The Dark Gown emphasizesits wearer's magic power,greatly raising their {{s|Magic Attack}} and {{s|Magic Defence}} whileproviding no other stat bonuses. It buffs Magic Attack whenhitfor>50% of maximumhealth in ''EBF4'', though this unlikely to be a significant effect.
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The Dark Gown boasts the highest {{s|Magic Attack}} of any female armor and a {{s|Magic Defence}} stat second only to the [[Pope Dress]], but it provides no other stat bonuses. It buffs Magic Attack if its wearer loses more than 50% of her {{S|HP}} in a single blow, but this is unlikely to be a significant effect.
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TheDark Gown is the absoluteoffensivemagicgear,boastingthehighest Magic Attack in the gameand great {{s|Magic Defence}} second only to the [[Pope Dress]]. However, it is worth noting that its Magic Attack is only 5% higher than that of the [[Red Dress]], which has the same {{s|Magic Defence}} and notableamounts of {{S|Defence}}.Toaddinsultto injury, the RedDressevenhasthreeelementalresistances,giving effectively great bulk for marginally less magical power. Ultimately, the bestreasontouseDarkGownisforitsmixofmagical offensive power and Dark resistance;however, itisgenerallybetter to usethe[[RedDress]]formagicaloffense and eitherthe[[PopeDress]]orthe[[WhiteMageDress]]for Dark resistance.
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Despite being the epitome of magical offense in female armor, the Dark Gown's Magic Attack is only 5% higher than that of the [[Red Dress]], which has the same {{s|Magic Defence}} and an identical special effect on top of decent {{S|Defence}} and three elemental resistances; the end result is that it has much better bulk for marginally less magical power. On the other hand, the [[Pope Dress]] or the [[White Mage Dress]] are better Dark-resistant female armors, relegating the Dark Gown to a very small niche when massive magic power ''and'' Dark/Death resistance are needed in a single piece of gear.
The Dark Gown grants resistance to {{e|Dark}}, {{s|Doom}} and {{s|Instant Death}}, becoming immune to the latter two at Level 5.
The Dark Gown grants resistance to {{e|Dark}}, {{s|Doom}} and {{s|Instant Death}}, becoming immune to the latter two at Level 5.
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==== Normal ====
==== Normal ====
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The Dark Gown isfunctionally identical to its ''EBF4'' appearance,withgreat {{s|Magic Attack}} and {{s|Magic Defence}} but no other stats toshow for it. However, it doeshaveaninterestingassetinthat it can buff Magic Defence when defending.While hypothetically useful, it's worth noting that since [[Barrier]] and other methods of Magic Defence application are typically party-wide skills, this effect will not improve buff coverage like an offensive buff would. Instead, the player should focus on the great offenses this outfit can afford Natalie. Alternatively, the [[Bubble Dress]] and other armors can provide superior defenses at the cost of some raw power.
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The Dark Gown has the absolute highest {{s|Magic Attack}} among female armor, and its {{s|Magic Defence}} is only outmatched by the [[Pope Dress]]; however, it has no other stats, which makes it a little frail on the physical side of things. As its name suggests, it powers up {{E|Dark}} skills; [[Natalie]] will get more use from this, as [[Anna]]'s Dark options are very limited until the late game. Additionally, it can buff its wearer's Magic Defence when she Defends herself; while hypothetically useful, it's worth noting that since [[Barrier]] and other methods of Magic Defence application are typically party-wide skills, this effect will not improve buff coverage like an offensive buff would.
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The Dark Gown's best asset is the immense magical power it can grant to Natalie; pairing it with the [[Obsidian Staff]] lets her utilize her excellent elemental coverage for an all-out offensive build. However, other armors can provide superior defenses or versatility at the cost of some raw power and earlier availability; in particular, the [[Santa Skirt]] trades a bit of Magic Attack and Magic Defence for better overall defensive stats and a slightly more versatile effect.
The Dark Gown grants resistance to {{e|Dark}}, {{s|Doom}} and {{s|Instant Death}}, with the latter two becoming an immunity at Level 5. However, it also has a weakness to {{e|Holy}} that remains constant at all [[forging]] levels.
The Dark Gown grants resistance to {{e|Dark}}, {{s|Doom}} and {{s|Instant Death}}, with the latter two becoming an immunity at Level 5. However, it also has a weakness to {{e|Holy}} that remains constant at all [[forging]] levels.
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Although it wields catastrophic magic power, the Alt Dark Gown is more notable for its Enchant abilities and {{e|Dark}} immunity. It has the best {{s|Magic Attack}} of any female armor and the second-best {{s|Magic Defence}} (only matched by the Alt [[Fur Dress]] and surpassed by the Alt [[Obsidian Armor]]), but this comes at the cost of a modest {{s|Evade}} penalty. It boosts both {{e|Dark}} and {{e|non-elemental}} skills, but it can also apply [[Enchanted (status)|Enchanted]] on the user when she Defends herself. Because of this, it is as useful in Enchant-based tanking builds as it is in a magical offensive build.
