Leather shield

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"A simple shield made of leather stretched over wood."

—Description of the leather shield in Dragon Quest VIII

Leather shield
DQVIII Leather Shield.png
Japanese かわのたて
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Leather shield
Small shield
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Effect Increases wielder's defence. Can sometimes block attacks.

The leather shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series. It is a light shield which is often equipped during the beginning of various games.

Characteristics

The leather shield has had different designs over the years, but at its core, it is a simple shield made out of wood and covered with leather. In the first game, it featured a design of a fire-breathing dragon, and in Dragon Quest II, the center of the shield had a design of a bird spreading its wings. From Dragon Quest III to Dragon Quest VI, the center of the shield had a design of an ant with 12 legs. Starting from Dragon Quest VII, the leather shield now appears to be patched together from various animal skins. Due to its ease of use combined with its defensive value for its price, the leather shield is popular with novice adventurers. It was the weakest shield in the series in terms of defence, but starting with Dragon Quest V, this position was taken by the pot lid. The leather shield has appeared in every main entry in the series so far.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Leather shield (かわのたて kawa no tate)DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Buy Sell Attributes
90 gold 45 gold Defence +4.
Can Be Equipped By Equipment Type Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
ICON-Hero (Dragon Quest).png Shield ICON-NO-X.png NO
Shop(s) Breconnary and Kol
Location(s) This item cannot be found as treasure in any location.
In-Game Description
Mobile A light shield of simple construction.


Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The leather shield has a defense bonus of +4. The Prince of Midenhall and Prince of Cannock can equip it. It can be purchased from Midenhall, Leftwyne, Cannock, and Moonahan for 90 gold and sold for 45 gold.


GameDescription
DQ2-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
A light shield of uncomplicated construction.[1]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The leather shield has a defense bonus of +4. It can be equipped by The Hero, Warriors, Priests, Merchants, Jesters & Sages. It can be purchased from Aliahan and Reeve for 90 gold and sold for 67 gold. In the NES version, it is the only shield that Jesters can equip.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The leather shield has a defense bonus of +4. Everyone, but Alena & Maya can equip it. Hardie & Laurel have a leather shield among their equipment. It can be purchased for 90 gold coins and sold for 67. Tessie will sell it at Torneko's shop for 135.


GameDescription
DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
Doesn't appear to have any special effect.[2]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The leather shield has a defence bonus of +4. It can be equipped by the Hero, Bianca, Nera, the Hero's son, and daughter, Prince Harry, Sancho, Tuppence, and various monsters. The leather shield can be purchased from Mostroferrato for 70 gold and sold for 35 gold. One can also be found in the Whealbrook Adit. Honey has the shield as part of her equipment.

GameDescription
DQ5-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
Doesn't appear to have any special effect.[2]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

The leather shield has a defence bonus of +4 and a style bonus of +2. It can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, and Goowain. It can be purchased from Weaver's Peak, Haggleton, and Somnia for 70 gold and sold for 52 gold. The leather shield can be dropped by leery louts, as well.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The leather shield has a defence bonus of +4 and a style bonus of +2. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased from Estard and Ballymolloy for 70 gold and sold for 35 gold. Leather shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The leather shield has a defense bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the Hero, Yangus, Angelo, and Morrie. It can be purchased from Farebury for 70 gold and sold for 35 gold. One can also be found in Farebury in the well. The leather shield can made using the Alchemy Pot and can also be upgraded into either the scale shield by combining it with a dragon scale or the bronze shield by combining it with a bronze knife.

Recipe: Pot lid + Magic beast hide

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

DQIX Leather shield.png  Leather shield  (DS)
Defence +3
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Equipable by Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster
Buy Price 90
Sell Price 45
Flavor text An unsophisticated shield of leather over lumber.
Notes Sold in Angel Falls and Stornway.
Commonly dropped or stolen from Leery louts.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

 
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Defence
(forge buffs)
+4
(+5, +6, +7)
Block chance +5%
Recipe None
Found Sold in Heliodor, Manglegrove campsite
Equipable by Hero, Serena, Sylvando, Hendrik
Buy Price 90
Sell Price 45
Flavor text A great big buckler made by stretching animal skin over a wooden frame

The leather shield has a defence bonus of +4, reaching to a maximum of +7 if refined in the Fun-Size Forge, and a block chance of 5%. It can be equipped by the Hero, Serena, Sylvando, and Hendrik. The shield can be purchased from Heliodor and from the traveling merchant at the Manglegrove campsite for 90 gold.

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Dragon Quest Builders


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Reference

  1. Mobile, Android and iOS version
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS version