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|romaji=Gaia no yoroi
|romaji=Gaia no yoroi
|names = Armor of Gaia (NES)<br>Gaia armor (GBC)
|names = Armor of Gaia (NES)<br>Gaia armor (GBC)
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>{{DQB2}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{DQB2}}
|effect = Reduces damage taken from fire-elemental attacks.
|effect = Reduces damage taken from fire-elemental attacks.
}}
}}
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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The art for the tectonic plate consists of a breastplate, pauldrons, tassets, and knee pads—all made out of a dark grey metal with dark red details. The tasset in front of the waist has a golden cross decoration. The breastplate also has an intricate curved design in the front. The armour is worn over a suit of chain mail and with a long blue cape with white lining.
The art for the tectonic plate consists of a breastplate, pauldrons, tassets, and knee pads, all made out of a dark grey metal with dark red details. The tasset in front of the waist has a golden cross decoration. The breastplate also has an intricate curved design in the front. The armour is worn over a suit of chain mail and with a long blue cape with white lining.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQIHD}}===
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Tectonic Plate.png]]
|name=Tectonic plate
|kanji=ガイアのよろい
|description=Imposing armour that provides earthly protection from fire attacks.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +68
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=It reduces the amount of damage taken from fire spells and breath attacks when equipped.
|buy=N/a
|sell=Cannot be sold
|location=Treasure chest on B3F of the [[Cave of the Dwarves]], requires the [[Magic key]] to open.
}}
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
The Tectonic plate has a {{Defence}} bonus of +47 (+35 in the NES version) and can only be equipped by the [[Prince of Midenhall]]. The armour can be found at [[Dirkandor]] in a treasure chest behind the weapon and armour shop's counter and requires the [[Golden Key]] to access. It can be sold for a measly 38 gold, but there is only one set in the game.
The Tectonic plate has a {{Defence}} bonus of +47 (+35 in the NES version) and can only be equipped by the [[Prince of Midenhall]]. It can be found in a treasure chest at [[Dirkandor]] behind the weapon and armour shop's counter and requires the [[Golden Key]] to access. It can be sold for a measly 38 gold, but there is only one set in the game.
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=Armour as solid as the ground beneath your feet.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
|DQ2=Armour as solid as the ground beneath your feet.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Tectonic Plate.png]]
|name=Tectonic plate
|kanji=ガイアのよろい
|description=Imposing armour that provides earthly protection from fire attacks.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +68
|characters=[[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Midenhall icon.png|42px|link=Prince of Midenhall]][[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Prince of Cannock]]
|notes=It reduces the amount of damage taken from fire spells and breath attacks when equipped.
|buy=N/a
|sell=9,000 gold
|location=Treasure chest at [[Dirkandor]].
}}
}}


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Tectonic plate</big></big>
|name=Tectonic plate
|kanji=ガイアのよろい
|kanji=ガイアのよろい
|icon=[[File:Tectonic plate xi icon.png]]
|icon=[[File:Tectonic plate xi icon.png]]
|description=Earthy armour that fends off fire damage.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|description=Earthy armour that fends off fire damage.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=<big><big>S</big></big>
|rarity=S
|stats=Defence +123/126/131/136<br>
|stats=Defence +123/126/131/136<br>
|notes=Fire damage taken reduced by 25%/30%/35%/40%.<br>Requires 21 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|notes=Fire damage taken reduced by 25%/30%/35%/40%.<br>Requires 21 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
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|location=Received as a reward for completing the quest "A Cannockian Conundrum" in the [[Echo Chamber]]. (2D mode of [[3DS]] and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|location=Received as a reward for completing the quest "A Cannockian Conundrum" in the [[Echo Chamber]]. (2D mode of [[3DS]] and ''Definitive Edition'' only)
|diff=N/A
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|i1=-
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Tectonic_plate_old.jpg|Famicom art
Tectonic_plate_old.jpg|Famicom art
Image:TectonicPlate.jpg|Super famicom art
TectonicPlate.jpg|Super Famicom art
File:Tectonic plate icon b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon
Tectonic plate icon b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest II armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 armour]]


[[fr:Armure tectonique]]
[[fr:Armure tectonique]]

Latest revision as of 15:54, 21 May 2026

Tectonic plate
Japanese ガイアのよろい
Romaji Gaia no yoroi
Old localisations Armor of Gaia (NES)
Gaia armor (GBC)
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Effect Reduces damage taken from fire-elemental attacks.

The Tectonic plate is armour in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The art for the tectonic plate consists of a breastplate, pauldrons, tassets, and knee pads, all made out of a dark grey metal with dark red details. The tasset in front of the waist has a golden cross decoration. The breastplate also has an intricate curved design in the front. The armour is worn over a suit of chain mail and with a long blue cape with white lining.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Tectonic plate (ガイアのよろい)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Imposing armour that provides earthly protection from fire attacks.[1]
Attributes Characters
Defence +68
Notes
It reduces the amount of damage taken from fire spells and breath attacks when equipped.
Purchase Price Sell Price Location
N/a Cannot be sold Treasure chest on B3F of the Cave of the Dwarves, requires the Magic key to open.

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

The Tectonic plate has a Defence bonus of +47 (+35 in the NES version) and can only be equipped by the Prince of Midenhall. It can be found in a treasure chest at Dirkandor behind the weapon and armour shop's counter and requires the Golden Key to access. It can be sold for a measly 38 gold, but there is only one set in the game.

GameDescription
Armour as solid as the ground beneath your feet.[2]

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

Tectonic plate (ガイアのよろい)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Imposing armour that provides earthly protection from fire attacks.[3]
Attributes Characters
Defence +68
Notes
It reduces the amount of damage taken from fire spells and breath attacks when equipped.
Purchase Price Sell Price Location(s)
N/a 9,000 gold Treasure chest at Dirkandor.

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

Tectonic plate (ガイアのよろい)
Description
Earthy armour that fends off fire damage.[4]
Rarity
S
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +123/126/131/136
Notes
Fire damage taken reduced by 25%/30%/35%/40%.
Requires 21 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
N/A Received as a reward for completing the quest "A Cannockian Conundrum" in the Echo Chamber. (2D mode of 3DS and Definitive Edition only)
Forging Difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
-
Characters

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

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In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolPlaca tectónicaSpanish for "tectonic plate".
FrançaisArmure tectoniqueFrench for "tectonic armour".

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The armour's original names reference Gaia, a Greek goddess and the primordial personification of Earth.
  • The tectonic plate is named after the pieces of the Earth's crust and uppermost mantle that together are referred to as the lithosphere.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  2. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  3. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  4. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
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