In Dark Chronicle it is possible to change clothing, specific wearable items for Maximilian and Monica Raybrandt. They are for aesthetic purposes only, and do not affect character stats, although their inventory descriptions will allude otherwise. Aside from the optional starting items, between Max and Monica there are 34 pieces of clothing to purchase and invent. Equipped pieces of clothing are not seen in the inventory, and can only be moved back there if a different piece is equipped. Each character has different clothing, but they all conform to either the head, body or feet.
Only the shoes and boots items can be invented, with the rest being purchasable from various shops. Donny will hand you the Explorer's clothing set if you have the required amount of photography points. Mayor Need will also sell several pieces of clothing for medals, although the shoe items are thus available elsewhere.
When you start a new game, you are given the option to choose the starting outfit for Max. If you have a save file where you have beaten the game at least once, you can also choose an outfit for Monica. Aside from the default costume options for Max, you can select any item that you have already acquired in a previously finished game. Otherwise, he has access to all items except the Explorer and Clown sets.
There is a bug in the PAL version where equipping specific clothing items and entering the 'Make' menu and attempting to exit the pause menu will freeze the game.[1]
Maximilian[]
Clothing[]
| Icon | Item | Inventory description | Inventable |
|---|---|---|---|
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Hunting Cap | Maximilian's favorite hat. | — |
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Fashionable Cap | Cap with a cool design. Sure to be a hit! | — |
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Maintenance Cap | Cap custom-made for Cedric's maintenance shop. | — |
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Two-Tone Beret | With a two-color design. For the fashion-minded. | — |
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Explorer's Helmet | Makes you feel like you're on an expedition. | — |
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Clown Hat | Clown's hat. Halves the effect of magic attacks. | — |
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Denim Overalls | For that casual look. | — |
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Green Overalls | Maximilian's favorite work clothes. | — |
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Red Vest | What max wears around the mansion. Rather posh. | — |
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Explorer's Outfit | Makes you want to go off and explore unknown regions. | — |
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Clown Suit | See what it's like to be a clown. | — |
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Leather Shoes | Maximilian's favorite shoes. | Yes |
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Work Shoes | Shoes for working in. Who cares if they get dirty? | Yes |
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Wing Shoes | Nice, airy shoes. make you feel lighter? | Yes |
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Dragon Shoes | Made from dragon scales. Let's you walk on hot floors. | Yes |
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Explorer's Boots | Exclusive footwear for the fearless adventurer. | Yes |
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Clown Shoes | Clown's shoes. Might make you a snappy dancer. | Yes |
Shop availability[]
Either the Hunting, Fashionable, or Maintenance Cap has to be selected from the start of the game. The same goes for the Denim Overalls, Green Overalls, and the Rest Vest, as well as the Leather, Work, and Wing Shoes.
| Item | Buy | Sell | Medals | Chapter | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting Cap | 200 | 100 | — | 4—8 | Donny Mart |
| Fashionable Cap | 220 | 110 | — | 5—8 | Donny Mart |
| Maintenance Cap | 200 | 100 | — | 6—8 | Donny Mart |
| Two-Tone Beret | 240 | 100 | — | 7—8 | Donny Mart |
| Explorer's Helmet | — | 150 | — | ?—8 | Donny Mart[a] |
| Clown Hat | — | 40 | 40 | 2—8 | Need's Medal Exchange |
| Denim Overalls | 500 | 250 | — | 2—8 | Woody Tailor, Donny Mart |
| Green Overalls | 500 | 250 | — | 2—8 | Woody Tailor, Milane's Weapon Shop |
