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{{Item
{{Item
|title=''Flowing dress''
|title=Flowing dress
|image = [[Image:DQVIII Flowing Dress.png|240px]]
|image = [[Image:DQVIII Flowing Dress.png|300px]]
|japanese = {{tt|みずのはごろも|Water feather robe}}
|japanese = みずのはごろも
|romaji = Mizu no hagoromo
|romaji = {{tt|Mizu no hagoromo|Water feather robe}}
|names = Water flying cloth <br> Water robe
|names = Water Flying Cloth<br>Water Flying Clothes<br>Water robe<br>Flowing dress top
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<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>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<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>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}<br>{{DQTact}}<br>{{AHB}}
|effect = Reduces fire and ice damage.<br>Protects the wearer from poisonous swamps and lava tiles. (''II'' only)
|effect = Protects against fire and ice damage.<br>Protects the wearer from poisonous swamps and lava tiles. (''II'' only)
}}
}}
The '''Flowing dress''' is a robe in the series. It offers a high degree of protection against fire and ice attacks and is one of the most protective pieces of equipment for spellcasters.


The '''flowing dress''' is a powerful robe in the {{DQSeries}}, debuting in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'' as a special piece of equipment. It offers very high protection against fire and ice attacks and is one of the most protective pieces of body armor for spellcasters. Despite its name, it can be equipped by both male and female characters in most cases.
==Design==
In most of its appearances, the flowing robe looks like a traditional Japanese kimono made out of sky blue cloth, with the hemline of the robe blending into flowing water or mist. It is worn with either a blue or purple sash tied around the waist, another cloth sash attached to a pair of wristbands or carried around the wearer's wrists, and a pair of sandals. However, in appearances such as ''Dragon Quest X'', the flowing dress looks closer to a Western-styled robe with a hood and has wave-like decorations around the sleeves and hemline. Some games also divide the robe into sections for the upper and lower body.


==Characteristics==
Although the flowing dress debuted as a unique and special piece of equipment in ''Dragon Quest II'', later games in the series reduced its importance by making it purchasable in armour shops in later sections of the game or by allowing players themselves to craft it on their own. It is still a very protective in its own right, but its status as the most protective robe has been replaced by other pieces of equipment. Contrary to its English name, the robe typically does not have any gender restrictions.
The appearance of the flowing dress has not changed much over the years. In the majority of its appearances, the robe looks like a traditional Japanese kimono made out of sky blue cloth with the hemline of the robe blending into what appears to be flowing water or mist. It is worn with either a blue or purple sash tied around the waist, along with another cloth sash attached to a pair of golden wristbands or carried around the wearer's wrists. However, in some appearances such as ''Dragon Quest X'', the flowing dress looks closer to a Western-styled robe with a hood and has wave-like decorations around the sleeves and hemline. As footwear is usually part of the "armor" equipment slot barring accessories, it is also typically depicted as being accompanied by a pair of light sandals, yellow or orange (in a way suggestive of leather), secured by straps on the ankle, arch and around the big toe. More recent depictions feature a pair of anklets on the left foot.
 
Although the flowing dress debuted as a unique and special piece of equipment in ''Dragon Quest II'', later games in the series reduced its importance by making it purchasable in armor shops in later sections of the game or by allowing players themselves to craft it on their own. It is still a very protective in its own right, but its status as the most protective robe has been replaced by other pieces of equipment.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|DQ2=A garment woven from celestial skein.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
|DQ2=A garment woven from celestial skein.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
}}
The flowing dress has a defence bonus of +35 in the original, and +65 in all other versions. It protects against fire attacks by 50% and damage caused by [[List of world map terrain in the Dragon Quest series|swamps and magma tiles]]. It can be worn by all three characters. The robe is obtained by giving the [[Subtle Shuttle]] and [[Celestial skein]] to [[Don Calico]] in [[Slewse]]. The wizened weaver does not finish his work until the player saves and then restarts their game or rests at an inn in the remakes.
The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +35 in the original, and +65 in all other versions, and can be worn by all three characters. It reduces damage taken from fire attacks by 50% and damage caused by [[List of world map terrain in the Dragon Quest series|swamps and magma tiles]]. The robe is obtained by giving the [[Subtle Shuttle]] and [[Celestial skein]] to [[Don Calico]] in [[Slewse]]. The don does not finish his work until the player saves and then restarts their game or rests at an inn in the remakes.
 
