The tortoise shell (also known as the turtle shell, turtle armor, or shell suit) is a recurring set of armor in the Dragon Quest series. This large shell serves as makeshift protection, and does not slow down the wearer.
Appearances[]
Dragon Quest III[]
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +15, and it can be worn by Mages, Merchants, and Gadabouts. It can be purchased in Reeve for 330 gold. It only appears in remake versions.
Dragon Quest V[]
The tortoise shell has a defense bonus of +33.
Dragon Quest VI[]
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but reduces style by 15. It may be equipped by Nevan, Amos, and all of the slime recruits. The tortoise shell can be purchased from Aridea and Howsworth for 2,500 gold and sold for 1,875. It can also be dropped by marrow escapees, armoured wartoises, and plated goretoises.
Dragon Quest VII[]
The tortoise shell has a defence bonus of +33, but it reduces style by 15. It can only be equipped by Ruff and it can be purchased in La Bravoure, Al-Balad's Palace, and Gröndal for 3,800 gold and sold for 1,900. Tortoise shells can also be won from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.
Dragon Quest VIII[]
The turtle shell (known as the tortoise shell in the 3DS version) has a defense bonus of +37. Only Yangus and Morrie can wear it. It can be purchased from Neos and the campsite west of Argonia for 2,300 gold and sold for 1,150 gold.
Dragon Quest IX[]
| Tortoise shell (DS) | |
|---|---|
| Defence | +22 |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Equipment Class | Armour |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Priest, Martial Artist, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Armamentalist, Ranger, Luminary |
| Buy Price | 1,550 |
| Sell Price | 775 |
| Flavor text | An uninspiring piece of armour that nonetheless shelldom lets you down. |
| Notes | Buy from Porth Llaffan and Slurry Quay. Recipe: Iron cuirass + Tortoiseshell + Emerald moss |
Dragon Quest XI[]
| Tortoise shell - Dragon Quest XI | |
| Stat boosts | Defense +37/38/40/42 |
| Flavour text | Armour constructed from the carapace of a very relaxed reptile that's solid, but...not exactly stylish |
| Info | N/A |
| Found | The Emerald Coast chest Dropped by Merman |
| Buy price | N/A |
| Sell price | ??? |
| Equipped by | Hero, Erik, Sylvando, Jade, Rab & Eight |
Dragon Quest Builders 2[]
The tortoise shell gives +23 defense. It can be found by defeating the giant Crabber dabber doo in Furrowfield. It's made using 5 bones and 1 grass fibre.
Dragon Quest Treasures[]
The tortoise shell is number 154 in the armour category. It's base value is 380,000G.
Other languages[]
| Other languages | |
| French | Carapace de tortue |
| German | Schildkrötenpanzer |
| Spanish | Caparazón de tortuga |
| Latin American Spanish | Unknown |
| Italian | Guscio di tartaruga |
| Dutch | Unknown |
| Norwegian | Unknown |
| Greek | Unknown |
| Portuguese | Unknown |
| Russian | Unknown |
| Chinese | Unknown |
| Korean | Unknown |