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Most equipment can be bought, but some can only be found or dropped by enemies. Some equipment can cast spells (at no MP cost) by using it as an item in battle. This item use is limited: usually only classes that can equip an item can use it as an item (with some exceptions like the Staff of Thunder and Shield of Strength). Cursed items have a negative impact on your party and cannot be removed except by visiting a healer in town or using the Curse Off spell.

  • Item is found in a chest at this location.
  • Item is dropped by this monster.

NES

Class abbreviations
  • Hr = Hero
  • Sr = Soldier/Warrior
  • Fi = Fighter
  • Pg = Pilgrim/Cleric
  • Wz = Wizard/Mage
  • Mr = Merchant/Dealer
  • Gf = Goof-off/Jester
  • Sa = Sage

Weapons

Weapons, especially for the Hero and Soldiers are the most important piece of equipment, and if you have to choose between upgrading their weapon or their armor, get the best weapon possible. As soon as you get a ship, go and buy Zombie Slashers for your Pilgrims and Sages. Weapons are a low priority for all other classes, and most weapons will actually decrease a Fighter's attack.

Item Price Attack Location Hr Sr Fi Pg Wz Mr Gf Sg Notes
Battle Axe 2500 / 1875 40 Assaram, Isis, Lancel, Avenger Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No
Broad Sword 1500 / 1125 33 Romaly, Kanave, Assaram, Isis, Kol, Skeleton Yes Yes No No No Yes No Yes
Chain Sickle 550 / 412 24 Reeve, Romaly, Assaram, Eliminator Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes A good weapon for a Pilgrim early on.
Club 30 / 22 7 Aliahan, Kanave, Cave of Norud, Soo, Troll Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Replace with Copper Swords as soon as possible.
Copper Sword 100 / 75 12 Aliahan, Reeve, Rogue Knight Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes A typical starting weapon.
Cypress Stick 5 / 3 2 Aliahan, Soo, Kandar, Kandar Henchman, Man-Eater Chest, Slime Snaii Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Worthless in every way
Demon Axe - / 375 90 Castle of Baramos, Mimic No Yes No No No No No No Powerful, but misses more often than a sword.
Dragon Killer 15000 / 11250 77 Samanao, New Town, Tantegel Yes Yes No No No No No No Does extra damage to dragon enemies, including the armored tortoises
Falcon Sword 25000 / 18750 5 Tantegel, Rimuldar Yes No No No No No No Yes Attacks twice per round; useful against Metal Babbles.
Giant Shears 3700 / 2775 48 Assaram, Isis No Yes No No No No No No
Golden Claw - / 11250 55 Pyramid, Gold Basher No No Yes No No No No No Dramatically increases your encounter rate, even if unequipped. Sell or store in the vault until you want it.
Iron Claw 770 / 577 30 Kanave, Samanao, Garuda, Goopi No No Yes No No No No No The fighter's best weapon.
Iron Spear 750 / 562 28 Romaly, Kanave, Assaram, Lancel, Tonguebear Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Magic Knife 200 / 150 14 Reeve, Cave of Enticement, Cave of Dreams, Assaram, Lancel, Humanabat Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No Good weapon for Wizards early on.
Multi-Edge Sword - / 3750 100 Castle of Zoma, Frost Cloud, Elysium Bird Yes Yes No No No No No No Cursed - Will cause damage to the person who uses it in battle
Orochi Sword - / 750 63 Orochi Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Item - casts Defense
Poison Needle 10 / 7 1 Kanave, Soo, Man-Eater Moth, Executioner No No No No Yes No No No 1 in 8 chance of instant kill
Sledge Hammer 6500 / 4875 55 Tedanki, Muor, Lancel, Kol No Yes No No No No No No
Snowblast Sword - / 11250 80 Marauder, Swordoid Yes Yes No No No No No No Item - casts Snowblast
Staff of Force 2500 / 1875 55 Assaram, Tedanki No No No Yes Yes No No Yes Uses 3MP per attack
Staff of Judgement 2700 / 2025 35 Muor, Samanao, New Town, Tantegel, Hauksness No No No Yes No No No Yes Item - casts Infernos
Staff of Reflection - / 5250 33 Archmages No No No Yes Yes No No Yes Item - casts Bounce
Staff of Thunder - / 1875 30 Soo No No No No Yes No No Yes Item - casts Firebane. Can be used as an item by ANY class.
Sword of Destruction 45000 / 33750 110 Rimuldar, Baramos Gonus Yes Yes No No No No No No Cursed - causes the user to freeze up randomly
Sword of Gaia - / - 48 Shrine Jail Yes Yes No No No No No No Used to open the path to Necrogond. Cannot be sold or dropped.
Sword of Illusion - / - 50 Portoga (after Baramos's Death), Winged Demon No Yes No No No Yes Yes No Item - casts Chaos. Talk to a woman south of the entrance after Baramos is defeated. Female only. Cannot be sold or dropped.
Sword of Kings 32767 / - 120 Kol Yes No No No No No No No Item - casts Firevolt. Need to kill Zoma. You must sell the Oricon to the item shop owner first.
Thorn Whip 320 / 240 18 Reeve, Soo, King Froggore, Terror Shadow Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No
Thor's Sword - / 32767 95 Boss Troll, Troll King, Granite Titan Yes Yes No No No No No No Item - casts Firevolt
Thunder Sword - / 5625 85 Cave of Necrogond Yes Yes No No No No No No Item - casts Boom
Wizard's Wand 1500 / 1125 15 Noaniels, Samanao, Tantegel No No No No Yes No No Yes Item - casts Blaze
Zombie Slasher 9800 / 7350 65 Tedanki, Samanao, New Town, Hauksness Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Does extra damage to undead enemies