* In the original version, a second copy of the dress can be obtained by gathering the skein and shuttle again. This only works the first time. Because Don Calico wove it specifically for her, the dress cannot be received if the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]'s inventory is full.
In the original version, a second copy of the dress can be obtained by gathering the skein and shuttle again. This only works the first time. Because Don Calico wove it specifically for her, the dress cannot be received if the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]'s inventory is full.


==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The flowing dress has a defence bonus of +50 (+40 in the original) and can be worn by [[Mage]]s, as well as [[Sage]]s in remakes. It reduces spell and breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd in all versions, and can be purchased in [[Kol]] for 12,500 gold and sold for 9,375.
The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +50 (+40 in the original) and can be equipped by [[Mage]]s, as well as [[Sage]]s in remakes. It reduces spell and breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd in all versions, and can be purchased in [[Kol]] for 12,500 gold and sold for 9,375.


==={{DQ3HD}}===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
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|header=[[File:Flowing dress III HD icon.png]]
|header=[[File:Flowing dress III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Flowing dress</big>
|name=<big>Flowing dress</big>
|description=A holy frock that reduces damage from fire, ice and explosive attacks
|description=A holy frock that reduces damage from fire, ice and explosive attacks.
|stats=Defence +75
|stats=Defence +75
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]
|vocation=[[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]
|notes=-33% damage from Fire spells & breath attacks<br>-33% damage from ice spells & breath attacks<br>-33% damage from Explosion spells
|notes=Reduces damage taken from Fire spells and breath attacks by 33%.<br>Reduces damage taken from Ice spells and breath attacks by 33%.<br>Reduces damage taken from Explosive spells by 33%.
|price=26,000/5,200
|price=26,000 / 5,200
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Kol]]
|location=Sold at the armour shop in [[Kol]].<br>Found by examining a spot in the northeast of [[Baramos' Lair]]'s exterior.<br>Secret Spot on island south of [[Kol]].{{tt|*|Requires the ship}}<br>Received as a reward for the first-time completion of Rank 7 of the [[Monster Arena (Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake)|Monster Arena]].
}}
}}


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based magic attacks.<ref name="auto">Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS versions.</ref>
|DQ4=Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based magic attacks.<ref name="auto">Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}
}}
The flowing dress has a defence bonus of +43 and reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and fire and ice breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd. It can be worn by [[Borya]], [[Maya]] & [[Meena]]. [[Orifiela]] has this among her equipment.
The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +43 and reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and fire and ice breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd. It can be equipped by [[Borya]], [[Maya]], and [[Meena]]. [[Orifiela]] has this among her equipment. It can be purchased for 15,000 gold at [[El Forado]], as well as the fourth and fifth stages of the [[Pioneer Town]], and sold for 11,250. If appraised by Torneko, he references its method of acquisition in ''Dragon Quest II''.
It can be purchased for 15,000 gold and sold for 11,250. If appraised by Torneko, he mentions that it goes all the way back to the time of the faeries. He also states that it is spun on a holy loom with threads of rain and dew, referencing its method of acquisition in ''Dragon Quest II''.
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''This flowin' dress is a fine defence against fire an' ice. It goes all the way back to the time o' the faeries, so it does. 'Tis spun on a holy loom with threads of rain and dew, so it is. And ye can't see through it, neither, even though it's made o' water. So there's no concern fer the ladies there. Borya, Meena, and Maya can be equipped with it.'''''|source=Torneko appraising the flowing dress|console=|align=center|bgcolor=e5a0f2}}


