Light shield

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Light shield
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Japanese ライトシールド
Romaji Raito shirudo
Old localizations None
Found in Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect None

The light shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, designed to be a sturdy but feather-weight buckler. Due to its ease of use, a wide variety of characters are able to equip it.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
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A light and easy to handle shield that can be used by anyone.[1]

The light shield has a defence bonus of +17 and can be equipped by all characters. It can be purchased at the Holy Isle of Neos, Baccarat, and Argonia for 2,250 gold and sold for 1,225 gold. It can also be used in the Alchemy Pot to make a white shield by combining it with two jars of fresh milk or the Shamshir of light by combining one with a Shimmering dress and a rune staff.

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

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Description
A lightweight shield, easily used and ideal for learners
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +10
Charm +17
Block +1.5%
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Notes
Upgrades into Kitty shield, White shield, or Platinum shield
Price Location
1250/625 Sold in Bloomingdale & Dourbridge
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
None None None



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

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Description
A portable protector whose minimal mass makes it nice and easy to use
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +17/18/20/22
Block +6%
Notes
Dropped by Metal slime knights at 1/128, vicious variant at 1/64
Price Location
1,250/625 Sold in Lonalulu, Phnom Nonh
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
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Reference[edit]

  1. Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS Version