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{{quote|style=1|quote=A simple shield made of leather stretched over wood.|source=Description of the leather shield in ''Dragon Quest VIII''}}
The '''leather shield''', also known as the '''small shield''', is a recurring shield in the ''[[Dragon Quest series|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a light shield which is often equipped during the beginning of various games.
{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Leather shield''
|title = Leather shield
|image = [[File:DQVIII_Leather_Shield.png|200px]]
|image = [[File:DQVIII_Leather_Shield.png|250px]]
|japanese = かわのたて
|japanese = かわのたて<br>皮の盾
|names = Leather shield <br> Small shield
|romaji = {{tt|Kawa no tate|Leather shield}}
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest III]]''<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 Swords]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''
|names = Small shield
|buy = 70-90 Gold
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Torneko 1}}<br>{{Torneko 2}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}<br>{{DQSB}}<br>{{DQStars}}<br>{{AHB}}
|sell = various, see article
|effect = Increases the wielder's Defence.
|effect = various, see article
}}
}}
The '''Leather shield''' is a [[shield]] in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
The leather shield has had different designs over the years, but at its core, it is a simple shield made out of wood and covered with leather. In the first game, it featured a design of a fire-breathing dragon, and in ''Dragon Quest II'', the center of the shield had a design of a bird spreading its wings. From ''Dragon Quest III'' to ''Dragon Quest VI'', the center of the shield had a design of an ant with 12 legs. Starting from ''Dragon Quest VII'', the leather shield now appears to be patched together from various animal skins. Due to its ease of use combined with its defensive value for its price, the leather shield is popular with novice adventurers. It was the weakest shield in the series in terms of defence, but starting with ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', this position was taken by the [[pot lid]]. The leather shield has appeared in every main entry in the series so far.
The leather shield has gone through several designs throughout the series history, but has maintained its status as a light shield that provides a basic amount of protection early in the game.
*The original design from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest I'' featured a design of a fire-breathing dragon.
*The design from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest II'' has a design of a bird of prey spreading its wings.
*The leather shield from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest III'' features a stylised design of an ant with twelve legs. This design would be used until ''Dragon Quest VI'' and brought back for the ''HD-2D Remake'' games.
*The design introduced in ''Dragon Quest VII'' appears to have been patched together from various animal skins. It has been used in most modern games.
Due to its ease of use combined with its defensive value for its price, the leather shield is popular with novice adventurers. It was the weakest shield in the series in terms of defence, but starting with ''Dragon Quest V'', this position was taken by the [[Pot lid]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|name=Leather shield
|name=Leather shield
|kanji=かわのたて
|kanji=かわのたて
|romanji=kawa no tate
|romanji=Kawa no tate
|buy=90 [[gold]]
|buy=90 gold
|sell=45 [[gold]]
|sell=45 gold
|attributes=Defence +4.
|attributes={{Defence}} +4
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|can-equip={{Icon|Hero (Dragon Quest)}}
|in-battle=no
|in-battle=no
|type=[[Shield]]
|type=[[Shield]]
|shops=[[Breconnary]] and [[Kol]]
|notes=-
|shops=[[Tantegel]] and [[Kol]]
|locations=This item cannot be found as treasure in any location.
|locations=This item cannot be found as treasure in any location.
|description=
|description=A light shield of simple construction.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
 
 
==={{DQIHD}}===
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Leather Shield.png]]
|name=Leather shield
|kanji=皮の盾
|description=Look too closely and you’ll realise this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +4
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=Hero's initial equipment.
|buy=120 gold
|sell=36 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Tantegel]] and [[Kol]].<br>Treasure chest on B1 of [[Erdrick's Hollow]].<br>Sparkly spot in the hills northeast of Erdrick's Hollow.
}}
 
==={{DQ2}}===
{{DQ2Equipment
|name=Leather shield
|kanji=かわのたて
|romanji=Kawa no tate
|buy=90 gold
|sell=45 gold
|attributes={{Defence}} +4
|can-equip=[[File:Dq2prince-sprite-SNES.gif|link=Prince of Cannock]]
|notes=-
|shops=[[Midenhall]], [[Leftwyne]], [[Cannock]], and [[Moonahan]]
|locations=This item cannot be found as treasure in any location.
|description=A light shield of simple construction.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Leather Shield.png]]
|name=Leather shield
|kanji=皮の盾
|description=Look too closely and you’ll realise this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +3
|characters=[[File:Prince of Midenhall Icon HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Midenhall]][[File:Prince of Cannock Icon HD2D.png|50px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:Princess of Cannock Icon HD2D.png|50px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=-
|buy=120 gold
|sell=70 gold
|location=Sold at [[Midenhall]], [[Leftwyne]], and [[Tantegel]].<br>Sparkly spot in the hills northwest of Midenhall.<br>{{fraction|1|16}} chance of being dropped by [[Ram raider]].<br>Stolen from [[Headhunter]].<br>Use [[Dig]] around [[Rippleport]].
}}
 