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
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|DQ5=A graceful garment that deflects damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.<ref name="auto"/>
|DQ5=A graceful garment that deflects damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.<ref name="auto"/>
}}
}}
The flowing dress has a defence bonus of +55, and reduces damage taken from Frizz, Sizz, and fire breath by 25. It can be purchased in [[Faerie Lea]] for 14,800 gold and sold for 11,100 gold. [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's daughter]] can equip it, along with many of the monster allies.
The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +55, and reduces damage taken from [[Frizz]] and [[Sizz]] spells, as well as fire breath by 25. It can be purchased in [[Faerie Lea]] for 14,800 gold and sold for 11,100 gold. It can be equipped by [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Debora]], the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's daughter]], {{Jailcat R}}, [[Saber]], {{Slime R}}, {{Healslime R}}, {{Metal slime R}}, {{Liquid metal slime R}}, {{Cureslime R}}, {{King slime R}}, {{King cureslime R}}, {{Man o' war R}}, {{Hulagan R}}, {{Old man of the sea R}}, {{Epipany R}}, {{Wiz pip R}}, {{Conkuisitor R}}, {{Conkjurer R}}, {{Grudgerigar R}}, {{Pocus poppet R}}, {{Chimaera R}}, {{Snowbird R}}, {{Powie yowie R}}, {{Cross eye R}}, {{Flamethrower R}}, {{Minidemon R}}, {{Hellion R}}, and {{Beastmaster R}}.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The flowing dress can be purchased for 14,800 gold in [[Turnscote]], Lower [[Weaver's Peak]], [[Despairia]], and in the well east of [[Port Haven]]. It has a defence bonus of +65 and [[style]] bonus of +42, and will reduce Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and fire breath damage by 30. It can be equipped by [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], and [[Nevan]].
The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +65, a {{Style}} bonus of +42, and reduces damage taken from [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], and [[Bang]] spells, as well as fire breath by 30 points. It can be equipped by [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], and [[Nevan]]. The robe can be purchased for 14,800 gold in [[Turnscote]], Lower [[Weaver's Peak]], [[Despairia]], and in the well east of [[Port Haven]].


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The flowing dress can be purchased from [[Buccanham]], the [[Divine Shrine]], a merchant at the [[Burnmont]]{{tt|*|After the Demon King's resurrection}}, and the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]] for 16,000 gold and sold for 8,000 gold. It has a defence bonus of +65 and an style bonus of +42. [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]] can equip it. It features the same elemental protection as in ''VI''. Flowing dresses can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]s in Buccanham and [[The Haven|the Haven]].
The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +65, a {{Style}} bonus of +42, and reduces damage taken from [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], and [[Bang]] spells, as well as fire breath by 30 points. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]], [[Ruff]], and [[Sir Mervyn]]. It can be purchased from [[Buccanham]], the [[Divine Shrine]], a merchant at the [[Burnmont]]{{tt|*|After the Demon King's resurrection}}, and the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]] for 16,000 gold and sold for 8,000 gold. The robe can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]s in Buccanham and [[The Haven|the Haven]].


