[silver tiara]] and [[glass slippers]] for a massive +186 style boost for [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]].


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The shimmering dress has a defence bonus of +75 and a style bonus of +61. It can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Aishe]] and it reflects spells in battle 33% of the time. The shimmering dress can be found at the Multipleximus Maximus.
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +75, a {{Style}} bonus of +61, and a 33% chance to reflect spells in battle. It can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Aishe]]. One can be found in a treasure chest at the [[Multipleximus Maximus]]. It also has a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Pandora's box|Pandora's boxes]]. The dress can be sold for 4,400 gold, but item collectors may not wish to do so due to its rarity. Once again, the shimmering dress also receives a massive +40 style bonus for the Best Dressed Contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]] if it is worn with a silver tiara and glass slippers.
The shimmering dress receives a massive +40 style bonus for the Best Dressed Contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]] if it is worn with a silver tiara and glass slippers.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.<ref name="auto2">[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
|DQ8=A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Shimmering dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +67, has a 20% chance to reflect all spells barring [[Insulatle]], and can be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]]. It can only be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can also be mixed to create other pieces of equipment. The dress can be sold for 8,800 gold each for the first five sold, 6,160 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then only 2,640 gold each from the eleventh sold onward.
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Shimmering dress PS2.png|32px|Shimmering dress]]<br>Shimmering dress
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Gold bracer PS2.png|32px|link=Gold bracer]]<br>Gold bracer
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Ruby of protection PS2.png|32px|link=Ruby of protection]]<br>Ruby of protection
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Spangled dress PS2.png|32px|link=Spangled dress]]<br>Spangled dress
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Shamshir of light PS2.png|32px|link=Shamshir of light]]<br>Shamshir of light
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Rune staff.png|32px|link=Rune staff]]<br>Rune staff
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Shimmering dress PS2.png|32px|Shimmering dress]]<br>Shimmering dress
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Light shield PS2.png|32px|link=Light shield]]<br>Light shield
}}
</div>
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Princesss robe PS2.png|32px|link=Princess's robe]]<br>Princess's robe
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Shimmering dress PS2.png|32px|Shimmering dress]]<br>Shimmering dress
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Angels robe.png|32px|link=Angel's robe]]<br>Angel's robe
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Gold rosary.png|32px|link=Gold rosary]]<br>Gold rosary
}}
}}
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +67 and a 20% chance to reflect all spells barring [[Insulatle]]. It can be worn by [[Jessica]] and [[Red]]. Shimmering dresses can only be made using the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be sold for 8,800 gold. They can also be upgraded into a [[divine bustier]] by combining it with a [[dangerous bustier]], a [[princess's robe]] by combining it with an [[angel's robe]] and a [[gold rosary]], or a [[Shamshir of light]] by combining it with a [[light shield]] and a [[rune staff]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII shimmering dress.png|32px]]<br>Shimmering dress
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Divine bustier.png|32px|link=Divine bustier]]<br>Divine bustier
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Gold bracer.png|32px|link=Gold bracer]]<br>Gold bracer
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Shimmering dress PS2.png|32px|Shimmering dress]]<br>Shimmering dress
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Ruby of protection.png|32px|link=Ruby of protection]]<br>Ruby of protection
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dangerous bustier PS2.png|32px|link=Dangerous bustier]]<br>Dangerous bustier
|i3=[[File:DQVIII Spangled dress.png|32px|link=Spangled dress]]<br>Spangled dress
|i3=-
}}
}}
</div>


