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|romaji=Doragon shīrudo | |romaji=Doragon shīrudo | ||
|names= Same | |names= Same | ||
|games={{DQ2HD}}<br> | |games={{DQ2HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}<br>{{DQR}}<br>''[[Torneko no Daibouken]]''<br>{{Torneko 2}} | ||
|buy= various, see articles | |buy= various, see articles | ||
|sell= various, see articles | |sell= various, see articles | ||
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The ''' | The '''Dragon shield''' is a recurring shield in the {{DQSeries}}, likely constituting of dragon skin, scales and bones, perhaps even bearing the likeness of a dragon. In keeping with this, it grants excellent resistance to fire breath. Starting with {{Dragon Quest X}}, it became classified as a greatshield. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
The design of the | The design of the Dragon shield has stayed practically consistent throughout the series history. It is a round green shield that has been fashioned out of various dragon scales and horns and features a distinctive design of a fierce dragon's head on its front. The border of the shield is surrounded by eight horns. The dragon's head has a pair of red gemstones as eyes, another pair of red gems on the forehead, and a pair of curved horns on each side. A coiled dragon's tail decorates the bottom of the shield. | ||
Since the shield's introduction in | Since the shield's introduction in {{Dragon Quest IV}}, it has appeared consistently in every game in the main series, as well as multiple spinoff games. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|kanji=ドラゴンシールド | |kanji=ドラゴンシールド | ||
|description=A solid plate of dragon hide that protects against fire and ice breath attacks | |description=A solid plate of dragon hide that protects against fire and ice breath attacks | ||
|stats=Defence +47 | |stats={{Defence}} +47 | ||
|scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|60px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II))]][[File:Prince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:Princess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Cannock]] | |scion=[[File:Prince of Midenhall sprite I & II HD2D.png|60px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest II))]][[File:Prince of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:Princess of Cannock sprite I & II HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Cannock]] | ||
|notes=-25% Fire & Ice breath damage | |notes=-25% Fire & Ice breath damage | ||
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==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
The | The Dragon shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +32, and cuts fire breath damage by 33.3%. It can be purchased in [[Manoza]] for 3,500 {{Gold}} and sold for 2,625 {{Gold}}, and can be equipped by [[Warrior]]s, {{Thieves}}, and the {{Hero 3}}. It only appears in remake versions of the game. | ||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | ==={{DQ3HD}}=== | ||
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==={{DQ4}}=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
The | The Dragon shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +30, and protects against fire and ice attacks by 33.3% in the original and by 25 whole points in the remakes. It may be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar McRyan]], and the {{Psaro 9}}. It can be purchased in [[Riverton]] and [[the Azimuth]] for 7,100 {{Gold}} and sold for 3,550 {{Gold}}. One can be found in [[Cove's Cove]] and in the [[Stairway to Zenithia]] and one will be dropped by [[Rashaverak]]. | ||
==={{DQ5}}=== | ==={{DQ5}}=== | ||
The | The Dragon shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +30, and protects against fire and ice attacks by 10 in all versions. The shield can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, {{Parry}}, [[Tuppence]], and various monster companions. It can be purchased in [[Lofty Peak]] for 7,100 {{Gold}} and sold for 3,050 {{Gold}}. | ||
==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
The | The Dragon shield has a defence bonus of +30, a style bonus of +25, and cuts breath damage by 15. It can be purchased in the [[Port Haven]] and [[Turnscote]] casinos for 2,000 tokens, and may be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Lizzie]], humorously enough. When a character also dons the [[Dragon mail]] and [[Dragonsbane]], they receive a +15 style boost. | ||
==={{DQ7}}=== | ==={{DQ7}}=== | ||
