Discover the ultimate armor and shield upgrades in Dragon Quest IV. This guide details every piece, its defense boost, who can equip it, and any special effects.
Alright, let's talk gear! Equipping the right armor and shields can make a huge difference in your journey through Dragon Quest IV. We've got a breakdown of all the best defensive items, who can use them, and what cool perks they offer. Think of this as your go-to list for beefing up your party!
Armor Guide:
| Armor Name | Defense | Users | Additional Effect |
| Iron Apron | +32 | Hero, Ragnar, Alena, Kiryl, Psaro | --- |
| Robe of Serenity | +33 | Kiryl, Borya, Alena, Meena, Maya | Protects the wearer while sleeping. |
| Full Plate Armor | +35 | Hero, Ragnar, Psaro | --- |
| Magic Vestment | +35 | Kiryl, Meena | Magic resistance |
| Pink Leotard | +38 | Alena, Meena, Maya | --- |
| Zombie Mail | +39 | Hero, Ragnar, Psaro | Cursed |
| Spangled Dress | +40 | Alena | --- |
| Flowing Dress | +43 | Borya, Meena, Maya | Resistance against fire/ice magic. |
| Dragon Mail | +45 | Hero, Ragnar, Psaro | Resistance against fire magic. |
| Magical Skirt | +45 | Alena, Meena, Maya | Resistance against magic attacks. |
| Glombolero | +47 | Kiryl, Borya, Meena, Maya | Can absorb MP. |
| Spiked Armor | +50 | Ragnar, Torneko, Psaro | Hurts enemies. |
| Shimmering Dress | +50 | Alena, Meena, Maya | Chance to reflect spells. |
| Hela's Armor | +50 | Hero, Ragnar, Psaro | Cursed. |
| Zenithian Armor | +60 | Hero | Resistance against magic attacks. |
| Liquid Metal Armor | +95 | Hero, Ragnar, Kiryl, Torneko, Meena, Psaro | Resistance against magic attacks. |
| Pandemonic Armor | +100 | Psaro | Resistance against magic attacks. |
| Angel Leotard | ??? | Alena, Meena, Maya | --- |
Shield Guide:
| Shield Name | Defense | Users | Additional Effect |
| Leather Shield | +4 | Hero, Ragnar, Kiryl, Torneko, Psaro | --- |
Quick Tips
- Keep an eye on those defense numbers! Higher is almost always better.
- Watch out for Cursed armor – they might have high defense, but they can cause more trouble than they're worth.
- Some armors offer resistances to specific elements or magic. These can be lifesavers against certain bosses or areas.
- The Liquid Metal Armor and Pandemonic Armor offer massive defense boosts, so try to get them for your key characters as soon as you can.
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