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[[File:DragonQuest4 weapons.png|thumb|Diagram showing relationship between price, attack value and special effects of weapons.]]
Some items can only be found in certain locations or dropped by enemies. Some cast spells when used as an item in battle. Cursed items negatively affect your party and can only be removed by healers in town.
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Item is found in a chest at the specified location<br />
<nowiki>**</nowiki> Item can be traded for {{control|small medals by the Small|mini medals by the Mini}} Medal King.
Selling price is always 75% of purchasing price.
Default sorting is by price. In fact, some weapons with lower attack value can instead cast offensive spells that deal lots of damage anyway (e.g. {{control|Staff of Thunder|Lightning Staff}}), or have special properties that make them valuable (e.g. Staff of {{control|Healing|Salvation}}). The same applies for armors, shields and helms.
Equipment parts that cannot be purchased in shops are listed afterwards, as more rare and valuable, their Price cell is shaded in gray, and price is calculated from the selling price. Equipment parts that cannot even be sold are the rarest and most valuable, they are listed at the end of the tables, and their price is set as zero.
If a character is not controlled by the video game artificial intelligence, he/she has to select the weapon from the "Item" menu to cast its spell. A female hero can use a few "female-only" pieces of armor that a male hero cannot wear.
Characters abbreviations:
* '''H:''' Hero (Solo/Sofia)
* '''S:''' Soldier (Ragnar)
* '''M:''' Merchant ({{control|Taloon|Torneko}})
* '''P:''' Princess (Alena)
* '''C:''' Chancellor ({{control|Cristo|Kiryl}})
* '''F:''' Fortune Teller ({{control|Nara|Meena}})
* '''D:''' Dancer ({{control|Mara|Maya}})
* '''W:''' Wizard ({{control|Brey|Borya}})


Some items can only be found in certain locations or dropped by enemies. Some cast spells when used as an item in battle. Cursed items negatively affect your party and can only be removed by healers in town.
Characters are sorted according to this order in the tables below, for the reasons outlined here:
* Solo/Sofia, Ragnar and {{control|Taloon|Torneko}} (the "warriors") can use similar equipment;
* Alena (the "fighter") can use very limited equipment;
* {{control|Cristo, Nara, Mara and Brey|Kiryl, Meena, Maya and Borya}} (the "spellcasters") can use similar equipment; moreover:
** {{control|Cristo and Nara|Kiryl and Meena}} are both White Mages, and have more equipment in common;
** {{control|Nara and Mara|Meena and Maya}} are both girls, and can both use some female-only equipment;
** {{control|Mara and Brey|Maya and Borya}} are both Black Mages, and have more equipment in common.


<nowiki>*</nowiki> Item is found in a chest at this location<br />
<nowiki>**</nowiki> Item can be traded for small medals by the Small Medal King.


== Weapons ==
== Weapons ==


Weapons are very important for most characters, especially the fighters. In most cases weapons with high attack strength are better but there are certain weapons with special abilities, such as the poison needle, that can be more useful than a higher attack.
Weapons are very important for most characters, especially those who cannot cast spells.  


{| {{prettytable|sortable=1}}
{|{{prettytable|sortable=1|text center=1|notwide=1}}
! Weapon || Price || Attack || Special effect || H || S || M || P || C || F || D || W || Location
|-
| Cypress Stick  || 4 || 2 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || ''one location only''
|-
| {{control|Club|Oaken Club}}  || 30 || 7 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} ||
|-
| Copper Sword  || 100 || 12 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} ||
|-
| {{control|Thorn Whip|Divine Dagger}}  || 200 || 14 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} ||
|-
|-
!|Item
| {{control|Boomerang|Hunting Bow}}  || 350 || 18 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} ||  
!|Price
!|Attack
!|Location
!|Hero
!|Ragnar
!|Alena
!|Cristo
!|Brey
!|Taloon
!|Mara
!|Nara
!|Notes
|-
|-
!|Abacus of Virtue
| Chain Sickle  || 550 || 20 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} ||
| 1600 / 1200
| 35
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Expel|Expel]].
|-
|-
!|Battle Axe
| Iron Fan  || 620 || 22 || {{n/a|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} ||  
| 5500 / 4125
| 50
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|  
|-
|-
!|Boomerang
| {{control|Venomous Dagger|Poison Moth Knife}}  || 750 || 24 || Inflicts paralysis on enemy || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} ||
| 350 / 262
| 18
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Can be used as an item in battle to attack all monsters.
|-
|-
!|Broad Sword
| Iron {{control|Spear|Lance}}  || 880 || 28 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} ||  
| 2000 / 1500
| 40
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|
|-
|-
!|Chain Sickle
| {{control|Morning Star|Holy Lance}}  || 1250 || 33 || {{control|Attacks group of enemies|{{n/a|-}}}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} ||  
|550/412
|20
|
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
|
|-
|-
!|Club
| Poison Needle  || 1300 || 0 || Instant-kill chance || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} ||  
|30/22
|7
|
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
|
|-
|-
!|Copper Sword
| Iron Claw  || 1500 || 38 || {{n/a|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || Endor Castle
| 100 / 75
| 12
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|  
|-
|-
!|Cypress Stick*
| {{control|Abacus of Virtue|Astraea's Abacus}}  || 1600 || 35 || '''Item:''' casts Expel || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} ||
| 10* / 3
| 2
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Can only be bought in one location.
|-
|-
!|Demon Hammer
| {{control|Broad Sword|Steel Broadsword}}  || 2000 || 40 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} ||
| - / 450
| 70
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Cursed weapon, unknown effect.
|-
|-
!|Dragon Killer
| {{control|Staff of Force|Somatic Staff}}  || 2500 || 55 || Uses 3 MP per attack || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} ||
| 15000 / 11250
| 90
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| May do extra damage to dragon enemies.
|-
|-
!|Fire Claw*
| {{control|Sword of Malice|Cautery Sword}}  || 3500 || 45 || '''Item:''' casts {{control|Firebal|Sizz}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || Loch {{control|Tower|Tur}}
| - / 7500
| 60
| Basement of Gardenbur castle
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Firebane|Firebane]].
|-
|-
!|Ice Blade*
| Battle Axe  || 5500 || 50 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} ||  
| - / 600
| 75
| Lakanaba in Chapter 5
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Snowstorm|Snowstorm]]
|-
|-
!|Iron Claw
| {{control|Stiletto|Falcon Knife}} Earrings  || 7500 || 5 || Attacks twice per turn || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} ||  
| 1500 / 1125
| 38
| Endor Castle
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|  
|-
|-
!|Iron Fan
| {{control|Sword of Lethargy|Dream Blade}}  || 8000 || 60 || Inflicts sleep on enemy;<br /> '''item:''' casts {{control|Sleepmore|Kasnooze}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} ||  
| 620 / 465
| 22
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|  
|-
|-
!|Iron Spear
| {{control|Dragon Killer|Dragonsbane}}  || 15000 || 90 || Deals extra damage to Dragons || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} ||  
| 880 / 660
| 28
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|  
|-
|-
!|Magma Staff*
| {{control|Staff of Jubilation|Thalian Staff}}  || {{n/a|  90}} || 33 || '''Item:''' Chance of enemy missing a turn || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || Casino, 1000 coins
| - / -
| 63
| Hidden in Santeem Castle
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts[[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Bang|Bang]].
|-
|-
!|Metal Babble Sword*
| {{control|Sword of Decimation|Massacre Sword}}* || {{n/a|  200}} || 120 || '''Cursed:''' user has 0 def '''Item:''' casts defence || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{control|Konenbur|Porthtrunnel}}
| - / -
| 130
| Cascade Cave
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|
|-
|-
!|Morning Star
| Silver Tarot Cards*  || {{n/a|  500}} || 21 || '''Item:''' 1 of 9 random effects || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{control|Akemto|Mamon}} Mine
| 1250 / 937
| 33
|  
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|
|-
|-
!|Multi-Edge Sword*
| {{control|Demon|Hela's}} Hammer  || {{n/a| 600}} || 70 || '''Cursed:''' 1/3 critical hit chance, 2/3 miss|| {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} ||
| - / 2475
| 99
| Endor
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Cursed item, will cause damage to the person who uses it in battle.
|-
|-
!|Poison Needle
| {{control|Ice Blade|Icicle Dirk}}*  || {{n/a| 800}} || 75 || '''Item:''' casts {{control|Snowstorm|Crackle}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || Lakanaba in Chapter 5
| 1300 / 975
| 0
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| Low chance of instant kill
|-
|-
!|Silver Tarot Cards*
| {{control|Multi-Edge|Double-Edged}} Sword* || {{n/a| 3300}} || 99 || '''Cursed:''' damages wielder || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || Endor
| - / 375
| 21
| Akemto Mine
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, produces nine random (and sometimes dangerous) effects, such as [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Bikill|Bikill]], [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Healus|Healus]], or [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Defeat|Defeat]] on your party.
|-
|-
!|Staff of Antimagic*
| Staff of Antimagic* || {{n/a| 4000}} || 50 || '''Item:''' casts {{control|StopSpell|Fizzle}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || Royal Crypt
| - / 3000
| 50
| Royal Crypt
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Stopspell|Stopspell]].
|-
|-
!|Staff of Force
| Staff of {{control|Punishment|Divine Wrath}}**  || {{n/a| 4300}} || 35 || '''Item:''' casts {{control|InferMore|Swoosh}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{control|Small|Mini}} Medal King, 1 medal
| 2500 / 1875
| 55
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Uses 3MP per attack
|-
|-
!|Staff of Healing*
| Staff of {{control|Healing|Salvation}}* || {{n/a| 6000}} || 5 || '''Item:''' casts {{control|HealMore|Midheal}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{control|World Tree|Yggdrasil}}
| - / 4500
| 5
| World Tree
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Healmore|Healmore]].
|-
|-
!|Staff of Jubilation
| {{control|Sword of Miracles|Miracle Sword}}**  || {{n/a| 9500}} || 100 || Heals 1/4 HP on non-lethal hits || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{control|Small|Mini}} Medal King, 6 medals
| 1000 / 67
| 33
| Casino
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, may cause the enemy to smile instead of attacking. Price is in casino coins.
|-
|-
!|Staff of Punishment**
| Fire Claw* || {{n/a|10000}} || 60 || '''Item:''' casts {{control|FireBane|Sizzle}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || Basement of {{control|Gardenbur|Femiscyra}} castle
| 1 / 3225
| 35
| Small Medal King
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Infermore|Infermore]]. Buy price is in small medals.
|-
|-
!|Staff of Thunder*
| {{control|Staff of Thunder|Lightning Staff}}* || {{n/a|20000}} || 29 || '''Item:''' casts {{control|FireBane|Sizzle}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{control|Palace of Necrosaro|Psaro's Castle}}
| - / 15000
| 29
| Palace of Necrosaro
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Firebane|Firebane]]
|-
|-
!|Stilleto Earrings
| {{control|Metal Babble|Liquid Metal}} Sword*  || {{n/a|   0}} || 130 || Guaranteed damage to metal enemies || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || Cascade Cave
| 7500 / 5625
| 5
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Allows user to make two attacks on one monster. Very good on Alena if she has high Strength.
|-
|-
!|Sword of Decimation*
| Magma Staff* || {{n/a|   0}} || 63 || '''Item:''' casts Boom || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || Hidden in {{control|Santeem|Zamoksva}} Castle
| - / 150
| 120
| Konenbur
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Cursed item, causes the user to freeze up randomly.
|-
|-
!|Sword of Lethargy
| Zenithian Sword*  || {{n/a|    0}} || 65 || '''Item:''' removes status ailments || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{control|World Tree|Yggdrasil}}
| 8000 / 6000
|}
| 60
 