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
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|name=Shimmering dress
|name=Shimmering dress
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress IX artwork.png]]
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress IX artwork.png]]
|description=A nebulous number that's not unknown to reflect spells
|description=A nebulous number that's not unknown to reflect spells.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|rarity=★★★☆☆
|stats=Defence +35<br>Charm +100
|stats=Defence +35<br>Style +100
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial Artist]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=20% chance to reflect spells<br>Upgrades into [[Princess's robe]]
|notes=20% chance to reflect enemy spells.<br>Used to create [[Princess's robe]].
|price=NA/7,750
|price=7,750 / 7,750
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|location=Sold from the [[DQVC]] during the DQVC Fashion Week sale when it was still available.
|i1=[[file:DQIX spangled dress.png|link=Spangled dress]]
|i1=[[file:DQIX spangled dress.png|32px|link=Spangled dress]]<br>Spangled dress
|i2=[[File:DQIX Brighten rock.png|link=Brighten rock]] x3
|i2=[[File:DQIX Brighten rock.png|32px|link=Brighten rock]]<br>Brighten rock x3
|i3=[[file:pink pearlIXicon.png|link=Pink pearl]]
|i3=[[file:pink pearlIXicon.png|32px|link=Pink pearl]]<br>Pink pearl
}}
}}*In this game, the shimmering dress has received a male counterpart in the form of the [[twinkling tuxedo]].
In this game, the shimmering dress has received a male counterpart in the form of the [[twinkling tuxedo]]. Reflect rate is 20%.
 
==={{DQ10}}===
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==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|name=<big><big>Shimmering dress</big></big>
|name=<big><big>Shimmering dress</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress xi icon.png]]
|icon=[[File:Shimmering dress xi icon.png]]
|description=An enchanted evening gown that sometimes sends spells back where they came from
|description=An enchanted evening gown that sometimes sends spells back where they came from.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Steam versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|rarity=<big><big>A</big></big>
|stats=Defence +67/69/62/75<br>Charm +62/65/68/71
|stats=Defence +67/69/62/75<br>Charm +62/65/68/71
|notes=20% chance to reflect spells
|notes=Spell Reflection Chance 20%<br>Requires 14 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=NA/5,500
|price=200,000 Tokens / 5,500
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|location=Token Exchange at [[Octagonia]]'s [[Casino]] (second act onward)
|diff=2.5
|diff=2.5
|i1=[[file:Glimmergrass xi icon.png|50px|link=Glimmergrass]] x2 [[file:Pink pearl xi icon.png|50px|link=Pink pearl]] x2 [[file:Brighten rock xi icon.png|50px|link=Brighten rock]] x2 [[file:Sparkly sap xi icon.png|50px|link=Sparkly sap]] x2
|i1=[[file:Glimmergrass xi icon.png|50px|link=Glimmergrass]] x2 + [[file:Pink pearl xi icon.png|50px|link=Pink pearl]] x2 + [[File:Brighten rock xi icon.png|50px|link=Brighten rock]] x2 + [[File:Sparkly sap xi icon.png|50px|link=Sparkly sap]] x2
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
|character=[[File:Veronica sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Veronica (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]]
}}
}}
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''Gear that Glitters''' contains the recipe for the shimmering dress. It is received as a reward for completing the quest "A Delayed Diploma" starting from the second act.


==={{DQRivals}}===
==={{DQRivals}}===
The shimmering dress appears on one of the Alena variant cards.
The shimmering dress appears on one of the Alena variant cards.


==See also==
==In Other Languages==
*[[Catoptric armour]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Mirror armour]]
|es=Vestido resplandeciente|es-meaning=Spanish for "resplendent dress".
*[[Mirror shield]]
|fr=Robe chatoyante|fr-meaning=French for "shimmering dress".
*[[Twinkling tuxedo]]
|de=Schimmerndes Kleid|de-meaning=German for "shimmering dress".
|it=Abito scintillante|it-meaning=Italian for "scintillating dress".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Alena Shimmering Dress.png|Alena wearing the shimmering dress
Alena Shimmering Dress.png|Alena wearing the shimmering dress
DQIV Shimmering Dress.png|Meena wearing the shimmering dress
DQIV Shimmering Dress.png|Meena wearing the shimmering dress
Silk Tuxedo and Shimmer Dress.png|Worn by Ashlynn in ''Dragon Quest VI''
Shimmering dress VII artwork.png|The shimmering dress from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Shimmering dress VII artwork.png|The shimmering dress from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQotS Shimmering Dress.png|The shimmering dress in ''Dragon Quest of the Stars''
DQR AlenaDress.png|Alena, again, wearing the shimmering dress in ''Dragon Quest Rivals''.
DQR AlenaDress.png|Alena, again, wearing the shimmering dress in ''Dragon Quest Rivals''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Related items==
*[[Catoptric armour]]
*[[Mirror armour]]
*[[Mirror shield]]
*[[Twinkling tuxedo]]
[[es:Vestido Deslumbrante]]
[[fr:Robe chatoyante]]


