The Zenithian Equipment, as seen in Square Enix'sDragon Quest Legend Items Gallery merchandise series.

TheZenithian Equipment (天空の装備, 伝説の武具) is a set of crucial items inDragon Quest IV,Dragon Quest V andDragon Quest VI. Only the legendary hero can equip them, and the story cannot advance until the entire set is obtained.

Each armament in the fourth and fifth game carry the Zenithian descriptor as part of their name, but in the sixth game each piece has its own distinct title.

Zenithian armour[edit]

The Zenithian armour

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

TheZenithian armour (てんくうのよろい) is likely the first piece to be acquired by players. It is found inBriny Lair, the cave north of theMedal King's Palace. In the originalNES version it reduces breath attacks and spell damage by¹⁄₃, while in the remakes it raises resistance toinstant death while reducing only spell damage (save forZap) by¹⁄₃. In all versions it has a defence value of +70.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The Zenithian armour is stored in a side room in the entrance toCrocodilopolis, and theUltimate Key is needed to retrieve it. When worn, it improves defence by 85 points, as well as reducing magic (save bang and zap) and breath damage by 30 points.

Game	Description
	This armour will help reduce damage caused by magic.[1]
	This gallant garb can impede the impact of magic and ice-based attacks.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The Zenithian Armour is an S-rank piece of armour that can be acquired as part of the limitedTrue Dragon Quest IV event by clearing the Zenithian Armour stages in Test of Courage on any difficulty. It has aDefense bonus of +20, raises the Breath Res ofHero units by 2% and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

Zenithian helm[edit]

The Zenithian Helm

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

TheZenithian helm (てんくうのかぶと) is found inCanalot, in its king's possession. He holds a competition stipulating that anyone who can make him laugh will win the Helm. Theparty travels toLaissez Fayre to recruit comedianTom Foolery to the cause, expecting him to unleash one of his funniest jokes on the king; instead, he delivers an impassioned speech about evil on the rise and then necessity of the Chosen to defeat it. The king is convinced and gives up the Helm. It increases theHero's defence by 30 in all versions, and cuts the accuracy ofFuddle,Snooze, andParalysis to¹⁄₃ in the remakes. In the original, it grants no such protection.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The Zenithian helm is being kept in a vault atHelmunaptra by Queen Cleohatra, who is awaiting the arrival of the legendary hero. It improves defence by 50, but grants no resistance to status ailments.

Game	Description
	This helm protects againstSnooze,Fuddle and paralysis.[1]
	None listed in game.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The Zenithian Helm is an S-rank helmet that can be acquired as part of the limitedTrue Dragon Quest IV event by gathering migrants toThe Haven through various challenges. It has aDefense bonus of +12, raises the physical potency ofHero units by 2% and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

Zenithian shield[edit]

The Zenithian shield

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

On a tip from a poet in Canalot, the party heads toBurland, only to find that the king gave theZenithian shield (てんくうのたて) away to the queen ofFemiscyra (a beautiful woman) many years ago in an effort to woo her. The chosen travel to the small kingdom east of Burland, but after being accused of robbery they are tasked with finding the real criminal if they want to clear their names. They successfully track down thereal robber, clear their names, and are rewarded with the shield for their hard work. The shield increases the Hero's defence by 55 and casts bounce when used as an item in battle. In the remakes, it reduces the power of breath attacks by 30 points.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The shield came into the possession ofRodrigo Briscoletti, who is willing to give it to any suitor that takes his daughterNera's hand in marriage. Regardless of whom ends up being chosen as the bride, though, Mr. Brisccoletti gives the hero the shield after becoming impressed with the man's caliber. It improves defence by 60 this time, reduces breath damage by 15 points, and castsBounce when used in battle.

Game	Description
	Can also be used as an item during battle.[1]
	Use during battle to cast Bounce on the user.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The Zenithian Shield is an S-rank shield that can be acquired as part of the limitedTrue Dragon Quest IV event by clearing Mega Boss Battle:Psaro the Manslayer on level 11 or higher. It has aDefense bonus of +15, raises the spell resistance ofHero units by 5% and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

Zenithian sword[edit]

The Zenithian sword

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

After acquiring theballoon and traveling to theWorld Tree, they find a lostZenithian namedOrifiela, who points them to theZenithian sword (てんくうのつるぎ). It has a base power of 65 when first acquired. After speaking with theZenith Dragon, the ancient guardian will empower the sword to 110. Using it as an item in battle castsDisruptive Wave.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The sword was already located byPankraz sometime before the start of the game. He left it in a cache in theWhealbrook Adit, which hisson later recovered. The sword's power has not changed from the previous game, and it will still cast Disruptive Wave when used as an item.

Game	Description
	A legendary sword, perhaps?.[2] A legendary weapon, and a useful item during battle, too.[3]
	Use during battle to neutralize all magic.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The Zenithian Sword is an S-rank sword that can be acquired as part of the limitedTrue Dragon Quest IV event by being part of a guild that has cleared Mega Boss Battle:Psaro the Manslayer in a Guild Co-op Battle at least once. It has an HP bonus of +55, anAttack bonus of +25, raises the Physical potency ofHero units by 5% and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

Zenithina Tintinnabulum[edit]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

TheZenithina Tuntinnabulum (てんくうのベル) is an important item. This magical bell can be rang to summon theZenith Dragon to carry the party across the world.

Game	Description
	The peal of this bell carries all the way to Zenithia.

Armour of Orgo[edit]

The Armour of Orgo

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

TheArmour of Orgo (オルゴーのよろい) is found under the ruins ofCastle Graceskull. When donned, it reducesfrizz,sizz,bang, and fire breath by 35 points, restores 1HP for every 8 steps, and improves the hero's defence and style by +80 and +32. When reworked by the master at theFashion Forge, the armour's defence and style are raised to +100 and +80, respectively.

Game	Description
	Restores some of the wearer's HP with each and every step. One of the four pieces of Legendary Equipment. Offers some protection against fire and ice attacks.

Helm of Sebath[edit]

The helm of Sebath

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

TheHelm of Sebath (セバスのかぶと) is bestowed to the party by the King of Somnia after his son reunites with his real world counterpart. It adds +45 defence and +24 style when first obtained, and +50 and +45 after visiting the Fashion Forge. In both cases it bestows high resistance towhack and other instant death attacks.

Game	Description
	One of the four pieces of Legendary Equipment. Increases resistance to sudden death spells and abilities, among others.

Shield of Valora[edit]

The Shield of Valora

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

TheShield of Valora (スフィーダのたて) is found in theCryptic Catacombs, which must be entered through an undersea grotto. When equipped, the shield reducescrack and freezing breath weapons by 30 points, castsBound when used as an item, increases the hero's defence by +65, and improves his style by +35.

Game	Description
	One of the four pieces of Legendary Equipment. Use during battle to put a shield in front of the user. This shield will deflect on spells before going away. Some protection against magic and ice-based attacks.

Sword of Ramias[edit]

The Sword of Ramias

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

TheSword of Ramias (ラミアスのつるぎ) is found inEverfrost, but it has long since rusted. To restore it to its former glory, the party must enlist the help of Welda inTurnscote. When rusted the sword adds +63 to theHero's attack stat and +12 to his style, and +130 and +32 after Welda restores it. The sword can be further improved by visiting the Fashion Forge beneath the waves, which can raise the strength and style to +135 and +52 after the first reforging, and +145 and +70 after the final improvement. After being restored, the sword will deal bonusZap damage after each attack, totaling to 50% of the damage deal before magic resistance is applied, as well as being able to castOomph when used in battle.

Game	Description
	One of the four pieces of Legendary Equipment. Take this to the Fashion Forge to improve it's attack. Use in battle to cast the Oomph spell on a party member.