| Red Vest | 500 | 250 | — | 2—8 | Woody Tailor, Milane's Weapon Shop |
| Explorer's Outfit | — | 250 | — | ?—8 | Donny Mart[b] |
| Clown Suit | — | 60 | 55 | 2—8 | Need's Medal Exchange |
| Leather Shoes | 200 | 100 | — | 2—8 | Stewart Shoes |
| Work Shoes | 210 | 100 | — | 2—8 | Stewart Shoes |
| Wing Shoes | 225 | 100 | — | 2—8 | Stewart Shoes |
| Dragon Shoes | 250 | 100 | — | 2—8 | Stewart Shoes |
| Explorer's Boots | — | 100 | — | ?—8 | Donny Mart[c] |
| Clown Shoes | — | 40 | 40 | 2—8 | Need's Medal Exchange |
Monica[]
Clothing[]
| Icon | Item | Inventory description | Inventable |
|---|---|---|---|
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Yellow Ribbon | Yellow Ribbon. Yellow is the color of happiness? | — |
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Striped Ribbon | Fashionable ribbon with stripes. | — |
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Swallowtail | Swallowtail butterfly hair ornament. | — |
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Zipangu Comb | Beautifully painted comb from legendary Zipangu. | — |
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Princess Orb | Hair ornament that shines like a gem if you polish it. | — |
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Kitty Bell | Hair ornament with cute cat ears and a big bell. | — |
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Pumpkin Shorts | Playful shorts in the shape of a pumpkin. | — |
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Striped Dress | Wear it with the striped ribbon. Height of fashion. | — |
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Star Leotard | Leotard like a starry sky. | — |
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Panther Ensemble | An ensemble for the elegant, sexy lady. | — |
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Princess Dress | Wear it with the Princess Boots: The perfect princess! | — |
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Knight Boots[d] | Light boots made especially for female knights. | Yes |
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Metal Boots | Boots made of metal. Great against heat, but heavy. | Yes |
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Wing Boots | Let you walk over even muddy floors with ease. | Yes |
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Spike Boots | Let you walk normally over slippery floors. | Yes |
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Princess Boots | Wear them with the princess dress. The perfect princess! | Yes |
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Panther Boots | Boots for the elegant, sexy lady. | Yes |
Shop availability[]
Monica starts with the Yellow Ribbon, Pumpkin Shorts, and Knight Boots by default.
| Item | Buy | Sell | Medals | Chapter | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Ribbon | 200 | — | 2—8 | Corinne's Hairpins | |
| Striped Ribbon | 220 | 100 | — | 2—8 | Corinne's Hairpins |
| Swallowtail | 240 | 100 | — | 2—8 | Corinne's Hairpins |
| Zipangu Comb | 350 | 100 | — | 2—8 | Corinne's Hairpins |
| Princess Orb | — | 40 | 40 | 2—8 | Need's Medal Exchange |
| Kitty Bell | — | 45 | 45 | 2—8 | Need's Medal Exchange |
| Pumpkin Shorts | 200 | 100 | — | 2—8 | Woody Tailor, Mena's Apparel, Milane's Weapon Shop |
| Striped Dress | 250 | 100 | — | 3—8 | Mena's Apparel |
| Star Leotard | 600 | 100 | — | 3—8 | Starlight Items, Mena's Apparel |
| Panther Ensemble | — | 70 | 65 | 2—8 | Need's Medal Exchange |
| Princess Dress | — | 60 | 60 | 2—8 | Need's Medal Exchange |
| Knight Boots | 200 | 100 | — | 3—8 | Mena's Apparel |
| Metal Boots | 240 | 100 | — | 4—8 | Mena's Apparel |
| Wing Boots | 260 | 100 | — | 5—8 | Mena's Apparel |
| Spike Boots | 260 | 100 | — | 7—8 | Mena's Apparel |
| Princess Boots | — | 40 | 40 | 2—8 | Need's Medal Exchange |
| Panther Boots | — | 50 | 50 | 2—8 | Need's Medal Exchange |
Gallery[]
(Default set in the Japanese version)
(Default set in the Western version)
Notes[]
- ↑ This item can only be acquired from Donny upon collecting 200 Photography points.
- ↑ This item can only be acquired from Donny upon collecting 500 Photography points.
- ↑ This item can only be acquired from Donny upon collecting 400 Photography points.
- ↑ These are one of the most commonly invented items, being an easily available source for synthesizing the Attack attribute in lieu of a lack of Power Crystals.