Dark shield
The Dark shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.
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| Japanese | ダークシールド |
| Romaji | Dāku shīrudo |
| Old localizations | None |
| Found in | Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Casts Absorb Magic (V) Protects the wearer from fire & ice (IX & XI) |
When it first appeared, it was a shield designed specifically for monster companions, but in modern games, it became a jet-black coloured version of the Ogre shield.
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit
The Dark shield has a Defence bonus of +37, but can only be equipped by certain monster companions. It casts Absorb Magic when used as a tool in battle. One can be found in the basement of Talon Tower and it can be dropped by Hyperanemons. It can be sold for 4,900 gold coins.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit
Dark shield (ダークシールド)
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| Description | ||||
| A jet-black shield that guards against fire- and ice-based attacks | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★★☆☆☆ | Defence +30 Charm +40 Block +5% |
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| Notes | ||||
| -5% Fire & Ice damage | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 17,200 gold coins/8,600 gold coins | Found in: Gittingham Palace Sold in: DQVC Dropped by: Night knights (1/64) Fright knights (1/256) |
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| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
Upgrades into the Ogre shield when combined with a piece of Densinium and one Magic beast horn.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit
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| Description | ||||
| A jet-black buckler that can block a bit of damage dealt by fire and ice attacks | ||||
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| ★★☆☆☆ | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +38/39/41/43 Block +10% |
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| Notes | ||||
| -5% Fire & Ice damage | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 17,200 gold coins/8,600 gold coins | Sold in: Gallopolis (act 2 & 3) Gondolia (act 2 & 3) |
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| Forging difficulty | ||||
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| Ingredients | ||||
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