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The '''Full plate armour''' is a recurring suit of armour in the {{DQSeries}}. This heavy suit of armour has a high defence value and it is typically reserved for characters with a large amount of physical strength.
{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Full plate armour''
|title = Full plate armour
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Full_Plate_Armour.png|center|220px]]
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Full_Plate_Armour.png|300px]]
|japanese = {{tt|はがねのよろい|hagane no yoroi}}
|japanese = はがねのよろい
|names = Full plate armour <br> Full plate armor <br> Steel armor
|romaji= {{tt|Hagane no yoroi|Steel armour}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest I]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<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 Swords]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''
|names = Full Plate Armor<br>Steel armor<br>Steel armour
|buy = various, see article
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle (series)|Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II]]''<br>{{DQMBRV}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQMBS}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQTact}}
|sell = various, see article
|effect = Increases the wearer's Defence.
|effect = various, see article
}}
}}
The '''Full plate armour''' is armour in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Design==
The item art for the full plate armor consists of a breastplate with gold filigree details, pauldrons, and attached faulds, all made out of forged steel plates. In character art, the full plate armour often includes cuisses (thigh armour), gauntlets, boots, and a helmet. It is often the standard armour worn by knights and as such, can typically only be equipped by the most physically powerful characters. It has appeared in every main entry in the series so far.
The item art for the full plate armour consists of a breastplate with gold filigree details, pauldrons, and attached [[Wikipedia:Faulds (armour)|faulds]], all made out of forged steel plates. In character art, the full plate armour often includes cuisses (thigh armour), gauntlets, boots, and a helmet. It is often the standard armour worn by knights and as such, can typically only be equipped by the most physically powerful characters. It has appeared in every main entry in the series so far.
 
In ''Dragon Quest IX'', the armour's design has been altered to resemble a reinforced set of [[iron armour]]; studs have been added to several sections, additional straps have been included, and '''L''' shaped emblems have been applied to the pauldrons.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|name=Full plate armour
|name=Full plate armour
|kanji=はがねのよろい
|kanji=はがねのよろい
|romanji=hagane no yoroi
|romanji=Hagane no yoroi
|buy=3000 [[gold]]
|buy=3,000 gold
|sell=1500 [[gold]]
|sell=1,500 gold
|attributes=Defence +24.
|attributes=Defence +24
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|in-battle=no
|in-battle=no
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|shops=[[Kol]], [[Rimuldar]], and [[Cantlin]]
|shops=[[Kol]], [[Rimuldar]], and [[Cantlin]]
|locations=Cannot be found anywhere.
|locations=Cannot be found anywhere.
|description=A peerlessly protective suit of armour.
|description=A peerlessly protective suit of armour.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQIHD}}===
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Full Plate Armour.png]]
|name=Full plate armour
|kanji=はがねのよろい
|description=A suit of solid steel that keeps the wearer from harm.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +37
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=-
|buy=3,500 gold
|sell=700 gold
|location=Sold at the item shop in [[Kol]].
}}
}}


==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
The Full plate armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by The {{Hero 2}}. It can be purchased in [[Moonahan]] for 1,000 [[Gold]] Coins.
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A peerlessly protective suit of armour.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
The Full plate armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 2}}. It can be purchased in [[Moonahan]], [[Lianport]], and [[Tantegel]] for {{tt|1,000 gold|1,200 in the Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions}} and sold for {{tt|750|900 in the Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions}} gold. One suit can be found in a treasure chest on B7F of the [[Dragonlord's Castle]]. It also has a {{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Heyedra]].
 