Armor

Armor offers stronger protection than shields or helmets, but at a higher price. No armor can be used as an item, but some pieces offer protection against certain types of attacks automatically (if they're worn, anyway).

Item Price Defense Location Hr Sr Fi Pg Wz Mr Gf Sg Notes
Angel's Robe 3000 / 2250 35 Elf Village, Tantegel No No No Yes Yes No No Yes Slight protection against Defeat & Beat spells
Animal Suit - / 262 8 Cave of Samanao, Vampire Cat, Catula Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Makes the character look like a cat, but has no practical value
Armor of Hades - / 5250 65 Cave Southwest of Tantegel Yes Yes No No No No No No Cursed - immobilizes wearer
Armor of Radiance - / - 75 Tower West of Kol Yes No No No No No No No Restores 1HP per step, needed to defeat Zoma. Cannot be sold or dropped.
Armor of Terrafirma - / - 50 Navel of the Earth, Stone Hulk Yes Yes No No No No No No Cannot be sold or dropped.
Chain Mail 480 / 360 20 Romaly, Assaram Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes
Cloak of Evasion 2900 / 2175 20 Noaniels, Assaram, Isis, Muor, Lancel, Rimuldar, Hunter Fly, Ghoul, Hades' Condor Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Wearer has increased evasion. An additional %20 chance the enemy will miss.
Clothes 10 / 7 4 Aliahan, Soo, Tower of Arp, Hork Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dragon Mail 9800 / 7350 45 New Town, Tantegel, Hauksness, Kol, King Hydra Yes Yes No No No No No No Reduces Fire breath damage by 1/3. Does not affect any other type of breath attack.
Fighting Suit 800 / 600 23 Kanave, Aliahan, Muor, Soo, Tentacles No Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes
Flashy Clothes 1300 / 975 28 Pyramid, Soo, Dancing Jewel No No No No No No Yes No
Full Plate Armor 2400 / 1800 32 Isis, Muor, Lethal Knight Yes Yes No No No No No No
Half Plate Armor 1100 / 825 25 Kanave, Assaram, Isis, Infernus Knight Yes Yes No No No Yes No No
Iron Apron 700 / 525 22 Romaly, Kanave, Assaram No No No No No Yes No No
Leather Armor 150 / 112 12 Aliahan, Reeve, Romaly Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes
Magic Armor 5800 / 4350 40 Tedanki, Samanao, New Town, Rimuldar Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes
Magic Bikini - / - 40 King Merzon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Females only (when worn, the appearance will change). Cannot be sold or dropped.
Revealing Swimsuit 78000 / 32767 1 Assaram, Hauksness Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Females only (when worn, the appearance will change) - no use at all
Sacred Robe 4400 / 3300 30 Tedanki, Lancel, New Town, Tantegel, Hauksness No No No Yes No No No Yes Protection against Blaze spells
Shell Armor 300 / 225 16 Romaly, Crabus Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes
Swordedge Armor - / - 55 Cave of Necrogond Yes Yes No No No No No No Certain enemies are damaged when they attack someone wearing this armor. Cannot be sold or dropped.
Training Suit 80 / 60 10 Reeve, Cave of Norud No No Yes No No No Yes Yes
Water Flying Clothes 12500 / 9375 40 Kol No No No No Yes No No No Protection against all fire attacks (magic or physical)
Wayfayer's Clothes 70 / 52 8 Aliahan, Cave on the Promontory, Isis, Barnabas, Army Crab Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Shields