 
==={{DQ3}}===
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout]]s, and [[Sage]]s. It can be purchased for 90 gold from [[Aliahan]] and [[Reeve]] and sold for 67 gold. In the NES version, it is the only shield that Gadabouts can equip.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Leather shield III HD icon.png]]
|name=Leather shield
|description=Look too closely, and you'll realize this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|stats=Defence +4
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]<br>[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]]
|notes=-
|price=120 gold / 31 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Aliahan]], [[Reeve]], [[Romaria]], and [[Asham]].<br>Treasure chest on 2F of [[Dreamer's Tower]].<br>Sparkly spot southeast of [[Romaria]], requires the ship.<br>Sparkly spot on [[Lancel]].
}}
 
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto">[[Nintendo DS]] and Mobile versions.</ref>
}}
}}
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], [[Kiryl]], [[Borya]], [[Torneko]], and [[Meena]]. [[Hardie]] and [[Laurel]] have a Leather shield among their equipment. It can be purchased for 90 gold from [[Burland]], [[Zalenagrad]], the [[Desert Bazaar]], [[Lakanaba]], and [[Havre Léon]] and sold for 67 gold. Some shields can be found at [[Burland]], [[Lakanaba]], [[Ballymoral]], [[Aubout du Monde]], and [[Bath]]. It can also be dropped by [[Splatypunk]]s and [[Thorny devil]]s.
* {{Tessie}} will sell it at [[Torneko's shop]] for 135 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest II]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The leather shield has a defense bonus of +4.  The [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Prince of Midenhall]] and [[Prince of Cannock]] can equip it. It can be purchased from [[Midenhall]], [[Leftwyne]], [[Cannock]], and [[Moonahan]] for 90 gold and sold for 45 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQ5=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto"/>
}}
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, {{Bianca}}, {{Nera}}, the {{Son}}, [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's daughter]], [[Harry]], [[Sancho]], [[Tuppence]], {{Brownie R}}, {{Orc king R}}, {{Hoodlum R}}, {{Archdemon R}}, {{Gigantes R}}, {{Battle pip R}}, {{Conkerer R}}, {{Slime knight R}}, {{Restless armour R}}, {{Blizzybody R}}, {{Warhog R}}, {{Pip fighter R}}, {{Conkuistador R}}, {{Prestidigitator R}}, {{Ghost R}}, {{Hulagan R}}, {{Old man of the sea R}}, {{Epipany R}}, {{Wiz pip R}}, {{Conkuisitor R}}, {{Conkjurer R}}, {{Dracky R}}, {{Fat rat R}}, {{Fandangow R}}, {{Ticking timeburrm R}}, {{Funghoul R}}, {{Powie yowie R}}, {{Cross eye R}}, {{Flamethrower R}}, {{Minidemon R}}, {{Hellion R}}, {{Beastmaster R}}, {{Samigina R}}, {{Hawk man R}}, {{Mandrake marshal R}}, {{Hyperanemon R}}, {{Killing machine R}}, {{Barbatos R}}, [[Dwight]], [[Starkers]], {{Revaulting horse R}}, {{Walking corpse R}}, and {{Rockbomb R}}.


===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
The Leather shield can be purchased from [[Mostroferrato]] for 70 [[gold]] coins and sold for 35 [[gold]] coins. One can also be found in the [[Whealbrook Adit]]. [[Honey]] has the [[shield]] as part of her equipment.
The leather shield has a defense bonus of +4.  It can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|The Hero]], [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout|Jester]]s & [[Sage]]s. It can be purchased from [[Aliahan]] and [[Reeve]] for 90 gold and sold for 67 gold. In the NES version, it is the only shield that Jesters can equip.


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The leather shield has a defense bonus of +4.  Everyone, but [[Alena]] & [[Maya]] can equip it. [[Hardie]] & [[Laurel]] have a leather shield among their equipment.
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4, a {{Style}} bonus of +2, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Goowain]]. It can be purchased from [[Weaver's Peak]], [[Haggleton]], and [[Somnia]] for 70 gold and sold for 52 gold. The Leather shield can be dropped by [[Leery lout]]s, as well.


