Silver shield
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.
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| Japanese | みかがみのたて みかがみの盾 |
| Romaji | Mikagami no tate |
| 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 Dragon Quest Builders 2 Dragon Quest of the Stars Torneko no Daibouken |
| Effect | Sometimes protects against fire attacks Protects wearer from MP reduction effects (IX onwards) |
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 and blue jewels embellished around the outside. 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
| Game | Description |
 | A shield made of purest beaten silver.[1] |
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 not appear. Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake, the silver shield was renamed Silver with a symbol of a shield next to it.
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Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The silver shield has a defence bonus of +40 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: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
| Game | Description |
 | A shimmering shield that deflects damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.[2] |
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: Realms of Revelation
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: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
| Game | Description |
 | Reduces damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.[3] |
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: Journey of the Cursed King
| Game | Description |
 | Forged from mythril, a rare form of silver, this shield reduces damage from fire based attacks by 20.[4] |
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: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
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| Description | ||||
| A shiny shield that shuns MP absorption, fire and thunder | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★★☆☆☆ | Defence +32 Charm +42 Block +6% |
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| -10% Blast/Lightning & Fire damage -25% MP absorption |
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| Price | Location | |||
| 30,500/15/250 | Sold in Stornway, post game | |||
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
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| A breathtakingly beautiful buckler that protects against lightning, fire and MP-draining attacks | ||||
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| ★★★★☆ | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +51/54/57/61 Charm +32/33/34/36 Block +8/9% |
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| Notes | ||||
| -10% Fire damage -20% Lightning damage -25% MP theft |
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| Price | Location | |||
| 33,000/16,500 | Sold in Havens Above | |||
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Dragon Quest Heroes
| Game | Description |
 | A beautiful buckler buffed to a mirror-like sheen.[5] |
The silver shield has a blocking bonus of +25 and can be equipped by Luceus, Aurora, and Terry. It can be purchased after the events at the Pinnacle of Light for 6,200 gold and sold for 3,100 gold.
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Dragon Quest Treasures
| Game | Description |
 | Cast from shimmering silver, this shield is as much a work of art as it is a piece of protective gear |
The silver shield is Treasure No. 29 in the legendary armour category, with a base value of 6,600,000.
In Animation
In the Captain N: The Game Master 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. The shield as shown in the episode is mainly red with some silver bits on it.
Gallery
Captain N carrying the Silver shield.
The silver shield in Dragon Quest III (Famicom art)
The silver shield in Dragon Quest III (Super Famicom art)
The silver shield in Dragon Quest VII
The silver shield in Dragon Quest Heroes
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The silver shield as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery
