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The '''silver shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series, typically second in defence only to the legendary shield of each respective title.


The '''Silver Shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series, typically second only to the legendary shield of each respective title.
{{Item
|title = ''Silver shield''
|image = [[File:DVIIISilverShield.png|right|200px]]
|japanese = みかがみのたて
|names = Silver shield
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''
|buy = Varies, see article
|sell = Varies, see article
|effect = Sometimes protects against fire attacks
}}


Inspired by the Aegis, the myrhical shield Perseus used to protect himself from Medusa's stony gaze, the shield is made of mythril silver, freed from trace impurities through countless hours of refinement, and so perfectly crafted, it is able to reflect images like a mirror. Older concept art has Medusa's reflection captured in the center of the shield.
==Characteristics==
Inspired by the Aegis, the mythical shield Perseus used to protect himself from Medusa's stony gaze, the shield is made of mythril silver, freed from trace impurities through countless hours of refinement, and so perfectly crafted, it is able to reflect images like a mirror. Older concept art has Medusa's reflection captured in the center of the shield. In more recent depictions, the shield has become more round and features an intricate filigree design in the center. Due to its light weight and ease of use, many characters are able to equip it, such as spellcasters.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
{{Shop|header|title=[[Dragon Quest]]|subtitle=NES}}{{Shop|entry|item=[[Silver Shield]]|price=14800|attributes=Defense +20}} {{Shop|footer}}
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Silver shield}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+20}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=14,800|sellPrice=7,400|equipableBy=[[Hero (Dragon Quest)|Hero]]|class=Shield
|notes=It can be bought at [[Cantlin]] behind a locked door.}}


It can only be found by unlocking a door in the East side of [[Cantlin]]/[[Mercado]], and speaking to one of the merchants. The Silver Shield is the most expensive item in the game. Due to text restrictions in the Gameboy Color remake of Dragon Quest, Silver Shield was renamed Silver with a picture of a shield next to it.
It can only be found by unlocking a door in the east side of Mercado and speaking to one of the merchants. The silver shield is the most expensive item in the game and is also the most protective shield as [[Erdrick's shield]] did appear. Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake of Dragon Quest, the silver shield was renamed silver with a symbol of a shield next to it.


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Silver shields can be bought for 8,800 gold at [[Manoza]], [[Kol]], and [[Rimuldar]] and sold for 6,600 gold. They have a defense bonus of +30, and unlike other titles in the series it does not reduce elemental damage. [[Hero (Class)|Heroes,]] [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, and [[Sage|Sages]] can equip them.
The silver shield has a defence bonus of +30 and unlike other titles in the series, it does not reduce elemental damage. It can be purchased for 8,800 gold at [[Tantegel]] and [[Kol]] and sold for 6,600 gold. They can be equipped by the [[Erdrick|Hero]], [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], and [[Sage]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
Silver shield can be bought in Greedmore for 33,000 gold. Equipping one grants +55 defence, and reduces frizz, sizz, bang, and fire breath damage by 25. It can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Milly, Ashlynn, Terry, and the slime buddies.
The silver shield has a defence bonus of +55, a style bonus of +38, and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and fire breath damage by 25. They can be purchased in [[Greedmore Valley]] for 33,000 gold. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Milly]], [[Ashlynn]], [[Terry]], and the slime buddies.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
Silver shields can be bought for 33,000 gold and sold for 16,500 gold. They have a defense bonus of +50, and reduce frizz, sizz, bang, and frie breath damage by 25. [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Maribel]], [[Kiefer]], [[Gabo]], [[Melvin]], and [[Aira]] can equip it.
The silver shield has a defence bonus of +50, a style bonus of +38, and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and fire breath damage by 25. It can be purchased on the [[Sea Dragon]] for 33,000 gold and sold for 16,500 gold. It can be equipped by all characters. Silver shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at [[the Haven]] and [[Buccanham]]'s [[Casino]]s.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The silver shield offers a defense bonus of +48, and provides the same elemental resistances as in the previous two games. It can be equipped by the Hero, Yangus, and Angelo.
The silver shield offers a defense bonus of +48, and provides the same elemental resistances as in the previous two games. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]], [[Yangus]], [[Angelo]], and [[Morrie]]. One shield can be found at the [[Black Citadel]], but others can only be made using the [[Alchemy Pot]].


