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Silver shield
DVIIISilverShield.png
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 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]


GameDescription
DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
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.

Silver shield (みかがみのたて mikagami no tate)DQ-SNES-LOGO-ICON.PNG
Buy Sell Attributes
14800 gold 7400 gold Defence +20.
Can Be Equipped By Equipment Type Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
ICON-Hero (Dragon Quest).png Shield ICON-INFO-QUESTION.png No
Shop(s) Merchant in Cantlin
Location(s) This item cannot be found anywhere.
In-Game Description
Mobile A shield made of purest beaten silver.


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 at Tantegel and Kol and sold for 6,600 gold. They can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, Thieves, and Sages.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

GameDescription
DQ5-SNES-LOGO-ICON.png
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 in Precaria. Hero, the Hero's Son, and the Hero's Daughter 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]

GameDescription
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
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 and sold for 16,500 gold. 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]

GameDescription
DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
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 the previous two games. 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.

Recipe: Mirror shield + Amor seco essence + Magic water

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

DQIX silver shield.png Silver shield DQIX Logo.png
Silver shield IX artwork.png
Description
A shiny shield that shuns MP absorption, fire and thunder
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +32
Charm +42
Block +6%
IXarmamentalisticon.pngIXluminaryicon.pngIXmageicon.pngIXminstrelicon.png
IXPaladinicon.pngIXpriesticon.pngIXsageicon.pngIXwarrioricon.png
Notes
-10% Blast/Lightning & Fire damage
-25% MP absorption
Price Location
30,500/15/250 Sold in Stornway, post game
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
White knights shield.png MirrorstoneIXicon.png x3 Mythril oreIXicon.png x3



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Silver shield DQXI Logo EN.png
Silver shield xi icon.png
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%
Notes
-10% Fire damage
-20% Lightning damage
-25% MP theft
Price Location
33,000/16,500 Sold in Havens Above
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Hero XI sprite walk.gifSerena sprite walk.gifSylvando sprite walk.gifHendrik sprite walk.gif



Dragon Quest Heroes[edit]

GameDescription
DQH Logo.png
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 and sold for 3,100 gold.

Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
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]

References[edit]

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