Silver shield
| Silver shield | |
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| Japanese | みかがみのたて みかがみの盾 |
| Romaji | Mikagami no tate |
| Old localizations | Silver shield |
| Found in | Dragon Quest Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest VI Dragon Quest VII Dragon Quest VIII Dragon Quest IX Dragon Quest X Dragon Quest Heroes Dragon Quest Builders Dragon Quest Builders 2 Dragon Quest of the Stars Torneko no Daibouken |
| Effect | Sometimes protects against fire attacks Protects wearer from MP reduction effects (IX onwards) |
The Silver shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, typically second in Defence only to the legendary shield of each respective title.
Characteristics[edit]
Inspired by the Aegis, the mythical shield Perseus used to protect himself from Medusa's stony gaze, the shield is made of mythril silver, freed from trace impurities through countless hours of refinement, and so perfectly crafted it is able to reflect images like a mirror. Older concept art has Medusa's reflection captured in the center of the shield and blue jewels embellished around the outside. In more recent depictions, the shield has become more round and features an intricate filigree design in the center. Due to its light weight and ease of use, many characters are able to equip it, such as spellcasters.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | A shield made of purest beaten silver.[1] |
It can only be found by unlocking a door in the east side of Mercado and speaking to one of the merchants. The Silver shield is the most expensive item in the game and is also the most protective shield as Erdrick's shield did not appear. Due to text restrictions in the Game Boy Color remake, the silver shield was renamed Silver with a symbol of a shield next to it. {{DQEquipment |name=Silver shield |kanji=みかがみのたて |romanji=mikagami no tate |buy=14800 gold coins |sell=7400 gold coins |attributes=Template:Defence +20.
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
The Silver shield has a defence bonus of +40 and unlike other titles in the series, it does not reduce elemental damage. It can be purchased for 8,800 gold coins at Tantegel and Kol and sold for 6,600 gold coins. They can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, Thieves, and Sages.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]
Silver shield (みかがみの盾)
| Description | ||||
| The centerpiece that adorns this beautiful buckler was apparently inspired by a serene lake | ||||
| Stats | Vocations | |||
| Defence +63 |      |
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| Notes | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Price | Location | |||
| 13,700 gold coins/2,740 gold coins | Tower of Rubiss 2F Sold in: Immigrant Town Tantegel Damdara Rimuldar Kol |
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Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | A shimmering shield that deflects damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.[2] |
The Silver shield has a Defence bonus of +55, and reduces Frizz, Sizz, and Fire Breath by 15. They can be bought for 33,000 gold coins in Precaria. Madason, the Parry, and the Madchen can equip it.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]
The Silver shield has a Defence bonus of +55, a Style bonus of +38, and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and Fire Breath damage by 25. They can be purchased in Greedmore Valley for 33,000 gold. It can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Milly, Ashlynn, Terry, and the slime buddies.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | Reduces damage from magic- and fire-based attacks.[3] |
The Silver shield has a Defence bonus of +50, a Style bonus of +38, and reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and Fire Breath damage by 25. It can be purchased on the Sea Dragon for 33,000 gold coins and sold for 16,500 gold coins. It can be equipped by all characters. Silver shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at The Haven and Buccanham's Casinos.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | Forged from mythril, a rare form of silver, this shield reduces damage from fire based attacks by 20.[4] |
The Silver shield offers a Defense bonus of +48, and provides the same elemental resistances as in VI and VII. It can be equipped by the Hero, Yangus, Angelo, and Morrie. One shield can be found at the Black Citadel, but others can only be made using the Alchemy Pot:
| Item | Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 |
 Silver shield |
 Mirror shield |
 Amor seco essence |
 Magic water |
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
Silver shield (みかがみの盾)
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| Description | ||||
| A shiny shield that shuns MP absorption, fire and thunder | ||||
| Rarity | Stats | Vocations | ||
| ★★☆☆☆ | Defence +32 Charm +42 Block +6% |
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| Notes | ||||
| -10% Blast/Lightning & Fire damage -25% MP absorption |
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| Price | Location | |||
| 30,500 gold coins/15,250 gold coins | Sold in: Stornway, post game |
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| Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | ||
 White knight's shield |
 Mirrorstone x3 |
 Mythril ore x3 |
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
| Silver shield |  |
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| Description | ||||
| A breathtakingly beautiful buckler that protects against lightning, fire and MP-draining attacks | ||||
| Rarity | ||||
| ★★★★☆ | ||||
| Stats with forge buffs | ||||
| Defence +51/54/57/61 Charm +32/33/34/36 Block +8/9% |
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| Notes | ||||
| -10% Fire damage -20% Lightning damage -25% MP theft |
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| Price | Location | |||
| 33,000 gold coins/16,500 gold coins | Sold in Havens Above | |||
| Forging difficulty | ||||
| N/A | ||||
| Ingredients | ||||
| N/A | ||||
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Dragon Quest Heroes[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | A beautiful buckler buffed to a mirror-like sheen.[5] |
The Silver shield has a blocking bonus of +25 and can be equipped by Luceus, Aurora, and Terry. It can be purchased after the events at the Pinnacle of Light for 6,200 gold coins and sold for 3,100 gold coins.
Dragon Quest Builders[edit]
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Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]
| Game | Description |
 | Cast from shimmering silver, this shield is as much a work of art as it is a piece of protective gear |
The silver shield is Treasure No. 29 in the legendary armour category, with a base value of 6,600,000.
In Animation[edit]
In the Captain N: The Game Master episode "The Trojan Dragon", both the Silver shield & Flame sword are hidden in a cave, and guarded by an Axe knight until Captain N defeats it. The shield as shown in the episode is mainly red with some silver bits on it.
Gallery[edit]
Map to the Flame sword and Silver shield]] in Captain N: The Game Master.
Treasure chest with the Fire blade.
Captain N wielding the Silver shield.
The Silver shield in III. (Super Famicom art)
The silver shield in VII.
Dragon Quest Builders icon.
The silver shield in Dragon Quest Heroes.
Treasures icon.
The Silver shield as featured in the Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery.
References[edit]
- ↑ Mobile, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch versions
- ↑ Mobile, Android and iOS version
- ↑ Nintendo 3DS version
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS versions
- ↑ Sony PlayStation 4 and Steam versions
- Stubs
- Dragon Quest I shields
- Dragon Quest III shields
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake shields
- Dragon Quest V shields
- Dragon Quest VI shields
- Dragon Quest VII shields
- Dragon Quest VIII shields
- Dragon Quest IX shields
- Dragon Quest X shields
- Dragon Quest XI shields
- Dragon Quest Builders shields
- Dragon Quest Builders 2 shields
- Dragon Quest Heroes shields
- Dragon Quest Treasures legendary armour