|  
=== Effects of Silver Tarot Cards ===
| {{yes}}
When used as an item, the Silver Tarot Cards have a random effect from the ones listed below. In chapter 5, they can be used only choosing the "Try out" tactic. The numbers (N.) come from official Japanese artwork.
| {{yes}}
 
| {{no}}
In order to get past the Fool card, you should use the Tarots in a party where as many characters as possible can cast a Revive spell.
| {{no}}
 
| {{no}}
{|{{prettytable|sortable=1}}
| {{no}}
! N. !! Tarot !! NES effect !! NDS effect
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Can put an enemy to sleep when attacking with this sword. Can also cast [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Sleepmore|Sleepmore]] when used as an item in battle.
|-
|-
!|Sword of Malice
| 10 ||''' Sun '''|| '''Heal:''' casts Healusall on all party. || '''Heal:''' restores some health points to all party.
| 3500 / 2625
| 45
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Firebal|Firebal]].
|-
|-
!|Sword of Miracles**
| 20 ||''' Evil/Devil '''|| {{no|'''BAD:''' casts StopSpell on one ally.}} || '''Disable:''' casts Kasap on all enemies.
| 6 / 7125
| 100
| Small Medal King
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Will drain HP from enemy and give it to attacker. Buy price is in small medals.
|-
|-
!|Thorn Whip
| 30 ||''' Justice '''|| '''Attack:''' casts Expel on all enemies. || '''Attack:''' casts Poof on all enemies.
| 200 / 150
| 14
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|  
|-
|-
!|Venomous Dagger
| 40 ||''' Terminator/Death '''|| '''Disable:''' replaces all enemies with a powerful Necrodain skeleton. <br/>It's always drawn last, after the party has been weakened by the "bad" tarots. || '''Attack:''' casts Whack on one enemy.
| 750 / 562
| 24
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| This weapon can paralyze enemies when attacking.
|-
|-
!|Zenithian Sword*
| 50 ||''' Star '''|| '''Support:''' doubles experience and gold gained from the battle. || '''Support:''' doubles experience and gold gained from the battle.
| - / -
| 65
| World Tree
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| When used as an item in battle this removes all spell effects on one target.
|-
|-
| 60 ||''' Tower '''|| {{no|'''BAD:''' casts Zap on all allies.}} || '''Attack:''' casts Zap on all enemies.
|-
| 70 ||''' Perfection/Fool '''|| {{no|'''BAD:''' casts Defeat on all party.}} || {{no|'''BAD:''' casts Thwack on all party.}}
|-
| 80 ||''' Strength '''|| '''Support:''' casts Bi-Kill on one ally. || '''Support:''' casts Oomph on one ally.
|-
| 90 ||''' Moon '''|| '''Disable:''' casts Surround on all enemies. || '''Disable:''' casts Dazzle on all enemies.
|}
|}


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Armor offers protection from enemy blows. Unlike weapons, armor cannot be used as an item during battle, but some do have special effects like protecting against different types of attacks.
Armor offers protection from enemy blows. Unlike weapons, armor cannot be used as an item during battle, but some do have special effects like protecting against different types of attacks.