Shields provide a fair amount of protection at a reasonable cost, especially for Pilgrims and Sages, who cannot use the strongest armor.

Item Price Defense Location Hr Sr Fi Pg Wz Mr Gf Sg Notes
Bronze Shield 180 / 135 7 Romaly, Kanave, Assaram, Tedanki, Infernus Crab Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes
Iron Shield 700 / 525 12 Kanave, Assaram, Isis Yes Yes No No No Yes No No
Leather Shield 90 / 67 4 Aliahan, Reeve, Rammore Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Shield of Heroes - / - 50 Cave NW of Tantegel Yes No No No No No No No The strongest shield, and needed to defeat Zoma. Cannot be sold or dropped.
Shield of Sorrow - / 7 35 Lionhead, Leona, Lionroar, Baramos Bomus Yes Yes No No No No No No Cursed - damages allies when the wearer is attacked
Shield of Strength 15000 / 11250 40 Hauksness Yes Yes No No No No No No Item - casts Healmore. Can be used as an item by ANY class.
Silver Shield 8800 / 6600 30 Samanao, New Town, Kol, Rimuldar Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes

Helmets

Like Shields, Helmets provide effective defense at a relatively low cost. Unlike the other three types of equipment, there is no special piece for the Hero. While the Iron Helmet has a list price of 2000 gold, it is only available from one of the dealers in Assaram who charges 16,000 to start, so it costs 2000 gold after four haggling sequences.

Item Price Defense Location Hr Sr Fi Pg Wz Mr Gf Sg Notes
Golden Crown - / - 6 Kandar Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A special item that you won't have long enough to be of use. Cannot be sold or dropped.
Iron Helmet 2000 / 750 16 Assaram, Tower of Garuna, Tortragon Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes
Iron Mask 3500 / 2625 25 Tedanki, Muor, Lancel, Kol, Rimuldar Yes Yes No No No No No No The strongest helmet
Leather Helmet 80 / 60 2 Reeve, Tower of Najima, Romaly, Isis, New Town, Spiked Hare, Giant Anteater, Merzoncian Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Mysterious Hat - / 6 8 Glacier Basher, Magiwyvern, Barog No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Reduces MP cost by 20%
Noh Mask - / 1 255 Cave of Jipang Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Cursed - permanently confused and cannot cast spells outside of battle
Turban 160 / 120 8 Reeve, Assaram No No No No No Yes Yes No
Unlucky Helmet - / - 35 Castle of Baramos, Minidemon Yes Yes No No No No No No Cursed - luck is reduced to zero. Cannot be sold or dropped.