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
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|DQ8=A sacred dress that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 1/3.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
|DQ8=A sacred dress that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 1/3.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
}}
The flowing dress has a defence bonus of +59 and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and both types of breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]], as well as [[Red]] in the Nintendo 3DS remake. It can be purchased for 14,800 gold at [[Tryan Gully]] and sold for 7,400 gold. The robe can be upgraded into the [[angel's robe]] and the [[Oriental warrior wear]] through [[List of alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest VIII|alchemy]].
The Flowing dress has a {{Defence}} bonus of +59 and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and both types of breath damage by {{fraction|1|3}}rd. It can only be worn by [[Jessica]], as well as [[Red]] in the Nintendo 3DS remake. It can be purchased for 14,800 gold at [[Tryan Gully]] and sold for 7,400 gold. The robe can be upgraded into the [[Angel's robe]] and the [[Oriental warrior wear]] with the [[Alchemy Pot]].
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{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Angels robe.png|32px|link=Angel's robe]]<br>Angel's robe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Angels robe.png|32px|link=Angel's robe]]<br>Angel's robe
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Flowing dress.png|32px]]<br>Flowing dress
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Flowing dress PS2.png|32px]]<br>Flowing dress
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Magical skirt.png|32px|link=Magical skirt]]<br>Magical skirt
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Magical skirt PS2.png|32px|link=Magical skirt]]<br>Magical skirt
|i3=-
|i3=-
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|item=[[Image:DQVIII Oriental warrior wear.png|32px|link=Oriental warrior wear]]<br>Oriental warrior wear
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Oriental warrior wear.png|32px|link=Oriental warrior wear]]<br>Oriental warrior wear
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII_Crimson_robe.png|32px|link=Crimson robe]]<br>Crimson robe
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII_Crimson_robe.png|32px|link=Crimson robe]]<br>Crimson robe
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Flowing dress.png|32px]]<br>Flowing dress
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Flowing dress PS2.png|32px]]<br>Flowing dress
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Lunar fan.png|32px|link=Lunar fan]]<br>Lunar fan
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Lunar fan.png|32px|link=Lunar fan]]<br>Lunar fan
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==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQIX flowing dress.png]]
|header=[[Image:Flowing dress DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Flowing dress
|name=Flowing dress
|icon=[[Image:DQIX Flowing dress.png|200px]]
|icon=[[Image:DQIX Flowing dress.png|200px]]
|description=A consecrated costume that curbs fire- and ice-based damage.
|description=A consecrated costume that curbs fire- and ice-based damage.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +25<br>Magical Might +18<br>Magical Mending +18<br>Style +50
|stats=Defence +25<br>Magical Might +18<br>Magical Mending +18<br>Style +50
|vocation=[[Image:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[Image:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]]<br>[[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[Image:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[Image:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|vocation=[[Image:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[Image:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[Image:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]][[Image:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]]<br>[[Image:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[Image:IXrangericon.png|link=Ranger]][[Image:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[Image:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 25%.<br>Required to complete [[Template:DQIXQuest/39|Quest #39]].
|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 25%.<br>Required to complete [[Template:DQIXQuest/39|Quest #39: Follow that Fish!]].
|price=18,000 / 9,000
|price=18,000 / 9,000
|location=Sold in [[Wormwood Creek]] and [[Upover]].<Br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Cumulus hex]]es.
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Wormwood Creek]] and [[Upover]].<Br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Cumulus hex]]es.
|i1=[[Image:DQIX magical robes.png|link=Enchanted robes]]<br>Enchanted robes
|i1=[[Image:DQIX magical robes.png|link=Enchanted robes]]<br>Enchanted robes
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Celestial skein.png|link=Celestial skein]]<br>Celestial skein x3
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Celestial skein.png|link=Celestial skein]]<br>Celestial skein x3
|i3=-
|i3=-
}}
}}
==={{DQ10}}===
The Flowing dress top has a {{Defence}} bonus of +29, a {{Style}} bonus of +12, a {{Magical Might}} and {{Magical Mending}} bonus of +24, increases the wearer's Weight by 1, and reduces Fire damage taken by 10%. It has an equipment level of 42 and can be equipped by [[Mage]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Fortune Teller]]s, [[Druid]]s, and [[Death Master]]s, as well as [[Raguas]] and [[Fuura]] in the ''Offline'' version of the game.
Like many equipment pieces in ''X'', the flowing dress is divided into sections for the upper and lower bodies. The entire set consists of the top, bottoms, a circlet, and anklets. If all four pieces are equipped, Fire damage is further reduced by another 20%. It can be crafted by a tailor or with the [[Fun-Size Forge]].
*Recipe: [[Glimmergrass]] x6 + [[Sainted soma]] x4 + [[Celestial skein]] x4 + [[Chronocrystal]]