==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Full Plate Armour.png]]
|name=Full plate armour
|kanji=はがねのよろい
|description=A suit of solid steel that keeps the wearer from harm.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +37
|characters=[[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Midenhall icon.png|42px|link=Prince of Midenhall]]
|notes=-
|buy=3,500 gold
|sell=700 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Rippleport]], [[Tantegel]], [[Cantlin]], and [[Rimuldar]].<br>Treasures chest at the [[Mermaid Sanctuary]].<br>Sparkly spot southwest of the Shrine of Rendarak.<br>Dropped by [[Lethal armour]] and [[Steely statue]].
}}


==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Full plate armour has a Defense bonus of +32 and can only be equipped by The {{Hero 3}} and [[Warrior]]s. It can be purchased in [[Baharata]] for 2,400 Gold Coins.
The Full plate armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +32 and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 3}} and [[Warrior|Warriors]]. It can be purchased in [[Baharata]] for 2,400 gold and sold for 1,800 gold. It has a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Lethal armour]].
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Full plate armour III HD icon.png]]
|name=Full plate armour
|description=A suit of solid steel that keeps the wearer from harm.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|stats=Defence +39
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=-
|price=3,500 gold / 700 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Portoga]], [[Baharata]], and {{Alltrades Abbey 3}}.<br>{{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Lethal armour]].<br>Treasure chest on B2F of [[Kidnapper's Cave]], requires the [[Thief's key]].<br>Sparkly spot in the ocean northwest of [[Rimland]], requires the ship.<br>Sparkly spot in ocean east of {{Immigrant Town 3}}<br>Sparkly spot on hill southeast of [[Manoza]], requires [[Ramia]].<br>Sparkly spot northeast of [[Damdara]].
}}


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full plate armour}}
The Full plate armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +35 and can be equipped by {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], and the last [[Psaro (Character)|party member]]. It can be purchased for 2,300 gold in [[Mintos]], [[Canalot]], [[Dunplundrin]], [[Rosehill]], [[Aubout du Monde]] starting from Chapter 5, and the fifth stage of the [[Pioneer Town]]. It can be sold for 1,725 gold. The armour is guaranteed to drop from [[Marquis de Léon]] and can also be dropped by [[Lethal armour]] and [[Rhinocerex]].
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+35}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=2,300|sellPrice=1,725|equipableBy={{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]]|class=Armour
|notes=Buy in [[Mintos]] and [[Canalot]].<br>Dropped by [[Marquis de Léon]].
}}


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full plate armour}}
The Full plate armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +30 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|the Hero's son]], [[Tuppence]], {{Slime knight R}}, {{Restless armour R}}, {{Blizzybody R}}, {{Warhog R}}, {{Moosifer R}}, {{Pip fighter R}}, {{Conkuistador R}}, {{Mudraker R}}, {{Magic marionette R}}, {{Wax murderer R}}, {{Golem R}}, {{Samigina R}}, {{Hawk man R}}, {{Mandrake marshal R}}, {{Hyperanemon R}}, and {{Revaulting horse R}}. It is part of the son's initial equipment.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+30}}
 
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=2,300|sellPrice=1,150|equipableBy={{Hero 5}}, [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Son]]|class=Armour
It can be purchased for 2,300 gold from, [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], and [[Mostroferrato]] and sold for 1,150 gold.
|notes=For sale in [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], and [[Mostroferrato]].}}


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Full plate armour}}
The Full plate armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +30, a {{Style}} bonus of +27, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Goowain]]. It is part of Amos's initial equipment. The armour can be purchased for 2,300 gold in [[Ghent]], {{Alltrades Abbey 6}} of the Upper World, [[Scrimsley]], [[Arkbolt]], [[Aridea]], and [[Clearvale]]. It can be sold for 1,725 gold.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+30}}
* It can be touched up in the [[Fashion Forge]] for 800 gold to raise the Style to +42.
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=2,300|sellPrice=1,725|equipableBy={{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Goowain]]|class=Armour
|notes=The armour can be reworked at the fashion forge for 800 gold.
This boosts its style from 27 to 42.}}


