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Body (Alchemy)
Dragon Quest VIII

Body (Alchemy)

Discover all craftable body armour in Dragon Quest VIII! Learn the best recipes and ingredients to forge powerful defensive gear for your party.

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Discover all craftable body armour in Dragon Quest VIII! Learn the best recipes and ingredients to forge powerful defensive gear for your party.

Alright, let's talk about beefing up your defense in Dragon Quest VIII! This section is all about the Body Armour you can craft using the Alchemy Pot. Think of it as your personal blacksmithing guide, showing you exactly what you need to make some seriously good gear. We'll go through all the options, from the basic stuff to the absolute best, so you can keep your party alive and kicking.

Below is a list of all the body armour you can create. It's organized by defense value, so you can easily see what's strongest. For each piece, you'll see its name, how much defense it gives, and the ingredients you'll need. Some recipes only need one or two ingredients, while others might require three. Keep an eye on those ingredient lists – some of them are items you'll need to find or steal!

Body ArmourDefIngredient 1Ingredient 2Ingredient 3
Wayfarer's Clothes7Plain ClothesPlain Clothes
Boxer Shorts8Bandit's Grass SkirtBandana
Leather Armour11Wayfarer's ClothesMagic Beast Hide
Leather Kilt12Leather WhipBandana
Templar's Uniform13Wayfarer's ClothesTemplar's Shield
Leather Dress15Dancer's CostumeMagic Beast Hide
Chain Mail20Wayfarer's ClothesChain Whip
Bronze Armour24Chain MailBronze Shield
Iron Cuirass25Iron ShieldIron Shield
Fur Poncho29Magic Beast HideMagic Beast Hide
Robe of Serenity34Cloak of EvasionBoxer Shorts
Bunny Suit38Silk BustierBunny Tail
Zombie Mail42Platinum MailDevil's Tail
Zombie Mail42Silver MailZombiesbane
Silver Cuirass44Iron CuirassSilver PlatterSilver Platter
Nitid Tutu52Spangled DressDancer's CostumeLife Bracer
Magic Armour55Full Plate ArmourPrayer RingRuby of Protection
Magical Skirt55Bandit's Grass SkirtMagical HatMagical Mace
Sage's Robe55Magic VestmentScholar's Cap
Dancer's Mail57Silver MailDancer's Costume
Dragon Mail60Silver MailDragon ScaleDragon Scale
Hexlet's Skirt61Magical SkirtImp KnifeMystifying Mixture
Shimmering Dress67Spangled DressRuby of ProtectionGold Bracer
Spike Armour68Magic ArmourEdged Boomerang
Platinum Mail72Zombie MailSaint's Ashes
Angel's Robe73Flowing DressMagical Skirt
Bandit Mail80Heavy ArmourBandit AxeBandit's Grass Skirt
Crimson Robe82Sage's RobeMagic WaterNook Grass
Dogsbody's Vest85Bandit MailPlain ClothesCoral Hairpin
Dark Robe87Cloak of EvasionDevil's TailWing of Bat
Oriental Warrior Wear88Flowing DressCrimson RobeLunar Fan
Uber Sacred Armour92Sacred ArmourRuby of ProtectionRecovery Ring
Mirror Armour92Silver MailMirror ShieldMirror Shield
Princess' Robe94Angel's RobeGold RosaryShimmering Dress
Gigant Armour95Bandit MailMighty ArmletMighty Armlet
Divine Bustier105Dangerous BustierShimmering Dress
Metal King Armour120Liquid Metal ArmourSlime CrownOrichalcum
Tips for Crafting
  • Keep an eye out for the ingredients needed for the higher-defense armours, especially things like Dragon Scales, Silver Platters, and Orichalcum. Some of these can be a bit tricky to get!
  • Don't forget that some items can be used as ingredients for multiple different armours. It's worth checking what you have before you go out hunting for more.
  • The Metal King Armour is the ultimate defensive piece for body armour, but it requires some of the rarest materials in the game. Focus on getting the ingredients for the armours before that first, and you'll be well-protected along the way.

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