{| {{prettytable|sortable=1}}
{|{{prettytable|text center=1|sortable=1|notwide=1}}
! Item  !! Price !! Defense  !! Special effects !! H !! S !! M !! P !! C !! F !! D !! W !! Location
|-
|-
!|Item
| Basic Clothes  || 10 || 4 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{n/a|-}}
!|Price
!|Defense
!|Location
!|Hero
!|Ragnar
!|Alena
!|Cristo
!|Brey
!|Taloon
!|Mara
!|Nara
!|Notes
|-
|-
!| Basic Clothes
| Wayfarer's Clothes || 70 || 7 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 10 / 7
| 4
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Bronze Armor
| Silk Robe  || 110 || 10 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 700 / 525
| 25
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|
|-
|-
!| Chain Mail
| Leather Armor  || 180 || 12 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 350 / 262
| 18
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Cloak of Evasion
| Leather Dress  || 250 || 14 || {{n/a|-}} || (F)  || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 3000 / 2250
| 28
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|
|-
|-
!| Dancer's Costume
| Chain Mail  || 350 || 18 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 400 / 300
| 8
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|
|-
|-
!| Demon Armor*
| Dancer's Costume  || 400 || 8 || {{n/a|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| - / 750
| 60
| Final Cave
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Cursed, will set Agility to zero.
|-
|-
!| Dragon Mail
| Fur Coat  || 600 || 22 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 5200 / 3900
| 45
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| May reduce damage from breath attacks.
|-
|-
!| Dress of Radiance*
| Bronze Armor  || 700 || 25 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| - / 6600
| 45
| Shrine of Horn, Final Cave
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Can only be worn by females. Will randomly bounce spells back at caster.
|-
|-
!| Full Plate Armor
| {{control|Half Plate|Iron}} Armor || 1200 || 30 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 2300 / 1725
| 35
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Fur Coat
| Iron Apron  || 1500 || 32 || {{n/a|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 600 / 450
| 22
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Half Plate Armor
| Full Plate Armor || 2300 || 35 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 1200 / 900
| 30
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Iron Apron
| Cloak of Evasion  || 3000 || 28 || {{n/a|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 1500 / 1125
| 32
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|
|-
|-
!| Leather Armor
| {{control|Sacred Robe|Magic Vestment}}  || 4400 || 38 || Reduces Fire and Ice damage || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 180 / 135
| 12
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Leather Dress
| Dragon Mail  || 5200 || 45 || Reduces Dragonbreath damage || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 250 / 187
| 14
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Can only be worn by females.
|-
|-
!| Metal Babble Armor
| Pink Leotard  || 6300 || 40 || {{n/a|-}} || (F)  || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 15000 / 11250
| 95
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|
|-
|-
!| Mysterious Bolero*
| {{control|Swordedge|Spiked}} Armor  || 9800 || 50 || Enemies are damaged<br /> when they attack wearer || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| - / 5625
| 37
| Zenithian Tower
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Absorbs MP of spells that are cast on the wearer
|-
|-
!| Pink Leotard
| {{control|Metal Babble|Liquid Metal}} Armor  || 15000 || 95 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 6300 / 4725
| 40
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Can only be worn by females.
|-
|-
!| Robe of Serenity*
| {{control|Water Flying Clothes|Flowing Dress}}  || 15000 || 41 || Reduces Fire and<br /> Dragonbreath damage || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{n/a|-}}
| - / 4500
| 33
| Cave of Padequia
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|
|-
|-
!| Sacred Robe
| Zombie Mail*  || {{n/a| 834}} || 49 || |'''Cursed:''' reduces wearer's<br /> HP with every step || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || Den of {{control|Ramdivice|Aamon}}
| 4400 / 3300
| 38
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| May reduce damage of fire and ice spells cast on wearer.
|-
|-
!| Silk Robe
| {{control|Demon|Hela's}} Armor*  || {{n/a|1000}} || 60 || |'''Cursed:''' sets Agility to zero || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{control|Final Cave|Doorway to Nadiria}}
| 110 / 82
| 10
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|
|-
|-
!| Swordedge Armor
| Robe of Serenity* || {{n/a|6000}} || 33 || While asleep In battle, defense is increased || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{control|Cave of Padequia|Imperial Pantry of Parthenia}}
| 9800 / 7350
| 50
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Enemies have a chance of being damaged when they attack someone wearing this armor.
|-
|-
!| Water Flying Clothes
| {{control|Mysterious Bolero|Glombolero}}*  || {{n/a|7500}} || 37 || Absorbs MP of spells<br /> cast on wearer || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || Zenithian Tower
| 15000 / 11250
| 41
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| May reduce damage caused by all fire or breath attacks.
|-
|-
!| Wayfayer's Clothes
| {{control|Dress of Radiance|Shimmering Dress}}*  || {{n/a|8800}} || 45 || Bounces spells back at caster || (F)  || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{control|Shrine of Horn, Final Cave|Baron's Folly, Doorway to Nadiria}}
| 70 / 52
| 7
|
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|  
|-
!| Zenithian Armor*
| - / -
| 70
| Shrine of Breaking Waves
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| May reduce damage of breath attacks, fire and ice spells.
|-
!| Zombie Mail*
| - / 625
| 49
| Den of Ramdivice
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Cursed item.
|-
|-
| Zenithian Armor*  || {{n/a|  0}} || 70 || Reduces Dragonbreath,<br /> Fire and Ice damage || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{control|Shrine of Breaking Waves|Briny Lair}}
|}
|}


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Although most early shields provide little defensive strength, by the end of the game you will obtain some very nice shields. Like weapons, certain shields have useful abilities when used in battle.  
Although most early shields provide little defensive strength, by the end of the game you will obtain some very nice shields. Like weapons, certain shields have useful abilities when used in battle.  


{| {{prettytable|sortable=1}}
{|{{prettytable|text center=1|notwide=1|sortable=1}}
! Item  !! Price !! Defense  !! Special effect !! H !! S !! M !! P !! C !! F !! D !! W !! Location
|-
| Leather Shield  || 90 || 4 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}}  ||
|-
| Scale Shield  || 180 || 7 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{control|Final Cave|Doorway to Nadiria}}
|-
| Iron Shield  || 650 || 12 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{n/a|-}}
|-
| Dragon Shield  || 7100 || 30 || Reduces Dragonbreath damage || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{n/a|-}}
|-
| {{control|Shield of Strength|Power Shield}}  || 13000 || 40 || | '''Item:''' casts {{control|Healmore|Midheal}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{n/a|-}}
|-
| {{control|Aeolus|Tempest}} Shield*  || {{n/a| 4700}} || 50 || | '''Item:''' casts {{control|Expel|Poof}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{control|Dire Palace|Diabolic Hall}}
|-
| Mirror Shield*  || {{n/a| 9000}} || 45 || Reflects spell damage back at caster. || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{control|Final Cave|Doorway to Nadiria}}
|-
| {{control|Metal Babble|Liquid Metal}} Shield  || {{n/a|43690}} || 60 || | '''Item:''' casts {{control|Fendspell|Snub}}. || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || Casino, 50000 coins
|-
|-
!|Item
| Zenithian Shield*  || {{n/a|    0}} || 55 || | '''Item:''' casts Bounce || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{control|Gardenbur|Femiscyra}}
!|Price
|}
!|Defense
 