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +34 and a style bonus of +27. It can be equipped by The {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 5,000 Gold Coins and sold for 2,500. They can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
The Full plate armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +34, a {{Style}} bonus of +27, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 5,000 gold from {{Alltrades Abbey 7}} and the [[Temple Palace]] in the present, [[El Ciclo]] in the past, and [[Rucker]] and sold for 2,500. Full plate armour can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]. It has a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Knightshade]].
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
[[Image:DQVIIR Full Plate Armour.png|right|thumb|''VII Reimagined'' icon]]
The Full plate armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +44 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}} and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 4,000 gold from [[Hubble]] and [[Rucker|Rucker Castle]] in the past. One can be found in a treasure chest at Rucker Castle. Full plate armour is a 3♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at [[Pilgrim's Rest]] in the present and a 2♦ prize after the [[Orgodemir|Demon King]]'s resurrection.
{{Descriptions
|DQ7R=A solid steel suit that encases the entire body.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
}}


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +39. Only The {{Hero 8}} can equip it. It can be purchased on the Holy Isle of [[Neos]] and [[Savella Cathedral]] for 2,300 Gold Coins and sold for 1,150. The Full plate armour can also be upgraded into the [[Magic armour]] by combining it with a [[Prayer ring]] and a [[Ruby of protection]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Armour made from forged steel plates that cover the wearer's entire body.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
}}
The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +39 and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}. It can be purchased on the [[Neos|Holy Isle of Neos]] and [[Savella Cathedral]] for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150. It can be upgraded into [[Magic armour]] with the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Magic armour PS2.png|32px|link=Magic armour]]<br>Magic armour
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Full plate armour PS2.png|32px|Full plate armour]]<br>Full plate armour
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Prayer Ring PS2.png|32px|link=Prayer ring]]<br>Prayer ring
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Ruby of protection PS2.png|32px|link=Ruby of protection]]<br>Ruby of protection
}}


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
The Full plate armour is an upgrade to the Iron armour in this installment and is obtainable through the use of [[Alchemy]].
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX_iron_armour.png|name=Full plate armour}}
|header=[[file:DQIX_iron_armour.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+28}}
|name=Full plate armour
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=1,450|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Thief]], [[Gladiator]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]]|class=Armour
|icon=[[File:Full plate armour IX artwork.png]]
|flavor=Steel armour that covers the upper quarters.
|description=Steel armour that covers the upper quarters.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|notes=Recipe: [[Iron armour]] + [[Iron ore]] + [[Royal soil]]<br>Upgrades into [[Gigasteel armour]].}}
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +28<br>Style +27
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]][[File:IXgladiatoricon.png|link=Gladiator]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]]
|notes=Upgrades into [[Gigasteel armour]].
|price=N/a / 1,450 gold
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[file:DQIX_iron_armour.png|link=Iron armour]]
|i2=[[File:Iron_oreIXicon.png|link=Iron ore]]
|i3=[[File:Royal soilIXicon.png|link=Royal soil]]
}}
*In this game, the full plate armour is an upgrade to the Iron armour and is obtainable through the use of [[Alchemy]].


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +31 and reduces fire damage by 30 percent. It can be bought from the Traveling Merchant for 2,250 Gold Coins or sold for 1,125.
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Full plate armour</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Full plate armour xi icon.png]]
|description=A solid steel suit that encases the whole body in iron.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>D</big></big>
|stats=Defence +39/40/42/44
|notes=Requires 7 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=2,300 / 1,150
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Puerto Valor]] and [[Lonalulu]].<br>Sold from the roving emporiums in [[the Champs Sauvage]] and in [[the Emerald Coast]] during the second act.
|diff=1.5
|i1=[[file:Iron ore XI icon.png|50px|link=Iron ore]] x2 + [[file:Silver ore xi icon.png|50px|link=Silver ore]] x3 + [[file:Tiny tortoise shell xi icon.png|50px|link=Tiny tortoise shell]] x2
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The {{Recipe Book 11}} '''Smithing with Steel''' contains the recipe for the full plate armour. It is found on a bookshelf in the [[Warrior's Rest Inn]] in the [[Zwaardsrust Region]].
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQVIII Full plate armour PS2.png|name=Full plate armour|console=Wii}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+31}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold by the Traveling Merchant in Chapter 4.}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=2,250|sellPrice=1,125|equipableBy={{Hero Swords}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Armour}}
|notes=Reduces fire damage taken by 30%.}}