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
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|name=<big><big>Flowing dress</big></big>
|name=<big><big>Flowing dress</big></big>
|icon=[[Image:Flowing dress xi icon.png]]
|icon=[[Image:Flowing dress xi icon.png]]
|description=This hallowed frock fortifies the wearer with water, warding against fire and ice.
|description=This hallowed frock fortifies the wearer with water, warding against fire and ice.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=A
|rarity=A
|stats=Defence +59/61/63/65
|stats=Defence +59/61/63/65<br>Magical Might +28/29/30/32<br>Magical Mending +28/29/30/32
M. might +28/29/30/32
|notes=Fire and ice damage taken reduced by 25%.<br>Requires 14 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
M. mending +28/29/30/32
|notes=-25% Fire & Ice-element damage
|price=14,800 / 7,400
|price=14,800 / 7,400
|location=Sold in [[Gondolia]], [[Nautica]]{{tt|*|After defeating Bathysfear in the third act}}, [[Sniflheim]], and [[Arboria]] during the second and third acts.
|location=Sold in [[Gondolia]], [[Nautica]]{{tt|*|After defeating Bathysfear in the third act}}, [[Sniflheim]], and [[Arboria]] during the second and third acts.
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===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A garment gracefully woven from threads imbued with the life-giving properties of rain and dew.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
The Flowing dress is [[List of treasures in Dragon Quest Treasures|Treasure No. 31]] in the Legendary Armour category and can be found on [[the Wingswept Moors]]. Its base value is 7,800,000 gold.


==={{DQStars}}===
==={{DQStars}}===
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
The flowing dress appears as a S-rank piece of armor as part of the limited ''Dragon Quest II'' event that can be received as a reward for defeating [[Atlas]] in a Mega Boss Battle or purchasable from the Swap Shop for 500 ''DQII'' medals each. The robe has a DEF bonus of +10, a WIS bonus of +7, and increases resistance against [[Status effect|Hobble]] by 10%. It can only be equipped by Magic, Support, and Debuff units and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.
The Flowing dress appears as a S-rank piece of armor as part of the original ''Dragon Quest II'' event that can be received as a reward for defeating [[Atlas]] in a Mega Boss Battle or purchasable from the Swap Shop for 500 ''DQII'' medals each. The robe has a DEF bonus of +10, a WIS bonus of +7, and increases resistance against [[Status effect|Hobble]] by 10%. It can only be equipped by Magic, Support, and Debuff units and has three slots for Alchemy Effects. The potential alchemy effects include further boosting Hobble resistance, increasing resistance against Frizz-type attacks and spells, and boosting DEF, WIS, or AGL.


==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
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}}


==Etymology==
==Trivia==
*In the original Japanese, the flowing dress is known as the "mizu no hagoromo". "Mizu" simply means "water", while hagoromo are special robes or kimono worn by celestial beings in Japanese mythology, such as angels or "[[Wikipedia:Tennin|tennin]]", heavenly spirits from Buddhist heaven. These robes were made out of materials like magical feathers and had special properties. If a tennin were to find themselves without their [[Wikipedia:Hagoromo_(play)|hagoromo]], they would be unable to return to heaven.
*In the original Japanese, the flowing dress is known as the "mizu no hagoromo". "Mizu" simply means "water", while hagoromo are special robes or kimono worn by celestial beings in Japanese mythology, such as angels or "[[Wikipedia:Tennin|tennin]]", heavenly spirits from Buddhist heaven. These robes were made out of materials like magical feathers and had special properties. If a tennin were to find themselves without their [[Wikipedia:Hagoromo_(play)|hagoromo]], they would be unable to return to heaven.


