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The '''Shimmering dress''' (originally '''Dress of radiance''') is a recurring armor in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. This gown sometimes reflects incoming spells, with the frequency depending on the title. | The '''Shimmering dress''' (originally '''Dress of radiance''') is a recurring armor in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. This gown sometimes reflects incoming spells, with the frequency depending on the title. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''=== | ||
The shimmering dress has a defense 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]]. The Dress can be sold for 6,600 [[gold]] coins. It has a 33% chance to reflect spells back at the caster. | The shimmering dress has a defense 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]]. The Dress can be sold for 6,600 [[gold]] coins. It has a 33% chance to reflect spells back at the caster. | ||
They can be found in [[Baron's Folly]] and [[Doorway to Nadiria]]. | They can be found in [[Baron's Folly]] and [[Doorway to Nadiria]]. | ||
===[[Dragon Quest V]]=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''=== | ||
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +45, and a 33% reflection rate. It may be purchased in [[Gotha]] and [[Lofty Peak]] for 8000 gold. | The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +45, and a 33% reflection rate. It may be purchased in [[Gotha]] and [[Lofty Peak]] for 8000 gold. | ||
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''=== | ||
This time, the dress is a reward for completing the Best Dressed Contest instead of being purchasable, and as such is unsellable. | This time, the dress is a reward for completing the Best Dressed Contest instead of being purchasable, and as such is unsellable. | ||
It provides +55 defence and +65 style, with a whopping 50% chance to reflect magic. | It provides +55 defence and +65 style, with a whopping 50% chance to reflect magic. | ||
Combine with a Silver Tiara and Glass Slipper for a massive +186 style boost for [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]] | Combine with a Silver Tiara and Glass Slipper for a massive +186 style boost for [[Milly]] and [[Ashlynn]] | ||
===[[Dragon Quest VII]]=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''=== | ||
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ||
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +67 and a 23% chance to reflect all spells barring [[Insulatele]]. It can only be worn by Jessica. | The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +67 and a 23% chance to reflect all spells barring [[Insulatele]]. It can only be worn by [[Jessica Albert|Jessica]]. | ||
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ||
The golden gown may be equipped by every vocation, providing +35 defence, +100 style, and a 1/3 chance to bounce back magic. | The golden gown may be equipped by every vocation, providing +35 defence, +100 style, and a 1/3 chance to bounce back magic. | ||
==Description== | |||
*'''A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.''' (Description when selecting the Shimmering dress in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.) | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]] | ||
Revision as of 22:30, 2 December 2015
The Shimmering dress (originally Dress of radiance) is a recurring armor in the Dragon Quest franchise. This gown sometimes reflects incoming spells, with the frequency depending on the title.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +50 (+45 in the NES Version) and can be worn by The Hero (female), Alena, Maya & Meena. The Dress can be sold for 6,600 gold coins. It has a 33% chance to reflect spells back at the caster.
They can be found in Baron's Folly and Doorway to Nadiria.
Dragon Quest V
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +45, and a 33% reflection rate. It may be purchased in Gotha and Lofty Peak for 8000 gold.
Dragon Quest VI
This time, the dress is a reward for completing the Best Dressed Contest instead of being purchasable, and as such is unsellable. It provides +55 defence and +65 style, with a whopping 50% chance to reflect magic. Combine with a Silver Tiara and Glass Slipper for a massive +186 style boost for Milly and Ashlynn
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +67 and a 23% chance to reflect all spells barring Insulatele. It can only be worn by Jessica.
Dragon Quest IX
The golden gown may be equipped by every vocation, providing +35 defence, +100 style, and a 1/3 chance to bounce back magic.
Description
- A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster. (Description when selecting the Shimmering dress in PS2 Dragon Quest VIII.)