!|Location
== Helms ==
!|Hero
 
!|Ragnar
Compared to armors and shields, helms give relatively little defense with three exceptions: the {{control|Metal Babble|Liquid Metal}} Helm, the Zenithian Helm and the Iron Mask. Since only the Hero and Ragnar can wear the Iron Mask, and only the Hero gets the Zenithian Helm, most of your party members need to settle for weaker helms. In addition, the {{control|Metal Babble|Liquid Metal}} Helm is rather hard to get, requiring 20 small medals out of a total of 32 medals, so you need to either save up your medals or you can spend them on multiple {{control|Hats of Happiness and Swords of Miracles|Happy Hats and Miracle Swords}} instead.
!|Alena
 
!|Cristo
{|{{prettytable|text center=1|notwide=1|sortable=1}}
!|Brey
! Item  !! Price !! Defense  !! Special effect !! H !! S !! M !! P !! C !! F !! D !! W !! Location
!|Taloon
!|Mara
!|Nara
!|Notes
|-
|-
!| Aelous' Shield*
| Leather Hat  || 64 || 2 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{n/a|-}}
| - / 3525
| 50
| Dire Palace
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Expel|Expel]]
|-
|-
!| Dragon Shield
| {{control|Wooden Hat|Hardwood Headwear}}  || 120 || 6 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 7100 / 5325
| 30
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| May reduce damage from breath attacks.
|-
|-
!| Iron Shield
| {{control|Feather Hat|Feathered Cap}}  || 280 || 8 || {{n/a|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 650 / 487
| 12
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|
|-
|-
!| Leather Shield
| {{control|Golden Barrette|Golden Tiara}}  || 540 || 12 || {{n/a|-}} || (F)  || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 90 / 67
| 4
| Aliahan, Reeve
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|
|-
|-
!| Metal Babble Shield
| Iron {{control|Helm|Helmet}}  || 1100 || 16 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| 50000 / 32767
| 60
| Casino
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Fendspell|Fendspell]]. Price is in casino coins.
|-
|-
!| Mirror Shield*
| Iron Mask  || 3500 || 25 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{n/a|-}}
| - / 6750
| 45
| Final Cave
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Reflects spell damage back at caster.
|-
|-
!| Scale Shield
| {{control|Mask of Corruption|Death Mask}}*  || {{n/a| 8}} || 200 || | '''Cursed:''' wearer<br /> is confused || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || Cascade Cave
| 180 / 135
| 7
| Final Cave
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Shield of Strength
| {{control|Hat of Happiness|Happy Hat}}**  || {{n/a|15}} || 15 || Restores 1 MP<br /> every four steps || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{control|Small|Mini}} Medal King, 4 medals
| 13000 / 9750
| 40
| Hauksness
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Healmore|Healmore]]
|-
|-
!| Zenithian Shield*
| {{control|Metal Babble|Liquid Metal}} Helm** || {{n/a|0}} || 50 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{control|Small|Mini}} Medal King, 20 medals
| - / -
| 55
| Gardenbur
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| Can be used as an item in battle, casts [[Dragon Warrior IV/Magic#Bounce|Bounce]]
|-
|-
| Zenithian Helm*  || {{n/a|0}} || 30 || {{n/a|-}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{control|Stancia|Canalot}}
|}
|}


== Helmets ==
== Notable equipment sets ==


Compared to armors and shields, helmets give relatively little defense with two exceptions, the Metal Babble Helm and the Zenithian Helm. The Metal Babble Helm is rather hard to get however, requiring 20 small medals, out of a total of 32 medals, so you need to either save your medals or you can spend them on multiple hats of happiness and swords of miracles instead.
{|{{prettytable|text center=1|notwide=1|sortable=1}}
 
! Cursed  !! Price !! Atk !! Def  !!width=130px| Curse effect !! H !! S !! M !! P !! C !! F !! D !! W !! Location
{| {{prettytable|sortable=1}}
|-
|-
!|Item
| {{control|Sword of Decimation|Massacre Sword}}*  || 200 || 120 || {{n/a|-}} || Sets defense to zero || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{control|Konenbur|Porthtrunnel}}
!|Price
!|Defense
!|Location
!|Hero
!|Ragnar
!|Alena
!|Cristo
!|Brey
!|Taloon
!|Mara
!|Nara
!|Notes
|-
|-
!| Feather Hat
| {{control|Demon|Hela's}} Hammer  || 600 || 70 || {{n/a|-}} || 1/3 critical hit chance, 2/3 miss  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || Colossus
| 280 / 210
| 8
|  
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Golden Barrette
| {{control|Multi-Edge|Double-Edged}} Sword*  || 3300 || 99 || {{n/a|-}} || Damages wielder || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || Endor
| 540 / 405
| 12
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Can only be worn by females.
|-
|-
!| Hat of Happiness**
| Zombie Mail* || 834 || {{n/a|-}} || 49 || Reduces wearer's HP with every step  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || Den of {{control|Radimvice|Aamon}}
| 4 / 11
| 15
| Small Medal King
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| Will restore MP every few steps. Buy price is in small medals
|-
|-
!| Iron Helmet
| {{control|Demon|Hela's}} Armor*  || 1000 || {{n/a|-}} || 60 || Sets Agility to zero  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{control|Final Cave|Doorway to Nadiria}}
| 1100 / 825
| 16
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Iron Mask
| {{control|Mask of Corruption|Death Mask}}* || 8 || {{n/a|-}} || 200 || Wearer is confused || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || Cascade Cave
| 3500 / 2625
|}
| 25
 
|  
 
| {{yes}}
{|{{prettytable|text center=1|notwide=1|sortable=1}}
| {{yes}}
! {{control|Metal Babble|Liquid Metal}}  !! Price !! Atk !! Def  !! Special effect !! H !! S !! M !! P !! C !! F !! D !! W !! Location
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Leather Hat
| {{control|Metal Babble|Liquid Metal}} Sword*  || 0 || 130 || {{n/a|-}} || Guaranteed damage to metal enemies || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || Cascade Cave
| 65 / 48
| 2
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Mask of Corruption*
| {{control|Metal Babble|Liquid Metal}} Armor  || 15000 || {{n/a|-}} || 95 || -  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || -
| - / 6
| 200
| Shrine of Breaking Waves
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| This item is cursed, may make wearers permanently confused and unable to cast spells outside of battle
|-
|-
!| Metal Babble Helm**
| {{control|Metal Babble|Liquid Metal}} Shield  || 43690 || {{n/a|-}} || 60 || | '''Item:''' casts {{control|Fendspell|Snub}}.  || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || Casino, 50000 coins
| 20 / -
| 50
| Small Medal King
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| Buy price is in small medals.
|-
|-
!| Wooden Hat
| {{control|Metal Babble|Liquid Metal}} Helm**  || 0 || {{n/a|-}} || 50 || -  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}}  || {{yes|Y}} || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}}  || {{control|Small|Mini}} Medal King, 20 medals
| 120 / 90
|}
| 6
 
|  
 
| {{yes}}
{|{{prettytable|text center=1|notwide=1|sortable=1}}
| {{yes}}
! Zenithian  !! Price !! Atk !! Def  !!width=180px| Special effect !! H !! S !! M !! P !! C !! F !! D !! W !! Location
| {{yes}}
|-
| {{yes}}
| Zenithian Sword*  || 0 || 65 || {{n/a|-}} || | '''Item:''' removes status ailments  || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{control|World Tree|Yggdrasil}}
| {{no}}
|-
| {{yes}}
| Zenithian Armor*  || 0 || {{n/a|-}} || 70 || Reduces Dragonbreath, Fire and Ice damage  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}}  || {{control|Shrine of Breaking Waves|Briny Lair}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|  
|-
|-
!| Zenithian Helm*
| Zenithian Shield* || 0 || {{n/a|-}} || 55 || | '''Item:''' casts Bounce  || {{yes|Y}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{no|-}} || {{control|Gardenbur|Femiscyra}}
| - / -
| 30
| Stancia
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|  
|-
|-
| Zenithian Helm*  || 0 || {{n/a|-}} || 30 || -  || {{yes|Y}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{no|-}}  || {{control|Stancia|Canalot}}
|}
|}


==Items==
==Usable Items==
 
These items can be purchased at a store (or the Casino) and have an effect when used.


