Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1) What is the strongest armor in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King?
Answer: The Metal King Armour. It bolsters the wearer's defense by 120 and lessens the damage recieved from fire and ice-based attacks by 30.
2) Where can I buy the strongest armor in the game?
Answer: Unfortunately, the sturdiest of armor such as the Princess' Robe, Sacred Armour and Metal King Armour are only acquired by transmutating items through alchemy pot.
3) Does all armor can be unlocked through alchemy pot?
Answer: No. Some can be bought from shops, trading mini medals with Princess Minnie, exchanging tokens in Baccarat, item drops from monsters and opening chests, bags and cabinets.
4) Aside from the Metal King Armour, what are the strongest armour for each character?
Answer: These are the Mirror Armour for Hero, Gigant Armour for Yangus, Divine Bustier for Jessica and Dragon Robe for Angelo.
5) What is the most powerful armour obtained from monster item drops?
Answer: It's the Mirror Armour dropped by Servant of Darkness. It can be worn by both Hero and Angelo.
6) Is there an armor that has side-effects on its wearer?
Answer: Yes. The Zombie Mail must be worn with caution for it saps away the wearer's health when walking on fields and dungeons. For some reason, only Angelo can equip it. It is advisable not to wear this cursed armor when his health is dwindling.
7) How many armor are there in the game?
Answer: There are 55 armor to collect.
Trivia:
1) One of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King's art designer is the legendary manga and anime artist Akira Toriyama. He is the man who created the famous Dragon Ball and Blue Dragon series.
2) Did you know that Akira Toriyama is also the game designer of Chrono Trigger? One of the most well-loved RPG title during the late 90's. In fact, it's still highly regarded by new generation of gamers as one of the best game despite of its outdated designs.
3) Yangus was given a lead role in one of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King's side story title. The game Dragon Quest Yangus follows the adventures of the young bandit and how he ended up in a mysterious world of "Bottle Land."
I - Hero's Armor
1) Bronze Armour
A suit of armour fashioned from forged bronze plates.
Buy: 840
Sell: 420
Stat: Def +24
Recipe: Bronze Shield + Chain Mail
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Ascantha and Pickham's shops.
Note: N/A
2) Dragon Mail
Armour fashioned from dragon scales. Provides excellent protection from fire and ice-based spells.
Buy: 12000
Sell: 6000
Stat: Def +60
Recipe: Dragon Scale + Silver Mail x2
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Orkutsk's shop.
Note: Damage recieved by Hero from fire and ice-based spells is reduced by 20.
3) Full Plate Armour
Armour made from forged steel plates that covers the wearer's entire body.
Buy: 2300
Sell: 1150
Stat: Def +39
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Savella Cathedral and Neos' shops.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Magic Armour.
4) Iron Armour
Heavy and sturdy iron armour.
Buy: 1800
Sell: 900
Stat: Def +32
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Ber, Infernal Armour, Restless Armour
Location: Available at Baccarat's shop. Also found in a chest in an island just west of Maella Abbey.
Note: N/A
5) Leather Armour
Lightweight armour made of leather.
Buy: 180
Sell: 90
Stat: Def +11
Recipe: Magic Beast Hide + Wayfarer's Clothes
Drop by: Mum
Location: Available at Farebury's shop.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Scale Armour.
6) Liquid Metal Armour
Metallic armour that reduces damage from curses by 2/3.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 4750
Stat: Def +101
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Trade in Baccarat for 50,000 tokens.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Metal King Armour. Damage received by Hero from Curse type spells are reduced by 2/3.
7) Metal King Armour
The ultimate suit of armour offering the strongest possible defense.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 5000
Stat: Def +120
Recipe: Liquid Metal Armour + Orichalcum + Slime Crown
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Damage received by Hero from fire and ice-based spells are reduced by 30.
8) Mirror Armour
Mysterious armour that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.
Buy: 21000
Sell: 15000
Stat: Def +92
Recipe: Mirror Shield x2 + Silver Mail
Drop by: Servant of Darkness
Location: Available at Tryan Gully's shop.
Note: Has a chance to reflect the damage casted on Hero back to its caster.
9) Plain Clothes
An unremarkable garment made of cotton.
Buy: 30
Sell: 15
Stat: Def +4
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Bag O' Laughs, Satyr
Location: Available at Farebury's item shop. Also found in the cabinets in Farebury and in Ascantha.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Wayfarer's Clothes.
