This section contains information on the different helmets obtainable in the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. Details including the helmet name, compatible character, effect, how to obtain, and price are summarized.
Note that this section will be updated when new information is revealed.
| Name | Character | Effect | How to Obtain | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bandana |
Hero | Defence 1 | Hero’s starting equipment | 45 |
| Leather Hat |
ALL | Defence 3 | Yangus’s starting equipment | 65 |
| Hairband |
Jessica | Defence 5 | Jessica’s starting equipment | 150 |
Pointy Hat |
Yangus | Defence 7 | Bought from Peregrin Quay | 70 |
| Turban |
Hero Yangus | Defence 8 | Argonia (cabinet) | 400 |
| Feathered Cap |
ALL | Defence 9 | Maella Region (chest) Argonia (barrel) | N/A |
Bunny Ears |
Jessica | Defence 14, Changes Jessica’s appearance when worn with bunny suit and fishnet stockings | Alchemy only | N/A |
Stone Hardhat |
Yangus | Defence 15 | Mole Hole (chest) | N/A |
Iron Helmet |
Hero Angelo | Defence 16 | E Argonia (chest) | 1100 |
Fur Hood |
Hero Yangus | Defence 18 | Bought from West Trodain Church | 1400 |
| Hermes’ Hat |
ALL | Defence 20 | Alchemy only | N/A |
Coral Hairpin |
Jessica | Defence 20 | Bought from Baccarat | 950 |
Slime Crown |
Yangus | Defence 20 | Hilltop Hut (on the ground) Tryan Gully (barrel) | N/A |
Bronze Helmet |
Hero Angelo | Defence 20 | Alchemy only | N/A |
| Mercury’s Bandana |
Hero | Defence 23, Agility +15 while equipped | – | N/A |
Silver Tiara |
Jessica | Defence 24 | Arcadia Region (chest) | 1450 |
Iron Mask |
Hero Yangus | Defence 25 | Pickham region (chest) | 1300 |
| Magical Hat |
Jessica | Defence 25 | Argonia (chest) | 2700 |
| Pirate’s Hat |
Hero | Defence 30 | Obtained from Heavy hood | N/A |
| Platinum Headgear |
Hero Angelo | Defence 30 | Pickham (5000 tokens) | N/A |
Happy Hat |
Jessica Angelo | Defence 31, Gradually restores MP as you walk (field or dungeon) | Obtained from Dodgy Dave at Pickham Black Market (after certain accomplishments) | N/A |
Iron Headgear |
Hero Yangus | Defence 32 | World of Darkness (chest) | 5500 |
| Scholar’s Cap |
Jessica Angelo | Defence 33, Wisdom +10 while equipped | Alchemy only | N/A |
Hades’ Helm |
Hero Yangus | Defence 33, Curses wearer when equipped wearer cannot act in first turn of combat | Pirate’s Cove (chest) | N/A |
| Thinking Cap |
Jessica Angelo | Defence 38, Wisdom +15 while equipped | Bought from Tryan Gully | 13000 |
| Mythril Helm |
Hero Angelo | Defence 38, Wisdom +15 while equipped | Bought from Empycchu Dark Empycchu | 13300 |
Raging Bull Helm |
Hero Yangus | Defence 42 | Alchemy only | N/A |
| Golden Tiara |
Jessica | Defence 43, Increases resistance to Whack Snooze Fizzle and Fuddle-type attacks | Alchemy only | N/A |
Great Helm |
Hero Yangus | Defence 45 | Bought from Tryan Gully | 16000 |
| Phantom Mask |
Angelo | Defence 48, Increases ability to dodge enemy attacks | Alchemy only | N/A |
Skull helm |
Yangus | Defence 49, Curses ewarer when equipped wearer’s attack poer is reduced to 0 | Isolated Plateau (chest) Unknown… (chest) | N/A |
Sun Crown |
Hero Jessica | Defence 52, Greatly increases resistance to Snooze and Fuddle-type attacks | Alchemy only | N/A |
Metal King Helm |
ALL | Defence 55, Increases resistance to Whack Snooze Fuddle and Fizzle-type attacks | Obtained from Princess Minnie (90 mini medals) | N/A |
Source:
Birlew, D. (2006). Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Official Strategy Guide. Indianapolis, Indiana: BradyGAMES.
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