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{{Item
|title=Dark shield
|title=''Dark shield''
|image=[[Image:DQV Dark shield.png|180px]]
|image=[[Image:DQV Dark shield.png|150px]]
|japanese={{tt|ダークシールド|Dāku shīrudo}}
|japanese=ダークシールド
|names=N/a
|romaji=Dāku shīrudo
|names=None
|buy=Varies, see article
|buy=Varies, see article
|sell=4,900-8,600 gold
|sell=4,900-8,600 gold
|effect=Casts [[Absorb Magic]] when used as a tool in battle. (V only)<br>Protects the wearer from fire and ice damage. (IX and XI)
|effect=Casts [[Absorb Magic]] (''V'')<br>Protects the wearer from fire & ice (''IX'' & ''XI'')
|games=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
|games=''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''
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The '''Dark shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, first introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. When it first appeared, it was a shield designed specifically for monster companions, but in modern games, it became a jet-black colored version of the [[Ogre shield]].
The '''Dark shield''' is a recurring shield in the ''Dragon Quest'' series, first introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. When it first appeared, it was a shield designed specifically for monster companions, but in modern games, it became a jet-black colored version of the [[Ogre shield]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The dark shield has a defence bonus of +37, but can only be equipped by certain monster companions. It casts [[Absorb Magic]] when used as a tool in battle. One can be found in the basement of [[Talon Tower]] and it can be dropped by [[Hyperanemon]]s. It can be sold for 4,900 gold.
The dark shield has a defence bonus of +37, but can only be equipped by certain monster companions. It casts [[Absorb Magic]] when used as a tool in battle. One can be found in the basement of [[Talon Tower]] and it can be dropped by [[Hyperanemon]]s. It can be sold for 4,900 gold.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=Dark shield.png|name=Dark shield|console=DS}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+30}}
|header=[[file:Dark shield.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block Chance|modifier=+5%}}
|name=Dark shield
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+40}}
|icon=[[File:Dark shield IX artwork.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=One found at [[Gittingham Palace]].<br>Commonly dropped or stolen from [[Night knight]]s<br>Rarely stolen or dropped by [[Fright knight]]s.}}
|description=A jet-black shield that guards against fire- and ice-based attacks
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=17,200|sellPrice=8,600|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Sage]], [[Luminary]], Omnivocational Shieldmaster
|stats=Defence +30<br>Charm +40<br>Block +5%
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Shield}}
|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]]
|flavor=A jet-black shield that guards against fire- and ice-based attacks.
|notes=-5% Fire & Ice damage<br>Dropped by [[Night knight]]s at 1/64 & [[Fright knight]]s at 1/256<br>Upgrades into [[Ogre shield]]
|notes=Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 5%.<br>Upgrades into [[Ogre shield]].
|price=17,200/8,600
|location=Sold in [[DQVC]]<br>Found in [[Gittingham Palace]]
|i1=N/A
|i2=N/A
|i3=N/A
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{stub}}
{{DQXIEquipment
 
|name=<big><big>Dark shield</big></big>
{{DQV}}
|icon=[[File:Dark shield xi icon.png]]
{{DQIX}}
|description=A jet-black buckler that can block a bit of damage dealt by fire and ice attacks
{{DQXI}}
|rarity=<big><big>★★☆☆☆</big></big>
|stats=Defence +38/39/41/43<br>Block +10%
|notes=-5% Fire & Ice damage
|price=17,200/8,600
|location=Sold in [[Gallopolis]] & [[Gondolia]] after the first act
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}


[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]

Latest revision as of 17:25, 6 May 2023

Dark shield
Japanese ダークシールド
Romaji Dāku shīrudo
Old localisations None
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Casts Absorb Magic (V)
Protects the wearer from fire & ice (IX & XI)

The Dark shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest V. When it first appeared, it was a shield designed specifically for monster companions, but in modern games, it became a jet-black colored version of the Ogre shield.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

The dark shield has a defence bonus of +37, but can only be equipped by certain monster companions. It casts Absorb Magic when used as a tool in battle. One can be found in the basement of Talon Tower and it can be dropped by Hyperanemons. It can be sold for 4,900 gold.

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

Dark shield
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A jet-black shield that guards against fire- and ice-based attacks
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +30
Charm +40
Block +5%

Notes
-5% Fire & Ice damage
Dropped by Night knights at 1/64 & Fright knights at 1/256
Upgrades into Ogre shield
Price Location
17,200/8,600 Sold in DQVC
Found in Gittingham Palace
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
N/A N/A N/A

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

Dark shield
Description
A jet-black buckler that can block a bit of damage dealt by fire and ice attacks
Rarity
★★☆☆☆
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +38/39/41/43
Block +10%
Notes
-5% Fire & Ice damage
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
17,200/8,600 Sold in Gallopolis & Gondolia after the first act
Forging Difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters