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{{Item
|title =Metal King Shield
|title =''Metal King Shield''
|image =[[File:DVIII_Metal_King_Shield.png|center|185px]]
|image =[[File:DVIII_Metal_King_Shield.png|center|225px]]
|japanese = {{tt|メタルキングのたて|metaru kingu no tate}}
|japanese = メタルキングのたて<br>メタルキングの盾
|names = Metal King Shield
|romaji=Metaru kingu no tate
|games = {{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|names = MetlKing Shield
|buy = n/a
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''<br>''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3]]''<br>''[[Shounen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''
|sell =  
|buy = N/A
|effect = Provides a large boost to defense, and protects wearer from magic spells and the elements.  
|sell = N/A
|effect = Protects wearer from negative status effects and/or elemental damage.
}}
}}


The '''Metal King Shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''Dragon Quest'' series which first appeared in [[Dragon Quest V]]. As one could guess by the name, it is connected to [[Metal king slime|metal king slimes]] and features one directly in its center.
The '''Metal King Shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''Dragon Quest'' series which first appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. As one could guess by the name, it is as durable as [[Metal king slime|metal king slimes]] and features one directly in its center. It is often one of the most protective shields in the game.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Metal King Shield in Dragon Quest V has a defence bonus of +70, and reduces damage against fire and ice attacks. It can be acquired in exchange for 43 [[Mini medal|mini medals]] (50 in the remakes) at the [[Medal King's Palace]].
The metal king shield has a defence bonus of +70, and reduces the accuracy of [[Snooze]], [[Fuddle]], [[Dazzle]], and [[Whack|instant death]] instead of providing protection against magic or breath attacks. It can be acquired in exchange for 43 [[Mini medal|mini medals]] (50 in the remakes) at the [[Medal King's Palace]]., and can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, [[Hero's Son (Dragon Quest V)|his son]], [[Sancho]], [[Tuppence]], and several monster recruits.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Metal King Shield in Dragon Quest VI has +70 defense and +35 style. It also reduces Fire, Ice, Frizz, Sizz, and Bang damage by 30. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Milly]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]] and all slime allies can equip it. It is obtained as a reward for beating the Expert class in the Arena in [[Slimopolis]]. Since this class can be challenged only twice, it is possible to obtain only two Metal King Shields.
The metal king shield has +70 defense and +40 style. It also reduces [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and breath damage by 30. The [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|Hero]], [[Carver]], [[Milly]], [[Nevan]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]] and all slime allies can equip it. It is obtained as a reward for beating the Expert class in the Arena in [[Slimopolis]]. Since this class can be challenged only twice, it is possible to obtain only two metal king shields.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Metal King Shield in Dragon Quest VII has +70 defense. It also reduces damage from Fire/Ice and element spells/skills by 30.
The shield possesses the same attributes as in the previous game, and is the reward for amassing 90 mini medals. It can be equipped by all characters save for [[Maribel]]. In the original Sony PlayStation version, it was possible to buy an unlimited amount of shields if the player evolved the [[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest VII)|Immigrant Town]] into the Premium Bazaar and could be purchased for 10,000 gold. In the Nintendo 3DS version, another metal king shield can be acquired for the first completion of the A Hero's Return [[DLC Tablet]].
* If the metal king shield is equipped along with the metal king sword, metal king armour, and metal king helm when being ranked for the Best Dressed Contest of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]], they will provide an impressive '''+50''' bonus to style.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Metal King Shield has a defence bonus of +65 and reduces fire and ice based damage by 30 points. All characters can equip this shield.  
The Metal King Shield has a defence bonus of +65 and reduces breath damage by 30 points. All characters can equip this shield and in the 3DS port the {{Hero 8}} can change his appearance if he wears it along with the rest of the metal slime equipment.


Recipe: Metal King Shield = [[Ruinous shield]] + [[Saint's ashes]] + [[Orichalcum]]
Recipe: Metal King Shield = [[Ruinous shield]] + [[Saint's ashes]] + [[Orichalcum]]


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{stub}}
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:Metal king shield.png]]
|name=Metal king shield
|icon=[[File:Metal king shield IX artwork.png]]
|description=A shield made with metal king slimes that guards against magical attacks
|rarity=★★★★☆
|stats=Defence +37<br>Charm +50<br>Block +8.5%
|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]]
|notes=-10% all elemental damage
|price=NA/5,000
|location=[[Krak Pot]]
|i1=[[file:Metal king shield.png|link=Liquid metal shield]]
|i2=[[file:OrichalcumIXicon.png|link=Orichalcum]]
|i3=[[File:DQIX Slime crown.png|link=Slime crown]]
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Metal king shield</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Metal king shield xi icon.png]]
|description=An utterly impervious piece of protective gear that guards against attacks of all elements
|rarity=<big><big>★★★★★</big></big>
|stats=Defence +75/78/82/86<br>Block +9/10%
|notes=-10% all elemental damage
|price=N/A
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|diff=10/10
|i1=[[Molten globules]] x1, [[Slime crown]] x1, [[ Cumulonimbough]] x1, [[Gold nuglet]] x2
|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]]
}}
 
It is acquired via the recipe book '''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Making Things with Metal Kings]]''', which is the reward for turning in 110 mini medals at [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]].
 