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SNES

Weapons

Weapons, especially for the Hero and Warriors are the most important piece of equipment, and if you have to choose between upgrading their weapon or their armor, get the best weapon possible. As soon as you get a ship, go and buy Zombie Killer for your Clerics and Sages. Weapons are a low priority for all other classes, and most weapons will actually decrease a Fighter's attack.

Item Price Attack Location DQ3 sprite Hero.png
Hero
DQ3 sprite Soldier.png
Warrior
DQ3 sprite Fighter.png
Fighter
DQ3 sprite Pilgrim.png
Cleric
DQ3 sprite Wizard.png
Mage
DQ3 sprite Merchant.png
Dealer
DQ3 sprite Jester.png
Jester
DQ3 sprite Sage.png
Sage
DQ3 sprite Thief.png
Thief
Notes
Cypress Stick 5 / 3 2
  • Aliahan
  • Traveler's Inn
  • Snaily
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Falcon Sword 25,000 / 18,750 5
  • Rimuldar
Yes No No No No Yes No Yes Yes Attacks twice per round; useful against Metal Babbles.
Club 30 / 22 7
  • Aliahan
  • Kazave
  • Norud the Dwarf Cave
  • Sioux
  • Samanosa
  • Troll
Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No
Bronze Knife 80 / 60 8
  • Reeve
No No Yes No No No Yes No Yes
Poison Dagger 10 / 7 10
  • Evil Moth
  • Kazave
  • Executer
  • Sioux
  • Phantom Ship
No No No No Yes No No No Yes Low chance of instant kill.
Copper Sword 100 / 75 12
  • Aliahan
  • Reeve
  • Rogue Nite
Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No
Wizard Staff 1,500 / 1,125 14
  • Noaniels
  • Ashalam
No No No No Yes No No Yes No Item - casts Blaze
Sacred Knife 200 / 150 14
  • Cave of Enticement
  • Romaly
  • Bat Man
  • Pachisi Track 1
  • Ashalam
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rain Staff - / - 16
  • Spirit Shrine
No No No Yes Yes No No Yes No Item - casts Stopspell. Cannot be sold or dropped.
Chain Sickle 320 / 240 18
  • Reeve
  • Romaly
  • Ashalam
  • Eliminator
Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Spiny Whip - / 240 18
  • Small Medal Prize (5)
  • King Toad
  • Shadow
Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Attacks an enemy group.
Boomerang / 19
  • Pachisi Track 1
Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Attacks all enemies.
Mist Staff 3,300 / 2,475 20
  • Pachisi Track 2
  • Portoga
No No No Yes Yes No No Yes No Item - casts Stopspell
Bladerang - / 900 24
  • Small Medal Prize (20)
Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Attacks all enemies.
Assassin Dagger - / 4,125 25
  • Pachisi Track 3
  • Romaly
No No No No Yes No No No Yes Low chance of instant kill.
Iron Claws 870 / 652 25
  • Kazave
  • Ashalam
  • Pachisi Track 2
  • Goopi
No No Yes No No No No No No
Iron Spear 650 / 487 26
  • Romaly
  • Kazave
  • Cave of Dreams
  • Ashalam
  • Tonguebear
Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No
Chain Whip 1,000 / 750 27
  • Kazave
  • Ashalam
No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Attacks an enemy group.
Morning Star 1,700 / 1,275 30
  • Pachisi Track 2
  • Baharata
  • Tedanki
  • Elven Village
No No No Yes No No No Yes No Attacks an enemy group.
Sleep Staff 4,200 / 3,150 30
  • Elven Village
No No No Yes Yes No No Yes No Item - casts Sleep
Steel Needle 1,300 / 975 31
  • Pachisi Track 2
  • Muor
No No No No No Yes Yes No No
Staff of Reflection - / 5,250 33
  • Archmage
  • Bonus Dungeon
No No No Yes Yes No No Yes No Item - casts Bounce
Steel Sword 1,300 / 975 33
  • Pachisi Track 1+2
  • Pachisi Track 1
  • Noaniels
  • Isis
  • Portoga
  • Skeleton
Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes No
Vivify Staff - / 33,750 33
  • Small Medal Prize (90)
No No No Yes No No No Yes No Item - casts Vivify
Holy Spear 2,300 / 1,725 35
  • Ashalam
  • Isis
No No No Yes No No No Yes No
Staff of Judgment 2,700 / 2,025 37
  • Muor
  • Samanosa
