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|title = ''Ruinous shield''
|title = ''Ruinous shield''
|image = [[File:DVI_Ruinous_Shield.png|227px]]
|image = [[File:DVI_Ruinous_Shield.png|227px]]
|japanese = {{tt|はめつの盾|hametsu no tate}}
|japanese = はめつの盾
|names = Ruinous shield
|romaji=Hametsu no tate
|games = {{DQ5}}<br>{{DQ6}}<br>{{DQ7}}<br>{{DQ8}}<br>{{DQ9}}
|names = Same
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|buy = N/A
|buy = N/A
|sell = 2,900 gold
|sell = 2,900 gold
|effect = Curses the person who wears it (effects vary).
|effect = Curses the person who wears it (effects vary)<br>Reduces dark damage (''XI'')
}}
}}


The '''ruinous shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''Dragon Quest'' series. This [[cursed]] black shield features an ominous design on the front. True to its name, equipping this shield will typically cause the wearer to take increased damage from many sources. In later games, it is possible to remove the curse from the shield with the use of [[Alchemy]] and some [[Saint's ashes]].
The '''ruinous shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''Dragon Quest'' series. This [[cursed]] black shield features an ominous design with multiple eyes similar to those found on the [[Mad cap]]. True to its name, equipping this shield will typically cause the wearer to take increased damage from many sources. In later games, it is possible to remove the curse from the shield with the use of [[Alchemy]] and some [[Saint's ashes]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The ruinous shield is cursed and will set the wearer's defence to 0.
{{Descriptions
|DQ5=Watch out! There's more to this shield than meets the eye.
}}
The ruinous shield is cursed and will set the wearer's defence to 0, while also increasing damage taken from [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], [[Crack]], [[Woosh]] spells by 20 points. It is dropped by [[Dragon zombie]]s at a rate of 1/32 in all versions and can bought on the Nadiria T'N'T board for 4,200 gold in the remakes.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Shield can be found for sale in Greedmore for 5,300 gold.
The ruinous shield is sold in [[Greedmore Valley]] for 5,300 gold. It increases defence by +62, style by +5, and increases the damage taken from magic and breath damage by +50


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The shield increases defence by +52, style by +5, and once more increases elemental damage taken. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]], and it found at the end of the game in the [[Cave to Yet Another World]]. By this point it will have no purpose beyond the novelty, but it can be sold for 2,650 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The ruinous shield is cursed and will increase damage taken from elemental attacks. It can be sold for 2,900 gold or be turned into a [[Metal king shield]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]]. The shield is rarely dropped by [[Hell's gatekeeper (recurring)|Hell's gatekeeper]]s, and can also be found in a chest on the [[Dark Ruins]] Island, only accessible with the [[Godbird's soulstone]].  
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=An unlucky shield surrounded by an air of danger.
}}
The ruinous shield is cursed and will increase damage taken from elemental attacks by 50 points. It can be sold for 2,900 gold or be turned into a [[Metal king shield]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]]. The shield is rarely dropped by [[Hell's gatekeeper (recurring)|Hell's gatekeeper]]s, and can also be found in a chest on the [[Dark Ruins]] Island, only accessible with the [[Godbird's soulstone]]. In the 3DS version, another shield can be obtained in [[Memories Lane]].


Recipe: Metal King Shield = Ruinous Shield + [[Orichalcum]] + [[Saint's ashes]].
Recipe: Metal King Shield = Ruinous Shield + [[Orichalcum]] + [[Saint's ashes]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Ruinous shield.png|name=Ruinous shield|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block Chance|modifier=6.5%}}
|header=[[file:DQIX Ruinous shield.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=1% chance of finding in rank 7 grotto treasure chests.<br>Rarely dropped or stolen from [[Alarmour]]s.}}
|name=Ruinous shield
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|icon=[[File:Ruinous shield IX artwork.png]]
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=2,580|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]], Omnivocational Shieldmaster|class=Shield
|description=A sinister shield that emanates an ominous aura. Cursed.
|flavor=A sinister shield that emanates an ominous aura. Cursed.
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|notes=Increases damage taken from fire, ice, wind, lightning, and darkness attacks by 50%.<br>Upgrades into [[Saintess shield]].
|stats=Defence +0<br>Charm -5<br>Block +6.5%
|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=+50% damage from Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, & Wind<br>Dropped by [[Alarmour]]s at 1/256<br>Upgrades into [[Saintess shield]]
|price=NA/2,580
|location=1% chance of finding in rank 7 grotto treasure chests
|i1=N/A
|i2=N/A
|i3=N/A
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Ruinous shield</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Ruinous shield xi icon.png]]
|description=An unsettling, many-eyed aegis that for some reason protects particularly well against dark attacks
|rarity=<big><big>★★★★★</big></big>
|stats=Defence +52/55/58/62<br>Block +11/13%
|notes=Darkness damage cut by 20/30/40/50%
|price=NA/14,000
|location=See below
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
}}
The ruinous shield is only dropped by [[Hell's gatekeeper]]s and [[Headless horseman|Headless horsemen]] at a rate of 1/256 and 1/128 respectively. 


