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|romaji = Majikku shirudo (''V'')<br>Maho no tate
|romaji = Majikku shirudo (''V'')<br>Maho no tate
|names = Same
|names = Same
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]] (remakes)<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]]
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]]<br>{{DQ3HD}}<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]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}
|buy = Varies, see article
|buy = Varies, see article
|sell = Varies, see article
|sell = Varies, see article
|effect = Reduces elemental damage
|effect = Reduces elemental damage
}}
}}
The '''Magic shield''' is a recurring shield in the {{DQSeries}}. It is designed to guard against harmful magic and elemental damage, hence the whimsical design.
The '''magic shield''' is a recurring shield in the {{DQSeries}}. It is designed to guard against harmful magic and elemental damage, hence the whimsical design.


==Localization history==
==Localization history==
In Japanese, there are actually two separate but similar items which the localized English item of "Magic Shield" describes:
In Japanese, there are actually two separate but similar items which the localized English item of "magic Shield" describes:


*The first is マジックシールド ''majikku shīrudo'' (i.e. Magic Shield), which first appeared in [[Dragon Quest V]] and has so far only appeared in that game and its remakes.
*The first is マジックシールド ''majikku shīrudo'' (i.e. magic Shield), which first appeared in [[Dragon Quest V]] and has so far only appeared in that game and its remakes.


*The second is まほうのたて ''mahō no tate'' (Japanese for "Magic Shield"), which first appeared in [[Dragon Quest VI]] before showing up in all main series installments that followed (as well as the remakes of [[Dragon Quest III]]), as well as some spin-offs.
*The second is まほうのたて ''mahō no tate'' (Japanese for "magic Shield"), which first appeared in [[Dragon Quest VI]] before showing up in all main series installments that followed (as well as the remakes of [[Dragon Quest III]]), as well as some spin-offs.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
Appearing only in the remakes, the Magic shield can be equipped by all vocations save for the [[Martial Artist]]. It boosts {{Defence}} by +25, and cuts '''all''' magical damage by 25%. It can be purchased from [[Baharata]], [[Mur]], and [[Persistence]] for 2,000 gold and sold for 1,500 gold. It is also the most protective shield that a [[Mage]] can equip.
Appearing only in the remakes, the magic shield can be equipped by all vocations save for the [[Martial Artist]]. It boosts {{Defence}} by +25, and cuts '''all''' magical damage by 25%. It can be purchased from [[Baharata]], [[Mur]], and [[Persistence]] for 2,000 gold and sold for 1,500 gold. It is also the most protective shield that a [[Mage]] can equip.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Magic shield III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Magic shield</big>
|description=A mystical shield that protects against offensive spells
|stats=Defence +40
|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=-25% spell damage
|price=4,300/1,240
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Lanson]]<br>[[Manoza]]
}}


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Magic shield has a Defence bonus of +22, and reduces damage taken from [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], and fire breath by 7. It can be purchased from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Helmunaptra]], and [[Battenburg]] for 3,400 gold and can be sold for 1,700 gold (2,550 gold in the Super Famicom version). It can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, his [[Hero's son|son]], and various monster companions. The son also joins the party with one equipped. A magic shield can be found on the Ventuno TNT board as well.
The magic shield has a Defence bonus of +22, and reduces damage taken from [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], and fire breath by 7. It can be purchased from [[Lodestar Harbour]], [[Zoomingale]], [[Helmunaptra]], and [[Battenburg]] for 3,400 gold and can be sold for 1,700 gold (2,550 gold in the Super Famicom version). It can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, his [[Hero's son|son]], and various monster companions. The son also joins the party with one equipped. A magic shield can be found on the Ventuno TNT board as well.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Magic shield has a Defence bonus of +20 and reduces Frizz, Sizz, and Bang damage by 8. It can be equipped by The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Terry]], [[Nevan]], and [[Amos]].
The magic shield has a Defence bonus of +20 and reduces Frizz, Sizz, and Bang damage by 8. It can be equipped by The {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Terry]], [[Nevan]], and [[Amos]].


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Magic shield has a Defence bonus of +18 and a style bonus of +21. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Maribel]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased in [[La Bravoure]], the [[Temple Palace]], [[El Ciclo]], [[Spilton-on-Sea]], [[Hubble]], and [[Aeolus Vale]] for 5,000 gold and sold for 2,500. Magic shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]. One can be found at Hubble in the past in a treasure chest.
The magic shield has a Defence bonus of +18 and a style bonus of +21. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Maribel]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased in [[La Bravoure]], the [[Temple Palace]], [[El Ciclo]], [[Spilton-on-Sea]], [[Hubble]], and [[Aeolus Vale]] for 5,000 gold and sold for 2,500. Magic shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]]. One can be found at Hubble in the past in a treasure chest.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Magic shield has a Defence bonus of +27 and decreases Frizz, Sizz, and Bang damage by 15. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Angelo]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from [[Argonia]] once the bazaar starts or from [[Arcadia]] for 5,000 gold and sold for 2,500 gold. The shield can also be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and is used to make a [[Flame shield]], [[Ice shield]], or a [[Power shield]].
The magic shield has a Defence bonus of +27 and decreases Frizz, Sizz, and Bang damage by 15. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} and [[Angelo]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from [[Argonia]] once the bazaar starts or from [[Arcadia]] for 5,000 gold and sold for 2,500 gold. The shield can also be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and is used to make a [[flame shield]], [[ice shield]], or a [[power shield]].


Recipe: [[Steel shield]] + [[Prayer ring]] + [[Ruby of protection]]
Recipe: [[steel shield]] + [[prayer ring]] + [[ruby of protection]]


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
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==={{DQB2}}===
==={{DQB2}}===
The Magic shield increases Defence by +24 and reduces fire and ice damage. The recipe is learned at level 29 and can be crafted 1 [[Steel shield]] and 3 Magic crystals at a Wizard's workbench.
The magic shield increases Defence by +24 and reduces fire and ice damage. The recipe is learned at level 29 and can be crafted 1 [[Steel shield]] and 3 Magic crystals at a Wizard's workbench.


==See Also==
==See Also==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI shields]]