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{{Item
|title = Flame Shield
|title = ''Flame Shield''
|image = [[File:DVIIIFlameShield.png|center|165px]]
|image = [[File:DVIIIFlameShield.png|center|165px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ほのおのたて|honoo no tate}}
|japanese = ほのおのたて
|names = Flame Shield
|romaji= Honou no tate
|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]]
|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 = varies
|buy = Varies
|sell = varies
|sell = Varies
|effect = Increases defense and, depending on the game, sometimes offers protection against either ice or fire attacks.
|effect = Offers protection against either ice or fire attacks.
}}
}}


The '''Flame Shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''Dragon Quest'' series which first appeared in [[Dragon Quest V]]. In its first three appearances in the series, it offered protection against ice attacks, but in Dragon Quest VIII and IX, it was changed to offer protection against fire attacks, whereas in XI, it offers no elemental protection to speak of.
The '''flame shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''Dragon Quest'' series which first appeared in [[Dragon Quest V]]. In its first three appearances in the series, it offered protection against ice attacks, but after ''VIII'' it was changed to offer protection against fire attacks.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The flame shield has a defence bonus of +40, and reduces damage from ice spells and skills by 15. It may be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)]], [[Parry]], and [[Tuppence]]. It is sold for 17000 in [[Faerie Lea]] and [[Precaria]].
The flame shield has a defence bonus of +40, and reduces damage from ice spells and skills by 15. It may be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)]], [[Parry]], and [[Tuppence]]. It is sold for 17,000 in [[Faerie Lea]] and [[Precaria]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The flame shield retains it's defence bonus of +40, and now reduces ice damage by 20. It may be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)]], [[Carver]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], and [[Lizzie]]. It is sold in [[Felonia]] for 17000.
The flame shield retains it's defence bonus of +40, and now reduces ice damage by 20. It may be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)]], [[Carver]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], and [[Lizzie]]. It is sold in [[Felonia]] for 17,000.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The flame shield increases defence by +36, style by 17, and cuts ice damage by 25. It is sold for 17,000 in the [[Dwarf's Den]], and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}} and [[Aishe]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The flame shield offers a defense bonus of +34, reduces '''fire''' damage by 10, and casts a form of [[Insulatle]] that only cuts flame damage when used as an item in battle. Why the sudden change in parameters is unknown, possibly to highlight the existence of the [[Ice shield]].
The flame shield offers a defense bonus of +34, reduces fire damage by 10, and casts a form of [[Insulatle]] that only cuts flames when used as an item in battle. Why the sudden change in parameters is unknown, possibly to highlight the existence of the [[Ice shield]].
It can be equipped by Yangus or Jessica, and is sold in both [[Empycchu]]s for 7100.
It can be equipped by [[Yangus]] and [[Jessica]] in all versions as well as by [[Morrie]] in the 3DS port, and is sold in both [[Empycchu]]s for 7,100.


Recipe: [[Magic shield]] + [[Flametang boomerang]]
Recipe: [[Magic shield]] + [[Flametang boomerang]]


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX Flame shield.png]]
|name=Flame shield
|icon=[[File:Fire shield IX artwork.png]]
|description=A shield that builds a fireproof barrier if used as an item in battle
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +18<br>Charm +24<br>Block +2.5%
|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=-10% Fire damage<br>Casts [[Insulate]] that reduces Fire damage when used as a tool
|price=5,200/2,600
|location=Sold in [[Batsureg]]
|i1=[[File:DQIX Magic shield.png|link=Magic shield]]
|i2=[[File:DQIX Lava lump.png|link=Lava lump]]
|i3=[[File:DQIX Resurrock.png|link=Resurrock]]
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Fire shield</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Flame shield xi icon.png]]
|description=A heat-retardant protective platter that keeps fiery attacks at bay
|rarity=<big><big>★★★☆☆</big></big>
|stats=Defence +40/41/43/45<br>Block +7%
|notes=-10% Fire damage<br>Dropped by [[Grumpy grublin]]s at a rate of 1/128
|price=17,000/8,500
|location=Sold in [[Hotto]] after act 1
|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]]
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQV_Flame_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest V''
Image:DQV_Flame_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest V'', circa 1992
Image:DQVII Flame shield.png|''Dragon Quest VII'', circa 2000
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
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[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
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Latest revision as of 15:30, 30 April 2023

Flame Shield
DVIIIFlameShield.png
Japanese ほのおのたて
Romaji Honou 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 Offers protection against either ice or fire attacks.

The flame shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series which first appeared in Dragon Quest V. In its first three appearances in the series, it offered protection against ice attacks, but after VIII it was changed to offer protection against fire attacks.

Appearances[edit]

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

The flame shield has a defence bonus of +40, and reduces damage from ice spells and skills by 15. It may be equipped by the Hero (Dragon Quest V), Parry, and Tuppence. It is sold for 17,000 in Faerie Lea and Precaria.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The flame shield retains it's defence bonus of +40, and now reduces ice damage by 20. It may be equipped by the Hero (Dragon Quest VI), Carver, Terry, Amos, and Lizzie. It is sold in Felonia for 17,000.

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

The flame shield increases defence by +36, style by 17, and cuts ice damage by 25. It is sold for 17,000 in the Dwarf's Den, and can be equipped by the Hero and Aishe.

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

The flame shield offers a defense bonus of +34, reduces fire damage by 10, and casts a form of Insulatle that only cuts flames when used as an item in battle. Why the sudden change in parameters is unknown, possibly to highlight the existence of the Ice shield. It can be equipped by Yangus and Jessica in all versions as well as by Morrie in the 3DS port, and is sold in both Empycchus for 7,100.

Recipe: Magic shield + Flametang boomerang

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

DQIX Flame shield.png Flame shield DQIX Logo.png
Fire shield IX artwork.png
Description
A shield that builds a fireproof barrier if used as an item in battle
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +18
Charm +24
Block +2.5%		 IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
-10% Fire damage
Casts Insulate that reduces Fire damage when used as a tool
Price Location
5,200/2,600 Sold in Batsureg
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Magic shield.png DQIX Lava lump.png DQIX Resurrock.png



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

Fire shield DQXI Logo EN.png
Flame shield xi icon.png
Description
A heat-retardant protective platter that keeps fiery attacks at bay
Rarity
★★★☆☆
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +40/41/43/45
Block +7%
Notes
-10% Fire damage
Dropped by Grumpy grublins at a rate of 1/128
Price Location
17,000/8,500 Sold in Hotto after act 1
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Gallery[edit]

  • Dragon Quest V, circa 1992

  • Dragon Quest VII, circa 2000

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