Editing Shield

Shields are recurring type of armor, appearing in every installment of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. Equipped on the left hand, this helps reduce damage from physical attacks, and many shields provide protection against elemental damage.

Notable shields in the series include [[Erdrick's shield]], [[Zenithian shield]], and the [[Soulsucker]].

==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest]]===
In the original game, there are only three shields available; the strongest being the [[silver shield]].

===[[Dragon Quest II]]===
There are a few shields, and all can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|the hero]]. Only two could be worn by the [[Prince of Cannock]] though; the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] is sadly out of luck.

===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
The selection of shields were considerably expanded in this installment. While [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|hero]], [[warrior]]s, [[thief|thieves]], [[priest|clerics]], and [[sage]]s could use most of them, the best shields were only for the hero and warriors, and the remaining classes had a much more limited selection.

===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
Every character except [[Alena]] could use some shields, however most are restricted to [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|the hero]], [[Ragnar]], [[Torneko]], and [[Kiryl]].

===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
Nearly all human characters and most monster companions can use some shields. For the most part though, the Heavenly Brides and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Daughter]] have a very limited selection. [[Debora]] is an interesting exception: the only "shield" she can use is the [[floral parasol]]. 

===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===

===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===

===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
All four characters can use various types of shields, however some are restricted to certain characters.

===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
Every vocation except [[martial artist]], [[thief]], [[gladiator]], and [[ranger]] can equip a shield, and once a character masters the shield skill, they can wield shields even in those classes.

The mechanics of shields were changed in this installment. Not only do they provide less defence than in previous installments, they now have a Block Chance rating that determines how often the character can outright block any attack (including magic).

===[[Dragon Quest Swords]]===

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+Shields are recurring type of armor, appearing in every installment of the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise. Equipped on the left hand, this helps reduce damage from physical attacks, and many shields provide protection against elemental damage.
-'''Shields''' are recurring type of equipment, appearing in every installment of the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' franchise. Equipped on the offhand, this helps reduce damage from physical attacks, and many shields provide protection against elemental damage. Starting with ''[[Dragon Quest X]]'', shields were differentiated into regular shields and {{Translation|'''greatshields'''|大盾, Ōdate}}, which are heavier and more protective shields that only more powerful characters could carry.
-Notable shields in the series include [[Erdrick Equipment|Erdrick's shield]], [[Zenithian shield]], and the [[Soulsucker]].
+Notable shields in the series include [[Erdrick's shield]], [[Zenithian shield]], and the [[Soulsucker]].
 ==Appearances==
-===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
+===[[Dragon Quest]]===
 In the original game, there are only three shields available; the strongest being the [[silver shield]].
-===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
+===[[Dragon Quest II]]===
 There are a few shields, and all can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|the hero]]. Only two could be worn by the [[Prince of Cannock]] though; the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] is sadly out of luck.
-===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
+===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
-The selection of shields were considerably expanded in this installment. While the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]], [[Warrior]]s, [[thief|Thieves]], [[priest|Priests]], and [[Sage]]s could use most of them, the best shields were only for the hero and warriors, and the remaining classes had a much more limited selection.
+The selection of shields were considerably expanded in this installment. While [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|hero]], [[warrior]]s, [[thief|thieves]], [[priest|clerics]], and [[sage]]s could use most of them, the best shields were only for the hero and warriors, and the remaining classes had a much more limited selection.
-===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
+===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
-Every character except [[Alena]] could use some shields, however most are restricted to [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|the Hero]], [[Ragnar]], [[Torneko]], and [[Kiryl]].
+Every character except [[Alena]] could use some shields, however most are restricted to [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|the hero]], [[Ragnar]], [[Torneko]], and [[Kiryl]].
-===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
+===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
-Nearly all human characters and most monster companions can use some shields. For the most part, though, the Heavenly Brides and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Daughter]] have a very limited selection. [[Debora]] is an interesting exception: the only "shield" she can use is the [[floral parasol]].
+Nearly all human characters and most monster companions can use some shields. For the most part though, the Heavenly Brides and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Daughter]] have a very limited selection. [[Debora]] is an interesting exception: the only "shield" she can use is the [[floral parasol]].
-===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
+===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
-===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
+===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===
-All six characters are able to equip shields, but [[Maribel]] and [[Ruff]] are much more limited in their shield selection, being only able to equip more lightweight shields.
-===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
+===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
-All six characters can use various types of shields, however some are restricted to certain characters. However, the [[metal king shield]], the strongest shield in the game, can be equipped by all characters.
+All four characters can use various types of shields, however some are restricted to certain characters.
-===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
+===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
-Shields now have a distinct [[List of shield skills in Dragon Quest IX|list of skills]] associated with the group, complete with it's own vocation mastery bonus.
+Every vocation except [[martial artist]], [[thief]], [[gladiator]], and [[ranger]] can equip a shield, and once a character masters the shield skill, they can wield shields even in those classes.
-Every vocation except [[martial artist]], [[thief]], [[gladiator]], and [[ranger]] can equip a shield, and once a character masters the shield skill, they can wield shields even in any vocation.
-The mechanics of shields were changed in this installment. Not only do they provide less defence than in previous installments due to defensive gear being split into six categories, they now also have a Block Chance rating that determines how often the character can outright block any attack (including magic). This chance is independent of the regular [[Evasion]] stat, though it fundamentally works to the same effect.
+The mechanics of shields were changed in this installment. Not only do they provide less defence than in previous installments, they now have a Block Chance rating that determines how often the character can outright block any attack (including magic).
-===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
+===[[Dragon Quest Swords]]===
-Shields are much more limited in this installment, since they can only be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|Hero]], [[Serena (Dragon Quest XI)|Serena]], [[Sylvando]], and [[Hendrik]], while greatshields are only usable by the Hero and Hendrik. All four characters are able to forego the usage of a shield if they equip a weapon in the offhand or if they use a weapon which uses both hands, such as a greatsword or whip. Hendrik is the only character with a skill panel dedicated to shield usage.
-===''[[Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon]]''===
-===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
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