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The ''' | The '''scale shield''' is a recurring shield that appears in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in {{Dragon Quest IV}}. It is a typically low-ranking shield that is made from scales. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|description=A protective plate adorned with some solid scales | |description=A protective plate adorned with some solid scales | ||
|stats={{Defence}} +11 | |stats={{Defence}} +11 | ||
|scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|60px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II | |scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|60px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II)]][[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 | |notes=N/A | ||
|price=350 {{Gold}}/210 {{Gold}} | |price=350 {{Gold}}/210 {{Gold}} | ||
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Leftwyne]] | |location=Sold in:<br>[[Leftwyne]]<br>[[Cannock]]<br>[[Tantegel]]<br>[[Kol]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
The | The scale shield was added in the 1996 remake. It has a defense bonus of +12, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, {{Thieves}} & [[Sage]]s. It can be purchased for 600 {{Gold}}, and sold for 450 {{Gold}}. | ||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | ==={{DQ3HD}}=== | ||
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==={{DQ4}}=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
The | The scale shield has a {{Defense}} bonus of +7, and can be equipped by all characters except for [[Alena]] & [[Maya Mahabala]]. [[Hank Hoffman Jr.]] & [[Oojam]] have it among their equipment. It can be purchased for 180 {{Gold}} and sold for 135 {{Gold}}. [[Tessie Taloon]] will sell this at [[Torneko's shop]] for 270. | ||
==={{DQ5}}=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
The | The scale shield has a {{Defense}} bonus of +7. They can be bought for 180 {{Gold}} in [[Roundbeck]], [[Fortuna]], [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]] and [[Gotha]]. The can be sold for 90 {{Gold}}. Many {{Party 5}} members [[human]]s and monsters can equip it. | ||
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==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
Scale shields have a {{Defense}} bonus of +7 and a {{Style}} bonus of +4. The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Nevan]], and [[Goowain]] can equip them. [[Gum shield]]s and [[Wayward armour| | Scale shields have a {{Defense}} bonus of +7 and a {{Style}} bonus of +4. The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Nevan]], and [[Goowain]] can equip them. [[Gum shield]]s and [[Wayward armour|wayward armours]] have a 1/64 chance of dropping a Scale shield. They can be sold for 135 gold and bought for 180 {{Gold}} in [[Haggleton]], [[Somnia]], and [[Port Haven]]. | ||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
The | The scale shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +7 and a {{Style}} bonus of +4. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]] and [[Aishe]] and is sold in both versions of [[Emberdale]] for 180 {{Gold}}. | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
The | The scale shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +7. All characters can equip this shield. They can be bought in [[Alexandria]], [[Port Prospect]], and [[Peregrin Quay]] for 180 {{Gold}} as well as sold for 90 {{Gold}}. [[Headhunter]]s, [[wild boarfish]], and [[Yabby|yabbies]] drop them rarely. Its alchemy recipe is [[leather shield]] + [[dragon scale]]. | ||
==={{DQ9}}=== | ==={{DQ9}}=== | ||
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|location=Sold in [[Emerald Coast]] campsite, [[Hotto Steppe]] campsite, [[Hotto]] | |location=Sold in [[Emerald Coast]] campsite, [[Hotto Steppe]] campsite, [[Hotto]] | ||
|diff=1/10 | |diff=1/10 | ||
|i1=[[Image:Copper ore xi icon.png| | |i1=[[Image:Copper ore xi icon.png|75px|link=Copper ore]] + [[Image:Small scale xi icon.png|75px|link=Small scale]] | ||
|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]] | |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]] | ||
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|DQTR=A shield reinforced with scales stuck to its surface that is sturdy yet surprisingly light | |DQTR=A shield reinforced with scales stuck to its surface that is sturdy yet surprisingly light | ||
}} | }} | ||
The | The scale shield is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 208]] in the armour category, with a base value of 28,000 {{Gold}}. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 22:15, 22 June 2026
| Scale shield | |
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| Japanese | うろこのたて |
| Romaji | Uroko no take |
| Old localizations | Same |
| Found in | Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | N/A |
The scale shield is a recurring shield that appears in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IV. It is a typically low-ranking shield that is made from scales.
Appearances
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake
Scale shield (うろこのたて)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The scale shield was added in the 1996 remake. It has a defense bonus of +12, and can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, Merchants, Gadabouts, Thieves & Sages. It can be purchased for 600 gold coins, and sold for 450 gold coins.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Scale shield (うろこのたて)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
The scale shield has a Defense bonus of +7, and can be equipped by all characters except for Alena & Maya Mahabala. Hank Hoffman Jr. & Oojam have it among their equipment. It can be purchased for 180 gold coins and sold for 135 gold coins. Tessie Taloon will sell this at Torneko's shop for 270.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The scale shield has a Defense bonus of +7. They can be bought for 180 gold coins in Roundbeck, Fortuna, Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale and Gotha. The can be sold for 90 gold coins. Many party members humans and monsters can equip it.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Scale shields have a Defense bonus of +7 and a Style bonus of +4. The Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, Nevan, and Goowain can equip them. Gum shields and wayward armours have a 1/64 chance of dropping a Scale shield. They can be sold for 135 gold and bought for 180 gold coins in Haggleton, Somnia, and Port Haven.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The scale shield has a Defence bonus of +7 and a Style bonus of +4. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn and Aishe and is sold in both versions of Emberdale for 180 gold coins.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The scale shield has a Defence bonus of +7. All characters can equip this shield. They can be bought in Alexandria, Port Prospect, and Peregrin Quay for 180 gold coins as well as sold for 90 gold coins. Headhunters, wild boarfish, and yabbies drop them rarely. Its alchemy recipe is leather shield + dragon scale.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Scale shield 
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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| Description | ||||
| A piece of protective plating made from an array of interlocking animal-skin scales | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| ★☆☆☆☆ | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +7/8/9/10 Block +5% |
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| Notes | ||||
| None | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 180 gold coins/90 gold coins | Sold in Emerald Coast campsite, Hotto Steppe campsite, Hotto | |||
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| 1/10 | ||||
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Dragon Quest Treasures
| Game | Description |
 | A shield reinforced with scales stuck to its surface that is sturdy yet surprisingly light |
The scale shield is Treasure No. 208 in the armour category, with a base value of 28,000 gold coins.
Gallery
Dragon Quest IV Famicom art.
Borya holding a Scale shield, along with the Happy hat, Glombolero, & Magma staff
Super Famicom art, 1995.
PlayStation art, 2000.
Cautery sword and Scale shield from IV. (DS)
Treasures icon.
