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The '''Shimmering dress''' ( | The '''Shimmering dress''' (formerly ''Dress of radiance'') is a recurring armor in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. This yellow gown sometimes reflects incoming spells, with the frequency depending on the title. Design wise, it has shifted from a loose-fitting robe to a regal ballroom gown. | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ||
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +67 and a | ''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''.)'' | ||
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +67 and a 20% chance to reflect all spells barring [[Insulatle]]. 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. | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV armor]] | ||
Revision as of 19:18, 31 August 2016
The Shimmering dress (formerly Dress of radiance) is a recurring armor in the Dragon Quest franchise. This yellow gown sometimes reflects incoming spells, with the frequency depending on the title. Design wise, it has shifted from a loose-fitting robe to a regal ballroom gown.
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
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.)
The shimmering dress has a defense bonus of +67 and a 20% chance to reflect all spells barring Insulatle. 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.