===''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMSL


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQStars}}===
The Metal King Shield in Dragon Quest XI has a base defense and block chance boost of +75 and +9% respectively, and also offers a 10% reduction in elemental damage. Forging to +3 improves it to +86 defense and +10% block chance. All characters that can equip shields can equip it.
{{Stub}}


It is acquired via the recipe book "Making Things with Metal Kings" (1x Molten Globules + 1x Slime Crown + 1x Cumulonimbough + 2x Gold Nuglet).
==={{DQH}}===
The metal king shield has a blocking bonus of +55 and can be equipped by [[Luceus]], [[Aurora]], and [[Terry]]. It is a prize for turning in 80 mini medals and the player can acquire as many as possible as long as enough medals are turned in. It boasts the highest blocking bonus in the game.


==See also==
==={{DQH2}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==Related equipment==
*[[Metal king sword]]
*[[Metal king spear]]
*[[Metal king helm]]
*[[Metal king helm]]
*[[Metal king armour]]
*[[Metal king armour]]
*[[Liquid metal shield]]
*[[Liquid metal shield]]
==Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Escudo real|es-meaning=Royal shield
|fr=Bouclier royal|fr-meaning=Royal shield
}}
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQVI Metal King Shield.jpg|''Dragon Quest V''
DQVII Metal King Shield.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
DQH Metal king shield.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes''
Metal King Gear.jpg|''Dragon Quest Legend Items Gallery''
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Torneko: The Last Hope shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II shields]]

Latest revision as of 18:28, 9 May 2023

Metal King Shield
Japanese メタルキングのたて
メタルキングの盾
Romaji Metaru kingu no tate
Old localisations MetlKing Shield
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Torneko: The Last Hope
Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3
Shounen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest of the Stars
Effect Protects wearer from negative status effects and/or elemental damage.

The Metal King Shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series which first appeared in Dragon Quest V. As one could guess by the name, it is as durable as metal king slimes and features one directly in its center. It is often one of the most protective shields in the game.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

The metal king shield has a defence bonus of +70, and reduces the accuracy of Snooze, Fuddle, Dazzle, and instant death instead of providing protection against magic or breath attacks. It can be acquired in exchange for 43 mini medals (50 in the remakes) at the Medal King's Palace., and can be equipped by the Hero, his son, Sancho, Tuppence, and several monster recruits.

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

The metal king shield has +70 defense and +40 style. It also reduces Frizz, Sizz, Bang, and breath damage by 30. The Hero, Carver, Milly, Nevan, Terry, Amos and all slime allies can equip it. It is obtained as a reward for beating the Expert class in the Arena in Slimopolis. Since this class can be challenged only twice, it is possible to obtain only two metal king shields.

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

The shield possesses the same attributes as in the previous game, and is the reward for amassing 90 mini medals. It can be equipped by all characters save for Maribel. In the original Sony PlayStation version, it was possible to buy an unlimited amount of shields if the player evolved the Immigrant Town into the Premium Bazaar and could be purchased for 10,000 gold. In the Nintendo 3DS version, another metal king shield can be acquired for the first completion of the A Hero's Return DLC Tablet.

  • If the metal king shield is equipped along with the metal king sword, metal king armour, and metal king helm when being ranked for the Best Dressed Contest of the Excellence Grading Organisation, they will provide an impressive +50 bonus to style.

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

The Metal King Shield has a defence bonus of +65 and reduces breath damage by 30 points. All characters can equip this shield and in the 3DS port the Hero can change his appearance if he wears it along with the rest of the metal slime equipment.

Recipe: Metal King Shield = Ruinous shield + Saint's ashes + Orichalcum

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

Metal king shield
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A shield made with metal king slimes that guards against magical attacks
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★★★☆ Defence +37
Charm +50
Block +8.5%

Notes
-10% all elemental damage
Price Location
NA/5,000 Krak Pot
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

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

Metal king shield
Description
An utterly impervious piece of protective gear that guards against attacks of all elements
Rarity
★★★★★
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +75/78/82/86
Block +9/10%
Notes
-10% all elemental damage
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
N/A Fun-Size Forge
Forging Difficulty
10/10
Ingredients
Molten globules x1, Slime crown x1, Cumulonimbough x1, Gold nuglet x2
Characters

It is acquired via the recipe book Making Things with Metal Kings, which is the reward for turning in 110 mini medals at L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles.

Torneko: The Last Hope[edit | edit source]

==={{DQMSL

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

The metal king shield has a blocking bonus of +55 and can be equipped by Luceus, Aurora, and Terry. It is a prize for turning in 80 mini medals and the player can acquire as many as possible as long as enough medals are turned in. It boasts the highest blocking bonus in the game.

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Related equipment[edit | edit source]

Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolEscudo realRoyal shield
FrançaisBouclier royalRoyal shield

Gallery[edit | edit source]