Tempest shield
The Tempest shield (formerly Wind God Shield & Aeolus' shield) is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series. 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. It is found in the Romaria treasure vault and can be sold for 577 gold coins.
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 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 4700.
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
Increases defence by +32, and can be equipped by the Hero and Aishe.
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.
Gallery
Dragon Quest IV
Ragnar holding the tempest shield
