Scale shield
| Scale shield | |
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| Japanese | うろこのたて |
| Romaji | Uroko no take |
| Old localizations | Same |
| Found in | Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest XI |
| Effect | N/A |
The Scale shield is a recurring shield that appears in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. It is a typically low-ranking shield that is made from scales.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]
Scale shield (うろこのたて)
| Description | ||||
| A protective plate adorned with some solid scales | ||||
| Stats | Scions of Erdrick | |||
| Defence +11 |     |
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| Notes | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 350 gold coins/210 gold coins | Sold in: Leftwyne |
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Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
The Scale shield was added in the 1996 remake. It has a defense bonus of +12, and can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, Merchants, Gadabouts, Thieves & Sages. It can be purchased for 600 gold coins, and sold for 450 gold coins.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]
Scale shield (うろこのたて)
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
The Scale shield has a Defense bonus of +7, and can be equipped by all characters except for Alena & Maya Mahabala. Hank Hoffman Jr. & Oojam have it among their equipment. It can be purchased for 180 gold coins and sold for 135 gold coins. Tessie Taloon will sell this at Torneko's shop for 270.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
The Scale shield has a Defense bonus of +7. They can be bought for 180 gold coins in Roundbeck, Fortuna, Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale and Gotha. The can be sold for 90 gold coins. Many party members humans and monsters can equip it.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]
Scale shields have a Defense bonus of +7 and a Style bonus of +4. The Hero, Carver, Amos, Terry, Nevan, and Goowain can equip them. Gum shields and Wayward armours have a 1/64 chance of dropping a Scale shield. They can be sold for 135 gold and bought for 180 gold coins in Haggleton, Somnia, and Port Haven.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
The Scale shield has a Defence bonus of +7 and a Style bonus of +4. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn and Aishe and is sold in both versions of Emberdale for 180 gold coins.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
The Scale shield has a Template:Efence bonus of +7. All characters can equip this shield. They can be bought in Alexandria, Port Prospect, and Peregrin Quay for 180 gold coins as well as sold for 90 gold coins. Headhunters, Wild boarfish, and Yabbies drop them rarely. Its alchemy recipe is Leather shield + Dragon scale.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
Scale shield 
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
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| Description | ||||
| A piece of protective plating made from an array of interlocking animal-skin scales | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| ★☆☆☆☆ | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +7/8/9/10 Block +5% |
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| Notes | ||||
| None | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 180 gold coins/90 gold coins | Sold in Emerald Coast campsite, Hotto Steppe campsite, Hotto | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
| 1/10 | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
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Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | A shield reinforced with scales stuck to its surface that is sturdy yet surprisingly light |
The Scale shield is Treasure No. 208 in the armour category, with a base value of 28,000 gold coins.
Gallery[edit]
Dragon Quest IV Famicom art.
Borya holding a Scale shield, along with the Happy hat, Glombolero, & Magma staff
Super Famicom art, 1995.
PlayStation art, 2000.
Cautery sword and Scale shield from IV. (DS)
Treasures icon.