  • New Town Phase 3
No No No Yes No No No Yes No Item - casts Infernos
Iron Axe 2,500 / 1,875 38
  • Deathstalk
  • Ashalam
  • Isis
  • Portoga
Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No
Power Knuckle 7,100 / 5,325 40
  • Lancel
  • Samanosa
  • Ludatorm
  • Kol
No No Yes No No No No No Yes
Rune Staff - / 5,100 40
  • Aliahan
No No No Yes Yes No No Yes No
Steel Whip 3,100 / 2,325 40
  • Portoga
  • Tedanki
  • Lancel
Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Attacks an enemy group.
Flamerang 6,500 / 4,875 42
  • Pachisi Track 3
  • Rubiss Tower
Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes Attacks all enemies.
Bolt Staff - / 1,875 45
  • Sioux
No No No No Yes No No Yes No Item - casts Firebane
Magic Abacus 7,700 / 5,775 45
  • New Town Phase 3-5
No No No No No Yes No No No
Giant Shears 4,700 / 3,525 47
  • Baharata
  • Muor
  • Tedanki
  • Evil Crab
No Yes No No No No No No No
Golden Claws - / 6,000 50
  • Pyramid
  • Gold Man
No No Yes No No No No No No
Sage Staff 15,000 / 11,250 50
  • Kol
No No No Yes Yes No No Yes No Item - casts Healmore
Sword of Seduction - / 7,350 50
  • Portoga
  • Wing Demon
No Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes Item - casts Chaos. Female only.
Gaia Sword - / - 51
  • Shrine Jail
  • Bonus Dungeon
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Cannot be sold or dropped.
Dragon Tail - / 4,950 52
  • Pachisi Track 3+4
Yes No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Attacks an enemy group.
Giant Hammer 6,500 / 4,875 55
  • Lancel
No Yes No No No No No No No
Battle Axe 8,700 / 6,525 60
  • Sioux
No Yes No No No No No No No
Force Staff 2,500 / 1,875 65
  • Baharata
No No No Yes Yes No No Yes No Uses 3MP per attack
Orochi Sword - / 750 65
  • Orochi
Yes Yes No No No No No Yes No Item - casts Defense
Zombie Killer 9,800 / 7,350 67
  • Samanosa
  • New Town Phase 3
  • Kol
Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Does extra damage to undead enemies.
War Hammer 9,500 / 7,125 70
  • New Town Phase 3-5
  • Kol
No Yes No No No No No No No
Dragon Killer 15,000 / 11,250 79
  • New Town Phase 4-5
  • Ludatorm
  • Domdora
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Does extra damage to Dragon enemies.
Thunder Sword - / 5,625 82
  • Necrogond's Cave
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Item - casts Boom
Dragon Claw - / 12,750 85
  • Small Medal Prize (80)
  • Pachisi Track 5
No No Yes No No No No No Yes Does extra damage to Dragon enemies.
Frost Blade 23.000 / 17,250 90
  • Domdora
  • Swordoid
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Item - casts Snowblast
Beast Claw - / 412 95
  • Tedanki (1.Riddle)
No No No No Yes No No No Yes
Thor Sword 65,000 / 48,750 95
  • GrandTitan
  • Troll King
  • Pachisi Track 4
  • Pachisi Track 5
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Item - casts Firevolt
Bastard Sword 31,000 / 23,250 105
  • Rimuldar
Yes Yes No No No No No No No
Demon Axe - / 375 105
  • Mimic
  • Baramos' Castle
  • Pachisi Track 5
No Yes No No No No No No No
Gringham Whip - / 21,000 105
  • Pachisi Track 4
Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Attacks an enemy group.
Justice Abacus - / 18,750 110
  • Small Medal Prize (60)
No No No No No Yes No No No
Sword of Destruction - / 33,750 110
  • West Cave
  • Barazomb
  • Pachisi Track 5
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Cursed - causes the user to freeze up randomly.
Double-Edged Sword - / 3,750 115
  • Zoma's Castle
  • DemonSword
Yes No Yes No No No No No No Cursed - User absorbs 1/4 of damage.
King's Sword 35,000 / - 120
  • Kol
Yes No No No No No No No No Item - casts Infermost. Cannot be sold or dropped.
Wrecking Flail - / 27,750 135
  • Bonus Dungeon
Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Attacks all enemies.