<nowiki>*</nowiki> Item is a quest item and is needed to continue the game.<br />
<nowiki>**</nowiki> Purchased at Casino with Casino coins.
<nowiki>**</nowiki> Purchased at Casino with Casino coins.


{| {{prettytable|sortable=1}}
{|{{prettytable|text center=1|notwide=1|sortable=1}}
! Prolonged use items !! Price !! Location !! Effect
|-
| Meteorite {{control|Armband|Bracer}}**  || {{n/a|  0}} || Casino, 4000 coins || Doubles Agility of wearer.
|-
| Sage's Stone  || {{n/a|  0}} || {{control|Necrosaro's Palace|Psaro's Castle}}  || Casts {{control|Healus|Multiheal}}
|-
| {{control|Sandglass of Regression|Sands of Time}}  || {{n/a|  0}} || Cascade Cave  || Allows you to reverse time in battle once per day.
|-
| {{control|Small|Mini}} Medal    || {{n/a|  0}} || Hidden around the world  || Trade to {{control|Small|Mini}} Medal King
|-
| Treasure Map  || {{n/a|  0}} || Mintos  || Use to see world map.
|-
| {{control|Wizard's|Prayer}} Ring**  || {{n/a|  0}} || Casino, 500 coins || Restores 15-30 MP, has a chance of breaking when used.
|}
 
 
{|{{prettytable|text center=1|notwide=1|sortable=1}}
! Enix seeds !! Price !! Location !! Effect
|-
| {{control|Luck Seed|Seed of Luck}}      || {{n/a|  70}} ||  || Permanently increases Luck of user.
|-
| {{control|Agility Seed|Seed of Agility}}  || {{n/a|  90}} ||  || Permanently increases Agility of user.
|-
| {{control|Strength Seed|Seed of Strength}}  || {{n/a| 120}} ||  || Permanently increases Strength of user.
|-
|-
! |Item
| {{control|Lifeforce Nuts|Seed of Life}} || {{n/a| 250}} ||  || Permanently increases max HP of user.
! |Price
! |Location
! |Notes
|-
|-
!| Agility Seed
| {{control|Mystic Acorns|Seed of Magic}}  || {{n/a| 550}} ||  || Permanently increases max MP of user.
| -/67
|}
|
 
| Increases Agility of user.
 
{|{{prettytable|text center=1|notwide=1|sortable=1}}
! Single use items !! Price !! Location !! Effect
|-
|-
!| Antidote Herb
| {{control|Medical|Medicinal}} Herb || 8 || || Restores some HP.
| 10/7
|
| Cures poison
|-
|-
!| Baron's Horn*
| {{control|Antidote|Antidotal}} Herb  || 10 ||  || Cures poison
| -/-
| Baron's Horn Shrine
| Call/Access your wagon.
|-
|-
!| Birdsong Nectar*
| {{control|Fairy|Holy}} Water    ||  20 ||  || Repels weaker monsters on overworld map.
| -/-
| Birdsong Tower
|  
|-
|-
!| Boarding Pass*
| {{control|Wing of Wyvern|Chimaera Wing}} ||  25 ||  || Use to return to towns you have previously visited, same as Return Spell.
| -/-
| Keeleon Castle
|  
|-
|-
!| Dew of the World Tree
| {{control|Full Moon Herb|Moonwort Bulb}}  || 30 ||  || Removes numbness when used.
| -/-
|  
| Restores HP of all party members
|-
|-
!| Fairy Water
| {{control|Scent Pouch|Musk}}    || 150 ||  || Attracts enemies
| 20/15
|
| Repels weaker monsters on overworld map.
|-
|-
!| Final Key*
| {{control|Lunch|Packed Lunch}}  || {{n/a|  10}} || {{control|Taloon|Torneko}}'s wife  || Restores HP of user.
| -/-
| Gardenbur
| Unlocks all doors
|-
|-
!| Fire of Serenity*  
| Magic {{control|Potion|Water}}** || {{n/a|30}} || Casino, 30 coins || Restores some MP.
| -/-
| The Lighthouse
|  
|-
|-
!| Flute of Uncovering*
| {{control|Mirror of Ra|Ra's Mirror}}**  || {{n/a|  0}} || Casino: 2500 coins, {{control|Dark Cave|Nadiria}}  || Reveals an enemy's true form.
| -/-
| Santeem Castle
|
|-
|-
!| Flying Shoes*
| {{control|Dew of the World Tree|Yggdrasil Dew}}  || {{n/a|  0}} || {{control|Zenithian Castle|Zenithia}} || Restores HP of all party members
| -/-
| Hidden Playground
| Use to fly
|-
|-
!| Full Moon Herb
| {{control|Leaf of the World Tree|Yggdrasil Leaf}}  || {{n/a|  0}} || {{control|World Tree|Yggdrasil}}  || Revives one party member.
| 30/22
|}
|
 
| Removes numbness when used.
==Quest Items==
 
These items are required to complete the game. Many of them also have an effect when used.
 