10) Platinum Mail
Platinum armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 15 points.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 4900
Stat: Def +72
Recipe: Zombie Mail + Saint's Ashes
Drop by: Hell's Gatekeeper
Location: N/A
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Zombie Mail. Damage received by Hero from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz and Woosh spells are reduced by 15.
11) Sacred Armour
Magical armour that regenerates the wearer's HP during battle.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 7350
Stat: Def +84
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Received from Princess Minnie after acquiring 75 mini medals.
Note: Hero recovers 30 HP at the end of each turn in battles.
12) Scale Armour
A suit of armour fashioned from numerous hard scales.
Buy: 350
Sell: 175
Stat: Def +17
Recipe: Dragon Scale + Leather Armour
Drop by: Darkodile, Heligator, Merman and Riptide
Location: Available at Alexandria, Port Prospect and Peregrin Quay's shops.
Note: N/A
13) Silver Mail
Silver armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 20 points.
Buy: 4300
Sell: 3400
Stat: Def +50
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Argonia and Savella Cathedral's shops.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Dancer's Mail, Dragon Mail, Mirror Armour and Zombie Mail. Damage received by Hero from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz and Woosh spells are reduced by 20.
14) Spiked Armour
Mysterious armour that reflects damage back at the enemy who inflicted it.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 9500
Stat: Def +68
Recipe: Edged Boomerang + Magic Armour
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Can only be obtained by alchemy pot transmutation.
15) Wayfarer's Clothes
Sturdy hemp garments beloved by travelers across the world.
Buy: 70
Sell: 35
Stat: Def +7
Recipe: Plain Clothes x2
Drop by: Fencing Fox, Satyr, Toxic Zombie
Location: Available at Farebury's shop. Also found in the cabinets in Alexandria and Argonia.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Chain Mail, Leather Armour and Templar's Uniform.
II - Yangus' Armor
1) Bandit's Grass Skirt
A rough grass kilt of the kind preferred by Yangus.
Buy: 36
Sell: 18
Stat: Def +5
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Candy Cat, Dancing Flame, See Urchin
Location: Available at Farebury's shop. Also found in a cabinet in Ruined Abbey.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Bandit Mail, Boxer Shorts and Magical Skirt.
2) Bandit Mail
Sturdy armour made from an exotic metal.
Buy: 13000
Sell: 7000
Stat: Def +80
Recipe: Bandit Axe + Bandit Grass Skirt + Heavy Armour
Drop by: Dark Empycchu
Location: Available at Empycchu's shop.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Gigant Armour.
3) Boxer Shorts
Unfashionable underpants of the sort often worn by men in their twilight years.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 50
Stat: Def +8
Recipe: Bandana + Bandit's Grass Skirt
Drop by: Caped Caperer, Dancing Devil
Location: Found in chests in Farebury Region and bag in Pickham.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Leather Kilt and Robe of Serenity.
4) Chain Mail
A comfortable and lightweight suit of armour constructed from innumerable metal links.
Buy: 500
Sell: 250
Stat: Def +20
Recipe: Chain Whip + Wayfarer's Clothes
Drop by: Walking Corpse
Location: Available at Peregrin Quay and Simpleton's shops. Also found in a chest in Ascantha and a cabinet in Pickham.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Bronze Armour.
5) Dark Robe
A jet-black robe that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 10500
Stat: Def +87
Recipe: Cloak of Evasion + Devil's Tail + Wing of Bat
Drop by: Invisible Swordsman
Location: Found in a cabinet in Black Citadel.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Phantom Mask. Increases Yangus' evasion rate.
6) Dragon Mail
Armour fashioned from dragon scales. Provides excellent protection from fire and ice-based spells.
Buy: 12000
Sell: 6000
Stat: Def +60
Recipe: Dragon Scale + Silver Mail x2
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Orkutsk's shop.
Note: Damage recieved by Yangus from fire and ice-based spells is reduced by 20.
7) Fur Poncho
A sturdy fur garment capable of reducing damage from fire and ice-based attacks by 20 points.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 1100
Stat: Def +29
Recipe: Magic Beast Hide x2
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Empycchu's shop.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Fur Hood. Damage recieved by Yangus from fire and ice-based spells is reduced by 20.
8) Gigant Armour
Special armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 30 points.
Buy: 18000
Sell: 9000
Stat: Def +95
Recipe: Bandit Mail + Mighty Armlet
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Tryan Gully's shop.
Note: Damage recieved by Yangus from fire and ice-based spells is reduced by 30.
9) Heavy Armour
Thick armour that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 15 points.