Although it wields catastrophic magic power, the Alt Dark Gown is more notable for its Enchant abilities and {{e|Dark}} immunity. It has the best {{s|Magic Attack}} of any female armor and the second-best {{s|Magic Defence}} (only matched by the Alt [[Fur Dress]] and surpassed by the Alt [[Obsidian Armor]]), but this comes at the cost of a modest {{s|Evade}} penalty. It boosts both {{e|Dark}} and {{e|non-elemental}} skills, but it can also apply [[Enchanted (status)|Enchanted]] on the user when she Defends herself. Because of this, it is as useful in Enchant-based tanking builds as it is in a magical offensive build.
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As an "Enchant Tank" armor, the Alt Dark Gown faces competition from the Alt [[Turtle Gi]], which lacks an elemental weakness while having better defenses (assuming all magical damage is negated) and astat-buffingability. Aside from being available for different characters, the Alt Dark Gown's main advantage over the Alt TurtleGi is its high Dark resistance; when fully forged, it is completely immune to Dark, which can be helpful for places like [[The Rapture]]. Forpuremagicaloffense, itsmaincompetition is the Alt [[Maid Outfit]];while its support abilities are more limited, it has slightly more Magic Attack and better synergy with [[Natalie]]; she has natural spells to utilize the Alt Dark Gown's boosts, and she doesn't mind an Evade drop as much as an {{S|HP}} penalty.
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As an "Enchant Tank" armor, the Alt Dark Gown faces competition from the Alt [[Turtle Gi]] and the Alt [[Sami Dress]], which lack an elemental weakness while having better defenses (assuming all magical damage is negated) and additional utility effects. The Alt Dark Gown's main advantage over these armors is its high Dark resistance; when fully forged, it is completely immune to Dark, which can be helpful for places like [[The Rapture]]. On the other hand, it competes with the Alt [[Maid Outfit]] in a magical all-out attacker build; its support abilities are more limited, but it has slightly more Magic Attack and better synergy with [[Natalie]].
The Alt Dark Gown grants resistance to {{e|Dark}}, but is weak to {{e|Ice}}. The Dark resistance becomes an immunity at Level 5, while the Ice weakness remains constant no matter its level.
The Alt Dark Gown grants resistance to {{e|Dark}}, but is weak to {{e|Ice}}. The Dark resistance becomes an immunity at Level 5, while the Ice weakness remains constant no matter its level.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*[[File:EBFShop2.png|thumb|The proto-Dark Gown being worn by a shopkeeper in ''EBF1'']]The ''EBF4'' Dark Gown is based on the dress worn by the proprietor of the second [[shop]] in the original {{EBF|1}}.
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*[[File:EBFShop2.png|thumb|The proto-Dark Gown being worn by a shopkeeper in ''EBF1'']]The ''EBF4'' Dark Gown is based on the dress worn by the proprietor of the second [[shop]] in the original {{EBF|1}}, although the latter has shorter sleeves with a white bandage wrapped around the right arm, a small silver cross dangling from the collar, and a long black cape that hangs off the left shoulder, covering that arm.
*The Dark Gown's ''EBF5'' redesign may be inspired by the outfit of [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ultimecia Ultimecia], a character from ''Final Fantasy VIII''.
*The Dark Gown's ''EBF5'' redesign may be inspired by the outfit of [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ultimecia Ultimecia], a character from ''Final Fantasy VIII''.
[[Category:Epic Battle Fantasy 4]]
[[Category:Epic Battle Fantasy 4]]
Revision as of 06:23, 22 November 2021
The Dark Gown in EBF4.
EBF5 version.
EBF5 with Cleavage off and Dark Tooth staff equipped
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"Is this dress really necessary? It's a little too bold!"
The Dark Gown is a strapless black dress with detached sleeves, a floor-length skirt, and a pair of thin belts around the middle, one of which has a small white buckle resembling a skull. Natalie's version also has a black collar that covers her neck.
In EBF5, the Dark Gown has been redesigned to be composed of large, feather-like frills that are black around the torso and fade to various shades of purple towards the lower hem. There are long, narrow slits in the front of the dress and the skirt, with the former framed by bright purple frills and exposing the wearer's cleavage and navel; if "Cleavage" is disabled or Anna wears it, the upper slit is covered by a dark purple undershirt. The detached sleeves are shorter than the EBF4 version - only going slightly past the elbow - with dull violet frills along the upper edges.
As its name suggests, the Dark Gown is resistant to Dark, but it's most notable for its tremendous boosts to Magic Attack and Magic Defence.
Epic Battle Fantasy 4
The Dark Gown boasts the highest Magic Attack of any female armor and a Magic Defence stat second only to the Pope Dress, but it provides no other stat bonuses. It buffs Magic Attack if its wearer loses more than 50% of her HP in a single blow, but this is unlikely to be a significant effect.