{| {{prettytable|sortable=1}}
|-
|-
!| Gas Canister*
! |Item
| -/-
! |Location
| Akemto Mine
! |Notes
|
|-
|-
!| Golden Bracelet*
!| Baron's {{control|Horn|Bugle}}
| -/-
| Baron's {{control|Horn Shrine|Folly}}
| Cave South of Frenor
| Can access your wagon when used.
|
|-
|-
!| Gunpowder Jar*
!| Birdsong Nectar
| -/-
| Birdsong Tower
| Akemto Mine
| Used to cure the king of {{control|Santeem|Zamoksva}}.
|
|-
|-
!| Iron Safe
!| Boarding Pass
| -/-
| {{control|Keeleon Castle|Palais de Leon}}
| Cave of the Safe
| Used to ride a ship to Endor.
| Prevents money loss on death.
|-
|-
!| Lamp of Darkness*
!| {{control|Bronze Amulet|Bronze Rosary}}
| -/-
| {{control|Cave Southeast of Gardenbur|Cove's Cove}}
| Cave West of Kievs
| Return this to {{control|Gardenbur|Femiscyra}}.
| Changes day into night.
|-
!| Leaf of the World Tree
| -/-
| World Tree
| Revives one party member.
|-
|-
!| Lifeforce Nuts
!| {{control|Final Key|Ultimate Key}}
| -/187
| {{control|Gardenbur|Femiscyra}}
|
| Unlocks all doors.
| Increases max HP of user.
|-
|-
!| Luck Seed
!| {{control|Fire of Serenity|Holy Embers}}
| -/52
| {{control|The Lighthouse|Pharos Beacon}}
|
| Lights the {{control|Lighthouse|Beacon}}.
| Increases Luck of user by a few points.
|-
|-
!| Lunch
!| {{control|Flute of Uncovering|Flute of Revelation}}
| -/7
| {{control|Santeem|Zamoksva}} Castle
| Taloon's wife
| Reveals hidden things.
| Restores HP of user.
|-
|-
!| Magic Key*
!| {{control|Flying Shoes|Talaria}}
| -/-
| {{control|Old|Auld}} Well
| Cave West of Kievs
| Used to fly to Loch {{control|Tower|Tur}}.
| Used to unlock Magic Key doors.
|-
|-
!| Magic Potion**
!| Gas Canister
| 30/22
| {{control|Akemto|Mamon}} Mine
| Casino
| Used to make the balloon.
| Restores some MP.
|-
|-
!| Medicinal Herb
!| {{control|Golden Bracelet|Armlet of Transmutation}}
| 8/6
| {{control|Cave South of Frenor|Vault of Vrenor}}
|
| Find this to free the "{{control|Princess of Santeem|Tsarevna of Zamoksva}}."
| Restores some HP.
|-
|-
!| Meteorite Armband**
!| {{control|Gunpowder Jar|Powder Keg}}
| 4000/-
| {{control|Akemto Mine|Mamon Mine}}
| Casino
| Use this to make a loud noise.
| Doubles Agility of wearer.
|-
|-
!| Mirror of Ra**
!| {{control|Iron Safe|Steel Strongbox}}
| 2500/-
| {{control|Cave of the Safe|Cave of Safekeeping}}
| Casino, Dark Cave
| Prevents money loss on death.
| Reveals an enemy's true form.
|-
|-
!| Mystic Acorns
!| {{control|Lamp of Darkness|Night Light}}
| -/412
| {{control|Cave West of Kievs|Gupta Gupha}}
|
| Changes day into night.
| Increases max MP by a few points.
|-
|-
!| Padequia Root*
!| Magic Key
| -/-
| {{control|Cave West of Kievs|Gupta Gupha}}
| Soretta
| Used to unlock Magic Key doors.
|  
|-
|-
!| Prince's Letter*
!| Magma Staff
| -/-
| {{control|Santeem|Zamoksva}} Castle
| Endor
| This weapon is also a quest item needed to reach {{control|Gardenbur|Femiscyra}}.
|  
|-
|-
!| Sage's Stone
!| {{control|Padequia Seed|Feverfew Seed}}
| -/-
| {{control|Cave South of Soretta|Imperial Pantry of Parthenia}}
| Necrosaro's Palace
| Give to King of {{control|Soretta to receive Padequia Root|Parthenia to receive Feverfew Root}}.
| Casts Healus
|-
|-
!| Sandglass of Regression*
!| {{control|Padequia Root|Feverfew Root}}
| -/-
| {{control|Soretta|Parthenia}}
| Cascade Cave
| Needed to cure {{control|Cristo|Kiryl}}.
| Allows you to go back in time.
|-
|-
!| Scent Pouch
!| Prince's Letter
| 150/120
| {{control|Bonmalmo|Ballymoral}}
|  
| Give to Princess {{control|Mia|Veronica}} of Endor.
| Attracts enemies
|-
|-
!| Silver Statuette*
!| Royal Scroll
| -/-
| Endor
| Cave of the Statuette
| Give to the King of {{control|Bonmalmo|Ballymoral}}.
|  
|-
|-
!| Small Medal
!| {{control|Silver Statuette|Silver Goddess Statue}}
| -/-
| {{control|Cave of the Silver Statuette|The Cistern Chapel}}
| Hidden around the world
| Trade this to a man in Endor for a lot of gold.
| Trade to Small Medal King
|-
|-
!| Sphere of Silence*
!| Sphere of Silence
| -/-
| {{control|Cave West of Kievs|Gupta Gupha}}
| Cave West of Kievs
| Casts {{control|Stopspell|Fizzle}} when used as an item in battle.
| Casts Stopspell
|-
|-
!| Staff of Transform*
!| {{control|Staff of Transform|Mod Rod}}
| -/-
| Royal Crypt
| Royal Crypt
|  
| Use in {{control|Dire Palace|Diabolic Hall}} to speak to monsters.
|-
|-
!| Stone of Drought*
!| {{control|Stone of Drought|Karstaway Stone}}
| -/-
| {{control|Seaside Village|Dunplundrin}}
| Seaside Village
| Dries up water.
| Dries up water
|-
|-
!| Strength Seed
!| Symbol of Faith
| -/90
| {{control|Cave of Betrayal|Con Cave}}
|
| Restores {{control|Hector|Hoffman}}'s faith in people.
| Increases user's Strength by a few points.
|-
|-
!| Symbol of Faith*
!| Thief's Key
| -/-
| {{Control|Frenor|Vrenor}}
| Cave of Betrayal
| Use to open Thief doors.
|  
|-
|-
!| Thief's Key*
!| Zenithian Armor
| -/-
| {{control|Shrine of Breaking Waves|Briny Lair}}
| Frenor
| Needed to enter Zenithian Tower.
| Use to open Thief doors.
|-
|-
!| Treasure Map*
!| Zenithian Helm
| -/-
| King of {{control|Stancia|Canalot}}
| Mintos
| Needed to enter Zenithian Tower.
| Use to see world map.
|-
|-
!| Wing of Wyvern
!| Zenithian Shield
| 25/18
| {{control|Gardenbur|Femiscyra}}
|
| Needed to enter Zenithian Tower.
| Use to return to towns you have previously visited, same as Return Spell.
|-
|-
!| Wizard's Ring**
!| Zenithian Sword
| 500/-
| {{control|World Tree|Yggdrasil}}
| Casino
| Needed to enter Zenithian Tower.
| Restores 15-30 MP, can be used repeatedly, has a chance of breaking when used.
|-
|-
|}
|}


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Dragon Warrior IV | Table of Contents | Gameplay | Walkthrough

Table of Contents

Gameplay

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen logo

Walkthrough
Chapter 1: The Royal Soldiers
Chapter 2: Princess Alena's Adventure
Chapter 3: Taloon the Arms Merchant
Chapter 4: The Sisters of Monbaraba
Chapter 5: The Chosen Ones
Appendices
Extras
Control selector Select controller:
NES, DS & Mobile
Diagram showing relationship between price, attack value and special effects of weapons.

Some items can only be found in certain locations or dropped by enemies. Some cast spells when used as an item in battle. Cursed items negatively affect your party and can only be removed by healers in town.

* Item is found in a chest at the specified location
** Item can be traded for small medals by the Small Medal King.

Selling price is always 75% of purchasing price.

Default sorting is by price. In fact, some weapons with lower attack value can instead cast offensive spells that deal lots of damage anyway (e.g. Staff of Thunder), or have special properties that make them valuable (e.g. Staff of Healing). The same applies for armors, shields and helms.

Equipment parts that cannot be purchased in shops are listed afterwards, as more rare and valuable, their Price cell is shaded in gray, and price is calculated from the selling price. Equipment parts that cannot even be sold are the rarest and most valuable, they are listed at the end of the tables, and their price is set as zero.

If a character is not controlled by the video game artificial intelligence, he/she has to select the weapon from the "Item" menu to cast its spell. A female hero can use a few "female-only" pieces of armor that a male hero cannot wear.

Characters abbreviations:

  • H: Hero (Solo/Sofia)
  • S: Soldier (Ragnar)
  • M: Merchant (Taloon)
  • P: Princess (Alena)
  • C: Chancellor (Cristo)
  • F: Fortune Teller (Nara)
  • D: Dancer (Mara)
  • W: Wizard (Brey)

Characters are sorted according to this order in the tables below, for the reasons outlined here:

  • Solo/Sofia, Ragnar and Taloon (the "warriors") can use similar equipment;
  • Alena (the "fighter") can use very limited equipment;
  • Cristo, Nara, Mara and Brey (the "spellcasters") can use similar equipment; moreover:
    • Cristo and Nara are both White Mages, and have more equipment in common;
    • Nara and Mara are both girls, and can both use some female-only equipment;
    • Mara and Brey are both Black Mages, and have more equipment in common.


