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{{Item
|title = ''Silver shield''
|image = [[File:DVIIISilverShield.png|center|200px]]
|japanese = みかがみのたて<br>みかがみの盾
|romaji=Mikagami no tate
|names = Silver shield
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{DQ1HD}}<br>{{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>''[[Torneko no Daibouken]]''
|buy = Varies, see article
|sell = Varies, see article
|effect = Sometimes protects against fire attacks<br>Protects wearer from [[Drain Magic|MP reduction]] effects ({{IX}} onwards)
}}

The '''silver shield''' is a recurring shield in the {{Dragon Quest}} series, typically second in {{Defence}} only to the legendary shield of each respective title.

==Characteristics==
Inspired by the Aegis, the mythical shield Perseus used to protect himself from Medusa's stony gaze, the shield is made of mythril silver, freed from trace impurities through countless hours of refinement, and so perfectly crafted it is able to reflect images like a mirror. Older concept art has Medusa's reflection captured in the center of the shield and blue jewels embellished around the outside. In more recent depictions, the shield has become more round and features an intricate filigree design in the center. Due to its light weight and ease of use, many characters are able to equip it, such as spellcasters.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ=A shield made of purest beaten silver.<ref>[[Cell phone|Mobile, Android, iOS,]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions</ref>
}}
It can only be found by unlocking a door in the east side of [[Cantlin|Mercado]] and speaking to one of the merchants. The Silver shield is the most expensive item in the game and is also the most protective shield as [[Erdrick's shield]] did not appear. Due to text restrictions in the {{Game Boy Color}} remake, the silver shield was renamed ''Silver'' with a symbol of a shield next to it.
{{DQEquipment
|name=Silver shield
|kanji=みかがみのたて
|romanji=Mikagami no tate
|buy=14800 {{Gold}}
|sell=7400 {{Gold}}
|attributes={{Defence}} +20.
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|in-battle=No
|type=[[Shield]]
|shops=Merchant in [[Cantlin]]
|locations=This item cannot be found anywhere.
|description=A shield made of purest beaten silver.
}}

==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Silver shield III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Silver shield</big>
|kanji=みかがみの盾
|description=The centerpiece that adorns this beautiful buckler was apparently inspired by a serene lake
|stats=Defence +63
|notes=N/A
|price=13,700 {{Gold}}/13,700/3,290 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Cantlin]]
}}

==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Silver shield III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Silver shield</big>
|kanji=みかがみの盾
|description=The centerpiece that adorns this beautiful buckler was apparently inspired by a serene lake
|stats=Defence +63
|scion=[[File:Prince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:Princess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Moonbrooke]][[File:Princess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=N/A
|price=13,700 {{Gold}}/8,220 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Slewse]]
}}

==={{DQ3}}===
The Silver shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +40 and unlike other titles in the series, it does not reduce elemental damage. It can be purchased for 8,800 {{Gold}} at [[Tantegel]] and [[Kol]] and sold for 6,600 {{Gold}}. They can be equipped by the [[Erdrick|Hero]], [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, {{Thieves}}, and [[Sage]]s.

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Silver shield III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Silver shield</big>
|kanji=みかがみの盾
|description=The centerpiece that adorns this beautiful buckler was apparently inspired by a serene lake
|stats={{Defence}} +63
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]]<br>[[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=13,700 {{Gold}}/2,740 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest III)|Immigrant Town]]<br>[[Tantegel]]<br>[[Damdara]]<br>[[Rimuldar]]<br>[[Kol]]<br>Found in:<br>[[Tower of Rubiss]] 2F<br>
}}

==={{DQ5}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ5=A shimmering shield that deflects damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.<ref>[[Cell|Mobile, Android and iOS]] version</ref>
}}
The silver shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +55, and reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], and [[Fire Breath]] by 15. They can be bought for 33,000 {{Gold}} in [[Precaria]]. {{Madason}}, {{Parry}}, and {{Madchen}} can equip it.

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Can be equipped by
|-
|{{Madason}}
|-
|{{Parry}}
|-
|{{Madchen}}
|-
|{{Slime R}}
|-
|{{Slime knight R}}
|-
|{{Metal slime R}}
|-
|{{Healslime R}}
|-
|{{Restless armour R}}
|-
|{{Cureslime R}}
|-
|{{Man o' war R}}
|-
|{{Liquid metal slime R}}
|-
|{{King slime R}}
|-
|{{Samigina R}}
|-
|{{Hawk man R}}
|-
|{{Conkuistador R}}
|-
|{{Blizzybody R}}
|-
|{{Warhog R}}
|-
|{{King cureslime R}}
|-
|{{Moosifer R}}
|-
|{{Pip fighter R}}
|-
|{{Mandrake marshal R}}
|-
|{{Hyperanemon R}}
|}

==={{DQ6}}===
The silver shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +55, a {{Style}} bonus of +38, and reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and [[Fire Breath]] damage by 25. They can be purchased in [[Greedmore Valley]] for 33,000 {{Gold}}. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies.

