Power shield

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Power shield
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Japanese ちからのたて
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localizations Shield of Strength
Heal shield
Found in Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Effect Casts Midheal on the wielder.


"A shield that restores some of the user's HP when used as an item in battle."

—Description of the Power shield in Dragon Quest VIII (PS2, 3DS)

The power shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series. It is a high-level shield that can cast Midheal on oneself when used as a tool in combat.

Characteristics[edit]

The design of the power shield has stayed very consistent throughout all games it has appeared. It is a round shield with golden edges and a blue gem in its center surrounded by silver. The silver section in the center of the shield has four bird insignias in each cardinal direction, as well as four smaller insignias between each one. Within the gold outer edges of the shield, there is another section with alternating studs and lined ridges that encircle the layer. The inner section of the shield was the same golden color as the outer edge of the shield in earlier games, but in later games it is bronze.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest II[edit]

The power shield has a defense bonus of +18. It can be equipped by the Hero and the Prince of Cannock, but anyone can use it in battle to cast Midheal. The shield can be purchased in Beran, Slewse, and Burrowell for 21,500 gold and sold for 16,125 gold. It is the strongest shield that the Prince of Cannock can equip.

Dragon Quest III[edit]

The power shield has a defense bonus of +40 (+50 in the remakes) and can only be equipped by the Hero or Warriors. It can be purchased in Damdara for 15,000 gold and sold for 11,250 gold.

Dragon Quest IV[edit]

The power shield has a defense bonus of +40. The Hero, Torneko, Ragnar, and Kiryl can equip it. It can be purchased in El Forado for 13,000 gold and sold for 9,750 gold. Casts midheal when used as an item in battle.

Dragon Quest V[edit]

The power shield has a defense bonus of +45. The Hero, Parry, Blizzybody, and Conkuistador can equip it. It can be bought in Faerie Lea for 25,000 gold, but only during the third generation.

Dragon Quest VI[edit]

The power shield has a defense bonus of +45, a style bonus of +33, and can be equipped by The Hero, Carver, Terry, Amos, and the slime buddies can equip it. It is found in both the Somnia Well & the second half of the Fungeon.

The enemies Ne'er-Do-Well and Bad karmour can use it in battle.

Dragon Quest VII[edit]

The power shield has a defense bonus of +40 and a style bonus of +33. It can be equipped by the Hero, Maribel, Kiefer, Ruff, and Aishe and can be purchased on the Sea Dragon and the Divine Shrine for 25,000 gold and sold for 12,500 gold.

Dragon Quest VIII[edit]

The power shield has a defense bonus of +38 and reduces breath damage by 10. It can be equipped by the Hero, Yangus, or Angelo and sold for 9,000 gold. It can be made in the Alchemy Pot. Recipe: Magic shield + Strength ring + Cured cheese.

Dragon Quest IX[edit]

Power shield.png  Power shield  (DS)
Defence +27
Block Chance +4.0%
Style +27
Rarity ★☆☆☆☆
Recipe Warrior's shield + Raging ruby + Panacea.
Equipable by Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster
Class Shield
Buy Price 17,000
Sell Price 8,500
Flavor text A shield that bolsters its bearer's HP if used as an item in battle.
Notes Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 5%.
Casts Midheal when used as a tool in battle.


Power shield.png  Empowered shield  (DS)
Defence +29
Block Chance +4.5%
Style +31
Rarity ★★☆☆☆
Recipe Power shield + Life bracer x2
Equipable by Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster
Class Shield
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 13,750
Flavor text A big shield that bolsters its bearer's HP if used in battle.
Notes Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 5%.
Casts Midheal when used as a tool in battle.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

The power shield has a defence bonus of +15 and has a 2% chance of occasionally restoring the wielder's HP. It can only be equipped by Aurora, can be purchased after the events at Grannet for 4,500 gold, and sold for 2,250 gold.

Description[edit]

GameDescription
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A shield sanctified by the spirits of the soil.[1]
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Can also be used as a tool during battle.[2]
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Can also be used as a tool during battle.[2]
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Wield this shield, and be showered with power.[3]

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Reference[edit]

  1. Mobile, Android and iOS versions
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mobile, Android, iOS and Nintendo DS version
  3. Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions