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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Meteorite bracer
|title = ''Meteorite bracer''
|image = [[File:DQVIII_Meteorite_Bracer.png|275px]]
|image = [[File:DQVIII_Meteorite_Bracer.png|275px]]
|japanese = ほしふるうでわ
|japanese = ほしふるうでわ
|romaji = {{tt|Hoshifuru udewa|Shooting star bracelet}}
|romaji = {{tt|Hoshifuru udewa|Shooting star bracelet}}
|names = Meteorite armband<br>Starry Bracelet
|names = Meteorite armband<br>Starry Bracelet
|games = {{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 XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQRivals}}
|games = {{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 XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes II}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQRivals}}
|effect = Increases the wearer's Agility by a substantial amount.<br>Increases the wearer's movement speed. ({{Heroes}} and ''Builders'')<br>Reduces the charge time of spells and skills, but increases {{MP}} consumption. ({{Heroes II}} only)
|effect = Increases the wearer's Agility by a substantial amount.<br>Increases the wearer's movement speed. ({{Heroes}} and ''Builders'')<br>Reduces the charge time of spells and skills, but increases {{MP}} consumption. ({{Heroes II}} only)
}}
}}


The '''Meteorite bracer''', known as the '''shooting star bracelet'''<ref>Dragon Quest III Official Guide Book</ref> in Japanese, is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}}. A band from beyond the stars and past the moon, it bolsters the wearer's {{Agility}} an incredible amount.
The '''meteorite bracer''' is a recurring accessory in the {{DQSeries}}. A band from beyond the stars and past the moon, it bolsters the wearer's {{Agility}} an incredible amount.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Meteorite bracer doubles the wearer's {{Agility}} and can be equipped by all vocations. As half a character's {{Agility}} is factored in to the calculation for their {{Defence}} stat, the accessory indirectly increases durability as well in all versions of {{III}}. It can be found by searching the enclosure of [[Isis]]'s palace.
The meteorite bracer doubles the wearer's {{Agility}} and can be equipped by all vocations. As half a character's {{Agility}} is factored in to the calculation for their {{Defence}} stat, the accessory indirectly increases durability as well in all versions of {{III}}. It can be found by searching the enclosure of [[Isis]]'s palace.
*More bracers can be found in the {{Super Famicom}} and {{Game Boy Color}} versions of the game: the second one can be found in the well at [[Jipang]] after wishing for the 5th [[Treasures 'n' Trapdoors]] track and the third can be found in a pot on the track itself. In the {{Game Boy Color}} version, a fourth bracelet can also be found in the [[Ice Cave]].
*More bracers can be found in the {{Super Famicom}} and {{Game Boy Color}} versions of the game: the second one can be found in the well at [[Jipang]] after wishing for the 5th [[Treasures 'n' Trapdoors]] track and the third can be found in a pot on the track itself. In the {{Game Boy Color}} version, a fourth bracelet can also be found in the [[Ice Cave]].
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Meteorite bracer III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Meteorite bracer</big>
|description=Wristwear that makes the wearer speed around like a shooting star
|stats=Agility x2
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]
[[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=N/A
|location=Found in:<br>[[Ibis]] castle basement<br>Conquer rank 11 of the [[Monster Arena|arena]]
}}
Note that due to system changes to the agility stat equipping the bracer will no longer increase a character's defence.


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=This breathtaking bracer increases the wearer's agility twofold!<ref name="auto">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] versions.</ref>
}}
The meteorite bracer is a prize in the [[Endor]] [[casino]] and requires 10,000 [[token]]s (only 4,000 in the original {{NES}} version) to nab. Once again, it can be equipped by all characters. It doubles {{Agility}} as before, but no longer increases {{Defence}} in the {{NES}} version, despite {{Agility}} having the same specifications in that version as in {{III}}.
The meteorite bracer is a prize in the [[Endor]] [[casino]] and requires 10,000 [[token]]s (only 4,000 in the original {{NES}} version) to nab. Once again, it can be equipped by all characters. It doubles {{Agility}} as before, but no longer increases {{Defence}} in the {{NES}} version, despite {{Agility}} having the same specifications in that version as in {{III}}.