Recipe: [[Mirror shield]] + [[Amor seco essence]] + [[Magic water]]
Recipe: [[Mirror shield]] + [[Amor seco essence]] + [[Magic water]]


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Silver Shield}}
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX silver shield.png|name=Silver shield|console=DS}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+32}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+32}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block chance|modifier=+6%}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block chance|modifier=+6%}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=30,500|sellPrice=15,250    
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=30,500|sellPrice=15,250|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]], Omnivocational Shieldmaster|class=Shield
|flavor=A shiny shield that shuns MP absorption, fire and thunder.
|flavor=A shiny shield that shuns MP absorption, fire and thunder.
|notes=Sold in [[Stornway]] (post-game). Reduces fire damage by 10%, bang damage by 18%, and MP absorption by 25%. }}
|notes=Sold in [[Stornway]] (post-game).<br>Reduces fire damage by 10%, lightning/explosion damage by 18%, and MP absorption by 25%.}}


===''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''===
===''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''===
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<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Captain N using the Flame sword & Silver shield.jpg|Captain N carrying the Silver shield.
Image:Captain N using the Flame sword & Silver shield.jpg|Captain N carrying the Silver shield.
File:DQIII_Silver_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest III''
File:DQIII_Silver_Shield.png|The silver shield in ''Dragon Quest III''
File:Dq7 silver shield.png|''DQVII''
File:Dq7 silver shield.png|The silver shield in ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:GringhamWhipSilverShield.jpg|The silver shield as featured in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


Revision as of 01:58, 19 March 2017

The silver shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, typically second in defence only to the legendary shield of each respective title.

Silver shield
DVIIISilverShield.png
Japanese みかがみのたて
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Silver shield
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Builders
Effect Sometimes protects against fire attacks

Characteristics

Inspired by the Aegis, the mythical shield Perseus used to protect himself from Medusa's stony gaze, the shield is made of mythril silver, freed from trace impurities through countless hours of refinement, and so perfectly crafted, it is able to reflect images like a mirror. Older concept art has Medusa's reflection captured in the center of the shield. In more recent depictions, the shield has become more round and features an intricate filigree design in the center. Due to its light weight and ease of use, many characters are able to equip it, such as spellcasters.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

 Silver shield
Defence +20
Equipable by Hero
Buy Price 14,800
Sell Price 7,400
Notes It can be bought at Cantlin behind a locked door.

It can only be found by unlocking a door in the east side of Mercado and speaking to one of the merchants. The silver shield is the most expensive item in the game and is also the most protective shield as Erdrick's shield did appear. Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake of Dragon Quest, the silver shield was renamed silver with a symbol of a shield next to it.

Dragon Quest III

The silver shield has a defence bonus of +30 and unlike other titles in the series, it does not reduce elemental damage. It can be purchased for 8,800 gold at Tantegel and Kol and sold for 6,600 gold. They can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, Thieves, and Sages.

Dragon Quest V

The silver shield has a defence bonus of +55, and reduces frizz, sizz, and fire breath by 15. They can be bought for 33,000 gold in Precaria. Hero, the Hero's Son, and the Hero's Daughter can equip it.

Dragon Quest VI

The silver shield has a defence bonus of +55, a style bonus of +38, and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and fire breath damage by 25. They can be purchased in Greedmore Valley for 33,000 gold. It can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Milly, Ashlynn, Terry, and the slime buddies.

Dragon Quest VII

The silver shield has a defence bonus of +50, a style bonus of +38, and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and fire breath damage by 25. It can be purchased on the Sea Dragon for 33,000 gold and sold for 16,500 gold. It can be equipped by all characters. Silver shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Haven and Buccanham's Casinos.

Dragon Quest VIII

The silver shield offers a defense bonus of +48, and provides the same elemental resistances as in the previous two games. It can be equipped by the Hero, Yangus, Angelo, and Morrie. One shield can be found at the Black Citadel, but others can only be made using the Alchemy Pot.

Recipe: Mirror shield + Amor seco essence + Magic water

Dragon Quest IX

DQIX silver shield.png  Silver shield  (DS)
Defence +32
Block chance +6%
Equipable by Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster
Buy Price 30,500
Sell Price 15,250
Flavor text A shiny shield that shuns MP absorption, fire and thunder.
Notes Sold in Stornway (post-game).
Reduces fire damage by 10%, lightning/explosion damage by 18%, and MP absorption by 25%.

Captain N: The Game Master

In the episode "The Trojan Dragon", both the Silver shield & Flame sword are hidden in a cave, and guarded by an Axe knight until Captain N defeats it.

Gallery

  • Captain N carrying the Silver shield.

  • The silver shield in Dragon Quest III

  • The silver shield in Dragon Quest VII

  • The silver shield as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery

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