Silver platter
| Silver platter | |
|---|---|
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| Japanese | シルバートレイ |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Silver tray |
| Found in | Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | None |
The silver platter is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series which first appeared in Dragon Quest VI. It is typically designed for female characters, and is the weakest of the three dinner tray shields: the Gold platter and Platinum platter.
Appearances
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
The Platter increases defence by +18, style by +23, and can be equipped by Milly and Ashlynn. It can be won in the first rank of the Best-Dressed contest, and in Poseidon's Palace (ultimate key required). it is notable for being Milly's first shield upgrade after putting up with the puny pot shield since Madame Luca's House.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The silver platter has a defence bonus of +15 and a style bonus of +23. It can only be equipped by Maribel and Aishe. It can be purchased at Pilgrim's Perdition and Allblades Arena for 1,000 gold and sold for 500. If worn with the bunny ears, bunny suit, and fishnet stockings, it gives an extra +50 style bonus when being graded for the Best Dressed Contest at the Excellence Grading Organisation.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The silver platter has a defence bonus of +8 and can be purchased in the Pickham casino for 500 tokens. The shield can only be equipped by Jessica, as well as Red in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be sold for 100 Gold Coins, and is better used as an alchemy ingredient for the white shield than anything else. It can also be combined with an iron cuirass to make a silver cuirass or a coral hairpin to make a silver tiara.
A free platter can be found in the Le Club Puff-Puff, which is in the Argonian highlands.
| Game | Description |
 | A silver serving platter large enough to serve as a makeshift shield. |
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
 Silver platter (DS)
| |
|---|---|
| Defence | +6 |
| Block chance | +1.0% |
| Found | 2% chance in Rank 2 chests. Received as a reward for repeating Quest #28. |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster |
| Class | Shield |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 100 |
| Flavor text | A salver made of silver that makes a stopgap shield. |
| Notes | Upgrades into gold platter. |
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
| Silver platter | |
|---|---|
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Defence (forge buffs) |
+8 (+9, +11, +13) |
| Charm (forge buffs) |
+4 (+5, +5, +6) |
| Block chance | +5% |
| Found | Sold in Gallopolis, Gallopolis campsite |
| Equipable by | Hero, Serena, Sylvando, Hendrik |
| Class | Shield |
| Buy Price | 270 |
| Sell Price | 135 |
| Flavor text | Part of a pretty dinner service that can also serve as a makeshift shield. |