Despite being the epitome of magical offense in female armor, the Dark Gown's Magic Attack is only 5% higher than that of the Red Dress, which has the same Magic Defence and an identical special effect on top of decent Defence and three elemental resistances; the end result is that it has much better bulk for marginally less magical power. On the other hand, the Pope Dress or the White Mage Dress are better Dark-resistant female armors, relegating the Dark Gown to a very small niche when massive magic power and Dark/Death resistance are needed in a single piece of gear.
The Dark Gown grants resistance to Dark, Doom and Instant Death, becoming immune to the latter two at Level 5.
Epic Battle Fantasy 5
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The Dark Gown has the absolute highest Magic Attack among female armor, and its Magic Defence is only outmatched by the Pope Dress; however, it has no other stats, which makes it a little frail on the physical side of things. As its name suggests, it powers up Dark skills; Natalie will get more use from this, as Anna's Dark options are very limited until the late game. Additionally, it can buff its wearer's Magic Defence when she Defends herself; while hypothetically useful, it's worth noting that since Barrier and other methods of Magic Defence application are typically party-wide skills, this effect will not improve buff coverage like an offensive buff would.
The Dark Gown's best asset is the immense magical power it can grant to Natalie; pairing it with the Obsidian Staff lets her utilize her excellent elemental coverage for an all-out offensive build. However, other armors can provide superior defenses or versatility at the cost of some raw power and earlier availability; in particular, the Santa Skirt trades a bit of Magic Attack and Magic Defence for better overall defensive stats and a slightly more versatile effect.
The Dark Gown grants resistance to Dark, Doom and Instant Death, with the latter two becoming an immunity at Level 5. However, it also has a weakness to Holy that remains constant at all forging levels.
Equip Remix
Although it wields catastrophic magic power, the Alt Dark Gown is more notable for its Enchant abilities and Dark immunity. It has the best Magic Attack of any female armor and the second-best Magic Defence (only matched by the Alt Fur Dress and surpassed by the Alt Obsidian Armor), but this comes at the cost of a modest Evade penalty. It boosts both Dark and non-elemental skills, but it can also apply Enchanted on the user when she Defends herself. Because of this, it is as useful in Enchant-based tanking builds as it is in a magical offensive build.
As an "Enchant Tank" armor, the Alt Dark Gown faces competition from the Alt Turtle Gi and the Alt Sami Dress, which lack an elemental weakness while having better defenses (assuming all magical damage is negated) and additional utility effects. The Alt Dark Gown's main advantage over these armors is its high Dark resistance; when fully forged, it is completely immune to Dark, which can be helpful for places like The Rapture. On the other hand, it competes with the Alt Maid Outfit in a magical all-out attacker build; its support abilities are more limited, but it has slightly more Magic Attack and better synergy with Natalie.
The Alt Dark Gown grants resistance to Dark, but is weak to Ice. The Dark resistance becomes an immunity at Level 5, while the Ice weakness remains constant no matter its level.
The Dark Gown is found inside a chest in The Rapture, near the middle of the teleporter maze guarding the Wind Orb. Aside from finding the correct teleporter to reach it, the chest is blocked by spikes that must be lowered by activating a lever, red blocks that require the Winged Boots to cross, and a battle that appears as a Beheaded Fallen.
Dark Gown
The clothes of a powerful sorceress.
Boosts the damage of dark skills.
Level 4: Defending also buffs magic defence by 80%.
Level 3: Boosts the damage of non-elemental skills.
Level 5: Defending gives enchanted status.
Statistics
Stat Bonus
Resistance
LV1
LV2
LV3
LV4
LV5
LV1
LV2
LV3
LV4
LV5
LV1
LV2
LV3
LV4
LV5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-30%
-30%
-30%
-30%
-30%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
15%
20%
25%
30%
45%
15%
20%
25%
30%
45%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-10%
-10%
-10%
-10%
-10%
Spells & Statuses
Power
Chance Modifier
Auto Skill
--
--
Bonus Skill
--
--
Auto Status
--
--
Defend Status
1x
--
Forging Information
Lvl
Requirements
Lvl
Requirements
2
x 1
--
--
3
x 2
--
--
4
x 1
x 1
--
5
x {{{item51number}}}
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--
Trivia
The proto-Dark Gown being worn by a shopkeeper in EBF1
The EBF4 Dark Gown is based on the dress worn by the proprietor of the second shop in the original Epic Battle Fantasy, although the latter has shorter sleeves with a white bandage wrapped around the right arm, a small silver cross dangling from the collar, and a long black cape that hangs off the left shoulder, covering that arm.
The Dark Gown's EBF5 redesign may be inspired by the outfit of Ultimecia, a character from Final Fantasy VIII.