==={{DQB}}===
==={{DQB}}===
The recipe for crafting a set of Full plate armour is 2 [[Steel ingot]] + [[Finest fur]] + [[Cord]]. It can be crafted at a furnace. It has a Defence bonus of +26 when equipped.
The Full plate armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +26. The recipe for crafting a set is 2 [[Steel ingot]] + [[Finest fur]] + [[Cord]]. It can be crafted at a furnace.


==={{DQB2}}===
==={{DQB2}}===
The Full plate armour can be crafted at an anvil for 3 Steel ingots, 2 Grass fibres, and 1 Cord. It provides a Defence bonus +42. The recipe is learned at level 23.
The Full plate armour has a {{Defence}} bonus of +42. It can be crafted at an anvil for 3 Steel ingots, 2 Grass fibres, and 1 Cord. The recipe is learned at level 23.


==Descriptions==
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A peerlessly protective suit of armour.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
|DQTR=A suit of armour constructed from sections of steel and fixed together with fasteners.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
|DQ8=Armour made from forged steel plates that cover the wearer's entire body.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version</ref>
}}
}}
The Full plate armour is Treasure No. 148 in the Armour 1 category and can be found on [[the Hinterquarters]]. It has a base value of 500,000 gold. The design featured in the game is that of the [[iron armour]].
[[Image:Full plate armour treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]


==See also==
==={{DQTact}}===
*[[Steel shield]]
Known as the '''Steel armour''' in this game, it is B-rank armour that can only be equipped by Attack and Defence units. It has a DEF bonus of +12 and three slots for Alchemy Effects.
*[[Steel helmet]]
 
*[[Steel sabatons]]
==In Other Languages==
*[[Steel gauntlets]]
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Armadura compacta|es-meaning=Spanish for "compact armour".
|fr=Armure de plates|fr-meaning=French for "plate armour".
|de=Ritterrüstung|de-meaning=German for "knight's armour".
|it=Armatura a piastre|it-meaning=Italian for "plate armour".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Image:Ragnar Full Plate Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] wearing the armour
Image:Ragnar Full Plate Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] wearing the armour
Image:HeroCarverArmor.jpg|[[Carver]], on the right, wearing full plate armour
Image:HeroCarverArmor.jpg|[[Carver]], on the right, wearing full plate armour
Image:Full plate armour.png|The full plate armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''
Full plate armour VII artwork.png|The full plate armour from ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Full plate armour builders icon.png|''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]'' icon
DQTR Full Plate Armour.jpg|The full plate armour from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
DQT Steel Armour.png|''Tact'' icon
DQMBR Hagane no Yoroi.jpg|''Monster Battle Road II'' card
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Reference==
==Related items==
*[[Steel shield]]
*[[Steel helmet]]
*[[Steel sabatons]]
*[[Steel gauntlets]]
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:38, 25 April 2026

Full plate armour
Japanese はがねのよろい
Romaji Hagane no yoroi
Old localisations Full Plate Armor
Steel armor
Steel armour
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Scanner
Dragon Quest Treasures
Dragon Quest Tact
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence.

The Full plate armour is armour in the series.

Design[edit | edit source]

The item art for the full plate armour consists of a breastplate with gold filigree details, pauldrons, and attached faulds, all made out of forged steel plates. In character art, the full plate armour often includes cuisses (thigh armour), gauntlets, boots, and a helmet. It is often the standard armour worn by knights and as such, can typically only be equipped by the most physically powerful characters. It has appeared in every main entry in the series so far.

