Scale shield

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Scale shield
DQVIII Scale Shield.png
Japanese うろこのたて
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Same
Found in Dragon Quest III (remakes only)
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Increases wielder's defence.

The scale shield is a recurring shield that appears in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IV. It is a typically low-ranking shield that is made from scales.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation)

The scale shield only appears in the remakes of the game, has a defense bonus of +12, and can be equipped by the Hero, warriors, priests, merchants, gadabouts, thieves & sages. It can be purchased for 600 gold coins, and sold for 450.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The scale shield has a defense bonus of +7, and can be equipped by all characters except for Alena & Maya. Hank Hoffman Jr. & Oojam have it among their equipment. It can be purchased for 180 gold coins and sold for 135. Tessie will sell this at Torneko's shop for 270.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The scale shield has a defense bonus of +7. They can be bought for 180 gold in Roundbeck, Fortuna, Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, and Gotha. The Hero, Bianca, Nera, Son, Daughter, Harry, Sancho, and Tuppence can equip it.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Scale shields have a defense bonus of +7 and a style bonus of +4. The Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, Nevan, and Goowain can equip them. Gum shields and Wayward armours have a 1/64 chance of dropping a scale shield. They can be sold for 135 gold and bought for 180 gold in Haggleton, Somnia, and Port Haven.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The scale shield has a defence bonus of +7 and a style bonus of +4. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe and is sold in both versions of Emberdale for 180 gold.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The scale shield has a defence bonus of +7. All characters can equip this shield. They can be bought in Alexandria, Port Prospect, and Peregrin Quay for 180 gold as well as sold for 90 gold. Headhunters, Wild boarfish, and Yabbies drop them rarely. Its alchemy recipe is Leather shield + Dragon scale.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Scale shields have a defense bonus of +5 and a one star rarity. They can be sold for 75 gold and bought for 150 gold in Stornway and Zere. Earthenwarriors drop them 1/32 of the time. Warriors, Priests, Mages, Minstrels, Paladins, Armamentalists, Sages, and Luminaries can equip them. Its in game description is "A shield made by sticking sturdy scales together."

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

 Scale shield
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Defence
(forge buffs)
+7
(+8, +9, +10)
Block chance +5%
Recipe None
Found Sold in Emerald Coast campsite, Hotto Steppe campsite, Hotto
Equipable by Hero, Serena, Sylvando, Hendrik
Buy Price 180
Sell Price 90
Flavor text A piece of protective plating made from an array of interlocking animal-skin scales

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