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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Scale shield
|title = ''Scale shield''
|image = [[File:DQVIII_Scale_Shield.png|center|210px]]
|image = [[File:DQVIII_Scale_Shield.png|center|210px]]
|japanese = {{tt|うろこのたて|uroko no tate}}
|japanese = うろこのたて
|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}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Scale shield.png|name=Scale shield|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+5}}
|header=[[file:DQIX Scale shield.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+5}}
|name=Scale shield
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Buy in [[Stornway]] or [[Zere]].<br>Commonly dropped by [[Earthenwarrior]]s.}}
|icon=[[File:Scale shield IX artwork.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|description=A shield made by sticking sturdy scales together
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=150|sellPrice=75|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]], Omnivocational Shieldmaster
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Shield}}
|stats=Defence +5<br>Charm +5
|flavor=A shield made by sticking sturdy scales together.
|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=
|notes=Dropped by [[earthenwarrior]]s
|price=150/75
|location=Sold in [[Stornway]] & [[Zere]]
|i1=None
|i2=None
|i3=None
}}
}}


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=Scale shield}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|name=<big><big>Scale shield</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+7<br>(+8, +9, +10)}}
|icon=[[File:Scale shield xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block chance|modifier=+5%}}
|description=A piece of protective plating made from an array of interlocking animal-skin scales
{{Equipment|stat|name=Recipe|modifier=None}}
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Emerald Coast]] campsite, [[Hotto Steppe]] campsite, [[Hotto]]}}
|stats=Defence +7/8/9/10<br>Block +5%
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=180|sellPrice=90|equipableBy={{Hero 11}}, [[Serena (Dragon Quest XI)|Serena]], [[Sylvando]], [[Hendrik]]|class=Shield
|notes=None
|flavor=A piece of protective plating made from an array of interlocking animal-skin scales
|price=180/90
|notes=
|location=Sold in [[Emerald Coast]] campsite, [[Hotto Steppe]] campsite, [[Hotto]]
|diff=1/10
|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]]
}}
}}
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A shield reinforced with scales stuck to its surface that is sturdy yet surprisingly light
}}
The scale shield is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 208]] in the armour category, with a base value of 28,000.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQIV_Scale_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest IV'' Famicom art
DQIV_Scale_Shield.png|The Scale shield from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest IV''
Image:DQIV Borya Happy Hat.png|Borya holding a scale shield
DQIV Borya Happy Hat.png|[[Borya]] holding a scale shield, along with the [[Happy hat]], [[Glombolero]], & [[Magma staff]]
File:Dq4 scale shield.png|Illustration of the Scale Shield from ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' (NES)
Dq4 scale shield.png|NES manual art from ''IV''
Scale shield VI 1995.png|The Scale shield from ''Dragon Quest VI''
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 from the Nintendo DS version of ''Dragon Quest IV''
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]]
[[fr:Bouclier d'écailles]]
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