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|image = [[File:DQVIII_Scale_Shield.png|center|210px]]
|image = [[File:DQVIII_Scale_Shield.png|center|210px]]
|japanese = うろこのたて
|japanese = うろこのたて
|romaji=Uroko no take
|romaji=Uroko no tate
|names =Same
|names =Same
|games = [[Dragon Quest III]] (remakes only)''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest X]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|buy = varies
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = Increases wielder's defence.
|effect = N/A
}}
}}
The '''scale shield''' is a recurring shield that appears in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, first introduced in [[Dragon Quest IV]]. It is a typically low-ranking shield that is made from scales.
The '''scale shield''' is a recurring shield that appears in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, first introduced in [[Dragon Quest IV]]. It is a typically low-ranking shield that is made from scales.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}})===
==={{DQ3}}===
The scale shield only appears in the remakes of the game, has a defense bonus of +12, and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]], [[warrior]]s, [[priest]]s, [[merchant]]s, [[gadabout]]s, [[Thief|thieves]] & [[sage]]s. It can be purchased for 600 gold coins, and sold for 450.  
The scale shield was added in the 1996 remake. It has a defense bonus of +12, and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero]], [[warrior]]s, [[priest]]s, [[merchant]]s, [[gadabout]]s, [[Thief|thieves]] & [[sage]]s. It can be purchased for 600 gold coins, and sold for 450.  
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Scale shield III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Scale shield</big>
|description=A protective plate adorned with some solid scales
|stats=Defence +11
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Mage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Mage]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]]
|notes=N/A
|price=350/90
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Romaria]]<br>[[Khoryv]]<br>[[Asham]]
}}
 


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
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==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The scale shield has a defence bonus of +7. All characters can equip this shield. They can be bought in [[Alexandria]], [[Port Prospect]], and [[Peregrin Quay]] for 180 gold as well as sold for 90 gold. [[Headhunter|Headhunters]], [[Wild boarfish]], and [[Yabby|Yabbies]] drop them rarely. Its alchemy recipe is [[Leather shield]] + [[Dragon scale]].
The scale shield has a defence bonus of +7. All characters can equip this shield. They can be bought in [[Alexandria]], [[Port Prospect]], and [[Peregrin Quay]] for 180 gold as well as sold for 90 gold. [[Headhunter|headhunters]], [[wild boarfish]], and [[Yabby|yabbies]] drop them rarely. Its alchemy recipe is [[leather shield]] + [[dragon scale]].


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
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|stats=Defence +5<br>Charm +5
|stats=Defence +5<br>Charm +5
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|vocation=[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]]
|notes=Dropped by [[Earthenwarrior]]s
|notes=Dropped by [[earthenwarrior]]s
|price=150/75
|price=150/75
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]] & [[Zere]]
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]] & [[Zere]]
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|location=Sold in [[Emerald Coast]] campsite, [[Hotto Steppe]] campsite, [[Hotto]]
|location=Sold in [[Emerald Coast]] campsite, [[Hotto Steppe]] campsite, [[Hotto]]
|diff=1/10
|diff=1/10
|i1=None
|i1=[[Image:Copper ore xi icon.png|50px|link=Copper ore]] + [[Image:Small scale xi icon.png|50px|link=Small scale]]
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Serena sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Serena (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Sylvando sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Sylvando]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIV_Scale_Shield.png|{{Dragon Quest IV}} {{Famicom}} art.
DQIV_Scale_Shield.png|The Scale shield from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest IV''
DQIV Borya Happy Hat.png|[[Borya]] holding a scale shield, along with the [[Happy hat]], [[Glombolero]], & [[Magma staff]]
DQIV Borya Happy Hat.png|[[Borya]] holding a scale shield, along with the [[Happy hat]], [[Glombolero]], & [[Magma staff]]
Dq4 scale shield.png|Illustration of the Scale shield from {{IV}}. ({{NES}})
Dq4 scale shield.png|NES manual art from ''IV''
Scale shield VI 1995.png|{{Super Famicom}} art,  1995.
Scale shield VI 1995.png|The Scale shield from ''Dragon Quest VI''
Scale shield VII artwork.png|{{PlayStation}} art, 2000.
Scale shield VII artwork.png|The Scale shield from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQ IV DS Cautery Sword & Scale Shield.jpg|[[Cautery sword]] and Scale shield from {{IV}}. ({{DS}})
DQ IV DS Cautery Sword & Scale Shield.jpg|[[Cautery sword]] and Scale shield from from the Nintendo DS version of ''Dragon Quest IV''
Scale shield treasures icon.jpg|{{Treasures}} icon.
Scale shield treasures icon.jpg|{{Treasures}} icon.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related items==
*[[Scale armour]]
*[[Scale armour top]]
*[[Scale armour bottom]]
[[Category:Shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII Reimagined shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
[[fr:Bouclier d'écailles]]

Latest revision as of 18:37, 21 June 2026

Scale shield
Japanese うろこのたて
Romaji Uroko no tate
Old Localisations Same
Found in 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. It is a typically low-ranking shield that is made from scales.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

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.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Scale shield
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
A protective plate adorned with some solid scales
Attributes Price
Defence +11 350/90
Vocations Notes
N/A
Location
Sold in:
Romaria
Khoryv
Asham


Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]

The scale shield has a defense bonus of +7, and can be equipped by all characters except for Alena & Maya. Hank Hoffman Jr. & Oojam have it among their equipment. It can be purchased for 180 gold coins and sold for 135. Tessie will sell this at Torneko's shop for 270.

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

The scale shield has a defense bonus of +7. They can be bought for 180 gold in Roundbeck, Fortuna, Lodestar Harbour, Zoomingale, and Gotha. The Hero, Bianca, Nera, Son, Daughter, Harry, Sancho, and Tuppence can equip it.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit | edit source]

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 in Haggleton, Somnia, and Port Haven.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

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.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

The scale shield has a defence bonus of +7. All characters can equip this shield. They can be bought in Alexandria, Port Prospect, and Peregrin Quay for 180 gold as well as sold for 90 gold. 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 | edit source]

Scale shield
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A shield made by sticking sturdy scales together
Attributes Rarity Price
Defence +5
Charm +5		 ★☆☆☆☆ 150/75
Vocations Notes

Dropped by earthenwarriors
Location
Sold in Stornway & Zere
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
None None None

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

Scale shield
Description
A piece of protective plating made from an array of interlocking animal-skin scales
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +7/8/9/10
Block +5%		 ★☆☆☆☆ 180/90
Notes Forging Difficulty Ingredients
None 1/10 +
Characters
Location
Sold in Emerald Coast campsite, Hotto Steppe campsite, Hotto

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
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.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The Scale shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest IV
    The Scale shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest IV
  • Borya holding a scale shield, along with the Happy hat, Glombolero, & Magma staff
    Borya holding a scale shield, along with the Happy hat, Glombolero, & Magma staff
  • NES manual art from IV
    NES manual art from IV
  • The Scale shield from Dragon Quest VI
    The Scale shield from Dragon Quest VI
  • The Scale shield from Dragon Quest VII
    The Scale shield from Dragon Quest VII
  • Cautery sword and Scale shield from from the Nintendo DS version of Dragon Quest IV
    Cautery sword and Scale shield from from the Nintendo DS version of Dragon Quest IV
  • Treasures icon.
    Treasures icon.

Related items[edit | edit source]

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