In Dragon Quest IX, the armour's design has been altered to resemble a reinforced set of iron armour; studs have been added to several sections, additional straps have been included, and L shaped emblems have been applied to the pauldrons.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]

Full plate armour (はがねのよろい Hagane no yoroi)
Buy Sell Attributes
3,000 gold 1,500 gold Defence +24
Can Be Equipped By Equipment Type Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
Armour NO
Shop(s) Kol, Rimuldar, and Cantlin
Location(s) Cannot be found anywhere.
In-Game Description
Mobile A peerlessly protective suit of armour.[1]

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

Full plate armour (はがねのよろい)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A suit of solid steel that keeps the wearer from harm.[2]
Attributes Characters
Defence +37
Notes
-
Purchase Price Sell Price Location
3,500 gold 700 gold Sold at the item shop in Kol.

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

GameDescription
A peerlessly protective suit of armour.[3]

The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +25 and can only be equipped by the Hero. It can be purchased in Moonahan, Lianport, and Tantegel for 1,000 gold and sold for 750 gold. One suit can be found in a treasure chest on B7F of the Dragonlord's Castle. It also has a 1⁄32 chance of being dropped by Heyedra.

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

Full plate armour (はがねのよろい)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A suit of solid steel that keeps the wearer from harm.[4]
Attributes Characters
Defence +37
Notes
-
Purchase Price Sell Price Location(s)
3,500 gold 700 gold Sold at the armour shops in Rippleport, Tantegel, Cantlin, and Rimuldar.
Treasures chest at the Mermaid Sanctuary.
Sparkly spot southwest of the Shrine of Rendarak.
Dropped by Lethal armour and Steely statue.

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

The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +32 and can only be equipped by the Hero and Warriors. It can be purchased in Baharata for 2,400 gold and sold for 1,800 gold. It has a 1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Lethal armour.

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

Full plate armour
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A suit of solid steel that keeps the wearer from harm.[5]
Stats Vocations
Defence +39
Notes
-
Price Location
3,500 gold / 700 gold Sold at the armour shops in Portoga, Baharata, and Alltrades Abbey.
1⁄32 chance of being dropped by Lethal armour.
Treasure chest on B2F of Kidnapper's Cave, requires the Thief's key.
Sparkly spot in the ocean northwest of Rimland, requires the ship.
Sparkly spot in ocean east of Immigrant Town
Sparkly spot on hill southeast of Manoza, requires Ramia.
Sparkly spot northeast of Damdara.

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

The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +35 and can be equipped by Hero, Ragnar, and the last party member. It can be purchased for 2,300 gold in Mintos, Canalot, Dunplundrin, Rosehill, Aubout du Monde starting from Chapter 5, and the fifth stage of the Pioneer Town. It can be sold for 1,725 gold. The armour is guaranteed to drop from Marquis de Léon and can also be dropped by Lethal armour and Rhinocerex.

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

The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +30 and can be equipped by the Hero, the Hero's son, Tuppence, Slime knight, Restless armour, Blizzybody, Warhog, Moosifer, Pip fighter, Conkuistador, Mudraker, Magic marionette, Wax murderer, Golem, Samigina, Hawk man, Mandrake marshal, Hyperanemon, and Revaulting horse. It is part of the son's initial equipment.

It can be purchased for 2,300 gold from, Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, and Mostroferrato and sold for 1,150 gold.

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

The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +30, a Style bonus of +27, and can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, and Goowain. It is part of Amos's initial equipment. The armour can be purchased for 2,300 gold in Ghent, Alltrades Abbey of the Upper World, Scrimsley, Arkbolt, Aridea, and Clearvale. It can be sold for 1,725 gold.

  • It can be touched up in the Fashion Forge for 800 gold to raise the Style to +42.