It can be purchased for 90 gold coins and sold for 67.  [[Tessie]] will sell it at [[Torneko's shop]] for 135.
==={{DQ7}}===
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4, a {{Style}} bonus of +2, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 70 gold from [[Estard]] and [[Ballymolloy]] and sold for 35 gold. Leather shield can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ7R}}===
The leather shield has a defence bonus of +4. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|Hero]], [[Bianca]], [[Nera]], the [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's son]], and [[Hero's Daughter (Dragon Quest V)|daughter]], [[Prince Harry]], [[Sancho]], [[Tuppence]], and various monsters. The leather shield can be purchased from [[Mostroferrato]] for 70 gold and sold for 35 gold. One can also be found in the [[Whealbrook Adit]].
[[Image:DQVIIR Leather Shield.png|right|thumb|''VII Reimagined'' icon]]
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4, a Block Chance of 5%, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 90 gold at [[Estard|Estard Castle]], [[Ballymolloy]], [[Emberdale]] in the present, and [[L'Arca]] in the past and sold for 45 gold. One can be found in a treasure chest at the [[Rainbow Mine]] and another on 3F of [[the Tower]] in the past. Leather shield is a 1♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at [[Pilgrim's Rest]] in the past.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The leather shield has a defence bonus of +4 and a style bonus of +2. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Nevan]], [[Amos]], [[Terry]], and [[Goowain]]. It can be purchased from [[Weaver's Peak]], [[Haggleton]], and [[Somnia]] for 70 gold and sold for 52 gold. The leather shield can be dropped by [[leery lout]]s, as well.
{{Descriptions
|DQ8=A simple shield made of leather stretched over wood.<ref>{{PlayStation 2}}, [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>
}}
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}, [[Yangus]], [[Angelo]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from [[Farebury]] for 70 gold and sold for 35 gold. One can also be found in Farebury in the well. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be mixed to create a [[Scale shield]] or [[Bronze shield]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Leather shield PS2.png|32px|Leather shield]]<br>Leather shield
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Pot Lid PS2.png|32px|link=Pot lid]]<br>Pot lid
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Magic beast hide.png|32px|link=Magic beast hide]]<br>Magic beast hide
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Scale shield PS2.png|32px|link=Scale shield]]<br>Scale shield
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather shield PS2.png|32px|Leather shield]]<br>Leather shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Dragon scale PS2.png|32px|link=Dragon scale]]<br>Dragon scale
|i3=-
}}
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Bronze shield PS2.png|32px|link=Bronze shield]]<br>Bronze shield
|i1=[[Image:DQVIII Leather shield PS2.png|32px|Leather shield]]<br>Leather shield
|i2=[[Image:DQVIII Bronze knife PS2.png|32px|link=Bronze knife]]<br>Bronze knife
|i3=-
}}
</div>


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
The leather shield has a defence bonus of +4 and a style bonus of +2. It can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[Estard]] and [[Ballymolloy]] for 70 gold and sold for 35 gold. Leather shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:DQIX Leather shield.png]]
|name=Leather shield
|kanji=かわのたて
|icon=[[File:Leather shield IX artwork.png|275px]]
|description=An unsophisticated shield of leather over lumber.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +3<br>Style +5
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes={{fraction|1|16}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Leery lout]].
|price=90 gold / 45 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Angel Falls]] and [[Stornway]].<br>Found in a treasure chest at [[the Hexagon]].
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
The leather shield has a defense bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]], [[Yangus]], [[Angelo]], and [[Morrie]]. It can be purchased from [[Farebury]] for 70 gold and sold for 35 gold. One can also be found in Farebury in the well. The leather shield can made using the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can also be upgraded into either the [[scale shield]] by combining it with a [[dragon scale]] or the [[bronze shield]] by combining it with a [[bronze knife]].
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=Leather shield
|kanji=皮の盾
|icon=[[File:Leather shield xi icon.png]]
|description=A great big buckler made by stretching animal skin over a wooden frame.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
|rarity=F
|stats=Defence +4/5/6/7<br>Block Chance +5%
|notes=Requires 2 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=90 gold / 45 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shop in [[Heliodor]], [[Downtown Heliodor]], and from [[the Manglegrove]] roving emporium.
|diff=0.5
|i1=None
|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]]
}}


