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The '''Steel Shield''' is a shield equipment item in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest series]].
{{Item
|title = ''Steel shield''
|image = [[File:DVIIISteelShield.png|180px]]
|japanese = はがねの盾
|romaji= Hagane no tate
|names= Same
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}
|buy = Varies, see articles
|sell = Varies, see articles
|effect = Protects against fire and ice attacks.
}}
 
The '''steel shield''' is a recurring shield in the {{DQSeries}}. It is a mid-ranking heavy shield that offers slight protection against fire and ice attacks for the wielder.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest II]]===
==={{DQ2}}===
===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
{{Descriptions
The steel shield offers a defense bonus of +22. It can be equipped by the Hero or Yangus.  
|DQ2=A solid slab of steel.<ref>Mobile, Android and iOS version</ref>
}}
The steel shield provides a {{Defence}} bonus of +10 and can be bought for 2,000 [[Gold]] Coins and sold for 1,500. It can only be equipped by the [[Prince of Midenhall]] and can be purchased in [[Moonaham]], [[Rippleport]], [[Tantegel]], and [[Beran]].
 
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A steel shield that reduces the damage from fire- and ice-based attacks by 7 points.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS versions</ref>
}}
The steel shield offers a defence bonus of +22 and reduces the damage from fire and ice-based attacks by 7 points. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Yangus]]. It can be purchased from the Holy Isle of [[Neos]] and [[Savella Cathedral]] for 2,500 gold coins and sold for 1,250. One can be found in a chest near [[Argonia]], as well. The steel shield can also be upgraded using the [[Alchemy Pot]]:
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Magic shield PS2.png|link=Magic shield]]<br>Magic shield
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Steel shield.png]]<br>Steel shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Ruby of protection PS2.png|link=Ruby of protection]]<br>Ruby of protection
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Prayer ring.png|link=Prayer ring]]<br>Prayer ring
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon shield.png|link=Dragon shield]]<br>Dragon shield
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Steel shield.png]]<br>Steel shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale.png|link=Dragon scale]]<br>Dragon scale
|i3=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale.png|link=Dragon scale]]<br>Dragon scale
}}
</div>
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX iron shield.png]]
|name=Steel shield
|kanji=はがねの盾
|icon=[[File:Steel shield IX artwork.png]]
|description=A shield of steel that can stave off some fire- and ice-based strife
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +13<br>Charm +11<br>Block +1.5%
|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=-7% Fire and Ice damage
|price=NA/750
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[file:DQIX iron shield.png|link=Iron shield]]
|i2=[[File:Iron oreIXicon.png|link=Iron ore]]
|i3=[[File:Royal soilIXicon.png|link=Royal soil]]
}}
Upgrades into the [[gigasteel shield]] when combined with two ingots of [[iron ore]] and one [[Hephaestus' flame]].
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Steel shield</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Steel shield xi icon.png]]
|description=A platter of solid steel that provides passable protection from fire and ice attacks
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|stats=Defence +22/23/24/25<br>Block +8%
|notes=-7% Fire and Ice damage<br>Dropped by [[Grublin]]s at 1/128
|price=1,500/750
|location=Sold in Sold in [[Puerto valor]], [[Lonalulu]], & [[Phnom nonh]]
|diff=3/10
|i1=[[Silver ore]] x2, [[Iron ore]] x1, [[Glass frit]] x2
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The forging guide for the steel shield, ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Smithing with Steel]]'', is found at the [[Warrior's Rest Inn]].
 
==={{DQB}}===
{{stub}}
 
==={{DQB2}}===
The Steel shield has a Defence bonus of +22. The recipe is learned at level 24 and requires 2 Steel ingots and 1 unit of wood.
 
==Reference==
<references/>
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQII Steel shield.png|Famicom art
File:Steel shield builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
</gallery></center>


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
[[Category:Dragon Quest II shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 shields]]

Latest revision as of 03:26, 23 August 2025

Steel shield
DVIIISteelShield.png
Japanese はがねの盾
Romaji Hagane no tate
Old localizations Same
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Effect Protects against fire and ice attacks.

The steel shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series. It is a mid-ranking heavy shield that offers slight protection against fire and ice attacks for the wielder.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
A solid slab of steel.[1]

The steel shield provides a Defence bonus of +10 and can be bought for 2,000 Gold Coins and sold for 1,500. It can only be equipped by the Prince of Midenhall and can be purchased in Moonaham, Rippleport, Tantegel, and Beran.

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

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A steel shield that reduces the damage from fire- and ice-based attacks by 7 points.[2]

The steel shield offers a defence bonus of +22 and reduces the damage from fire and ice-based attacks by 7 points. It can be equipped by the Hero and Yangus. It can be purchased from the Holy Isle of Neos and Savella Cathedral for 2,500 gold coins and sold for 1,250. One can be found in a chest near Argonia, as well. The steel shield can also be upgraded using the Alchemy Pot:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Magic shield PS2.png
Magic shield
DQVIII Steel shield.png
Steel shield
DQVIII Ruby of protection PS2.png
Ruby of protection
DQVIII Prayer ring.png
Prayer ring


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Dragon shield.png
Dragon shield
DQVIII Steel shield.png
Steel shield
DQVIII Dragon scale.png
Dragon scale
DQVIII Dragon scale.png
Dragon scale


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

DQIX iron shield.png Steel shield (はがねの盾)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Steel shield IX artwork.png
Description
A shield of steel that can stave off some fire- and ice-based strife
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +13
Charm +11
Block +1.5%
IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
-7% Fire and Ice damage
Price Location
NA/750 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX iron shield.png Iron oreIXicon.png Royal soilIXicon.png


Upgrades into the gigasteel shield when combined with two ingots of iron ore and one Hephaestus' flame.

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

Steel shield DQXI Logo EN.png
Steel shield xi icon.png
Description
A platter of solid steel that provides passable protection from fire and ice attacks
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +22/23/24/25
Block +8%
Notes
-7% Fire and Ice damage
Dropped by Grublins at 1/128
Price Location
1,500/750 Sold in Sold in Puerto valor, Lonalulu, & Phnom nonh
Forging difficulty
3/10
Ingredients
Silver ore x2, Iron ore x1, Glass frit x2
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif


The forging guide for the steel shield, Smithing with Steel, is found at the Warrior's Rest Inn.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

The Steel shield has a Defence bonus of +22. The recipe is learned at level 24 and requires 2 Steel ingots and 1 unit of wood.

Reference[edit]

  1. Mobile, Android and iOS version
  2. Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS versions

Gallery[edit]