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|title = Tempest Shield | |title = Tempest Shield | ||
|image = [[Image:DQV_Tempest_Shield.png|center|275px]] | |image = [[Image:DQV_Tempest_Shield.png|center|275px]] | ||
|japanese = {{tt|ふうじんのたて| | |japanese = {{tt|ふうじんのたて|Fūjin no tate}} | ||
|names = Wind God Shield | |names = Wind God Shield<br>Aeolus shield<br>Expel Shield | ||
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]] (remakes only)''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] | |games = [[Dragon Quest III]] (remakes only)''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] | ||
|buy = varies | |buy = varies | ||
|sell = varies | |sell = varies | ||
|effect = Increases wielder's defence. | |effect = Increases wielder's defence.<br>Sometimes can cast [[Poof]] when used as a tool in battle.<br>Sometimes reduces damage taken from breath attacks. | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Tempest shield''' | The '''Tempest shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series, first introduced in {{DQ4}}. Engraved with the face of a furious god, it blows away whole swaths of enemies with the strength of Zephyrus himself. | ||
While several guides state that the shield casts [[Poof]] on all enemies, the effect actually uses [[Whack]]'s instant death element to check enemy resistance. The confusion comes from the fact that enemies blown away do not give experience or gold. | While several guides state that the shield casts [[Poof]] on all enemies, the effect actually uses [[Whack]]'s instant death element to check enemy resistance. The confusion comes from the fact that enemies blown away do not give experience or gold. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''=== | ||
Appearing only in the remakes, the tempest shield increases defence by +35, and can be equipped by every vocation save [[Mage]]s. It is found in the [[Romaria]] treasure vault and can be sold for 577 gold coins. | Appearing only in the remakes, the tempest shield increases defence by +35, and can be equipped by every vocation save [[Mage]]s. Compared to other games, the shield has no extra effects aside from its high defence. It also happens to be the most protective shield for [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Merchant]]s, and [[Gadabout]]s. It is found in the [[Romaria]] treasure vault which requires the [[Ultimate key]] to access and can be sold for 577 gold coins, however it is not recommended to do so. In the Game Boy Color and Super Famicom versions, another shield can be in the final [[Treasures n' Trapdoors]] track at [[Jipang]]. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''=== | ||
The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +50. Found in [[Diabolic Hall]], and | The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +50. Found in [[Diabolic Hall]], and can only be equipped by [[Ragnar]] and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]]. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''=== | ||
The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +35, and cuts breath damage by 10. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Parry]], [[Sancho]], and select monster recruits. It is sold in [[Gotha]] for | The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +35, and cuts breath damage by 10. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Parry]], [[Sancho]], and select monster recruits. It is sold in [[Gotha]] for 4,700. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''=== | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''=== | ||
The tempest shield has a defence bonus of +32, a style bonus of +18, and casts [[Poof]] when used as a tool in battle. It can be purchased from [[Nottagen]] in the present and [[Aeolus Vale]] and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]] and [[Aishe]]. It can also be dropped rarely by [[Damned well]]s and [[Cumulus nix]] in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version from ''The Depths of Darkness'' [[DLC Tablet]]. If the tempest shield is equipped with the [[sunderbolt blade]] when being ranked for the Best Dressed category of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]], they provide an additional +35 bonus to Style. | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ||
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{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=12500|sellPrice=6250|flavor=A shield that baffles breath attacks if used as an item in battle.|note=Casts [[Insulate]] when used as an item.}} | {{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=12500|sellPrice=6250|flavor=A shield that baffles breath attacks if used as an item in battle.|note=Casts [[Insulate]] when used as an item.}} | ||
Can be created through Alchemy by combining a [[Magic shield]], three flurry feathers, and a [[Ruby of protection]]. | Can be created through Alchemy by combining a [[Magic shield]], three flurry feathers, and a [[Ruby of protection]]. | ||
==Etymology== | |||
In the original Japanese version of the game, the tempest shield is known as the ''Fujin's shield'', named after the god of wind from Shinto mythology. In earlier English translations, the shield was named the Aeolus shield after the keeper of the wind from Greek mythology, who was sometimes regarded as a god by classical writers. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
Image:DQIV_Tempest_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest IV'' | Image:DQIV_Tempest_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest IV'' | ||
Image:Ragnar Spiked Armour.png|[[Ragnar]] holding the tempest shield | |||
Image:DQVII Tempest shield.png|''Dragon Quest VII'' | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]] | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VII shields]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII shields]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese mythology]] | |||