Weapons[edit]

Weapons are very important for most characters, especially those who cannot cast spells.

Weapon Price Attack Special effect H S M P C F D W Location
Cypress Stick 4 2 - Y Y Y - Y Y Y Y one location only
Club 30 7 - Y Y Y Y Y Y - -
Copper Sword 100 12 - Y Y Y - Y Y - -
Thorn Whip 200 14 - Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -
Boomerang 350 18 - Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Chain Sickle 550 20 - Y Y Y Y Y Y - -
Iron Fan 620 22 - - - - - - - Y -
Venomous Dagger 750 24 Inflicts paralysis on enemy - - Y - - Y Y Y
Iron Spear 880 28 - Y Y Y - Y - - -
Morning Star 1250 33 - - Y - - Y Y - -
Poison Needle 1300 0 Instant-kill chance - - - - - - Y Y
Iron Claw 1500 38 - - - - Y - - - - Endor Castle
Abacus of Virtue 1600 35 Item: casts Expel - - Y - - - - -
Broad Sword 2000 40 - Y Y - - - - - -
Staff of Force 2500 55 Uses 3 MP per attack - - - - Y Y Y Y
Sword of Malice 3500 45 Item: casts Firebal Y Y Y - - - - - Loch Tower
Battle Axe 5500 50 - Y Y - - - - - -
Stiletto Earrings 7500 5 Attacks twice per turn - - - Y - Y Y -
Sword of Lethargy 8000 60 Inflicts sleep on enemy;
item: casts Sleepmore		 Y Y - - - - - -
Dragon Killer 15000 90 Deals extra damage to Dragons Y Y - - - - - -
Staff of Jubilation 90 33 Item: Chance of enemy missing a turn - - - - Y Y Y Y Casino, 1000 coins
Sword of Decimation* 200 120 Cursed: user has 0 def Item: casts defence - Y Y - - - - - Konenbur
Silver Tarot Cards* 500 21 Item: 1 of 9 random effects - - - - - Y - - Akemto Mine
Demon Hammer 600 70 Cursed: 1/3 critical hit chance, 2/3 miss Y Y - - - - - -
Ice Blade* 800 75 Item: casts Snowstorm Y Y - - - - - - Lakanaba in Chapter 5
Multi-Edge Sword* 3300 99 Cursed: damages wielder Y Y - - - - - - Endor
Staff of Antimagic* 4000 50 Item: casts StopSpell - - - - Y Y Y Y Royal Crypt
Staff of Punishment** 4300 35 Item: casts InferMore - - - - Y Y - - Small Medal King, 1 medal
Staff of Healing* 6000 5 Item: casts HealMore - - - - Y Y - Y World Tree
Sword of Miracles** 9500 100 Heals 1/4 HP on non-lethal hits Y Y Y - Y - - - Small Medal King, 6 medals
Fire Claw* 10000 60 Item: casts FireBane - - - Y - - - - Basement of Gardenbur castle
Staff of Thunder* 20000 29 Item: casts FireBane - - - - - - Y Y Palace of Necrosaro
Metal Babble Sword* 0 130 Guaranteed damage to metal enemies Y Y Y - Y Y - - Cascade Cave
Magma Staff* 0 63 Item: casts Boom - - - - Y Y Y Y Hidden in Santeem Castle
Zenithian Sword* 0 65 Item: removes status ailments Y - - - - - - - World Tree

Effects of Silver Tarot Cards[edit]

When used as an item, the Silver Tarot Cards have a random effect from the ones listed below. In chapter 5, they can be used only choosing the "Try out" tactic. The numbers (N.) come from official Japanese artwork.

In order to get past the Fool card, you should use the Tarots in a party where as many characters as possible can cast a Revive spell.

N. Tarot NES effect NDS effect
10 Sun Heal: casts Healusall on all party. Heal: restores some health points to all party.
20 Evil/Devil BAD: casts StopSpell on one ally. Disable: casts Kasap on all enemies.
30 Justice Attack: casts Expel on all enemies. Attack: casts Poof on all enemies.
40 Terminator/Death Disable: replaces all enemies with a powerful Necrodain skeleton.
It's always drawn last, after the party has been weakened by the "bad" tarots.		 Attack: casts Whack on one enemy.
50 Star Support: doubles experience and gold gained from the battle. Support: doubles experience and gold gained from the battle.
60 Tower BAD: casts Zap on all allies. Attack: casts Zap on all enemies.
70 Perfection/Fool BAD: casts Defeat on all party. BAD: casts Thwack on all party.
80 Strength Support: casts Bi-Kill on one ally. Support: casts Oomph on one ally.
90 Moon Disable: casts Surround on all enemies. Disable: casts Dazzle on all enemies.

Armor[edit]

Armor offers protection from enemy blows. Unlike weapons, armor cannot be used as an item during battle, but some do have special effects like protecting against different types of attacks.

Item Price Defense Special effects H S M P C F D W Location
Basic Clothes 10 4 - Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -
Wayfarer's Clothes 70 7 - Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -
Silk Robe 110 10 - Y - - Y - Y Y - -
Leather Armor 180 12 - Y Y Y Y Y - - Y -
Leather Dress 250 14 - (F) - - Y - Y Y - -
Chain Mail 350 18 - Y Y Y Y Y - - - -
Dancer's Costume 400 8 - - - - Y - - Y - -
Fur Coat 600 22 - Y Y Y Y Y Y Y - -
Bronze Armor 700 25 - Y Y Y - Y Y - - -
Half Plate Armor 1200 30 - Y Y - - Y Y - - -
Iron Apron 1500 32 - - - Y - - - - - -
Full Plate Armor 2300 35 - Y Y - - - - - - -
Cloak of Evasion 3000 28 - - - - Y - - Y Y -
Sacred Robe 4400 38 Reduces Fire and Ice damage - - - - Y Y - - -
Dragon Mail 5200 45 Reduces Dragonbreath damage Y Y - - - - - - -
Pink Leotard 6300 40 - (F) - - Y - Y Y - -
Swordedge Armor 9800 50 Enemies are damaged
when they attack wearer		 Y Y Y - - - - - -
Metal Babble Armor 15000 95 - Y Y Y - Y Y - - -
Water Flying Clothes 15000 41 Reduces Fire and
Dragonbreath damage		 - - - - - Y Y Y -
Zombie Mail* 834 49 Cursed: reduces wearer's
HP with every step		 Y Y - - - - - - Den of Ramdivice
Demon Armor* 1000 60 Cursed: sets Agility to zero Y Y - - - - - - Final Cave
Robe of Serenity* 6000 33 While asleep In battle, defense is increased - - Y Y Y Y Y Y Cave of Padequia
Mysterious Bolero* 7500 37 Absorbs MP of spells
cast on wearer		 - - - - Y Y Y Y Zenithian Tower
Dress of Radiance* 8800 45 Bounces spells back at caster (F) - - Y - Y Y - Shrine of Horn, Final Cave
Zenithian Armor* 0 70 Reduces Dragonbreath,
Fire and Ice damage		 Y - - - - - - - Shrine of Breaking Waves

Shields[edit]

Although most early shields provide little defensive strength, by the end of the game you will obtain some very nice shields. Like weapons, certain shields have useful abilities when used in battle.