==={{DQ7}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ7=Reduces damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] version</ref>
}}
The silver shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +50, a {{Style}} bonus of +38, and reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and [[Fire Breath]] damage by 25. It can be purchased on the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]] for 33,000 {{Gold}} and sold for 16,500 {{Gold}}. It can be equipped by all characters. Silver shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at [[The Haven]] and [[Buccanham]]'s [[Casino]]s.

==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=Forged from mythril, a rare form of silver, this shield reduces damage from fire based attacks by 20.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}} and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions</ref>
}}
The silver shield offers a {{Defense}} bonus of +48, and provides the same elemental resistances as in {{VI}} and {{VII}}. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}, [[Yangus]], [[Angelo]], and [[Morrie]]. One shield can be found at the [[Black Citadel]], but others can only be made using the [[Alchemy Pot]]:

{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Silver shield.png]]<br>Silver shield
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Mirror shield.png|link=Mirror shield]]<br>Mirror shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Amor seco essence.png|link=Amor seco essence]]<br>Amor seco essence
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Magic water.png|link=Magic water]]<br>Magic water
}}

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX silver shield.png]]
|name=Silver shield
|kanji=みかがみの盾
|icon=[[File:Silver shield IX artwork.png]]
|description=A shiny shield that shuns {{MP}} absorption, fire and thunder
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats={{Defence}} +32<br>{{Charm}} +42<br>Block +6%
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=-10% Blast/Lightning & Fire damage<br>-25% [[Drain Magic|MP absorption]]
|price=30,500 {{Gold}}/15,250 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Stornway]], post game
|i1=[[File:White knights shield.png|link=White knight's shield]]<br>White knight's shield
|i2=[[File:MirrorstoneIXicon.png|link=Mirrorstone]]<br>Mirrorstone x3
|i3=[[File:Mythril oreIXicon.png|link=Mythril ore]]<br>Mythril ore x3
}}

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Silver shield</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Silver shield xi icon.png]]
|description=A breathtakingly beautiful buckler that protects against lightning, fire and MP-draining attacks
|rarity=<big><big>★★★★☆</big></big>
|stats={{Defence}} +51/54/57/61<br>{{Charm}} +32/33/34/36<br>Block +8/9%
|notes=-10% Fire damage<br>-20% Lightning damage<br>-25% MP theft
|price=33,000 {{Gold}}/16,500 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in [[Havens Above]]
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}

==={{Dragon Quest Heroes}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQH=A beautiful buckler buffed to a mirror-like sheen.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions</ref>
}}
The silver shield has a blocking bonus of +25 and can be equipped by [[Luceus]], [[Aurora]], and [[Terry]]. It can be purchased after the events at the Pinnacle of Light for 6,200 {{Gold}} and sold for 3,100 {{Gold}}.

==={{DQB}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=Cast from shimmering silver, this shield is as much a work of art as it is a piece of protective gear
}}
The silver shield is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 29]] in the legendary armour category, with a base value of 6,600,000 {{Gold}}.

==In Animation==
In the ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' episode "The Trojan Dragon", both the Silver shield & [[Fire blade|Flame sword]] are hidden in a cave, and guarded by an [[Knight aberrant|Axe knight]] until Captain N defeats it.  The shield as shown in the episode is mainly red with some silver bits on it.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Captain N Weapon Shop In Trojan Dragon 5.jpg|Map to the [[Fire blade|flame sword]] and silver shield in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''.
Captain N Cave Of The Axe Knight 9.jpg|[[Treasure chest]] with the fire blade.
Captain N Cave Of The Axe Knight 12.jpg|Captain N wielding the silver shield.
Captain N Flame Sword And Silver Shield.jpg|
DQIII_Silver_Shield.png|The silver shield in {{III}}. ({{Famicom}} art)
DQIII Silver shield.png|The silver shield in {{III}}. ({{Super Famicom}} art)
Silver shield VII artwork.png|The silver shield in {{VII}}.
Silver shield builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon.
DQH Silver shield.png|The silver shield in {{Dragon Quest Heroes}}.
Silver shield treasures icon.jpg|{{Treasures}} icon.
GringhamWhipSilverShield.jpg|The silver shield as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''.
</gallery></center>

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Dragon Quest I shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake 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 X shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes shields]]