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ5=This breathtaking bracer increases the wearer's agility twofold!<ref name="auto"/>
}}
The meteorite bracer doubles the wearer's {{Agility}} and can be found in [[Gotha]] Castle. More can be purchased in the shop tiles on the [[bonus dungeon]]'s [[T'n'T]] board for 6,500 {{Gold}}. It can be equipped by all characters and all monster companions.
The meteorite bracer doubles the wearer's {{Agility}} and can be found in [[Gotha]] Castle. More can be purchased in the shop tiles on the [[bonus dungeon]]'s [[T'n'T]] board for 6,500 {{Gold}}. It can be equipped by all characters and all monster companions.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Meteorite bracer is trickier to get in {{VI}}, requiring the {{Hero 6}} and {{Party 6}} to travel to the [[Lower World]]'s version of [[Amor]] once the [[Flying Bed]] is acquired. Another one is available via completing the suite dreams sidequest. It can be equipped by all characters and doubles the wearer's {{Agility}} as usual, as well as having a +15 bonus to {{Style}}.
{{Descriptions
|DQ6=This breathtaking bracer increases the wearer's agilty twofold!<ref name="auto"/>
}}
The meteorite bracer is trickier to get in {{VI}}, requiring the {{Hero 6}} and {{Party 6}} to travel to the [[Lower World]]'s version of [[Amor]] once the [[Flying Bed]] is acquired. Another one is available via completing the suite dreams sidequest. It can be equipped by all characters and doubles the wearer's {{Agility}} as usual, as well as having a +15 bonus to {{Style}}.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
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==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Meteorite bracer now only grants a +50 bonus to the wearer's {{Agility}} and can be equipped by all characters. Princess [[Minnie]] will bestow one to the {{Party 8}} once they present her with 60 [[Mini medal]]s, but more can be made using the [[Alchemy Pot]]. Another bracer can be found in [[Memories Lane]] in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version. The bracer can also be used to create an [[Über falcon blade]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A mystical bracer that allows the wearer to move at a blinding speed.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] versions.</ref>
}}
The meteorite bracer now only grants a +50 bonus to the wearer's {{Agility}} and can be equipped by all characters. Princess [[Minnie]] will bestow one to the {{Party 8}} once they present her with 60 [[mini medal]]s, but more can be made using the [[Alchemy Pot]]. Another bracer can be found in [[Memories Lane]] in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version. The bracer can also be used to create an [[Über falcon blade]].
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==={{DQH2}}===
==={{DQH2}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQH2=Wristwear that speeds up skill use but saps the psyche.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
The Meteorite bracer reduces the charge time of skills and spells by 50%, but also increases their {{MP}} cost by 50%. When it is fully upgraded, it reduces the charge time by 100% and also grants the wearer a +9 bonus to maximum MP and increases the rate of building [[Tension]] by 10%. Meteorite bracers are dropped by [[Great sabrecat]]s and [[Silver sabrecat]]s or can be exchanged for 10 [[mini medal]]s once.
The Meteorite bracer reduces the charge time of skills and spells by 50%, but also increases their {{MP}} cost by 50%. When it is fully upgraded, it reduces the charge time by 100% and also grants the wearer a +9 bonus to maximum MP and increases the rate of building [[Tension]] by 10%. Meteorite bracers are dropped by [[Great sabrecat]]s and [[Silver sabrecat]]s or can be exchanged for 10 [[mini medal]]s once.


==={{DQB}}===
==={{DQB}}===
Meteorite bracers can be crafted in a furnace using the recipe of ten gold and five silver. It increases movement speed when worn.
Meteorite bracers can be crafted in a furnace using the recipe of ten gold and five silver. It increases movement speed when worn.
==Descriptions==
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=This breathtaking bracer increases the wearer's agility twofold!<ref name="auto">[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] versions.</ref>
|DQ5=This breathtaking bracer increases the wearer's agility twofold!<ref name="auto"/>
|DQ6=This breathtaking bracer increases the wearer's agilty twofold!<ref name="auto"/>
|DQ8=A mystical bracer that allows the wearer to move at a blinding speed.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}}, [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] versions.</ref>
|DQ9=Awesome armwear that makes its wearer insanely agile.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|DQ11=Wristwear that will see the wearer speeding about the place faster than a shooting star.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|DQH=Rousing wristwear that makes the wearer move mega-fast.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
|DQH2=Wristwear that speeds up skill use but saps the psyche.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.</ref>
}}


==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V accessories]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V accessories]]

Revision as of 09:50, 9 February 2025

Meteorite bracer
File:DQVIII Meteorite Bracer.png
Japanese ほしふるうでわ
Romaji Hoshifuru udewa
Old localisations Meteorite armband
Starry Bracelet
Found in 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 XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Rivals
Effect Increases the wearer's Agility by a substantial amount.
Increases the wearer's movement speed. (Heroes and Builders)
Reduces the charge time of spells and skills, but increases MP consumption. (Heroes II only)

The meteorite bracer is a recurring accessory in the Dragon Quest series. A band from beyond the stars and past the moon, it bolsters the wearer's Agility an incredible amount.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The meteorite bracer doubles the wearer's Agility and can be equipped by all vocations. As half a character's Agility is factored in to the calculation for their Defence stat, the accessory indirectly increases durability as well in all versions of III. It can be found by searching the enclosure of Isis's palace.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Meteorite bracer
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Wristwear that makes the wearer speed around like a shooting star
Stats Vocations
Agility x2
Notes
N/A
Price Location
N/A Found in:
Ibis castle basement
Conquer rank 11 of the arena

Note that due to system changes to the agility stat equipping the bracer will no longer increase a character's defence.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

GameDescription
This breathtaking bracer increases the wearer's agility twofold![1]