Item Price Defense Special effect H S M P C F D W Location
Leather Shield 90 4 - Y Y Y - Y Y - Y
Scale Shield 180 7 - Y Y Y - Y Y - Y Final Cave
Iron Shield 650 12 - Y Y Y - Y Y - - -
Dragon Shield 7100 30 Reduces Dragonbreath damage Y Y - - - - - - -
Shield of Strength 13000 40 Item: casts Healmore Y Y Y - Y - - - -
Aeolus Shield* 4700 50 Item: casts Expel Y Y - - - - - - Dire Palace
Mirror Shield* 9000 45 Reflects spell damage back at caster. Y Y - - Y - - - Final Cave
Metal Babble Shield 43690 60 Item: casts Fendspell. - - - - Y Y Y Y Casino, 50000 coins
Zenithian Shield* 0 55 Item: casts Bounce Y - - - - - - - Gardenbur

Helms[edit]

Compared to armors and shields, helms give relatively little defense with three exceptions: the Metal Babble Helm, the Zenithian Helm and the Iron Mask. Since only the Hero and Ragnar can wear the Iron Mask, and only the Hero gets the Zenithian Helm, most of your party members need to settle for weaker helms. In addition, the Metal Babble Helm is rather hard to get, requiring 20 small medals out of a total of 32 medals, so you need to either save up your medals or you can spend them on multiple Hats of Happiness and Swords of Miracles instead.

Item Price Defense Special effect H S M P C F D W Location
Leather Hat 64 2 - Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -
Wooden Hat 120 6 - Y Y Y Y Y Y - - -
Feather Hat 280 8 - - - - Y - Y Y - -
Golden Barrette 540 12 - (F) - - Y - Y Y - -
Iron Helm 1100 16 - Y Y Y - Y - - - -
Iron Mask 3500 25 - Y Y - - - - - - -
Mask of Corruption* 8 200 Cursed: wearer
is confused		 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Cascade Cave
Hat of Happiness** 15 15 Restores 1 MP
every four steps		 - - - - Y Y Y Y Small Medal King, 4 medals
Metal Babble Helm** 0 50 - Y Y Y - Y Y - - Small Medal King, 20 medals
Zenithian Helm* 0 30 - Y - - - - - - - Stancia

Notable equipment sets[edit]

Cursed Price Atk Def Curse effect H S M P C F D W Location
Sword of Decimation* 200 120 - Sets defense to zero - Y Y - - - - - Konenbur
Demon Hammer 600 70 - 1/3 critical hit chance, 2/3 miss Y Y - - - - - - Colossus
Multi-Edge Sword* 3300 99 - Damages wielder Y Y - - - - - - Endor
Zombie Mail* 834 - 49 Reduces wearer's HP with every step Y Y - - - - - - Den of Radimvice
Demon Armor* 1000 - 60 Sets Agility to zero Y Y - - - - - - Final Cave
Mask of Corruption* 8 - 200 Wearer is confused Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Cascade Cave


Metal Babble Price Atk Def Special effect H S M P C F D W Location
Metal Babble Sword* 0 130 - Guaranteed damage to metal enemies Y Y Y - Y Y - - Cascade Cave
Metal Babble Armor 15000 - 95 - Y Y Y - Y Y - - -
Metal Babble Shield 43690 - 60 Item: casts Fendspell. - - - - Y Y Y Y Casino, 50000 coins
Metal Babble Helm** 0 - 50 - Y Y Y - Y Y - - Small Medal King, 20 medals


Zenithian Price Atk Def Special effect H S M P C F D W Location
Zenithian Sword* 0 65 - Item: removes status ailments Y - - - - - - - World Tree
Zenithian Armor* 0 - 70 Reduces Dragonbreath, Fire and Ice damage Y - - - - - - - Shrine of Breaking Waves
Zenithian Shield* 0 - 55 Item: casts Bounce Y - - - - - - - Gardenbur
Zenithian Helm* 0 - 30 - Y - - - - - - - Stancia

Usable Items[edit]

These items can be purchased at a store (or the Casino) and have an effect when used.

** Purchased at Casino with Casino coins.

Prolonged use items Price Location Effect
Meteorite Armband** 0 Casino, 4000 coins Doubles Agility of wearer.
Sage's Stone 0 Necrosaro's Palace Casts Healus
Sandglass of Regression 0 Cascade Cave Allows you to reverse time in battle once per day.
Small Medal 0 Hidden around the world Trade to Small Medal King
Treasure Map 0 Mintos Use to see world map.
Wizard's Ring** 0 Casino, 500 coins Restores 15-30 MP, has a chance of breaking when used.


Enix seeds Price Location Effect
Luck Seed 70 Permanently increases Luck of user.
Agility Seed 90 Permanently increases Agility of user.
Strength Seed 120 Permanently increases Strength of user.
Lifeforce Nuts 250 Permanently increases max HP of user.
Mystic Acorns 550 Permanently increases max MP of user.


Single use items Price Location Effect
Medical Herb 8 Restores some HP.
Antidote Herb 10 Cures poison
Fairy Water 20 Repels weaker monsters on overworld map.
Wing of Wyvern 25 Use to return to towns you have previously visited, same as Return Spell.
Full Moon Herb 30 Removes numbness when used.
Scent Pouch 150 Attracts enemies
Lunch 10 Taloon's wife Restores HP of user.
Magic Potion** 30 Casino, 30 coins Restores some MP.
Mirror of Ra** 0 Casino: 2500 coins, Dark Cave Reveals an enemy's true form.
Dew of the World Tree 0 Zenithian Castle Restores HP of all party members
Leaf of the World Tree 0 World Tree Revives one party member.

Quest Items[edit]

These items are required to complete the game. Many of them also have an effect when used.

Item Location Notes
Baron's Horn Baron's Horn Shrine Can access your wagon when used.
Birdsong Nectar Birdsong Tower Used to cure the king of Santeem.
Boarding Pass Keeleon Castle Used to ride a ship to Endor.
Bronze Amulet Cave Southeast of Gardenbur Return this to Gardenbur.
Final Key Gardenbur Unlocks all doors.
Fire of Serenity The Lighthouse Lights the Lighthouse.
Flute of Uncovering Santeem Castle Reveals hidden things.
Flying Shoes Old Well Used to fly to Loch Tower.
Gas Canister Akemto Mine Used to make the balloon.
Golden Bracelet Cave South of Frenor Find this to free the "Princess of Santeem."
Gunpowder Jar Akemto Mine Use this to make a loud noise.
Iron Safe Cave of the Safe Prevents money loss on death.
Lamp of Darkness Cave West of Kievs Changes day into night.
Magic Key Cave West of Kievs Used to unlock Magic Key doors.
Magma Staff Santeem Castle This weapon is also a quest item needed to reach Gardenbur.
Padequia Seed Cave South of Soretta Give to King of Soretta to receive Padequia Root.
Padequia Root Soretta Needed to cure Cristo.
Prince's Letter Bonmalmo Give to Princess Mia of Endor.
Royal Scroll Endor Give to the King of Bonmalmo.
Silver Statuette Cave of the Silver Statuette Trade this to a man in Endor for a lot of gold.
Sphere of Silence Cave West of Kievs Casts Stopspell when used as an item in battle.
Staff of Transform Royal Crypt Use in Dire Palace to speak to monsters.
Stone of Drought Seaside Village Dries up water.
Symbol of Faith Cave of Betrayal Restores Hector's faith in people.
Thief's Key Frenor Use to open Thief doors.
Zenithian Armor Shrine of Breaking Waves Needed to enter Zenithian Tower.
Zenithian Helm King of Stancia Needed to enter Zenithian Tower.
Zenithian Shield Gardenbur Needed to enter Zenithian Tower.
Zenithian Sword World Tree Needed to enter Zenithian Tower.


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