Buy: 5000
Sell: 2500
Stat: Def +52
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Lethal Armour
Location: Available at Argonia's shop.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Bandit Mail. Damage recieved by Yangus from fire and ice-based spells is reduced by 15.
10) Iron Armour
Heavy and sturdy iron armour.
Buy: 1800
Sell: 900
Stat: Def +32
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Ber, Infernal Armour, Restless Armour
Location: Available at Baccarat's shop. Also found in a chest in an island just west of Maella Abbey.
Note: N/A
11) Iron Cuirass
Iron armour that only covers the wearer's chest.
Buy: 1000
Sell: 500
Stat: Def +25
Recipe: Iron Shield x2
Drop by: Buffalogre, Killing Machine, Mars Rover, Robo-robin
Location: Available at Ascantha's shop.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Silver Cuirass.
12) Leather Kilt
A sturdy kilt fashioned from animal hide.
Buy: 220
Sell: 110
Stat: Def +12
Recipe: 1. Boxer Short + Magic Beast Hide
2. Bandana + Leather Whip
Drop by: Pan Piper
Location: Available at Alexandria and Port Prospect's shops. Also found in a pot in Peregrin Quay.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Titan Belt.
13) Liquid Metal Armour
Metallic armour that reduces damage from curses by 2/3.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 4750
Stat: Def +101
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Trade in Baccarat for 50,000 tokens.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Metal King Armour. Damage received by Yangus from Curse type spells are reduced by 2/3.
14) Magic Armour
Enchanted armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 15 points.
Buy: 6100
Sell: 3050
Stat: Def +55
Recipe: Full Plate Armour + Prayer Ring + Ruby of Protection
Drop by: Body Politic
Location: Available at Argonia and Arcadia's shops.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Spiked Armour.
15) Metal King Armour
The ultimate suit of armour offering the strongest possible defense.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 5000
Stat: Def +120
Recipe: Liquid Metal Armour + Orichalcum + Slime Crown
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Damage received by Yangus from fire and ice-based spells are reduced by 30.
16) Plain Clothes
An unremarkable garment made of cotton.
Buy: 30
Sell: 15
Stat: Def +4
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Bag O' Laughs, Satyr
Location: Available at Farebury's item shop. Also found in the cabinets in Farebury and in Ascantha.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Wayfarer's Clothes.
17) Silver Cuirass
Silver armour that covers the wearer's chest.
Buy: 3200
Sell: 1600
Stat: Def +44
Recipe: Iron Cuirass + Silver Platter x2
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Neos' shop.
Note: N/A
18) Spiked Armour
Mysterious armour that reflects damage back at the enemy who inflicted it.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 9500
Stat: Def +68
Recipe: Edged Boomerang + Magic Armour
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Can only be obtained by alchemy pot transmutation.
19) Turtle Shell
A large tortoise shell worn in place of armour by those who don't mind looking silly.
Buy: 2300
Sell: 1100
Stat: Def +37
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Bolt, Crayzee
Location: Available at Peddler's Tent and Neos' shops.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating...
20) Wayfarer's Clothes
Sturdy hemp garments beloved by travelers across the world.
Buy: 70
Sell: 35
Stat: Def +7
Recipe: Plain Clothes x2
Drop by: Fencing Fox, Satyr, Toxic Zombie
Location: Available at Farebury's shop. Also found in the cabinets in Alexandria and Argonia.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Chain Mail, Leather Armour and Templar's Uniform.
III - Jessica's Armor
1) Angel's Robe
A sacred robe that increases the wearer's resistance to sudden-death spells.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 25000
Stat: Def +73
Recipe: Flowing Dress + Magical Skirt
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Princess' Robe. Reduces damage taken from Whack type spells. Can only be obtained by alchemy pot transmutation.
2) Bunny Suit
A charming and seductive outfit worn by professional bunny girls.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 1775
Stat: Def +38
Recipe: Bunny Tail + Silk Bustier
Drop by: N/A
Location: A reward from Monster Arena battles.
Note: Jessica's appearance changes into a bunny girl.
3) Cloak of Evasion
A magical cloak that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks.
Buy: 3000
Sell: 1500
Stat: Def +29
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Hellspawn
Location: Available at Peddler's Tent, Arcadia and Neos' shops. Also found in a chest in Argonia and cabinet in Arcadia.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Dark Robe and Robe of Serenity. Increases Jessica's evasion rate.
