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|title = Tempest Shield
|title = Tempest Shield
|image = [[Image:DQV_Tempest_Shield.png|center|275px]]
|image = [[Image:DQV_Tempest_Shield.png|center|275px]]
|japanese = {{tt|ふうじんのたて|fūjin no tate}}
|japanese = {{tt|ふうじんのたて|Fūjin no tate}}
|names = Wind God Shield, Aeolus shield
|names = Wind God Shield<br>Aeolus shield<br>Expel Shield
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]] (remakes only)''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]] (remakes only)''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]
|buy = varies
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = Increases wielder's defence.
|effect = Increases wielder's defence.<br>Sometimes can cast [[Poof]] when used as a tool in battle.<br>Sometimes reduces damage taken from breath attacks.
}}
}}
The '''Tempest shield''' (formerly ''Wind God Shield'' & ''Aeolus' shield'') is a recurring shield in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series, first introduced in [[Dragon Quest IV]]. Engraved with the face of a furious god, it blows away whole swaths of enemies with the strength of Zephyrus himself.
The '''Tempest shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series, first introduced in {{DQ4}}. Engraved with the face of a furious god, it blows away whole swaths of enemies with the strength of Zephyrus himself.


While several guides state that the shield casts [[Poof]] on all enemies, the effect actually uses [[Whack]]'s instant death element to check enemy resistance. The confusion comes from the fact that enemies blown away do not give experience or gold.
While several guides state that the shield casts [[Poof]] on all enemies, the effect actually uses [[Whack]]'s instant death element to check enemy resistance. The confusion comes from the fact that enemies blown away do not give experience or gold.
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Appearing only in the remakes, the tempest shield increases defence by +35, and can be equipped by every vocation save [[Mage]]s. It is found in the [[Romaria]] treasure vault and can be sold for 577 gold coins.
Appearing only in the remakes, the tempest shield increases defence by +35, and can be equipped by every vocation save [[Mage]]s. Compared to other games, the shield has no extra effects aside from its high defence. It also happens to be the most protective shield for [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Merchant]]s, and [[Gadabout]]s. It is found in the [[Romaria]] treasure vault which requires the [[Ultimate key]] to access and can be sold for 577 gold coins, however it is not recommended to do so. In the Game Boy Color and Super Famicom versions, another shield can be in the final [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track at [[Jipang]].


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +50. Found in [[Diabolic Hall]], and equippable by [[Ragnar]] and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]]
The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +50. Found in [[Diabolic Hall]], and can only be equipped by [[Ragnar]] and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]].


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +35, and cuts breath damage by 10. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Parry]], [[Sancho]], and select monster recruits. It is sold in [[Gotha]] for 4700.
The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +35, and cuts breath damage by 10. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Parry]], [[Sancho]], and select monster recruits. It is sold in [[Gotha]] for 4,700.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
Increases defence by +32, and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]].
The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +32, a style bonus of +18, and casts [[Poof]] when used as a tool in battle. It can be purchased from [[Nottagen]] in the present and [[Aeolus Vale]] and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. It can also be dropped rarely by [[Damned well]]s and [[Cumulus nix]] in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version from ''The Depths of Darkness'' [[DLC Tablet]]. If the tempest shield is equipped with the [[sunderbolt blade]] when being ranked for the Best Dressed category of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]], they provide an additional +35 bonus to Style.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
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{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=12500|sellPrice=6250|flavor=A shield that baffles breath attacks if used as an item in battle.|note=Casts [[Insulate]] when used as an item.}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=12500|sellPrice=6250|flavor=A shield that baffles breath attacks if used as an item in battle.|note=Casts [[Insulate]] when used as an item.}}
Can be created through Alchemy by combining a [[Magic shield]], three flurry feathers, and a [[Ruby of protection]].
Can be created through Alchemy by combining a [[Magic shield]], three flurry feathers, and a [[Ruby of protection]].
==Etymology==
In the original Japanese version of the game, the tempest shield is known as the ''Fujin's shield'', named after the god of wind from Shinto mythology. In earlier English translations, the shield was named the Aeolus shield after the keeper of the wind from Greek mythology, who was sometimes regarded as a god by classical writers.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<center><gallery>
Image:DQIV_Tempest_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest IV''
Image:DQIV_Tempest_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest IV''
File:Ragnar Spiked Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] holding the tempest shield
Image:Ragnar Spiked Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] holding the tempest shield
Image:DQVII Tempest shield.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Japanese mythology]]

Revision as of 00:38, 17 August 2020

Tempest Shield
DQV Tempest Shield.png
Japanese ふうじんのたて
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Wind God Shield
Aeolus shield
Expel Shield
Found in Dragon Quest III (remakes only)
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Effect Increases wielder's defence.
Sometimes can cast Poof when used as a tool in battle.
Sometimes reduces damage taken from breath attacks.

The Tempest shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. Engraved with the face of a furious god, it blows away whole swaths of enemies with the strength of Zephyrus himself.

While several guides state that the shield casts Poof on all enemies, the effect actually uses Whack's instant death element to check enemy resistance. The confusion comes from the fact that enemies blown away do not give experience or gold.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Appearing only in the remakes, the tempest shield increases defence by +35, and can be equipped by every vocation save Mages. Compared to other games, the shield has no extra effects aside from its high defence. It also happens to be the most protective shield for Martial Artists, Merchants, and Gadabouts. It is found in the Romaria treasure vault which requires the Ultimate key to access and can be sold for 577 gold coins, however it is not recommended to do so. In the Game Boy Color and Super Famicom versions, another shield can be in the final Treasures n' Trapdoors track at Jipang.

Dragon Quest IV

The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +50. Found in Diabolic Hall, and can only be equipped by Ragnar and the Hero.

Dragon Quest V

The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +35, and cuts breath damage by 10. It can be equipped by the Hero, Parry, Sancho, and select monster recruits. It is sold in Gotha for 4,700.

Dragon Quest VI

Grants +35 defence and +18 Style (with a bonus of +35 when equipped with the Sunderbolt sword), but has lost its elemental resistance from V. Can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, and Terry, and is found in the treasury of Castle Graceskull.

Dragon Quest VII

The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +32, a style bonus of +18, and casts Poof when used as a tool in battle. It can be purchased from Nottagen in the present and Aeolus Vale and can be equipped by the Hero and Aishe. It can also be dropped rarely by Damned wells and Cumulus nix in the Nintendo 3DS version from The Depths of Darkness DLC Tablet. If the tempest shield is equipped with the sunderbolt blade when being ranked for the Best Dressed category of the Excellence Grading Organisation, they provide an additional +35 bonus to Style.

Dragon Quest IX

 Tempest shield  (DS)
Defence 25
Block chance 3.5%
Rarity 1/5
Equipable by
Buy Price 12500
Sell Price 6250
Flavor text A shield that baffles breath attacks if used as an item in battle.

Can be created through Alchemy by combining a Magic shield, three flurry feathers, and a Ruby of protection.

Etymology

In the original Japanese version of the game, the tempest shield is known as the Fujin's shield, named after the god of wind from Shinto mythology. In earlier English translations, the shield was named the Aeolus shield after the keeper of the wind from Greek mythology, who was sometimes regarded as a god by classical writers.

Gallery