Bow tie
| Bow tie | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Japanese | ちょうネクタイ |
| Romaji | Chō nekutai |
| Old localizations | N/a |
| Found in | Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI Heroes |
| Effect | Increases the wearer'sDefence andStyle orCharm slightly. Reduces damage taken from falling. (Heroes only) |
TheBow tie is a recurring accessory in theDragon Quest series. It is a stylish piece of formal wear that was originally reserved for men, but later became a unisex piece of equipment.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]
The Bow tie has aDefence bonus of +2 and aStyle bonus of +33. It can be equipped by theHero,Carver,Nevan,Terry,Amos, andLizzie. The bow tie can be purchased atTurnscote for 2,400gold coins and sold for 1,800gold coins. It can also be dropped rarely byWet kissers andThaumatobats. If worn together with theSilk tuxedo for theBest-Dressed Contest, it provides an extra +25 bonus toStyle.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
The Bow tie has aDefence bonus of +2, aStyle bonus of +15, and can be equipped by theHero,Ruff, andSir Mervyn. The bow tie can be found in various locations, including thePalazzo di Bulgio,El Monumento de Pomposo in the present, andHubble. In the originalSony PlayStation version of the game, bow ties can be purchased at the Bazaar evolution of theImmigrant Town for 2,400gold coins. Once again, if it is worn with theSilk tuxedo when being graded for theExcellence Grading Organisation forStyle, it provides an extra +25Style bonus.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
 Bow tie (DS) | |
|---|---|
| Defence | +3 |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Found | Buy fromGleeba,Slurry Quay, andDourbridge. Rarely dropped or stolen fromExploads. |
| Recipe | Butterfly wing x2 +Grubby bandage |
| Equipable by | All Vocations |
| Class | Neckwear |
| Buy Price | 1,600 8,000 from Dourbridge |
| Sell Price | 800 |
| Flavor text | A toff's tie that's sure to advance its wearer's vanity. |
| Notes | Upgrades intoMajestic mantle,Trailblazing bandana, orTwinkling tuxedo. |
Dragon Quest X[edit]
The Bow tie has aDefence bonus of +2 and aStyle bonus of +10. With accessory synthesis, theDefence bonus can be increased slightly, theStyle bonus can be increased up to +25, and it can gain a small boost toAgility orDeftness, as well.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
 Bow tie | |
|---|---|
| Charm (forge buffs) | +10 (+15, +20, +25) |
| Defence (forge buffs) | +2 (+2, +2, +2) |
| Rarity | C |
| Difficulty | 1.5 |
| Found | Purchasable fromOctagonia'sCasino. |
| Equipable by | All Characters |
| Class | Neckwear |
| Buy Price | 3,000 Tokens |
| Sell Price | 800 |
| Flavor text | A snappy accessory without which no gentleman about town would be seen dead. |
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]
 Bow tie | |
|---|---|
| Reduced Damage from Falling | +40.0% |
| Quick Recipe | Grubby bandage x3 +Wing of bat x2* |
| Classic Recipe | Grubby bandage x2 +Lambswool* |
| Luxury Recipe | Grubby bandage +Gold chain* |
| Equipable by | All Characters |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 300 |
| Flavor text | A bow tie stylish enough to spruce up any suit. |
The classic and luxury recipes for the bow tie can be dropped rarely byHawk men.
Descriptions[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | Match this with a snappy suit to leave an inspired impression.[1] |
 | A toff's tie that's sure to advance its wearer's vanity.[2] |
 | A snappy accessory without which no gentleman about town would be seen dead.[3] |
 | A bow tie stylish enough to spruce up any suit.[4] |
Gallery[edit]
The bow tie inVII.