4) Crimson Robe
A fiery red robe that reduces damage from ice-based attacks by 20 points.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 11250
Stat: Def +82
Recipe: Magic Water + Nook Grass + Sage's Robe
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Damage recieved by Jessica from ice-based attacks is reduced by 20. Can only be obtained from alchemy pot transmutation.
5) Dancer's Costume
A provocative outfit for professional dancers.
Buy: 1300
Sell: 650
Stat: Def +23
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Puppet Master and Squid Kid
Location: Available at Pickham and Baccarat's shops. Also found in a cabinet in Baccarat.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Dancer's Mail and Leather Dress.
6) Dangerous Bustier
You'll understand where the danger comes from when Jessica wears it. Rrrrrow!
Buy: N/A
Sell: 2900
Stat: Def +1
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Received from Princess Minnie after acquiring 99 mini medals. Also found in a chest in Heavenly Dais.
Note: Jessica's appearance changes when equipping this dress.
7) Divine Bustier
A mysterious bustier that allows the wearer to dodge enemy attacks more easily.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 37000
Stat: Def +105
Recipe: Dangerous Bustier + Shimmering Dress
Drop by: N/A
Location: Received from Princess Minnie after acquiring 99 mini medals. Also found in a chest in Heavenly Dais.
Note: Jessica's appearance changes when equipping this dress and increases her evasion rate. Can only be obtained by alchemy pot transmutation.
8) Dragon Robe
The finest robe available. Reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 40 points.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 7500
Stat: Def +103
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: A reward from Monster Arena battles.
Note: Damage received by Jessica from fire and ice-based spells are reduced by 40.
9) Flowing Dress
A sacred dress that reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 1/3.
Buy: 14000
Sell: 7400
Stat: Def +59
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Tryan Gully's shop.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Angel's Robe. Damage recieved by Jessica from fire and ice-based spells is reduced by 1/3.
10) Jessica's Outfit
Jessica's clothing from her time in Alexandria.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 60
Stat: Def +3
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Alexandria
Note: Jessica's appearance changes when equipping this dress.
11) Leather Dress
A sturdy suit of leather armour made for female adventurers.
Buy: 380
Sell: 190
Stat: Def +15
Recipe: Dancer's Costume + Magic Beast Hide
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Ascantha's shop. Also found in a cabinet in Arcadia.
Note: N/A
12) Liquid Metal Armour
Metallic armour that reduces damage from curses by 2/3.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 4750
Stat: Def +101
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Trade in Baccarat for 50,000 tokens.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Metal King Armour. Damage received by Jessica from Curse type spells are reduced by 2/3.
13) Magical Skirt
An enchanted skirt that reduced damage from enemy spells by 2/3.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 3350
Stat: Def +55
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Angel's Robe. Damage received by Jessica from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz and Woosh spells are reduced by 2/3. Can only be obtained by alchemy pot transmutation.
14) Magic Bikini
An enchanted bikini that reduces damage from enemy spells by 15 points.
Buy: 13800
Sell: 6900
Stat: Def +50
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Arcadia's shop.
Note: Jessica's appearance changes when equipping this dress. The damage she received from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz and Woosh spells are reduced by 15.
15) Magic Vestment
An enchanted garment that reduces damage from spells by 2/3.
Buy: 4400
Sell: 2200
Stat: Def +39
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Fallen Priest, White Priest
Location: Available at Argonia and Savella Cathedral's shops. Also found in a chest in Arcadia.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Sage's Robe. Damage received by Jessica from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz and Woosh spells are reduced by 2/3.
16) Metal King Armour
The ultimate suit of armour offering the strongest possible defense.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 5000
Stat: Def +120
Recipe: Liquid Metal Armour + Orichalcum + Slime Crown
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Damage received by Jessica from fire and ice-based spells are reduced by 30.
17) Plain Clothes
An unremarkable garment made of cotton.
Buy: 30
Sell: 15
Stat: Def +4
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Bag O' Laughs, Satyr
Location: Available at Farebury's item shop. Also found in the cabinets in Farebury and in Ascantha.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Wayfarer's Clothes.
18) Princess' Robe
A royal robe that reduces damage from spells by 30 points.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 36000
Stat: Def +94
Recipe: Angel's Robe + Gold Rosary + Shimmering Dress
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Damage received by Jessica from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz and Woosh spells are reduced by 30. Can only be obtained by alchemy pot transmutation.
19) Robe of Serenity
A robe that reduces damage suffered while the wearer is asleep.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 3600
Stat: Def +34
Recipe: Boxer Short + Cloak of Evasion
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Can only be obtained by alchemy pot transmutation. When Jessica is asleep, she recieves less damage from attacks.