The | The Dragon shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +26, a style bonus of +25, and cuts breath damage by 15. The shield can be equipped by {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased in [[Providence]] and the final stage of [[The Haven]] in the original [[Sony PlayStation]] version for 7,100 {{Gold}} and sold for 3,550 {{Gold}}. It can also be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]] near [[Pilgrim's Rest]] starting from the present. Once again, if the shield is equipped along with the [[Dragonsbane]] and [[Dragon mail]] when being ranked for the Best Dressed Contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]], they provide an additional +15 bonus to {{Style}}. | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
{{Descriptions | {{Descriptions | ||
|DQ8=A shield fashioned from dragon scales. Boasts excellent resistance to fire and ice based attacks.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS version</ref> | |DQ8=A shield fashioned from dragon scales. Boasts excellent resistance to fire and ice based attacks.<ref>Sony {{PlayStation 2}} and [[Nintendo 3DS]] version</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
The dragon shield has a | The dragon shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +30 and cuts breath damage by 25. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}} or [[Yangus]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version. The shield can be purchased in [[Orkutsk]] for 6,900 {{Gold}} and sold for 3,450 {{Gold}}. One can be found in the [[Dragon Graveyard]]. The shield can also be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]]. | ||
{{Alchemyitemrecipe | {{Alchemyitemrecipe | ||
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|description=A shield of dragon's scales that stifles fire- and ice-based strikes | |description=A shield of dragon's scales that stifles fire- and ice-based strikes | ||
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆ | |rarity=★☆☆☆☆ | ||
|stats=Defence +4<br>Charm +2<br>Block +3.5% | |stats={{Defence}} +4<br>{{Charm}} +2<br>Block +3.5% | ||
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]] | |vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]] | ||
|notes=-10% Fire and Ice damage | |notes=-10% Fire and Ice damage | ||
|price=9,800/4,900 | |price=9,800 {{Gold}}/4,900 {{Gold}} | ||
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Upover]]<br>[[Wormwood Creek]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Wonder wyrtle]]s (1/64) | |location=Sold in:<br>[[Upover]]<br>[[Wormwood Creek]]<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Wonder wyrtle]]s (1/64) | ||
|i1=[[File:DQIX Magic shield.png|link=Magic shield]] | |i1=[[File:DQIX Magic shield.png|link=Magic shield]] | ||
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|description=A plate of hardy dragon hide that protects against both heat and cold | |description=A plate of hardy dragon hide that protects against both heat and cold | ||
|rarity=<big><big>★★☆☆☆</big></big> | |rarity=<big><big>★★☆☆☆</big></big> | ||
|stats=Defence +30/31/33/35<br>Block +8/10% | |stats={{Defence}} +30/31/33/35<br>Block +8/10% | ||
|notes=-10% Fire and Ice damage | |notes=-10% Fire and Ice damage | ||
|price=6,900/3,450 | |price=6,900 {{Gold}}/3,450 {{Gold}} | ||
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Puerto Valor]]<br>[[Phnom Nonh]]<br>[[Warrior's Rest Inn]]<br>[[Champs-Sauvage]] campsite<br>[[Dundrasil]] campsite (Act 2) | |location=Sold in:<br>[[Puerto Valor]]<br>[[Phnom Nonh]]<br>[[Warrior's Rest Inn]]<br>[[Champs-Sauvage]] campsite<br>[[Dundrasil]] campsite (Act 2) | ||
|diff=5/10 | |diff=5/10 | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''=== | ||
The | The Dragon shield has a blocking bonus of +30 and can only be equipped by [[Terry]]. It can be purchased for 8,000 {{Gold}} after defeating the [[Barbatos]] at Yggdrasil and sold for 4,000 {{Gold}}. | ||
==={{DQR}}=== | ==={{DQR}}=== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
DQIV Dragon Shield.png|{{IV}}. ({{Famicom}} art) | |||
DQIV DS Dragon Shield.png|{{IV}}. ({{DS}} art) | |||
DQV_Dragon_Shield.png|{{V}}, circa 1992. | |||
DQVII Dragon shield.png|{{VII}}. | |||
DQH Dragon Shield.png|{{Heroes}}. | |||
DQTCG DragonShield.jpg|''DQ Trading Card Game''. | |||
Dragonsbane DragonShield.jpg|The Dragon shield as it appears in the ''[[Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery]]'' | |||
DQR Dragon Shield.png|{{Rivals}}. | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||