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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.
The '''Scale shield''' is a recurring shield that appears in the {{DQSeries}}, first introduced in {{DQ4}}. It is a typically low-ranking shield that is made from scales.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|kanji=うろこのたて
|kanji=うろこのたて
|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))]][[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]]
|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=350/210
|price=350 {{Gold}}/210 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Leftwyne]]
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Leftwyne]]
}}
}}


==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
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 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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|kanji=うろこのたて
|kanji=うろこのたて
|description=A protective plate adorned with some solid scales
|description=A protective plate adorned with some solid scales
|stats=Defence +11
|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]]
|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
|notes=N/A
|price=350/90
|price=350 {{Gold}}/90 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Romaria]]<br>[[Khoryv]]<br>[[Asham]]
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Romaria]]<br>[[Khoryv]]<br>[[Asham]]
}}
}}
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==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
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.
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 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.
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.
 
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Can be equipped by
|-
|{{Madason}}
|-
|[[Bianca Whitaker]]
|-
|[[Harry]]
|-
|[[Nera Briscoletti]]
|-
|[[Debora Briscoletti]]
|-
|{{Parry}}
|-
|{{Madchen}}
|-
|[[Sancho]]
|-
|[[Tuppence]]
|-
|{{Brownie R}}
|-
|{{Dracky R}}
|-
|{{Slime knight R}}
|-
|{{Prestidigitator R}}
|-
|{{Mudraker R}}
|-
|{{Ghost R}}
|-
|{{Wax murderer R}}
|}


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{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]].
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 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.
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 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]].
The Scale shield has a {{efence}} 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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|description=A shield made by sticking sturdy scales together
|description=A shield made by sticking sturdy scales together
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +5<br>Charm +5
|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]]
|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
|notes=Dropped by [[earthenwarrior]]s
|price=150/75
|price=150 {{Gold}}/75 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]] & [[Zere]]
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]] & [[Zere]]
|i1=None
|i1=None
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|description=A piece of protective plating made from an array of interlocking animal-skin scales
|description=A piece of protective plating made from an array of interlocking animal-skin scales
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|stats=Defence +7/8/9/10<br>Block +5%
|stats={{Defence}} +7/8/9/10<br>Block +5%
|notes=None
|notes=None
|price=180/90
|price=180 {{Gold}}/90 {{Gold}}
|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
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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 scale shield is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 208]] in the armour category, with a base value of 28,000.
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==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIV_Scale_Shield.png|{{Dragon Quest IV}} {{Famicom}} art.
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]]
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}})
Dq4 scale shield.png|Illustration of the Scale shield from {{IV}}. ({{NES}})
Scale shield VI 1995.png|{{Super Famicom}} art, 1995.
Scale shield VI 1995.png|{{Super Famicom}} art, 1995.
Scale shield VII artwork.png|{{PlayStation}} art, 2000.
Scale shield VII artwork.png|{{PlayStation}} art, 2000.
DQ IV DS Cautery Sword & Scale Shield.jpg|[[Cautery sword]] and Scale shield from {{IV}}. ({{DS}})
DQ IV DS Cautery Sword & Scale Shield.jpg|[[Cautery sword]] and Scale shield from {{IV}}. ({{DS}})

Revision as of 21:21, 2 March 2026

Scale shield
DQVIII Scale Shield.png
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 		buy = varies sell = varies effect = N/A

}} The Scale shield is a recurring shield that appears in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. It is a typically low-ranking shield that is made from scales.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake

Scale shield III HD icon.png Scale shield (うろこのたて)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
A protective plate adorned with some solid scales
Stats Scions of Erdrick
Defence +11 Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Moonbrooke sprite I & II HD2D.pngPrincess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
350 gold coins/210 gold coins Sold in:
Leftwyne



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 III HD icon.png Scale shield (うろこのたて)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A protective plate adorned with some solid scales
Stats Vocations
}{Defence ?
Notes
?
Price Location
? ? 


+11

Effect {{{effect}}}


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.

Can be equipped by
Madason
Bianca Whitaker
Harry
Nera Briscoletti
Debora Briscoletti
Parry
Madchen
Sancho
Tuppence
Brownie
Dracky
Slime knight
Prestidigitator
Mudraker
Ghost
Wax murderer

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 Template:Efence 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

DQIX Scale shield.png Scale shield
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
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 gold coins/75 gold coins Sold in Stornway & Zere
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
None None None



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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 gold coins/90 gold coins 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

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 gold coins.

Gallery

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