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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>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<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: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below|Dragon Quest Heroes]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''<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>Mobile, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch versions</ref>
}}
It can only be found by unlocking a door in the east side of 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.
}}

==={{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, [[Thief|Thieves]], and [[Sage]]s.

==={{DQ5}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ5=A shimmering shield that deflects damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.<ref>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]]. [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Son]], and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Daughter]] can equip it.

==={{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 (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies.

===''[[Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past]]''===
{{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 the previous two games. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]], [[Yangus]], [[Angelo]], and [[Morrie]]. One shield can be found at the [[Black Citadel]], but others can only be made using the [[Alchemy Pot]].

Recipe: [[Mirror shield]] + [[Amor seco essence]] + [[Magic water]]

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX silver shield.png]]
|name=Silver shield
|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=30,500/15/250
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]], post game
|i1=[[File:White knights shield.png|link=White knight's shield]]
|i2=[[File:MirrorstoneIXicon.png|link=Mirrorstone]] x3
|i3=[[File:Mythril oreIXicon.png|link=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=33,000/16,500
|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.

==In Animation==
In the ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' episode "The Trojan Dragon", both the Silver shield & [[Flame sword]] are hidden in a cave, and guarded by an [[Knight Errant#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>
Image:Captain N using the Flame sword & Silver shield.jpg|Captain N carrying the Silver shield.
Image:DQIII_Silver_Shield.png|The silver shield in ''Dragon Quest III'' (Famicom art)
Image:DQIII Silver shield.png|The silver shield in ''Dragon Quest III'' (Super Famicom art)
File:Silver shield VII artwork.png|The silver shield in ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Silver shield builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
Image:DQH Silver shield.png|The silver shield in ''Dragon Quest Heroes''
File:Silver shield treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
Image: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 III 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]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures legendary armour]]