Dark shield
The Dark shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest V. When it first appeared, it was a shield designed specifically for monster companions, but in modern games, it became a jet-black colored version of the Ogre shield.
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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) |
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.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit
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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 Dropped by Night knights at 1/64 & Fright knights at 1/256 Upgrades into Ogre shield |
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| Price | Location | |||
| 17,200/8,600 | Sold in DQVC Found in Gittingham Palace |
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| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
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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 | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| ★★☆☆☆ | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +38/39/41/43 Block +10% |
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| Notes | ||||
| -5% Fire & Ice damage | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 17,200/8,600 | Sold in Gallopolis & Gondolia after the first act | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
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| Ingredients | ||||
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