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[[File:Dq4 scale shield.png|thumb|102px|right|Illustration of the Scale Shield from [[Dragon Quest IV]]]]
{{Item
'''Scale Shield''' is a shield that appears in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] series.
|title = ''Scale shield''
|image = [[File:DQVIII_Scale_Shield.png|center|210px]]
|japanese = うろこのたて
|romaji=Uroko no take
|names =Same
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = N/A
}}
The '''scale shield''' is a recurring shield that appears in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, first introduced in [[Dragon Quest IV]]. It is a typically low-ranking shield that is made from scales.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest III]]===
==={{DQ3}}===
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
The scale shield was added in the 1996 remake. It has a defense bonus of +12, and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]], [[warrior]]s, [[priest]]s, [[merchant]]s, [[gadabout]]s, [[Thief|thieves]] & [[sage]]s. It can be purchased for 600 gold coins, and sold for 450.  
The scale shield has a defence bonus of +7.


===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
The scale shield has a defence bonus of +7. Most characters can equip this shield.
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
===[[Dragon Quest VI]]===
|header=[[File:Scale shield III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Scale shield</big>
|description=A protective plate adorned with some solid scales
|stats=Defence +11
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=350/90
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Romaria]]<br>[[Khoryv]]<br>[[Asham]]
}}


===[[Dragon Quest VII]]===


===[[Dragon Quest VIII]]===
==={{DQ4}}===
The scale shield has a defence bonus of +7. All characters can equip this shield.  
The scale shield has a defense bonus of +7, and can be equipped by all characters except for [[Alena]] & [[Maya]]. [[Hank Hoffman Jr.]] & [[Oojam]] have it among their equipment. It can be purchased for 180 gold coins and sold for 135.  [[Tessie]] will sell this at [[Torneko's shop]] for 270.


Recipe: [[Leather shield]] + [[Dragon scale]]
==={{DQ5}}===
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 [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Son]], [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Daughter]], [[Harry]], [[Sancho]], and [[Tuppence]] can equip it.


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
==={{DQ6}}===
Scale shields have a defense bonus of +7 and a style bonus of +4. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], [[Nevan]], and [[Goowain]] can equip them. [[Gum shield|Gum shields]] 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}}===
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.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
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|headhunters]], [[wild boarfish]], and [[Yabby|yabbies]] drop them rarely. Its alchemy recipe is [[leather shield]] + [[dragon scale]].
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:DQIX Scale shield.png]]
|name=Scale shield
|icon=[[File:Scale shield IX artwork.png]]
|description=A shield made by sticking sturdy scales together
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +5<br>Charm +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=Dropped by [[earthenwarrior]]s
|price=150/75
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]] & [[Zere]]
|i1=None
|i2=None
|i3=None
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Scale shield</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Scale shield xi icon.png]]
|description=A piece of protective plating made from an array of interlocking animal-skin scales
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|stats=Defence +7/8/9/10<br>Block +5%
|notes=None
|price=180/90
|location=Sold in [[Emerald Coast]] campsite, [[Hotto Steppe]] campsite, [[Hotto]]
|diff=1/10
|i1=[[Image:Copper ore xi icon.png|50px|link=Copper ore]] + [[Image:Small scale xi icon.png|50px|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]]
}}
 
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A shield reinforced with scales stuck to its surface that is sturdy yet surprisingly light
}}
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.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIV_Scale_Shield.png|{{Dragon Quest IV}} {{Famicom}} art.
DQIV Borya Happy Hat.png|[[Borya]] holding a scale shield, along with the [[Happy hat]], [[Glombolero]], & [[Magma staff]]
Dq4 scale shield.png|Illustration of the Scale shield from {{IV}}. ({{NES}})
Scale shield VI 1995.png|{{Super Famicom}} art,  1995.
Scale shield VII artwork.png|{{PlayStation}} art, 2000.
DQ IV DS Cautery Sword & Scale Shield.jpg|[[Cautery sword]] and Scale shield from {{IV}}. ({{DS}})
Scale shield treasures icon.jpg|{{Treasures}} icon.
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]

Latest revision as of 21:52, 22 December 2024

Scale shield
DQVIII Scale Shield.png
Japanese うろこのたて
Romaji Uroko no take
Old localizations Same
Found in 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[edit]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

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.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Scale shield III HD icon.png Scale shield DRAGONQUEST III HD2D Logo 800px.png
Description
A protective plate adorned with some solid scales
Stats Vocations
Defence +11 Gadabout iconHD2D.pngHero iconHD2D.pngMage iconHD2D.pngMerchant iconHD2D.pngPriest iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.pngThief iconHD2D.pngWarrior iconHD2D.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
350/90 Sold in:
Romaria
Khoryv
Asham



Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The scale shield has a defense bonus of +7, and can be equipped by all characters except for Alena & Maya. Hank Hoffman Jr. & Oojam have it among their equipment. It can be purchased for 180 gold coins and sold for 135. Tessie will sell this at Torneko's shop for 270.

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

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 Hero, Bianca, Nera, Son, Daughter, Harry, Sancho, and Tuppence can equip it.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

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 in Haggleton, Somnia, and Port Haven.

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

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.

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

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. headhunters, wild boarfish, and yabbies drop them rarely. Its alchemy recipe is leather shield + dragon scale.

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

DQIX Scale shield.png Scale shield DQIX Logo.png
Scale shield IX artwork.png
Description
A shield made by sticking sturdy scales together
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +5
Charm +5
IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
Dropped by earthenwarriors
Price Location
150/75 Sold in Stornway & Zere
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
None None None



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

Scale shield DQXI Logo EN.png
Scale shield xi icon.png
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%
Notes
None
Price Location
180/90 Sold in Emerald Coast campsite, Hotto Steppe campsite, Hotto
Forging difficulty
1/10
Ingredients
Copper ore xi icon.png + Small scale xi icon.png
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
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.

Gallery[edit]