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

The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +34, a Style bonus of +27, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 5,000 gold from Alltrades Abbey and the Temple Palace in the present, El Ciclo in the past, and Rucker and sold for 2,500. Full plate armour can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino. It has a 1⁄128 chance of being dropped by Knightshade.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

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The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +44 and can be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. It can be purchased for 4,000 gold from Hubble and Rucker Castle in the past. One can be found in a treasure chest at Rucker Castle. Full plate armour is a 3♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at Pilgrim's Rest in the present and a 2♦ prize after the Demon King's resurrection.

GameDescription
A solid steel suit that encases the entire body.[6]

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

GameDescription
Armour made from forged steel plates that cover the wearer's entire body.[7]

The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +39 and can only be equipped by the Hero. It can be purchased on the Holy Isle of Neos and Savella Cathedral for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150. It can be upgraded into Magic armour with the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Magic armour		 Full plate armour
Full plate armour
Prayer ring
Ruby of protection


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

Full plate armour
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
Steel armour that covers the upper quarters.[8]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +28
Style +27
Notes
Upgrades into Gigasteel armour.
Price Location
N/a / 1,450 gold Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
  • In this game, the full plate armour is an upgrade to the Iron armour and is obtainable through the use of Alchemy.

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

Full plate armour
Description
A solid steel suit that encases the whole body in iron.[9]
Rarity
D
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +39/40/42/44
Notes
Requires 7 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
2,300 / 1,150 Sold at the armour shops in Puerto Valor and Lonalulu.
Sold from the roving emporiums in the Champs Sauvage and in the Emerald Coast during the second act.
Forging Difficulty
1.5
Ingredients
x2 + x3 + x2
Characters

The recipe book Smithing with Steel contains the recipe for the full plate armour. It is found on a bookshelf in the Warrior's Rest Inn in the Zwaardsrust Region.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit | edit source]

 Full plate armour  (Wii)
Defence +31
Found Sold by the Traveling Merchant in Chapter 4.
Equipable by Hero
Class Armour
Buy Price 2,250
Sell Price 1,125
Notes Reduces fire damage taken by 30%.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +26. The recipe for crafting a set is 2 Steel ingot + Finest fur + Cord. It can be crafted at a furnace.

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

The Full plate armour has a Defence bonus of +42. It can be crafted at an anvil for 3 Steel ingots, 2 Grass fibres, and 1 Cord. The recipe is learned at level 23.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A suit of armour constructed from sections of steel and fixed together with fasteners.[10]

The Full plate armour is Treasure No. 148 in the Armour 1 category and can be found on the Hinterquarters. It has a base value of 500,000 gold. The design featured in the game is that of the iron armour.

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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Known as the Steel armour in this game, it is B-rank armour that can only be equipped by Attack and Defence units. It has a DEF bonus of +12 and three slots for Alchemy Effects.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolArmadura compactaSpanish for "compact armour".
FrançaisArmure de platesFrench for "plate armour".
DeutschRitterrüstungGerman for "knight's armour".
ItalianoArmatura a piastreItalian for "plate armour".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Dragon Quest's Hero wearing the full plate armour
    Dragon Quest's Hero wearing the full plate armour
  • The Hero once again, wearing the full plate armour
    The Hero once again, wearing the full plate armour
  • The Prince of Midenhall wearing the full plate armour
    The Prince of Midenhall wearing the full plate armour
  • A male warrior from Dragon Quest III wearing the full plate armour
    A male warrior from Dragon Quest III wearing the full plate armour
  • Ragnar wearing the armour
    Ragnar wearing the armour
  • Carver, on the right, wearing full plate armour
    Carver, on the right, wearing full plate armour
  • The full plate armour from Dragon Quest VII
    The full plate armour from Dragon Quest VII
  • Dragon Quest Builders icon
    Dragon Quest Builders icon
  • The full plate armour from Dragon Quest Treasures
    The full plate armour from Dragon Quest Treasures
  • Tact icon
    Tact icon
  • Monster Battle Road II card
    Monster Battle Road II card

Related items[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  3. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  4. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  5. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  6. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  7. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  8. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  9. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  10. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
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