Light shield

Light shield
Japanese	ライトシールド
Romaji	{{{romaji}}}
Old localizations	None
Found in	Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest XI
Effect	N/a

The light shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, meant to be a sturdy but feather-weight buckler. Due to its ease of use, a wide variety of characters are able to equip it.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The light shield has a defence bonus of +17 and can be equipped by all characters. It can be purchased at the Holy Isle of Neos, Baccarat, and Argonia for 2,250 gold and sold for 1,225 gold. It can also be used in the Alchemy Pot to make a white shield by combining it with two jars of fresh milk or the Shamshir of light by combining one with a Shimmering dress and a rune staff.

Game	Description
	A light and easy to handle shield that can be used by anyone.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Light shield  (DS)
Defence	+10
Block Chance	+1.5%
Style	+17
Found	Buy in Bloomingdale or Dourbridge. Commonly dropped or stolen from Metal slime knights or Gum shields.
Rarity	★☆☆☆☆
Equipable by	Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster
Class	Shield
Buy Price	1,250
Sell Price	625
Flavor text	A lightweight shield, easily used and ideal for learners.
Notes	Upgrades into Kitty shield, White shield, or Platinum shield.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Light shield
Rarity	★☆☆☆☆
Defence (forge buffs)	+17 (+18, +20, +22)
Block chance	+6%
Recipe	None
Found	Sold in Lonalulu, Phnom Nonh
Equipable by	Hero, Serena, Sylvando, Hendrik
Class	Shield
Buy Price	1,250
Sell Price	625
Flavor text	A portable protector whose minimal mass makes it nice and easy to use.
Notes	Dropped by Metal slime knights at 1/128, vicious variant at 1/64

Gallery

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  The light shield in Dragon Quest VIII.