Shield: Difference between revisions

==Appearances==

In the original game, there are only three shields available; the strongest being the [[silver shield]].

There are a few shields, and all can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|the hero]]. Only two could be worn by the [[Prince of Cannock]] though; the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]] is sadly out of luck.

The selection of shields were considerably expanded in this installment. While [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|hero]], [[warrior]]s, [[thief|thieves]], [[priest|clerics]], and [[sage]]s could use most of them, the best shields were only for the hero and warriors, and the remaining classes had a much more limited selection.

Every character except [[Alena]] could use some shields, however most are restricted to [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|the hero]], [[Ragnar]], [[Torneko]], and [[Kiryl]].

Nearly all human characters and most monster companions can use some shields. For the most part though, the Heavenly Brides and the [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's Daughter]] have a very limited selection. [[Debora]] is an interesting exception: the only "shield" she can use is the [[floral parasol]].  

All four characters can use various types of shields, however some are restricted to certain characters.

Every vocation except [[martial artist]], [[thief]], [[gladiator]], and [[ranger]] can equip a shield, and once a character masters the shield skill, they can wield shields even in those classes.

The mechanics of shields were changed in this installment. Not only do they provide less defence than in previous installments, they now have a Block Chance rating that determines how often the character can outright block any attack (including magic).

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