Silver shield
The silver shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, typically second in defence only to the legendary shield of each respective title.
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| Japanese | みかがみのたて |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | Silver shield |
| Found in | Dragon Quest Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest Heroes Dragon Quest Builders |
| Effect | Sometimes protects against fire attacks |
Characteristics
Inspired by the Aegis, the mythical shield Perseus used to protect himself from Medusa's stony gaze, the shield is made of mythril silver, freed from trace impurities through countless hours of refinement, and so perfectly crafted, it is able to reflect images like a mirror. Older concept art has Medusa's reflection captured in the center of the shield. In more recent depictions, the shield has become more round and features an intricate filigree design in the center. Due to its light weight and ease of use, many characters are able to equip it, such as spellcasters.
Appearances
Dragon Quest
It can only be found by unlocking a door in the east side of Mercado and speaking to one of the merchants. The silver shield is the most expensive item in the game and is also the most protective shield as Erdrick's shield did not appear. Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake, the silver shield was renamed Silver with a symbol of a shield next to it.
| Silver shield (みかがみのたて mikagami no tate) |  |
Dragon Quest III
The silver shield has a defence bonus of +30 and unlike other titles in the series, it does not reduce elemental damage. It can be purchased for 8,800 gold at Tantegel and Kol and sold for 6,600 gold. They can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, Thieves, and Sages.
Dragon Quest V
The silver shield has a defence bonus of +55, and reduces frizz, sizz, and fire breath by 15. They can be bought for 33,000 gold in Precaria. Hero, the Hero's Son, and the Hero's Daughter can equip it.
Dragon Quest VI
The silver shield has a defence bonus of +55, a style bonus of +38, and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and fire breath damage by 25. They can be purchased in Greedmore Valley for 33,000 gold. It can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Milly, Ashlynn, Terry, and the slime buddies.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The silver shield has a defence bonus of +50, a style bonus of +38, and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and fire breath damage by 25. It can be purchased on the Sea Dragon for 33,000 gold and sold for 16,500 gold. It can be equipped by all characters. Silver shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Haven and Buccanham's Casinos.
Dragon Quest VIII
The silver shield offers a defense bonus of +48, and provides the same elemental resistances as in the previous two games. It can be equipped by the Hero, Yangus, Angelo, and Morrie. One shield can be found at the Black Citadel, but others can only be made using the Alchemy Pot.
Recipe: Mirror shield + Amor seco essence + Magic water
Dragon Quest IX
 Silver shield (DS)
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| Defence | +32 |
| Block chance | +6% |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster |
| Buy Price | 30,500 |
| Sell Price | 15,250 |
| Flavor text | A shiny shield that shuns MP absorption, fire and thunder. |
| Notes | Sold in Stornway (post-game). Reduces fire damage by 10%, lightning/explosion damage by 18%, and MP absorption by 25%. |
Captain N: The Game Master
In the Captain: The Game Master episode "The Trojan Dragon", both the Silver shield & Flame sword are hidden in a cave, and guarded by an Axe knight until Captain N defeats it.
Gallery
Captain N carrying the Silver shield.
The silver shield in Dragon Quest III
The silver shield in Dragon Quest VII
The silver shield as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery
