Ruinous shield
The ruinous shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series. This cursed black shield features an ominous design on the front. True to its name, equipping this shield will typically cause the wearer to take increased damage from many sources. In later games, it is possible to remove the curse from the shield with the use of Alchemy and some Saint's ashes.
Ruinous shield | |
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Japanese | はめつの盾 |
Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
Old localizations | Ruinous shield |
Found in | Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies |
Effect | Curses the person who wears it (effects vary). |
Appearances
Dragon Quest V
The ruinous shield is cursed and will set the wearer's defence to 0.
Dragon Quest VI
The Shield can be found for sale in Greedmore for 5,300 gold.
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
The ruinous shield is cursed and will increase damage taken from elemental attacks. It can be sold for 2,900 gold or be turned into a Metal king shield in the Alchemy Pot. The shield is rarely dropped by Hell's gatekeepers, and can also be found in a chest on the Dark Ruins Island, only accessible with the Godbird's soulstone.
Recipe: Metal King Shield = Ruinous Shield + Orichalcum + Saint's ashes.
Dragon Quest IX
Ruinous shield (DS) | |
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Block Chance | 6.5% |
Found | 1% chance of finding in rank 7 grotto treasure chests. Rarely dropped or stolen from Alarmours. |
Rarity | ★★☆☆☆ |
Equipable by | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster |
Buy Price | N/a |
Sell Price | 2,580 |
Flavor text | A sinister shield that emanates an ominous aura. Cursed. |
Notes | Increases damage taken from fire, ice, wind, lightning, and darkness attacks by 50%. Upgrades into Saintess shield. |
Description
- An unlucky shield surrounded by an air of danger. (Description of the Ruinous shield in Dragon Quest VIII.)