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<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Flowing dress Moonbrooke.jpg|The [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] wearing the flowing dress
Flowing dress Moonbrooke.jpg|The [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] wearing the flowing dress
DQII flowing dress.jpg|The Princess of Moonbrooke again wearing the robe
DQII flowing dress.jpg|The Princess of Moonbrooke, again wearing the robe
Flowing dress III 1996 artwork.png|The flowing dress from ''Dragon Quest III''
Flowing dress III 1996 artwork.png|The flowing dress from ''Dragon Quest III''
Water flying clothes.png|Water Flying Clothes from ''Dragon Quest IV''
Water flying clothes.png|Water Flying Clothes from ''Dragon Quest IV''
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DQ6NevanMilly.jpg| [[Milly]], on the right, wearing the flowing dress  
DQ6NevanMilly.jpg| [[Milly]], on the right, wearing the flowing dress  
Flowing dress VII artwork.png|The flowing dress from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Flowing dress VII artwork.png|The flowing dress from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQIX Flowing dress.png|The flowing dress in ''Dragon Quest IX''
Flowing dress builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
File:Flowing dress builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
Flowing dress treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
DQStars Mizu no Hagoromo.png|The flowing dress in ''Dragon Quest of the Stars''
DQStars Mizu no Hagoromo.png|The flowing dress in ''Dragon Quest of the Stars''
DQT Flowing Dress.png|''Tact'' icon
DQT Flowing Dress.png|''Tact'' icon
DQT Mizu no Hagoromo.jpg|The flowing dress in ''Dragon Quest Tact''
DQT Mizu no Hagoromo.jpg|The flowing dress in ''Dragon Quest Tact''
AHB Flowing Dress Top.png|The flowing dress top in ''A Hero's Bonds''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest II armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures legendary armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact armor]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk armour]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds equipment]]


[[fr:Robe flottante]]
[[fr:Robe flottante]]

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Flowing dress
Japanese みずのはごろも
Romaji Mizu no hagoromo
Old localisations Water Flying Cloth
Water Flying Clothes
Water robe
Flowing dress top
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
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 Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Treasures
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Dragon Quest Tact
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds
Effect Protects against fire and ice damage.
Protects the wearer from poisonous swamps and lava tiles. (II only)

The Flowing dress is a robe in the series. It offers a high degree of protection against fire and ice attacks and is one of the most protective pieces of equipment for spellcasters.

Design[edit | edit source]

In most of its appearances, the flowing robe looks like a traditional Japanese kimono made out of sky blue cloth, with the hemline of the robe blending into flowing water or mist. It is worn with either a blue or purple sash tied around the waist, another cloth sash attached to a pair of wristbands or carried around the wearer's wrists, and a pair of sandals. However, in appearances such as Dragon Quest X, the flowing dress looks closer to a Western-styled robe with a hood and has wave-like decorations around the sleeves and hemline. Some games also divide the robe into sections for the upper and lower body.

Although the flowing dress debuted as a unique and special piece of equipment in Dragon Quest II, later games in the series reduced its importance by making it purchasable in armour shops in later sections of the game or by allowing players themselves to craft it on their own. It is still a very protective in its own right, but its status as the most protective robe has been replaced by other pieces of equipment. Contrary to its English name, the robe typically does not have any gender restrictions.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A garment woven from celestial skein.[1]

The Flowing dress has a Defence bonus of +35 in the original, and +65 in all other versions, and can be worn by all three characters. It reduces damage taken from fire attacks by 50% and damage caused by swamps and magma tiles. The robe is obtained by giving the Subtle Shuttle and Celestial skein to Don Calico in Slewse. The don does not finish his work until the player saves and then restarts their game or rests at an inn in the remakes.

  • In the original version, a second copy of the dress can be obtained by gathering the skein and shuttle again. This only works the first time. Because Don Calico wove it specifically for her, the dress cannot be received if the Princess of Moonbrooke's inventory is full.

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

The Flowing dress has a Defence bonus of +50 (+40 in the original) and can be equipped by Mages, as well as Sages in remakes. It reduces spell and breath damage by 1⁄3rd in all versions, and can be purchased in Kol for 12,500 gold and sold for 9,375.