==Reference==
==Reference==
<references/>
<references/>
[[Category:Female-exclusive equipment]]
[[Category:Female-exclusive equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars armour]]

Latest revision as of 00:46, 26 November 2025

Shimmering dress
Japanese ひかりのドレス
Romaji Hikari no doresu
Old localisations Dress of Radiance
Shimmer Dress[1]
Light dress
Found in Dragon Quest III (remakes only)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
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: Monster Battle Road II
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Effect Reduces damage taken from attack spells and breath attacks. (III only)
Has a chance to reflect spells back at the caster.

The Shimmering dress is a piece of clothing in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The shimmering dress's original design is a loose-fitting gown similar in appearance to a chiton, a robe worn in ancient Greece and Rome. The Super Famicom version of Dragon Quest III introduced a design closer to a medieval gown with a light yellow bodice with rounded shoulders and a darker yellow skirt. Starting with Dragon Quest VII, the dress's design was altered further, making the shoulders more flowing and adding some gold jewelry with a blue gem to the top of the bust. The dress is known for its ability to reflect spells from both enemies and allies back at the caster, with the exact frequency depending on the title. However, starting with Dragon Quest IX, this was changed to only reflect spells for enemies, increasing its usefulness.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

The Shimmering dress has a Defence bonus of +90, reduces damage taken from breath and magic attacks by 33%, and can be equipped by any vocation as long as they are female. It is the strongest piece of armour in remakes of the game. In the Super Famicom and Game Boy Color versions, one can be received as a prize for completing the 4th T'n'T board (1st Goal) and more can be purchased from the 5th board in one of the shops for 19,000 gold. It can be sold for 14,250 gold, but it is not recommended to do so.

  • As T'n'T boards were removed from the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions of the game, a single shimmering dress replaces one of the Mimics in Zoma's Citadel.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Shimmering dress
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A frock most fabulous that reduces damage from enemy magic as well as fire and ice attacks.
Stats Vocations
Defence +105
Notes
Exclusive to Appearance B
Reduces damage taken from spells and breath attacks by 33%.
Price Location
N/a / 14,250 Zoma's Citadel 4BF

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
This diaphanous dress may reflect magic back at the caster.[2]

The Shimmering dress has a Defence bonus of +50 (+45 in the NES Version) and can be worn by the female Hero, Alena, Maya, and Meena. It has a 33% chance to reflect spells back at the caster, including healing spells. It can be found in Baron's Folly* and in a treasure chest on B1F of the Doorway to Nadiria. It also has a 1⁄256 chance of being dropped by Vis magers. The dress can be sold for 6,600 gold, but item collectors may not wish to do so due to its rarity.

"What a glimmerin', shimmerin', sparklin' piece o' cloth! Every now an' then, a dress as gleamin' as this is sure to reflect a magic attack. It might even reflect healin' magic though, too, so you'd best mind yerself with that. <Female Hero>, Alena, Meena and Maya can be equipped with it."