Armors

Armor offers stronger protection than shields or helmets, but at a higher price. No armor can be used as an item, but some pieces offer protection against certain types of attacks automatically (if they're worn, anyway).

Item Price Defense Location DQ3 sprite Hero.png
Hero
DQ3 sprite Soldier.png
Warrior
DQ3 sprite Fighter.png
Fighter
DQ3 sprite Pilgrim.png
Cleric
DQ3 sprite Wizard.png
Mage
DQ3 sprite Merchant.png
Dealer
DQ3 sprite Jester.png
Jester
DQ3 sprite Sage.png
Sage
DQ3 sprite Thief.png
Thief
Notes
Tight Bikini 78,000 / 58,500 1
  • Domdora
  • Pachisi Track 5
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Female only.
Clothes 10 / 7 4
  • Aliahan
  • Zipangu
  • Kol
  • Hork
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Traveler Clothes 70 / 52 8
  • Aliahan
  • Cave on the Promontory
  • Baharata
  • Barnabas
  • Army Crab
Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Training Suit 80 / 60 10
  • Reeve
  • Norud the Dwarf Cave
  • Zipangu
No No Yes No No No No Yes Yes
Boxer Shorts - / 90 10
  • Kazave
  • Isis
  • Ludatorm
No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Male only.
Leather Armor 150 / 112 12
  • Aliahan
  • Reeve
  • Romaly
Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
Leather Dress 420 / 315 15
  • Pachisi Track 1
  • Dream Cave
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Female only.
Turtle Shell 330 / 247 15
  • Reeve
No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No
Shell Armor 350 / 262 16
  • Romaly
  • Crabus
Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Silk Robe 1,500 / 1,125 20
  • Isis
  • Isis
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Female only.
Chain Mail 480 / 360 20
  • Romaly
  • Ashalam
Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Iron Apron 700 / 525 22
  • Romaly
  • Ashalam
No No No No No Yes No No No
Fighting Suit 800 / 600 23
  • Kazave
  • Tentacles
No No Yes No No No No Yes No
Cloak of Evasion 2,900 / 2,175 23
  • Noaniels
  • Muor
  • Lancel
  • Hunter Fly
  • Ghoul
  • Rimuldar
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Flashy Suit 1,300 / 975 24
  • Pyramid
  • Jewelbag
  • Pachisi Track 3
  • Sioux
No No No No No No Yes No No
Leather Kilt 800 / 600 24
  • Noaniels
  • Muor
  • Sioux
Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No No
Iron Armor 1,100 / 825 25
  • Kazave
  • Ashalam
  • Isis
  • Portoga
  • Aero Nite
Yes Yes No No No Yes No No No
Magical Skirt 1,500 / 1,125 25
  • Ashalam
  • Pachisi Track 2
  • Pyramid
  • Tedanki
  • Pachisi Track 3
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Black Coat 2,400 / 1,800 29
  • Ashalam
  • Portoga
No No Yes No No No No No Yes
Magic Robe 4,400 / 3,300 30
  • Tedanki
  • Lancel
  • Domdora
No No No Yes No No No Yes No Reduce Magic Damage.
Mystery Bolero - / 375 30
  • Pachisi Track 5
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Reduces MP cost by 50%
Steel Armor 2,400 / 1,800 32
  • Baharata
  • Death Nite
Yes Yes No No No No No No No
Angel Robe 3,000 / 2,250 35
  • New Town Phase 4-5
  • Elves Village
  • Ludatorm
No No No Yes Yes No No Yes No Protects against instant death.
Plush Suit - / 262 35
  • Catpire
  • Catula
  • Cave of Ra
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Makes the character look like a cat.
Slick Suit - / 9,900 38
  • Edinbear Castle
No No No No No No Yes No Yes Male only.
Magic Armor 5,800 / 4,350 40
  • Tedanki
  • Lancel
  • Samanosa
Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes No Reduce Magic Damage.
Party Dress - / 8,850 40
  • Pachisi Track 3
  • Edinbear Castle
  • Mercado
No No No No No No Yes No Yes
Magic Apron 9,900 / 7,425 45
  • New Town Phase 3-5
No No No No No Yes No No No Reduce Magic Damage.
Dragon Mail 9,800 / 7,350 45
  • Ludatorm
  • Domdora
  • King Hydra
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Reduce Breath Damage.
Water Dress 12,500 / 9,375 50
  • Kol
No No No No Yes No No Yes No Reduce Breath Damage.
Terra Armor - / 9,000 50
  • Gaia's Navel
  • Stone Man
Yes Yes No No No No No No No
Blade Armor 6,500 / 4,875 55
  • Necrogond's Cave
  • Kol
  • Pachisi Track 4
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Reflect 50% Damage back.
Ninja Suit - / 3,150 58
  • Small Medal Prize (50)
  • Pachisi Track 5
No No Yes No No No No No Yes
Devil's Armor - / 5,250 65
  • West Cave
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Cursed.
Magic Bikini - / 3,750 65
  • Merking
  • Ashalam
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Female only. Reduce Magic Damage.
Dark Outfit - / 12,375 74
  • Pachisi Track 4
  • Mercado (2. Riddle)
No No Yes No No No Yes No Yes
Dragon Robe 27,000 / 20,250 76
  • Pachisi Track 4
No No No Yes Yes No No Yes No Reduce Breath Damage.
Light Armor - / 18,000 82
  • Rubiss Tower
Yes No No No No No No No No Reduce Damage. Restores 1HP per step.
Light Dress 19,000 / 14,250 90
  • Pachisi Track 4
  • Pachisi Track 5
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Female only.
Sacred Bikini - / 24,750 92
  • Small Medal Prize (95)
Yes No No No No Yes No Yes Yes Female only. Restores 1HP per step.