==Description==
==See also==
*'''An unlucky shield surrounded by an air of danger.''' (Description of the Ruinous shield in ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
*[[Shield of Shame]]
*[[Thanatos' shield]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQV_Ruinous_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest V''
Image:DQV_Ruinous_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest V'', circa 1992
File:Ruinous shield VI 1995.png|''Dragon Quest VI'', circa 1995
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
[[Category:Cursed equipment]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
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Latest revision as of 12:52, 5 August 2023

Ruinous shield
DVI Ruinous Shield.png
Japanese はめつの盾
Romaji Hametsu no tate
Old localizations Same
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Curses the person who wears it (effects vary)
Reduces dark damage (XI)

The ruinous shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series. This cursed black shield features an ominous design with multiple eyes similar to those found on the Mad cap. True to its name, equipping this shield will typically cause the wearer to take increased damage from many sources. In later games, it is possible to remove the curse from the shield with the use of Alchemy and some Saint's ashes.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

GameDescription
DQ5-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Watch out! There's more to this shield than meets the eye.

The ruinous shield is cursed and will set the wearer's defence to 0, while also increasing damage taken from Frizz, Sizz, Bang, Crack, Woosh spells by 20 points. It is dropped by Dragon zombies at a rate of 1/32 in all versions and can bought on the Nadiria T'N'T board for 4,200 gold in the remakes.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The ruinous shield is sold in Greedmore Valley for 5,300 gold. It increases defence by +62, style by +5, and increases the damage taken from magic and breath damage by +50

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The shield increases defence by +52, style by +5, and once more increases elemental damage taken. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe, and it found at the end of the game in the Cave to Yet Another World. By this point it will have no purpose beyond the novelty, but it can be sold for 2,650 gold.

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
An unlucky shield surrounded by an air of danger.

The ruinous shield is cursed and will increase damage taken from elemental attacks by 50 points. It can be sold for 2,900 gold or be turned into a Metal king shield in the Alchemy Pot. The shield is rarely dropped by Hell's gatekeepers, and can also be found in a chest on the Dark Ruins Island, only accessible with the Godbird's soulstone. In the 3DS version, another shield can be obtained in Memories Lane.

Recipe: Metal King Shield = Ruinous Shield + Orichalcum + Saint's ashes.

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

DQIX Ruinous shield.png Ruinous shield DQIX Logo.png
Ruinous shield IX artwork.png
Description
A sinister shield that emanates an ominous aura. Cursed.
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +0
Charm -5
Block +6.5%		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
+50% damage from Blast/Lightning, Dark, Fire, Ice, & Wind
Dropped by Alarmours at 1/256
Upgrades into Saintess shield
Price Location
NA/2,580 1% chance of finding in rank 7 grotto treasure chests
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
N/A N/A N/A



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

Ruinous shield DQXI Logo EN.png
Ruinous shield xi icon.png
Description
An unsettling, many-eyed aegis that for some reason protects particularly well against dark attacks
Rarity
★★★★★
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +52/55/58/62
Block +11/13%
Notes
Darkness damage cut by 20/30/40/50%
Price Location
NA/14,000 See below
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif


The ruinous shield is only dropped by Hell's gatekeepers and Headless horsemen at a rate of 1/256 and 1/128 respectively.

See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Dragon Quest V, circa 1992

  • Dragon Quest VI, circa 1995

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