Recipe: [[Pot lid]] + [[Magic beast hide]]
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=[[Image:DQVIII Leather shield PS2.png|32px|Leather shield]]Leather shield|console=Wii}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Durability|modifier=2}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier={{Hero Swords}}'s initial equipment.}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/a|sellPrice=35|equipableBy={{Hero Swords}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Shield}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQB}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Leather Shield}}
{{Descriptions
{{Equipment|stat|name=Equipment Class|modifier=Armour (Shield)}}
|DQB=A basic buckler hardened with hide.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, and Steam versions.</ref>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+3}}
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +2. It can be crafted at a mason's workstation or sewing station for two units of fur and one unit of wood.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=N/A}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Classes|modifier=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]], Omnivocational Shieldmaster}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=90|sellPrice=45
|flavor=An unsophisticated shield of leather over lumber.
|notes=Sold in [[Angel Falls]] & [[Stornway]]. 1/16 chance of being dropped by [[leery lout]].}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQB2=A basic buckler hardened with hide.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +8. In order to unlock its recipe, the player must defeat the super strong [[Orc]] at [[Explorer's shores|Soggy Skerry]]. The recipe is the same as the previous game, requiring two units of fur and one unit of wood.


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
[[Image:Leather shield treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]
The Leather shield is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 184]] in the Armour category with a base value of 27,000.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A small shield bound with the skin of some creature.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{DQStarsArmor
|name=Leather shield
|kanji=皮の盾
|romanji={{tt|Kawa no tate|Leather shield}}
|sprite= [[File:DQotS Leather Shield.jpg|300px]]
|type= Shield
|rarity= [[File:DQotS Rarity 1.png]]
|bdef= 2
|def25=7
|def50= 17
|bonus= N/A
|skill1= Defend
|skill2= N/A
|skill3= N/A
|obtain= Dropped in Story Quests.
|alch= N/A
|set= [[Leather armour]]
|flavor= N/A
}}


{{stub}}
==={{AHB}}===
[[Image:AHB Leather Shield.png|right|thumb|125px|''A Hero's Bonds'' icon]]
The Leather Shield is a 1★ shield that can be equipped by [[Mage]], [[Priest]], and [[Sage]] characters. It was a starter piece of equipment that could occasionally be acquired from free Treasure Hunts.


==See also==
==In Other Languages==
* [[Leather armour]]
{{OtherLanguages
* [[Leather hat]]
|es=Escudo de cuero<br>Escudo de piel|es-meaning=Spanish for "leather shield".<br>Spanish for "hide shield".
|fr=Bouclier de cuir|fr-meaning=French for "leather shield".
|de=Lederschild|de-meaning=German for "leather shield".
|it=Scudo di pelle|it-meaning=Italian for "leather shield".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Leathershield.JPG|
DQ Leather shield art.png|The leather shield from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest I''
Image:DQIII_Leather_Shield.png|The leather shield from ''Dragon Quest III''
Leathershield.JPG|
Image:DQIV_Leather_Shield.png|The leather shield from ''Dragon Quest IV''
DQII Leather shield art.png|The leather shield from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest II''
Image:DQV_Leather_Shield.png|The leather shield from ''Dragon Quest V''
DQIII_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest III''
File:DQVII leather shield.png|The leather shield from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQII Leather shield.jpg|The Leather shield from the Super Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest II''
DQIV_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from ''Dragon Quest IV''
DQV_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from ''Dragon Quest V''
File:Leather shield VI 1995.png|The Leather shield from ''Dragon Quest VI''
File:Leather shield VII artwork.jpg|The Leather shield from ''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Leather shield builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon.
Image:DQotS Leather Armour.jpg|Female player using the full [[Leather armour]] set in {{Stars}}.
DQTR Leather Shield.jpg|The Leather shield from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Related items==
*[[Leather cape]]
*[[Leather dress]]
*[[Leather kilt]]
*[[Leather armour]]
*[[Leather hat]]
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II 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 Swords shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds equipment]]
[[es:Escudo de Cuero]]
[[fr:Bouclier de cuir]]

Latest revision as of 11:54, 30 September 2026

Leather shield
Japanese かわのたて
皮の盾
Romaji Kawa no tate
Old Localisations Small shield
Found in Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Torneko's Mystery Dungeon
Torneko: The Last Hope
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Dragon Quest Treasures
Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds
Effect Increases the wielder's Defence.

The Leather shield is a shield in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

The leather shield has gone through several designs throughout the series history, but has maintained its status as a light shield that provides a basic amount of protection early in the game.