20) Shimmering Dress
A mysterious dress that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 6500
Stat: Def +67
Recipe: Spangled Dress + Gold Bracer + Ruby of Protection
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Divine Bustier, Shamshir of Light and Princess' Robe. Can only be obtained by alchemy pot transmutation.
21) Silk Bustier
A high-quality bustier made of silk.
Buy: 5500
Sell: 2750
Stat: Def +44
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Argonia's shop.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Bunny Suit.
22) Silk Robe
A high-quality garment woven from pure silk.
Buy: 420
Sell: 210
Stat: Def +10
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Bodkin Bowyer, Puppeteer
Location: Available at Peregrin Quay's shop. Also found in a cabinet in Riverside Chapel.
Note: N/A
23) Spangled Dress
A chic dress worn by fashionable women-about-town.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 2350
Stat: Def +46
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Swingin' Hipster, Unholy Bishop
Location: Trade in Baccarat for 3,000 tokens. Also found in a cabinet in Baccarat.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Shimmering Dress.
24) Wayfarer's Clothes
Sturdy hemp garments beloved by travelers across the world.
Buy: 70
Sell: 35
Stat: Def +7
Recipe: Plain Clothes x2
Drop by: Fencing Fox, Satyr, Toxic Zombie
Location: Available at Farebury's shop. Also found in the cabinets in Alexandria and Argonia.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Chain Mail, Leather Armour and Templar's Uniform.
IV - Angelo's Armor
1) Angel's Robe
A sacred robe that increases the wearer's resistance to sudden-death spells.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 25000
Stat: Def +73
Recipe: Flowing Dress + Magical Skirt
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Princess' Robe. Reduces damage taken from Whack type spells. Can only be obtained by alchemy pot transmutation.
2) Cloak of Evasion
A magical cloak that makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks.
Buy: 3000
Sell: 1500
Stat: Def +29
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Hellspawn
Location: Available at Peddler's Tent, Arcadia and Neos' shops. Also found in a chest in Argonia and cabinet in Arcadia.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Dark Robe and Robe of Serenity. Increases Angelo's evasion rate.
3) Crimson Robe
A fiery red robe that reduces damage from ice-based attacks by 20 points.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 11250
Stat: Def +82
Recipe: Magic Water + Nook Grass + Sage's Robe
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Damage recieved by Angelo from ice-based attacks is reduced by 20. Can only be obtained from alchemy pot transmutation.
4) Dancer's Mail
Lightweight and easy to move in, this armour allows the wearer to dodge enemy attacks easily.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 8200
Stat: Def +57
Recipe: Dancer's Costume + Silver Mail
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Can only be obtained by alchemy pot transmutation. Increases Angelo's evasion rate.
5) Dragon Robe
The finest robe available. Reduces damage from fire and ice-based spells by 40 points.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 7500
Stat: Def +103
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: A reward from Monster Arena battles.
Note: Damage received by Angelo from fire and ice-based spells are reduced by 40.
6) Leather Armour
Lightweight armour made of leather.
Buy: 180
Sell: 90
Stat: Def +11
Recipe: Magic Beast Hide + Wayfarer's Clothes
Drop by: Mum
Location: Available at Farebury's shop.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Scale Armour.
7) Leather Cape
A sturdy cape made of leather.
Buy: 1100
Sell: 550
Stat: Def +22
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Dark Minister, Dark Sea-Diva, Dullahan, Hood, Phantom Fencer, Volpone
Location: Available at Pickham and West Trodain Church's shops. Also found in a cabinet in Argonia.
Note: N/A
8) Liquid Metal Armour
Metallic armour that reduces damage from curses by 2/3.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 4750
Stat: Def +101
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Trade in Baccarat for 50,000 tokens.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Metal King Armour. Damage received by Angelo from Curse type spells are reduced by 2/3.
9) Magic Armour
Enchanted armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 15 points.
Buy: 6100
Sell: 3050
Stat: Def +55
Recipe: Full Plate Armour + Prayer Ring + Ruby of Protection
Drop by: Body Politic
Location: Available at Argonia and Arcadia's shops.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Spiked Armour.
10) Magic Vestment
An enchanted garment that reduces damage from spells by 2/3.
Buy: 4400
Sell: 2200
Stat: Def +39
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Fallen Priest, White Priest
Location: Available at Argonia and Savella Cathedral's shops. Also found in a chest in Arcadia.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Sage's Robe. Damage received by Angelo from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz and Woosh spells are reduced by 2/3.
