The mad cap (Mysterious hat in the NES and Magic helmet in the GBC) is a rather unique headgear mainly found in the early entries of the Dragon Quest series.
Appearances[]
Dragon Quest II[]
The hat reduces MP consumption in battle by 25% (rounded up) and provides a Defense of +4 (+8 in the remakes.)
They are dropped by Tyrannodactyls, Pazuzu, and Hargon with a rate of 1⁄128, and at a rate of 1⁄16 by Liquid Metal Slimes in the remakes. Fortunately, each of the remake versions also feature a mad cap obtainable in a chest found in the Cave to Rendarak. It is the only helmet equipable by the Princess of Moonbrooke.
Dragon Quest III[]
The hat reduces MP consumption by 25% (rounded up) as before, and provides Defense of +8. They are dropped by Firn fiends with a rate of 1/128, and may be equipped by priests, mages, and sages. The MP reduction rate can be combined with the Glombolero for extra-economic casting. Because of the minuscule drop rate and the absence of any chests that contain the topper, it is strongly recommended to bring a thief when attempting to snag one.
Dragon Quest VII[]
Returning after a long absence, the Mad Cap can be equipped by everyone except for Kiefer, increases defence by +8, style by +5, and now cuts MP costs by 50%.
In the 3DS remake, a superior hat called the Raving Mad Cap is available for the above mentioned characters. It increases defence by +13, style by +8, and cuts spell costs by 75%. Unfortunately, the game's programming does not allow this to stack with the Sage and Druid MP discounts due to only selecting the best reduction rate instead of adding them. The cap is available upon the first completion of the DLC Tablet True Steel by defeating the Überkilling machine.
Dragon Quest VIII 3DS[]
The Mad cap only appears in the 3DS port of Dragon Quest VIII, being available in the bonus dungeon. It may be equipped by everyone, meaning that if the Hero has mastered his Courage, he can cast Omniheal for a scant 14MP. It bolsters defence by +32.
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Other languages[]
| Other languages | |
| French | Chapeau pointu |
| German | Schräger Hut |
| Spanish | Unknown |
| Italian | Cappello folle |
| Dutch | Unknown |
| Norwegian | Unknown |
| Greek | Unknown |
| Portuguese | Unknown |
| Russian | Unknown |
| Chinese | Unknown |
| Korean | Unknown |