  • The original design from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest I featured a design of a fire-breathing dragon.
  • The design from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest II has a design of a bird of prey spreading its wings.
  • The leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest III features a stylised design of an ant with twelve legs. This design would be used until Dragon Quest VI and brought back for the HD-2D Remake games.
  • The design introduced in Dragon Quest VII appears to have been patched together from various animal skins. It has been used in most modern games.

Due to its ease of use combined with its defensive value for its price, the leather shield is popular with novice adventurers. It was the weakest shield in the series in terms of defence, but starting with Dragon Quest V, this position was taken by the Pot lid.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]

Leather shield (かわのたて Kawa no tate)
In-Game Description
A light shield of simple construction.[1]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +4 90 gold 45 gold
Can Be Equipped By Notes
-
Shop(s) Tantegel and Kol
Location(s) This item cannot be found as treasure in any location.


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

Leather shield (皮の盾)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Look too closely and you’ll realise this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.[2]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +4 120 gold 36 gold
Character Notes
Hero's initial equipment.
Location
Sold at the armour shops in Tantegel and Kol.
Treasure chest on B1 of Erdrick's Hollow.
Sparkly spot in the hills northeast of Erdrick's Hollow.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit | edit source]

Leather shield (かわのたて Kawa no tate)
In-Game Description
A light shield of simple construction.[3]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +4 90 gold 45 gold
Can Be Equipped By Notes
-
Shop(s) Midenhall, Leftwyne, Cannock, and Moonahan
Location(s) This item cannot be found as treasure in any location.

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

Leather shield (皮の盾)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Look too closely and you’ll realise this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.[4]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +3 120 gold 70 gold
Characters Notes
-
Location(s)
Sold at Midenhall, Leftwyne, and Tantegel.
Sparkly spot in the hills northwest of Midenhall.
1⁄16 chance of being dropped by Ram raider.
Stolen from Headhunter.
Use Dig around Rippleport.


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

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the Hero, Warriors, Priests, Merchants, Gadabouts, and Sages. It can be purchased for 90 gold from Aliahan and Reeve and sold for 67 gold. In the NES version, it is the only shield that Gadabouts can equip.

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

Leather shield
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Look too closely, and you'll realize this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.[5]
Attributes Price
Defence +4 120 gold / 31 gold
Vocations Notes

-
Location
Sold at the armour shops in Aliahan, Reeve, Romaria, and Asham.
Treasure chest on 2F of Dreamer's Tower.
Sparkly spot southeast of Romaria, requires the ship.
Sparkly spot on Lancel.

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

GameDescription
Doesn't appear to have any special effect.[6]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, Kiryl, Borya, Torneko, and Meena. Hardie and Laurel have a Leather shield among their equipment. It can be purchased for 90 gold from Burland, Zalenagrad, the Desert Bazaar, Lakanaba, and Havre Léon and sold for 67 gold. Some shields can be found at Burland, Lakanaba, Ballymoral, Aubout du Monde, and Bath. It can also be dropped by Splatypunks and Thorny devils.

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

GameDescription
Doesn't appear to have any special effect.[6]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the Hero, Bianca, Nera, the Son, Hero's daughter, Harry, Sancho, Tuppence, Brownie, Orc king, Hoodlum, Archdemon, Gigantes, Battle pip, Conkerer, Slime knight, Restless armour, Blizzybody, Warhog, Pip fighter, Conkuistador, Prestidigitator, Ghost, Hulagan, Old man of the sea, Epipany, Wiz pip, Conkuisitor, Conkjurer, Dracky, Fat rat, Fandangow, Ticking timeburrm, Funghoul, Powie yowie, Cross eye, Flamethrower, Minidemon, Hellion, Beastmaster, Samigina, Hawk man, Mandrake marshal, Hyperanemon, Killing machine, Barbatos, Dwight, Starkers, Revaulting horse, Walking corpse, and Rockbomb.

The Leather shield can be purchased from Mostroferrato for 70 gold coins and sold for 35 gold coins. One can also be found in the Whealbrook Adit. Honey has the shield as part of her equipment.

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

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4, a Style bonus of +2, and can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, and Goowain. It can be purchased from Weaver's Peak, Haggleton, and Somnia for 70 gold and sold for 52 gold. The Leather shield can be dropped by Leery louts, as well.