Other Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

In the 3DS version, the wolf thatRuff rides will be wearing a Zenithian helm if he is currently in theHero vocation.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Several pieces of "Zenithian" gear exist as rewards from legacy bosses, however these are costumes of both the male and female versions of theChosen Hero ofDragon Quest IV, and are appropriately gender restricted (except for the helm and gauntlets, which are unisex):

Zenithian boots  (DS)
Defence	+19
Found	Rarely stolen fromPsaro at levels 1-15. Commonly dropped by Psaro at levels 1-15.
Rarity	★★★☆☆
Equipable by	All Vocations
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	5,000
Flavor text	Boots once worn by the brave hero ofZenithia.

Zenithian gauntlets  (DS)
Deftness	+68
Found	Rarely stolen fromEstark at levels 1-15. Commonly dropped by Estark at levels 1-15.
Rarity	★★★☆☆
Equipable by	All Vocations
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	5,000
Flavor text	Wondrous handwear worn by the hero ofZenithia.

Zenithian helm  (DS)
Defence	+31
Found	Commonly dropped byDhoulmagus at levels 57-68. Rarely stolen from Dhoulmagus at levels 57-68. Commonly dropped by Estark at levels 57-68. Rarely stolen from Estark at levels 57-68. Commonly dropped byNokturnus at levels 41-56. Rarely stolen from Nokturnus at levels 41-56.
Rarity	★★★☆☆
Equipable by	All Vocations
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	5,000
Flavor text	A hip helmet that a Zenithian hero would happily have on.

Zenithian leggings  (DS)
Defence	+18
Found	Rarely stolen fromEstark at levels 16-56. Commonly dropped by Estark at levels 16-56.
Rarity	★★★☆☆
Equipable by	All Vocations
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	5,000
Flavor text	Warming legwear once worn by a heroine ofZenithia.
Notes	Exclusive for women.

Zenithian leotard  (DS)
Defence	+53
Found	Rarely stolen fromEstark at levels 69-99. Commonly dropped by Estark at levels 69-99.
Rarity	★★★☆☆
Equipable by	All Vocations
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	5,000
Flavor text	A body-hugging one-piece worn by a heroine ofZenithia.
Notes	Exclusive for women.

Zenithian clothes  (DS)
Defence	+54
Found	Rarely stolen fromDhoulmagus at levels 69-99. Commonly dropped by Rhapthorne at levels 69-99.
Rarity	★★★☆☆
Equipable by	All Vocations
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	5,000
Flavor text	An unadorned outfit worn by a Hero ofZenithia.
Notes	Exclusive for men.

Zenithian trousers  (DS)
Defence	+19
Found	Rarely stolen fromDhoulmagus at levels 16-56. Commonly dropped by Dhoulmagus at levels 16-56.
Rarity	★★★☆☆
Equipable by	All Vocations
Buy Price	N/a
Sell Price	5,000
Flavor text	A pair of unpretentious trousers worn by a hero ofZenithia.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

The Hero ofDragon Quest IV wields Zenithian sword and shield in this game. He also wears the Zenithian helm.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

The two sets of Legendary Equipment appear in Dragon Quest of the Stars as gacha equipment. The DQIV and DQV set is divided into: Zenithian Sword, Zenithian Helm, Zenithian Armour Top, Zenithian Armour Bottom, and Zenithian Shield; while the DQVI equipment set is composed of: Sword of Ramias, Helm of Sebath, Armour of Orgo Top, Armour of Orgo Bottom, and Sufida's Shield. Each piece is alchemizable, and the alchemized version of the Zenithian Sword can be awakened.

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Zenithian Sword[edit]

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Zenithian Sword (天空の剣)

Basic information

Type		Rarity	Strong against
			Dragons
Attack		Attack at +25	Attack at +50	Secondary stat
85		130	175	None
Trait
None

Skills

Main Skill 1		Main Skill 2	Sub Skill 1	Sub Skill 2
Gigasword		None	Zenithian Wave	None

Slots

	Base	1*	2*	3*	Max
Subslot 1
Subslot 2
Subslot 3
Subslot 4	N/A

Other details

Alchemy		Awakening	Set	Obtention
Zenithian Sword ★		N/A	Zenithian Equipment	Limited gacha
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N/A

Zenithian Sword ★[edit]

The Alchemized version of the sword.