—Torneko appraising the shimmering dress

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]

The Shimmering dress has a Defence bonus of +45, has a 33% chance of reflecting spells, and can be equipped by Bianca, Nera, Debora, and the Hero's daughter. It can be purchased at Gotha and Lofty Peak for 8,000 gold and sold for 4,400 gold.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

The Shimmering dress has a Defence bonus of +55, a Style bonus of +65, and a 33% chance of reflecting spells. It can only be equipped by Milly and Ashlynn. The dress is received as a reward for winning the 6th round of the Best-Dressed Contest at the Château de Sass. If the dress is worn along with a Silver tiara and Glass slippers, the wearer will receive a +40 bonus to Style when being ranked for the Best-Dressed Contest.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

The Shimmering dress has a Defence bonus of +75, a Style bonus of +61, and a 33% chance to reflect spells in battle. It can only be equipped by Maribel and Aishe. One can be found in a treasure chest at the Multipleximus Maximus. It also has a 1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Pandora's boxes. The dress can be sold for 4,400 gold, but item collectors may not wish to do so due to its rarity. Once again, the shimmering dress also receives a massive +40 style bonus for the Best Dressed Contest of the Excellence Grading Organisation if it is worn with a silver tiara and glass slippers.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.[3]

The Shimmering dress has a Defence bonus of +67, has a 20% chance to reflect all spells barring Insulatle, and can be equipped by Jessica and Red. It can only be made in the Alchemy Pot and can also be mixed to create other pieces of equipment. The dress can be sold for 8,800 gold each for the first five sold, 6,160 gold each for the sixth through tenth, then only 2,640 gold each from the eleventh sold onward.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Shimmering dress
Shimmering dress
Gold bracer
Ruby of protection
Spangled dress


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Shamshir of light
Rune staff		 Shimmering dress
Shimmering dress
Light shield
Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Princess's robe		 Shimmering dress
Shimmering dress
Angel's robe
Gold rosary


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Divine bustier		 Shimmering dress
Shimmering dress
Dangerous bustier		 -

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Shimmering dress
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A nebulous number that's not unknown to reflect spells.[4]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★☆☆ Defence +35
Style +100
Notes
20% chance to reflect enemy spells.
Used to create Princess's robe.
Price Location
7,750 / 7,750 Sold from the DQVC during the DQVC Fashion Week sale when it was still available.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Spangled dress
Brighten rock x3
Pink pearl

*In this game, the shimmering dress has received a male counterpart in the form of the twinkling tuxedo.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

Shimmering dress
Description
An enchanted evening gown that sometimes sends spells back where they came from.[5]
Rarity
A
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +67/69/62/75
Charm +62/65/68/71
Notes
Spell Reflection Chance 20%
Requires 14 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
200,000 Tokens / 5,500 Token Exchange at Octagonia's Casino (second act onward)
Forging Difficulty
2.5
Ingredients
x2 + x2 + x2 + x2
Characters

The recipe book Gear that Glitters contains the recipe for the shimmering dress. It is received as a reward for completing the quest "A Delayed Diploma" starting from the second act.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit | edit source]

The shimmering dress appears on one of the Alena variant cards.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolVestido resplandecienteSpanish for "resplendent dress".
FrançaisRobe chatoyanteFrench for "shimmering dress".
DeutschSchimmerndes KleidGerman for "shimmering dress".
ItalianoAbito scintillanteItalian for "scintillating dress".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • A female Mage from Dragon Quest III wearing the shimmering dress
    A female Mage from Dragon Quest III wearing the shimmering dress
  • Alena wearing the shimmering dress
    Alena wearing the shimmering dress
  • Meena wearing the shimmering dress
    Meena wearing the shimmering dress
  • Worn by Ashlynn in Dragon Quest VI
    Worn by Ashlynn in Dragon Quest VI
  • The shimmering dress from Dragon Quest VII
    The shimmering dress from Dragon Quest VII
  • The shimmering dress in Dragon Quest of the Stars
    The shimmering dress in Dragon Quest of the Stars
  • Alena, again, wearing the shimmering dress in Dragon Quest Rivals.
    Alena, again, wearing the shimmering dress in Dragon Quest Rivals.

Related items[edit | edit source]

Reference[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Dragon Quest III Official Guide Book
  2. ↑ Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.
  3. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  4. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  5. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Steam versions.
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