The chain mail is a recurring set of armour in Dragon Quest series. Light and easy to move about in, it provides a decent amount of protection to the wearer.
Characteristics[]
The chain mail consists of a long sleeveless tunic made out of interlocking chains, also known as a byrnie, as well as a set of metal pauldrons and a gorget that goes around the wearer's neck and shoulders. Worn around the waist is a metal belt. The chain mail generally provides a good amount of defence at a relatively affordable price compared to heavier sets of armour.
Appearances[]
Main Games[]
Dragon Quest[]
They can be bought at Galenholm and Cantlin/Mercado for 300 G. The wearer gains +10 defense when equipped.
Dragon Quest II[]
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +12. It can be purchased for 480 gold in Leftwyne and Moonahan and sold for 292 gold. The Hero and the Prince of Cannock can equip it.
Dragon Quest III[]
The chain mail defense bonus of +20. It can be purchased from Romaly and Assaram for 480 gold and sold for 360 gold. The Hero, Warriors, Priests, Sages, and Merchants can equip it.
Dragon Quest IV[]
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +18. Can be sold for 262 gold and bought for 350 gold in Burland, Strathbaile, Lakanaba, Endor, Vrenor, and Casabranca. The Hero, Kiryl, Ragnar, Torneko, Alena, and Psaro can equip it
Dragon Quest V[]
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +19. It can be sold for 375 gold and bought for 500 gold. Prince Harry, Tuppence, Revaulting horses, Moosifers, Hyperanemons, Samiginas, Slime knights, Warhogs, and Mandrake Marshals can equip it.
Dragon Quest VI[]
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +19. It can be bought in Somnia for 500 gold.
Dragon Quest VII[]
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +20 and a style bonus of +23. It can be purchased at Frobisher and the Pilgrim's Rest Inn for 1,050 gold and sold for 525 gold. The Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe can equip it.
Dragon Quest VIII[]
The chain mail has a defence bonus of +20. In the original version, it could only be equipped by Yangus, but in the 3DS version, both Morrie and Red can equip it as well. It can be bought for 500 gold in Peregrin Quay and Simpleton and sold for 250 gold. One set can be found in Pickham. The chain mail can be made in the Alchemy Pot by combining Wayfarer's clothes with a Chain whip. The chain mail can also be upgraded into the Bronze armour by combining it with a Bronze shield.
Dragon Quest IX[]
| Chain mail | |
|---|---|
| Defence | +11 |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Equipment Class | Armour |
| Equippable by | Warrior, Priest, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Armamentalist, Ranger, Luminary |
| Buy Price | 540 |
| Sell Price | 270 |
| Flavor text | A supple suit made from little loops of wire. |
| Notes | Sold in Stornway and Coffinwell. Upgrades to Holy mail and Chainmail socks. |
Dragon Quest X[]
Comes with a top portion and a bottom portion.
Dragon Quest XI[]
| Defence | 20/21/23/25 |
|---|---|
| Equipment Class | Armour |
| Equipable by | Luminary, Erik, Sylvando, Rab, Jade & Eight |
| Buy Price | 500 |
| Sell Price | 250 |
| Flavor Text | Light, lithe armour made from lots of little loops of metal linked together. |
Other Games[]
Dragon Quest Builders[]
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Dragon Quest Builders 2[]
The Builder learns how to craft Chain mail at level 12. It increases Defence by +28, and can be crafted with 2 units of Copper ingots and 1 unit of fur at an anvil.
Dragon Quest Treasures[]
The chain mail is Treasure No. 205 in the Armour 1 category and can be found at the Wingswept Moors. Its base value is 50,000 gold.
Dragon Quest Walk[]
The chain mail top is a 2★ piece of torso armour with a Defence bonus of +6. It is received as a reward for completing Chapter 1, Episode 2 of the story.
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - A Hero's Bonds[]
The chain mail is a 2★ set of armour that can be equipped by Hero and Warrior characters. Like in X, the armour is divided into torso and leg pieces. Both can be commonly acquired from limited Treasure Hunts.
Other languages[]
| Other languages | |
| French | Cotte de mailles |
| German | Kettenpanzer |
| Spanish | Cota de malla |
| Italian | Cotta di maglia |
| Dutch | Unknown |
| Norwegian | Unknown |
| Greek | Unknown |
| Portuguese | Unknown |
| Russian | Unknown |
| Chinese | Unknown |
| Korean | Unknown |