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{{Item
|title=Power shield
|image=[[File:DVIIIPowerShield.png|250px]]
|japanese={{tt|ちからのたて|Chikara no tate}}
|names=Shield of Strength<br>Heal shield
|buy=Various, see article.
|sell=Various, see article
|games=''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br/>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''
|effect=Casts [[Midheal]] on the wielder.
}}

{{quote|style=1|quote=A shield that restores some of the user's HP when used as an item in battle.|source=Description of the Power shield in ''Dragon Quest VIII''|console=PS2, 3DS}}

The '''power shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a high-level shield that can cast [[Midheal]] on oneself when used as a tool in combat.

==Characteristics==
The design of the power shield has stayed very consistent throughout all games it has appeared. It is a round shield with golden edges and a blue gem in its center surrounded by silver. The silver section in the center of the shield has four bird insignias in each cardinal direction, as well as four smaller insignias between each one. Within the gold outer edges of the shield, there is another section with alternating studs and lined ridges that encircle the layer. The inner section of the shield was the same golden color as the outer edge of the shield in earlier games, but in later games it is bronze.

==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
The power shield has a defense bonus of +18. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Hero]] and the Prince of Cannock, but anyone can use it in battle to cast Midheal. The shield can be purchased in [[Beran]], [[Slewse]], and [[Burrowell]] for 21,500 gold and sold for 16,125 gold. It is the strongest shield that the Prince of Cannock can equip.

===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
The power shield has a defense bonus of +40 (+50 in the remakes) and can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]] or [[Warrior]]s. It can be purchased in [[Damdara]] for 15,000 gold and sold for 11,250 gold.

===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The power shield has a defense bonus of +40. [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]], [[Torneko]], [[Ragnar]], and [[Kiryl]] can equip it. It can be purchased in [[El_Forado|El Forado]] for 13,000 gold and sold for 9,750 gold.

===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The power shield has a defense bonus of +45. [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|The Hero]], [[Parry]], [[Blizzybody (Recruit)|Blizzybody]], and [[Conkuistador (Recruit)|Conkuistador]] can equip it. It can be bought in [[Faerie Lea]] for 25,000 gold, but only during the third generation.

===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
The power shield has a defense bonus of +45, a style bonus of +33, and can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|The Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], and the slime buddies can equip it.
It is found in both the [[Somnia Well]] & the second half of the [[Fungeon (Dragon Quest VI)|Fungeon]].

The enemies [[Ne'er-Do-Well]] and [[Bad karmour]] can use it in battle.

===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
The power shield has a defense bonus of +40 and a style bonus of +33. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Maribel]], [[Kiefer]], [[Ruff]], and [[Aishe]] and can be purchased on the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]] and the [[Divine Shrine]] for 25,000 gold and sold for 12,500 gold.

===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The power shield has a defense bonus of +38 and reduces breath damage by 10. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]], [[Yangus]], or [[Angelo]] and sold for 9,000 gold. It can be made in the Alchemy Pot. Recipe: [[Magic shield]] + [[Strength ring]] + [[Cured cheese]].

===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=Power shield.png|name=Power shield|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+27}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block Chance|modifier=+4.0%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+27}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=[[Warrior's shield]] + [[Raging ruby]] + [[Panacea]].}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=17,000|sellPrice=8,500|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]], Omnivocational Shieldmaster
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Shield}}
|flavor=A shield that bolsters its bearer's HP if used as an item in battle.
|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 5%.<br>Casts [[Midheal]] when used as a tool in battle.}}

{{Equipment|header|image=Power shield.png|name=Empowered shield|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+29}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block Chance|modifier=+4.5%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+31}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=Power shield + [[Life bracer]] x2}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=13,750|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]], Omnivocational Shieldmaster
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Shield}}
|flavor=A big shield that bolsters its bearer's HP if used in battle.
|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 5%.<br>Casts Midheal when used as a tool in battle.}}

==={{DQH}}===
The power shield has a defence bonus of +15 and has a 2% chance of occasionally restoring the wielder's HP. It can only be equipped by [[Aurora]], can be purchased after the events at Grannet for 4,500 gold, and sold for 2,250 gold.

==Description==
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A shield sanctified by the spirits of the soil.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS versions</ref>
|DQ4=Can also be used as a tool during battle.<ref name="auto">Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS version</ref>
|DQ5=Can also be used as a tool during battle.<ref name="auto"/>
|DQH=Wield this shield, and be showered with power.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions</ref>
}}

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQIV_Power_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest IV''
Image:DQV_Power_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest V''
Image:Shield of strength.png|
Image:DQVII power shield.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
Image:DQH Power shield.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes''
File:PowerShield and SaviorStaff.jpg|The power shield in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
</gallery></center>

==Reference==
<references/>


[[Category:Dragon Quest II shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes shields]]