Light shield

From Dragon Quest Wiki
Revision as of 02:49, 22 August 2025 by Follower of Light (talk | contribs)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Light shield
DQIX Light shield.png
Japanese ライトシールド
Romaji Raito shirudo
Old localizations None
Found in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect None

The light shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, designed to be a sturdy but feather-weight buckler. Due to its ease of use, a wide variety of characters are able to equip it.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

Light shield III HD icon.png Light shield (ライトシールド)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Give this shield a go if you find others are weighing you down
Stats Vocations
Defence +32 Gadabout iconHD2D.pngHero iconHD2D.pngMage iconHD2D.pngMerchant iconHD2D.pngPriest iconHD2D.pngSage iconHD2D.pngThief iconHD2D.pngWarrior iconHD2D.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
2,050/410 Sold in:
Portoga
Baharata
Alltrades Abbey
Persistence



Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
A light and easy to handle shield that can be used by anyone.[1]

The light shield has a defence bonus of +17 and can be equipped by all characters. It can be purchased at the Holy Isle of Neos, Baccarat, and Argonia for 2,250 gold and sold for 1,225 gold.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII White shield.png
White shield
DQVIII Light shield.png
Light shield
DQVIII Fresh milk.png
Fresh milk
DQVIII Fresh milk.png
Fresh milk


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Shamshir of light.png
Shamshir of light
DQVIII Light shield.png
Light shield
DQVIII Shimmering dress.png
Shimmering dress
DQVIII Rune staff.png
Rune staff


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Light shield.png Light shield (ライトシールド)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Light shield IX artwork.png
Description
A lightweight shield, easily used and ideal for learners
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +10
Charm +17
Block +1.5%
IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
N/A
Price Location
1250/625 Sold in:
Bloomingdale
Dourbridge
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
None None None


The light shield is involved in several alchemical recipes, becoming the kitty shield, platinum shield, or white shield when mixed with the right ingredients.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Light shield DQXI Logo EN.png
Light shield xi icon.png
Description
A portable protector whose minimal mass makes it nice and easy to use
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +17/18/20/22
Block +6%
Notes
Dropped by Metal slime knights at 1/128, vicious variant at 1/64
Price Location
1,250/625 Sold in Lonalulu, Phnom Nonh
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Gallery[edit]

Reference[edit]

  1. Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS Version