Big boss shield
The big boss shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest VIII. This fearsome-looking shield can lower the enemy's defence if used as a tool in battle.
| Big boss shield | |
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| Japanese | 大おやぶんの盾 |
| Romaji | {{{romaji}}} |
| Old localizations | N/a |
| Found in | Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Shounen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light Dragon Quest of the Stars Dragon Quest Walk |
| Effect | Casts Sap or Kasap when used as a tool in battle. |
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest VIIIEdit
The big boss shield has a defense bonus of +50. It can only be equipped by Yangus. The shield can only be acquired by trading in a Crimson robe to Dodgy Dave in Pickham and can be sold for 12,000 gold. In the 3DS version, it can be upgraded into the Big bad boss shield by combining it with a Goddess shield and Mild cheese with the Alchemy Pot.
| Game | Description |
 | Lowers the enemy's defence when used as an item during battle. |
Dragon Quest IXEdit
 Big boss shield (DS)
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|---|---|
| Defence | +34 |
| Block Chance | +5.5% |
| Style | +55 |
| Rarity | ★★★☆☆ |
| Recipe | Boss shield + Agate of evolution + Mighty armlet |
| Equipable by | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster |
| Class | Shield |
| Buy Price | N/a |
| Sell Price | 16,500 |
| Flavor text | A shield that casts a sap spell if used as an item in battle. |
| Notes | Casts Sap when used as a tool in battle. |
Other LanguagesEdit
| Language | Translation | Meaning |
 Español | Escudo de gran jefe | Big boss shield |
 Français | Bouclier dominateur | Dominator shield |