The meteorite bracer is a prize in the Endor casino and requires 10,000 tokens (only 4,000 in the original NES version) to nab. Once again, it can be equipped by all characters. It doubles Agility as before, but no longer increases Defence in the NES version, despite Agility having the same specifications in that version as in III.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

GameDescription
This breathtaking bracer increases the wearer's agility twofold![1]

The meteorite bracer doubles the wearer's Agility and can be found in Gotha Castle. More can be purchased in the shop tiles on the bonus dungeon's T'n'T board for 6,500 gold coins. It can be equipped by all characters and all monster companions.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

GameDescription
This breathtaking bracer increases the wearer's agilty twofold![1]

The meteorite bracer is trickier to get in VI, requiring the Hero and party to travel to the Lower World's version of Amor once the Flying Bed is acquired. Another one is available via completing the suite dreams sidequest. It can be equipped by all characters and doubles the wearer's Agility as usual, as well as having a +15 bonus to Style.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The meteorite bracer is a casino prize in the original PSX version of the game, and costs 15,000 tokens in the "Grand Slum" version of the Immigrant Town. It doubles the Agility of every character save for Kiefer and has a Style bonus of +5.

  • The bracer can still be purchased as a casino prize, but due to the heavy reworking of the town in the Nintendo 3DS version, the casino at The Haven will not open until the player has sent the 15th resident there and it reaches its final evolution. This becomes available as soon as the Cathedral of Blight can be visited in the storyline.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

GameDescription
A mystical bracer that allows the wearer to move at a blinding speed.[2]

The meteorite bracer now only grants a +50 bonus to the wearer's Agility and can be equipped by all characters. Princess Minnie will bestow one to the party once they present her with 60 mini medals, but more can be made using the Alchemy Pot. Another bracer can be found in Memories Lane in the Nintendo 3DS version. The bracer can also be used to create an Über falcon blade.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Meteorite bracer
Agility ring
Agility ring
Orichalcum


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Über falcon blade
Falcon blade
Meteorite bracer		 -

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Meteorite bracer
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
File:DQVIII Meteorite Bracer.png
Description
Awesome armwear that makes its wearer insanely agile.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Agility +100 All Vocations
Notes
Upgrades into Über falcon blade.
Price Location
N/a / 2,500 gold coins Received from Cap'n Max Meddlin' in exchange for 50 Mini medals.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Gold bar
Agility ring x2
Lucida shard x3

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Meteorite bracer
Description
Wristwear that will see the wearer speeding about the place faster than a shooting star.
Rarity
S
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Agility +100/125/150/200
Notes
Requires 27 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
N/a / 2,500 gold coins One found in a treasure chest in the Fortress of Fear.
1⁄256 chance of being dropped by Godsteeds.
Can be made in the Fun-Size Forge.
Forging Difficulty
★★★★★
Ingredients
+ x3 + + x4 + x3
Characters

The forging guide Orichalcum: Ore Blimey contains the recipe for the meteorite bracer. It is received as a reward for completing the fifth and final Wheel of Harma trial at the summit of Angri-La within 40 turns or less.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

 Meteorite bracer
Movement Speed +4.0%
Quick Recipe Chronocrystal x3 + Lucida shard x2*
Classic Recipe Chronocrystal x2 + Molten globules*
Luxury Recipe Chronocrystal + Catholicon ring*
Equipable by All Characters
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 500 gold coins
Flavor text Rousing wristwear that makes the wearer move mega-fast.

The quick recipe for the Meteorite bracer can be received from King Flaminio in exchange for 15 mini medals onboard the Stonecloud, while the classic and luxury recipes for the Meteorite bracer can be dropped rarely by Type G0s.

Dragon Quest Heroes II

GameDescription
Wristwear that speeds up skill use but saps the psyche.[3]

The Meteorite bracer reduces the charge time of skills and spells by 50%, but also increases their MP cost by 50%. When it is fully upgraded, it reduces the charge time by 100% and also grants the wearer a +9 bonus to maximum MP and increases the rate of building Tension by 10%. Meteorite bracers are dropped by Great sabrecats and Silver sabrecats or can be exchanged for 10 mini medals once.

Dragon Quest Builders

Meteorite bracers can be crafted in a furnace using the recipe of ten gold and five silver. It increases movement speed when worn.

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolBrazalete de meteorito (IV to VII)
Protector de meteoro (IX and XI)		Spanish for "meteorite bracelet".
Spanish for "meteor protector".
FrançaisBrassard de météoreFrench for "meteor armband".
DeutschMeteorarmschieneGerman for "meteor bracer".
ItalianoBracciale del lampoItalian for "flash/lightning bracelet".

Gallery

  • The meteorite bracer in IV.
    The meteorite bracer in IV.
  • Rivals card.
    Rivals card.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nintendo DS and Cell phone versions.
  2. ↑ Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo 3DS and Cell phone versions.
  3. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions.
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