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

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4, a Style bonus of +2, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 70 gold from Estard and Ballymolloy and sold for 35 gold. Leather shield can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

VII Reimagined icon

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4, a Block Chance of 5%, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 90 gold at Estard Castle, Ballymolloy, Emberdale in the present, and L'Arca in the past and sold for 45 gold. One can be found in a treasure chest at the Rainbow Mine and another on 3F of the Tower in the past. Leather shield is a 1♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at Pilgrim's Rest in the past.

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

GameDescription
A simple shield made of leather stretched over wood.[7]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the Hero, Yangus, Angelo, as well as Morrie in the Nintendo 3DS version. It can be purchased from Farebury for 70 gold and sold for 35 gold. One can also be found in Farebury in the well. It can be made in the Alchemy Pot and can be mixed to create a Scale shield or Bronze shield.

Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item

Pot lid
Magic beast hide		 - Leather shield
Leather shield


Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item
Leather shield
Leather shield
Dragon scale		 -
Scale shield


Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item
Leather shield
Leather shield
Bronze knife		 -
Bronze shield

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

Leather shield (かわのたて)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
An unsophisticated shield of leather over lumber.[8]
Attributes Rarity Price
Defence +3
Style +5		 ★☆☆☆☆ 90 gold / 45 gold
Vocations Notes

1⁄16 chance of being dropped or stolen from Leery lout.
Location
Sold at the armour shops in Angel Falls and Stornway.
Found in a treasure chest at the Hexagon.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -

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

Leather shield (皮の盾)
Description
A great big buckler made by stretching animal skin over a wooden frame.[9]
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +4/5/6/7
Block Chance +5%		 F 90 gold / 45 gold
Notes Forging Difficulty Ingredients
Requires 2 Perfectionist's pearls to rework. 0.5 None
Characters
Location
Sold at the armour shop in Heliodor, Downtown Heliodor, and from the Manglegrove roving emporium.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit | edit source]

 Leather shieldLeather shield  (Wii)
Durability 2
Found Hero's initial equipment.
Equipable by Hero
Class Shield
Buy Price N/a
Sell Price 35

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A basic buckler hardened with hide.[10]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +2. It can be crafted at a mason's workstation or sewing station for two units of fur and one unit of wood.

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A basic buckler hardened with hide.[11]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +8. In order to unlock its recipe, the player must defeat the super strong Orc at Soggy Skerry. The recipe is the same as the previous game, requiring two units of fur and one unit of wood.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

Treasures icon

The Leather shield is Treasure No. 184 in the Armour category with a base value of 27,000.

GameDescription
A small shield bound with the skin of some creature.[12]

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

Leather shield (皮の盾 Kawa no tate)
Basic information
Type Rarity Secondary stat
Shield N/A
Defense Defense at +25 Max defense
2 7 17
Skills
Skill 1 Skill 2 Skill 3
Defend N/A N/A
Other details
Alchemy Set Obtention
N/A Leather armour Dropped in Story Quests.
Flavor text
N/A


Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds[edit | edit source]

A Hero's Bonds icon

The Leather Shield is a 1★ shield that can be equipped by Mage, Priest, and Sage characters. It was a starter piece of equipment that could occasionally be acquired from free Treasure Hunts.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolEscudo de cuero
Escudo de piel		Spanish for "leather shield".
Spanish for "hide shield".
FrançaisBouclier de cuirFrench for "leather shield".
DeutschLederschildGerman for "leather shield".
ItalianoScudo di pelleItalian for "leather shield".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest I
    The leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest I
  • The leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest II
    The leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest II
  • The Leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest III
    The Leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest III
  • The Leather shield from the Super Famicom version of Dragon Quest II
    The Leather shield from the Super Famicom version of Dragon Quest II
  • The Leather shield from Dragon Quest IV
    The Leather shield from Dragon Quest IV
  • The Leather shield from Dragon Quest V
    The Leather shield from Dragon Quest V
  • The Leather shield from Dragon Quest VI
    The Leather shield from Dragon Quest VI
  • The Leather shield from Dragon Quest VII
    The Leather shield from Dragon Quest VII
  • Dragon Quest Builders icon.
    Dragon Quest Builders icon.
  • Female player using the full Leather armour set in Stars.
    Female player using the full Leather armour set in Stars.
  • The Leather shield from Dragon Quest Treasures
    The Leather shield from Dragon Quest Treasures

Related items[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  3. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  4. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  5. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.
  7. ↑ PlayStation 2, Nintendo 3DS and Cell phone version
  8. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  9. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  10. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, and Steam versions.
  11. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Xbox One versions.
  12. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
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