Flame shield
| Flame Shield | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Japanese | ほのおのたて |
| Romaji | honoo no tate |
| Old localizations | Same |
| Found in | Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | Offers protection against either ice or fire attacks. |
The flame shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series which first appeared in Dragon Quest V. In its first three appearances in the series, it offered protection against ice attacks, but after VIII it was changed to offer protection against fire attacks.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
The flame shield has a defence bonus of +40, and reduces damage from ice spells and skills by 15. It may be equipped by the Hero (Dragon Quest V), Parry, and Tuppence. It is sold for 17,000 in Faerie Lea and Precaria.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
The flame shield retains it's defence bonus of +40, and now reduces ice damage by 20. It may be equipped by the Hero (Dragon Quest VI), Carver, Terry, Amos, and Lizzie. It is sold in Felonia for 17,000.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
The flame shield increases defence by +36, style by 17, and cuts ice damage by 25. It is sold for 17,000 in the Dwarf's Den, and can be equipped by the Hero and Aishe.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
The flame shield offers a defense bonus of +34, reduces fire damage by 10, and casts a form of Insulatle that only cuts flames when used as an item in battle. Why the sudden change in parameters is unknown, possibly to highlight the existence of the Ice shield. It can be equipped by Yangus and Jessica in all versions as well as by Morrie in the 3DS port, and is sold in both Empycchus for 7,100.
Recipe: Magic shield + Flametang boomerang
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
 Flame shield (DS)
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|---|---|
| Defence | +18 |
| Block Chance | +2.5% |
| Style | +24 |
| Found | Buy in Batsureg. |
| Rarity | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Recipe | Magic shield + Lava lump + Resurrock |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster |
| Class | Shield |
| Buy Price | 5,200 |
| Sell Price | 2,600 |
| Flavor text | A shield that builds a fireproof barrier if used as an item in battle. |
| Notes | Reduces damage taken from fire attacks by 10%. Casts a form of Insulatle that reduces fire damage when used as a tool in battle. |
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
| Flame shield | |
|---|---|
| Rarity | ★★★☆☆ |
| Defence (forge buffs) |
+40 (+41, +43, +45) |
| Block chance | +7% |
| Recipe | None |
| Found | Sold in Hotto, second act |
| Equipable by | Hero, Serena, Sylvando, Hendrik |
| Class | Shield |
| Buy Price | 17,000 |
| Sell Price | 8,500 |
| Flavor text | A heat-retardant protective platter that keeps fiery attacks at bay. |
| Notes | Cuts fire damage by 10% Dropped by Grumpy grublins at a rate of 1/128 |
Gallery
Dragon Quest V, circa 1992
Dragon Quest VII, circa 2000