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

Flowing dress
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A holy frock that reduces damage from fire, ice and explosive attacks.
Stats Vocations
Defence +75
Notes
Reduces damage taken from Fire spells and breath attacks by 33%.
Reduces damage taken from Ice spells and breath attacks by 33%.
Reduces damage taken from Explosive spells by 33%.
Price Location
26,000 / 5,200 Sold at the armour shop in Kol.
Found by examining a spot in the northeast of Baramos' Lair's exterior.
Secret Spot on island south of Kol.*
Received as a reward for the first-time completion of Rank 7 of the Monster Arena.

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

GameDescription
Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based magic attacks.[2]

The Flowing dress has a Defence bonus of +43 and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and fire and ice breath damage by 1⁄3rd. It can be equipped by Borya, Maya, and Meena. Orifiela has this among her equipment. It can be purchased for 15,000 gold at El Forado, as well as the fourth and fifth stages of the Pioneer Town, and sold for 11,250. If appraised by Torneko, he references its method of acquisition in Dragon Quest II.

"This flowin' dress is a fine defence against fire an' ice. It goes all the way back to the time o' the faeries, so it does. 'Tis spun on a holy loom with threads of rain and dew, so it is. And ye can't see through it, neither, even though it's made o' water. So there's no concern fer the ladies there. Borya, Meena, and Maya can be equipped with it."

—Torneko appraising the flowing dress

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

GameDescription
A graceful garment that deflects damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.[2]

The Flowing dress has a Defence bonus of +55, and reduces damage taken from Frizz and Sizz spells, as well as fire breath by 25. It can be purchased in Faerie Lea for 14,800 gold and sold for 11,100 gold. It can be equipped by Bianca, Nera, Debora, the Hero's daughter, Jailcat, Saber, Slime, Healslime, Metal slime, Liquid metal slime, Cureslime, King slime, King cureslime, Man o' war, Hulagan, Old man of the sea, Epipany, Wiz pip, Conkuisitor, Conkjurer, Grudgerigar, Pocus poppet, Chimaera, Snowbird, Powie yowie, Cross eye, Flamethrower, Minidemon, Hellion, and Beastmaster.

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

The Flowing dress has a Defence bonus of +65, a Style bonus of +42, and reduces damage taken from Frizz, Sizz, and Bang spells, as well as fire breath by 30 points. It can be equipped by Milly, Ashlynn, and Nevan. The robe can be purchased for 14,800 gold in Turnscote, Lower Weaver's Peak, Despairia, and in the well east of Port Haven.

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

The Flowing dress has a Defence bonus of +65, a Style bonus of +42, and reduces damage taken from Frizz, Sizz, and Bang spells, as well as fire breath by 30 points. It can be equipped by Maribel, Ruff, and Sir Mervyn. It can be purchased from Buccanham, the Divine Shrine, a merchant at the Burnmont*, and the Sea Dragon for 16,000 gold and sold for 8,000 gold. The robe can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casinos in Buccanham and the Haven.

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

GameDescription
A sacred dress that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 1/3.[3]

The Flowing dress has a Defence bonus of +59 and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and both types of breath damage by 1⁄3rd. It can only be worn by Jessica, as well as Red in the Nintendo 3DS remake. It can be purchased for 14,800 gold at Tryan Gully and sold for 7,400 gold. The robe can be upgraded into the Angel's robe and the Oriental warrior wear with the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Angel's robe
Flowing dress
Magical skirt		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Oriental warrior wear
Crimson robe
Flowing dress
Lunar fan

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

Flowing dress
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A consecrated costume that curbs fire- and ice-based damage.[4]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +25
Magical Might +18
Magical Mending +18
Style +50
Notes
Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 25%.
Required to complete Quest #39: Follow that Fish!.
Price Location
18,000 / 9,000 Sold at the armour shops in Wormwood Creek and Upover.
Rarely dropped or stolen from Cumulus hexes.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Enchanted robes
Celestial skein x3		 -

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

The Flowing dress top has a Defence bonus of +29, a Style bonus of +12, a Magical Might and Magical Mending bonus of +24, increases the wearer's Weight by 1, and reduces Fire damage taken by 10%. It has an equipment level of 42 and can be equipped by Mages, Priests, Fortune Tellers, Druids, and Death Masters, as well as Raguas and Fuura in the Offline version of the game.

