Dark shield

Dark shield
Japanese	ダークシールド
Romaji	Dāku shīrudo
Old localizations	None
Found in	Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI
Effect	Casts Absorb Magic (V) Protects the wearer from fire & ice (IX & XI)

The dark shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest V. When it first appeared, it was a shield designed specifically for monster companions, but in modern games, it became a jet-black coloured version of the ogre shield.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The dark shield has a defence bonus of +37, but can only be equipped by certain monster companions. It casts Absorb Magic when used as a tool in battle. One can be found in the basement of Talon Tower and it can be dropped by hyperanemons. It can be sold for 4,900 gold.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Dark shield (ダークシールド)

Description
A jet-black shield that guards against fire- and ice-based attacks
Rarity	Stats	Vocations
★★☆☆☆	Defence +30 Charm +40 Block +5%
Notes
-5% Fire & Ice damage
Price	Location
17,200/8,600	Found in: Gittingham Palace Sold in: DQVC Dropped by: Night knights (1/64) Fright knights (1/256)
Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
N/A	N/A	N/A

Upgrades into the ogre shield when combined with a piece of densinium and one magic beast horn.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Dark shield

Description
A jet-black buckler that can block a bit of damage dealt by fire and ice attacks
Rarity
★★☆☆☆
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +38/39/41/43 Block +10%
Notes
-5% Fire & Ice damage
Price	Location
17,200/8,600	Sold in: Gallopolis (act 2 & 3) Gondolia (act 2 & 3)
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters

See also

• Ogre shield