Shields

Shields provide a fair amount of protection at a reasonable cost, especially for Clerics and Sages, who cannot use the strongest armor.

Item Price Defense Location DQ3 sprite Hero.png
Hero
DQ3 sprite Soldier.png
Warrior
DQ3 sprite Fighter.png
Fighter
DQ3 sprite Pilgrim.png
Cleric
DQ3 sprite Wizard.png
Mage
DQ3 sprite Merchant.png
Dealer
DQ3 sprite Jester.png
Jester
DQ3 sprite Sage.png
Sage
DQ3 sprite Thief.png
Thief
Notes
Pot Lid Shield 50 / 37 2
  • Aliahan
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Leather Shield 90 / 67 4
  • Aliahan
  • Rammore
Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bronze Shield 250 / 187 7
  • Romaly
  • Kazave
  • Ashalam
  • Shampane Tower
  • Hell Crab
Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
Scale Shield 600 / 450 12
  • Kazave
  • Ashalam
  • Zipangu
Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Iron Shield 1,200 / 900 20
  • Pachisi Track 1
  • Isis
  • Portoga
Yes Yes No No No Yes No No No
Magic Shield 2,000 / 1,500 25
  • Baharata
  • Muor
  • Sioux
Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Reduce Magic Damage.
Dragon Shield 3,500 / 2,625 32
  • Samanosa
  • New Town Phase 4+5
  • Ludatorm
  • Rimuldar
Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes Reduce Breath Damage.
Expel Shield - / 577 35
  • Romaly
  • Pachisi Track 5
Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Item - casts Expel
Silver Shield 8,800 / 6,600 40
  • Ludatorm
  • Kol
Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes Yes
Sorrow Shield - / 7 42
  • Lion Head
  • Leona
  • Lionroar
  • Barabros
  • Bonus Dungeon
  • Pachisi Track 5
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Cursed - damages allies when the wearer is attacked
Heal Shield 15,000 / 11,250 50
  • Domdora
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Item - casts Healmore
Ogre Shield 25,000 / 18,750 60
  • Rimuldar
Yes Yes No No No No No No No
Hero Shield - / 28,500 65
  • North Cave
Yes No No No No No No No No