11) Metal King Armour
The ultimate suit of armour offering the strongest possible defense.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 5000
Stat: Def +120
Recipe: Liquid Metal Armour + Orichalcum + Slime Crown
Drop by: N/A
Location: N/A
Note: Damage received by Angelo from fire and ice-based spells are reduced by 30.
12) Mirror Armour
Mysterious armour that occasionally reflects a spell cast on the wearer back at the caster.
Buy: 21000
Sell: 15000
Stat: Def +92
Recipe: Mirror Shield x2 + Silver Mail
Drop by: Servant of Darkness
Location: Available at Tryan Gully's shop.
Note: Has a chance to reflect the damage casted on Angelo back to its caster.
13) Plain Clothes
An unremarkable garment made of cotton.
Buy: 30
Sell: 15
Stat: Def +4
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Bag O' Laughs, Satyr
Location: Available at Farebury's item shop. Also found in the cabinets in Farebury and in Ascantha.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Wayfarer's Clothes.
14) Platinum Mail
Platinum armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 15 points.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 4900
Stat: Def +72
Recipe: Zombie Mail + Saint's Ashes
Drop by: Hell's Gatekeeper
Location: N/A
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Zombie Mail. Damage received by Angelo from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz and Woosh spells are reduced by 15.
15) Posh Waistcloth
A stylish, high-quality vest that raises its wearer's defense.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 3250
Stat: Def +48
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Recieved from Princess Minnie for acquiring 36 mini medals.
Note: N/A
16) Sacred Armour
Magical armour that regenerates the wearer's HP during battle.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 7350
Stat: Def +84
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Received from Princess Minnie after acquiring 75 mini medals.
Note: Angelo recovers 30 HP at the end of each turn in battles.
17) Sage's Robe
A magical robe that reduces damage from spells by 25 points.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 11000
Stat: Def +55
Recipe: Scholar's Cap + Magic Vestment
Drop by: N/A
Location: Found in a cabinet in High Priest's Residence.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Crimson Robe. Damage received by Angelo from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz and Woosh spells are reduced by 25.
18) Scale Armour
A suit of armour fashioned from numerous hard scales.
Buy: 350
Sell: 175
Stat: Def +17
Recipe: Dragon Scale + Leather Armour
Drop by: Darkodile, Heligator, Merman and Riptide
Location: Available at Alexandria, Port Prospect and Peregrin Quay's shops.
Note: N/A
19) Silk Robe
A high-quality garment woven from pure silk.
Buy: 420
Sell: 210
Stat: Def +10
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Bodkin Bowyer, Puppeteer
Location: Available at Peregrin Quay's shop. Also found in a cabinet in Riverside Chapel.
Note: Jessica can also equip this robe.
20) Silver Mail
Silver armour that reduces damage from enemy spells by 20 points.
Buy: 4300
Sell: 3400
Stat: Def +50
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: N/A
Location: Available at Argonia and Savella Cathedral's shops.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Dancer's Mail, Dragon Mail, Mirror Armour and Zombie Mail. Damage received by Angelo from Bang, Crack, Frizz, Sizz and Woosh spells are reduced by 20.
21) Templar's Uniform
The official uniform of the Templar Knights, whose sworn duty is to protect the church.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 275
Stat: Def +13
Recipe: Templar's Shield + Wayfarer's Clothes
Drop by: Skeleton
Location: Angelo has it from the start.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Templar's Shield.
22) Velvet Cape
A durable cape made of velvet.
Buy: 9400
Sell: 5300
Stat: Def +60
Recipe: N/A
Drop by: Heavy Hood, Unholy Bishop
Location: Available at Orkutsk's shop.
Note: N/A
23) Wayfarer's Clothes
Sturdy hemp garments beloved by travelers across the world.
Buy: 70
Sell: 35
Stat: Def +7
Recipe: Plain Clothes x2
Drop by: Fencing Fox, Satyr, Toxic Zombie
Location: Available at Farebury's shop. Also found in the cabinets in Alexandria and Argonia.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating Chain Mail, Leather Armour and Templar's Uniform.
24) Zombie Mail
Ill-fated armour surrounded by an air of danger.
Buy: N/A
Sell: 250
Stat: Def +42
Recipe: 1. Silver Mail + Zombiesbane
2. Devil's Tail + Platinum Mail
Drop by: Dark Dullahan
Location: Found in a chest in Northwest Isle.
Note: Used as an alchemy pot recipe for creating a Platinum Mail. Damages Angelo while walking on fields or dungeons.
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