Shimmering shield: Difference between revisions

From Dragon Quest Wiki
No edit summary
(Adding appearance entry from Dragon Quest Tact)
 
(3 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Item
{{Item
|title = Shimmering shield
|title = Shimmering shield
|image = [[Image:Shimmering_Shield.png|center|160px]]
|image = [[Image:Shimmering_Shield.png|250px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ひかりのたて|hikari no tate}}
|japanese = ひかりのたて
|names = Shield of Light
|romaji= {{tt|Hikari no tate|Shield of light}}
|games = [[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''(remake only)
|names = Shield of Light<br>Light shield (''Stars'')
|buy = n/a
|games = {{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}} (remake only)<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{DQWalk}}
|sell =
|effect = Increases the wearer's {{Defence}} and reduces damage from all fire and ice attacks by 20 points.
|effect = Increases defense and offers protection against fire and ice attacks.
}}
}}
The '''Shimmering Shield''' is a shield in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. It has a defence bonus of +65, protects against fire and ice attacks, and can only be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|the hero]]. It is found in [[Estark's Labyrinth]].
 
<center><small>''Not to be confused with the recurring [[Light shield]].''</small></center>
 
The '''Shimmering Shield''' is a recurring shield in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. It is a highly protective shield that helps protect the wielder from both fire and ice damage.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ5}}===
The Shimmering shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +65, reduces damage from all fire and ice attacks (both spells and breath attacks) by 20 points, and can only be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}. It can only be found in a single chest in the postgame dungeon [[Estark's Labyrinth]].  It can only be equipped by {{Hero 5}}. It cannot be purchased or sold anywhere.
 
==={{DQ7}} (3DS)===
The Shimmering shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +65, a {{Style}} bonus of +15, and reduces fire and ice breath damage by 20. It can be equipped by all characters as long as they are level 35. The shield is received as a first-time reward for completing the Here Be Dragons [[DLC Tablet]]. It is the second-most protective shield in the game right behind the [[Metal king shield]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ7=Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based attacks.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
Known as the '''Light shield''' in this game, it was added to the game as part of a series of equipment made to fight against [[Psaro the Manslayer]]. It included the [[Falcon knife earrings]] and the [[Shimmering dress]]. With the help of [[Alchemy]], the shield could be evolved further into the Radiant shield.
 
==={{DQTact}}===
The Shimmering Shield is an S-rank shield that can be acquired as part of the limited ''True Dragon Quest V'' event by being part of a guild that has cleared Mega Boss Battle: [[Estark]] in a Guild Co-op Battle at least once. It has a {{Defense}} bonus of +15, raises the unit's [[Frizz]]/[[Crack]] type Res by 3% and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Escudo deslumbrante|es-meaning=Spanish for "dazzling shield".
|fr=Bouclier étincelant|fr-meaning=French for "sparkling shield".
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQVII 3DS Shimmering shield.png|''VII'' official art
DQVII Shimmering shield.jpg|The Hero from ''Dragon Quest VII'' wielding the shimmering shield
DQotS Psaro Subjugation equipment.jpg
DQotS Light Shield.jpg
</gallery></center>
 
==References==
<references/>


[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk shields]]
[[fr:Bouclier étincelant]]

Latest revision as of 21:56, 20 October 2023

Shimmering shield
Shimmering Shield.png
Japanese ひかりのたて
Romaji Hikari no tate
Old localizations Shield of Light
Light shield (Stars)
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VII (remake only)
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest Walk
Effect Increases the wearer's Defence and reduces damage from all fire and ice attacks by 20 points.
Not to be confused with the recurring Light shield.

The Shimmering Shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest V. It is a highly protective shield that helps protect the wielder from both fire and ice damage.

Appearances[edit]

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

The Shimmering shield has a Defence bonus of +65, reduces damage from all fire and ice attacks (both spells and breath attacks) by 20 points, and can only be equipped by the Hero. It can only be found in a single chest in the postgame dungeon Estark's Labyrinth. It can only be equipped by Hero. It cannot be purchased or sold anywhere.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past (3DS)[edit]

The Shimmering shield has a Defence bonus of +65, a Style bonus of +15, and reduces fire and ice breath damage by 20. It can be equipped by all characters as long as they are level 35. The shield is received as a first-time reward for completing the Here Be Dragons DLC Tablet. It is the second-most protective shield in the game right behind the Metal king shield.

GameDescription
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
Reduces damage from fire- and ice-based attacks.[1]

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Known as the Light shield in this game, it was added to the game as part of a series of equipment made to fight against Psaro the Manslayer. It included the Falcon knife earrings and the Shimmering dress. With the help of Alchemy, the shield could be evolved further into the Radiant shield.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

The Shimmering Shield is an S-rank shield that can be acquired as part of the limited True Dragon Quest V event by being part of a guild that has cleared Mega Boss Battle: Estark in a Guild Co-op Battle at least once. It has a Defense bonus of +15, raises the unit's Frizz/Crack type Res by 3% and has three slots for Alchemy Effects.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolEscudo deslumbranteSpanish for "dazzling shield".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisBouclier étincelantFrench for "sparkling shield".

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Nintendo 3DS version.