List of shield skills in Dragon Quest IX

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The following are shield skills in Dragon Quest IX. Staff skills are available to the Minstrel, Warrior, Priest, Mage, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage and Luminary classes.

Blockenspiel

Costs: 4 MP

A weaker attack but, you are in a defend stance while and after attacking.

Defending Champion

Costs: 3 MP

Greatly reduces the damage inflicted by physical attacks.

Immense Defence

Costs: 4 MP

A defensive stance that boosts shield effectiveness a lot. (Chance of blocking increases a lot.)

Magic Mirror

Cost: 4 MP Reflects enemy spells for several turns.

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Omnivocational Shieldmaster

Allows you to use a shield with any vocation with that character.