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Zenithian Sword ★ (天空の剣 ★)

Basic information

Type		Rarity	Strong against
			Dragons
Attack		Attack at +25	Attack at +50	Secondary stat
92		137	182	None
Trait
None

Skills

Main Skill 1		Main Skill 2	Sub Skill 1	Sub Skill 2
Golden Dragon Cometh		Gigasword	None	None

Slots

	Base	1*	2*	3*	Max
Subslot 1
Subslot 2
Subslot 3
Subslot 4

Other details

Alchemy		Awakening	Set	Obtention
N/A		Zenithian Sword +	Zenithian Equipment	AlchemizeZenithian Sword
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N/A

Zenithian Sword +[edit]

The Awakened Zenithian Sword. It gets access to the transcendant skillGigacross.

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Zenithian Sword + (天空の剣 +)

Basic information

Type		Rarity	Strong against
			Dragons
Attack		Attack at +25	Attack at +50	Secondary stat
110		?	200	None
Trait
None

Skills

Main Skill 1		Main Skill 2	Sub Skill 1	Sub Skill 2
Golden Dragon Cometh		Gigacross	None	None

Slots

	Base	1*	2*	3*	Max
Subslot 1	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Subslot 2	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Subslot 3	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Subslot 4	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Other details

Alchemy		Awakening	Set	Obtention
N/A		N/A	Zenithian Equipment	AwakenZenithian Sword ★
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N/A

Sword of Ramias[edit]

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Sword of Ramias (ラミアスの剣)

Basic information

Type		Rarity	Strong against
			Dragons
Attack		Attack at +25	Attack at +50	Secondary stat
80		121	165	None
Trait
Does a second Zap attack when auto-attacking.

Skills

Main Skill 1		Main Skill 2	Sub Skill 1	Sub Skill 2
Big Banga		None	Oomphle	None

Slots

	Base	1*	2*	3*	Max
Subslot 1
Subslot 2
Subslot 3
Subslot 4	N/A

Other details

Alchemy		Awakening	Set	Obtention
Sword of Ramias ★		N/A	Orgo Equipment	Limited gacha
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A legendary lightning-engraved sword that follows up standard attacks with lightning.

Sword of Ramias ★[edit]

The Alchemized version of the sword.

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Sword of Ramias ★ (ラミアスの剣★)

Basic information

Type		Rarity	Strong against
			Dragons
Attack		Attack at +25	Attack at +50	Secondary stat
87		128	172	Magic Healing +28
Trait
Does a second Zap attack when auto-attacking.

Skills

Main Skill 1		Main Skill 2	Sub Skill 1	Sub Skill 2
Super Big Banga		None	None	None

Slots

	Base	1*	2*	3*	Max
Subslot 1
Subslot 2
Subslot 3
Subslot 4	N/A

Other details

Alchemy		Awakening	Set	Obtention
N/A		N/A	Orgo Equipment	AlchemizeSword of Ramias
Flavor text
A weapon transformed by alchemy that adds lightning to standard attacks.

Trivia[edit]

• Some versions of the Zenithian sword and shield haveAnglo-Saxon runes inscribed on them.
  • The runes on the sword (around the gold sphere on the hilt) read "mitibikaresi mono", which is an approximate romanization of "導かれし者michibikareshi mono", meaning "the guided one". This also resembles the Japanese subtitle forDragon Quest IV, "導かれし者たちmichibikareshi monotachi", literally "the people who are shown the way".
  • The runes on the shield (around the two gold spheres) are difficult to translate, as they only appear in early low-resolution concept art, and later interpretations of the shield omit these runes entirely.

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