List of shield skills in Dragon Quest IX

The following are shield skills in Dragon Quest IX. Shield skills are available to the Minstrel, Warrior, Priest, Mage, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage and Luminary classes.

Blockenspiel

A blunt impact that deals 50% of a normal attack and leaves the user in a defensive stance during and after the move is used. Costs 4 MP to use and requires 6 skill points to learn.

Defending Champion

Greatly reduces the damage inflicted by physical attacks, dropping damage to 1/10th. Costs 3 MP to use and 18 skill points to learn.

Immense Defence

A defensive stance that boosts shield effectiveness (block chance) by two stages. Costs 4 MP to use and 32 skill points to learn.

Magic Mirror

Reflects enemy spells for several turns. Costs 4 MP to use and 40 skill points to learn.

Holy Impregnable

A holy aura that reduces the accuracy of negative status effects by 25%. Costs 4 MP to use and 66 skill points to learn.

Back Atcha

Stops a random attack and sends it back at the enemy. Costs 12 MP to use and 82 skill points to learn.

Omnivocational Shieldmaster

Allows you to use a shield with any vocation with that character.

Passive Bonuses

• With the 'Secrets of the Shield' in inventory, a character equipped with a shield will automatically block a critical hit.

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