Like many equipment pieces in X, the flowing dress is divided into sections for the upper and lower bodies. The entire set consists of the top, bottoms, a circlet, and anklets. If all four pieces are equipped, Fire damage is further reduced by another 20%. It can be crafted by a tailor or with the Fun-Size Forge.

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

Flowing dress
Description
This hallowed frock fortifies the wearer with water, warding against fire and ice.[5]
Rarity
A
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +59/61/63/65
Magical Might +28/29/30/32
Magical Mending +28/29/30/32
Notes
Fire and ice damage taken reduced by 25%.
Requires 14 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
14,800 / 7,400 Sold in Gondolia, Nautica*, Sniflheim, and Arboria during the second and third acts.
Forging Difficulty
-
Ingredients
-
Characters

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A garment gracefully woven from threads imbued with the life-giving properties of rain and dew.[6]

The Flowing dress is Treasure No. 31 in the Legendary Armour category and can be found on the Wingswept Moors. Its base value is 7,800,000 gold.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

The Flowing dress appears as a S-rank piece of armor as part of the original Dragon Quest II event that can be received as a reward for defeating Atlas in a Mega Boss Battle or purchasable from the Swap Shop for 500 DQII medals each. The robe has a DEF bonus of +10, a WIS bonus of +7, and increases resistance against Hobble by 10%. It can only be equipped by Magic, Support, and Debuff units and has three slots for Alchemy Effects. The potential alchemy effects include further boosting Hobble resistance, increasing resistance against Frizz-type attacks and spells, and boosting DEF, WIS, or AGL.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolVestido vaporosoSpanish for "flowing/vaporous dress".
FrançaisRobe flottanteFrench for "flowing dress".
DeutschFließendes KleidGerman for "flowing dress/gown".
ItalianoVeste d'acquaItalian for "dress of water".

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • In the original Japanese, the flowing dress is known as the "mizu no hagoromo". "Mizu" simply means "water", while hagoromo are special robes or kimono worn by celestial beings in Japanese mythology, such as angels or "tennin", heavenly spirits from Buddhist heaven. These robes were made out of materials like magical feathers and had special properties. If a tennin were to find themselves without their hagoromo, they would be unable to return to heaven.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The Princess of Moonbrooke wearing the flowing dress
    The Princess of Moonbrooke wearing the flowing dress
  • The Princess of Moonbrooke, again wearing the robe
    The Princess of Moonbrooke, again wearing the robe
  • The flowing dress from Dragon Quest III
    The flowing dress from Dragon Quest III
  • Water Flying Clothes from Dragon Quest IV
    Water Flying Clothes from Dragon Quest IV
  • Maya wearing the flowing dress
    Maya wearing the flowing dress
  • Milly, on the right, wearing the flowing dress
    Milly, on the right, wearing the flowing dress
  • The flowing dress from Dragon Quest VII
    The flowing dress from Dragon Quest VII
  • Dragon Quest Builders icon
    Dragon Quest Builders icon
  • Treasures icon
    Treasures icon
  • The flowing dress in Dragon Quest of the Stars
    The flowing dress in Dragon Quest of the Stars
  • Tact icon
    Tact icon
  • The flowing dress in Dragon Quest Tact
    The flowing dress in Dragon Quest Tact
  • The flowing dress top in A Hero's Bonds
    The flowing dress top in A Hero's Bonds

Reference[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 Xbox One versions.
  6. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
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