Helmets

Like Shields, Helmets provide effective defense at a relatively low cost. There is a special Helmet only for the Hero, called Ortega's Helmet.

Item Price Defense Location DQ3 sprite Hero.png
Hero
DQ3 sprite Soldier.png
Warrior
DQ3 sprite Fighter.png
Fighter
DQ3 sprite Pilgrim.png
Cleric
DQ3 sprite Wizard.png
Mage
DQ3 sprite Merchant.png
Dealer
DQ3 sprite Jester.png
Jester
DQ3 sprite Sage.png
Sage
DQ3 sprite Thief.png
Thief
Notes
Leather Hat 80 / 60 2
  • Reeve
  • Romaly
  • Romaly
  • Pachisi Track 1
  • New Town Phase 1+2
  • Almiraj
  • Anteater
  • Merzoncian
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wooden Helmet 140 / 105 6
  • Najimi Tower
  • Kazave
  • Pachisi Track 2
  • Zipangu
Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Golden Crown - / - 6
  • Kandar
Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A special item that you won't have long enough to be of use. Cannot be sold or dropped.
Magic Hat - / 6 8
  • Ice Man
  • Balrog
  • Magiwyvern
No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Reduces MP cost by 20%
Turban 160 / 120 8
  • Reeve
  • Isis
  • Pachisi Track 3+4
No No No No No Yes Yes No No
Fur Hood 250 / 187 10
  • Kazave
  • Ashalam
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Female only.
Bunny Ears - / 390 15
  • New Town Phase 4
  • Domdora
No No No No No Yes Yes No No Female only.
Iron Helmet 1,000 / 750 16
  • Isis
  • Ashalam
  • Tortragon
Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes No
Black Hood 1,200 / 900 18
  • Baharata
  • Samanosa
  • Tedanki
No No Yes No No No No No Yes
Silver Barrette 760 / 570 20
  • Pachisi Track 3
  • Sioux
  • Garuna Tower
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Female only.
Silk Hat - / 900 20
  • Green Lad House
  • Pachisi Track 5
No No No No No Yes Yes No No Male only.
Horned Hat 2,300 / 1,725 21
  • Tedanki
  • Pachisi Track 3
No No No Yes No No Yes Yes No
Iron Mask 3,500 / 2,625 25
  • Lancel
  • Samanosa
Yes Yes No No No No No No No
Ortega's Helmet - / 6,150 30
  • Muor
Yes No No No No No No No No
Misery Helmet - / 13 35
  • Baramos' Castle
  • Minidemon
  • Pachisi Track 5
Yes Yes No No No No No No No Cursed - luck is reduced to zero. Cannot be sold or dropped.
Mythril Helmet 18,000 / 13,500 38
  • Ludatorm
Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Great Helm 35,000 / 26,250 45
  • Rimuldar
Yes Yes No No No No No No No
All-Knowing Mask - / 1 255
  • Orochi's Cave
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Cursed - permanently confused and cannot cast spells outside of battle