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{{Item
|title = Kitty shield
|image = [[Image:DQVIII Kitty shield art.png|300px]]
|japanese = キトンシールド
|romaji = {{tt|Kiton shīrudo|Kitten shield}}
|names = Kitten Shield
|games = {{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{DQ7R}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}<br>{{DQTreasures}}
|effect = Increases the wielder's Defence.
}}
The '''Kitty shield''' is a shield in the series.


The '''kitty shield''', also known as the '''kitten shield''', is a recurring shield in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is a novelty shield appearing alongside with the other cat-themed equipment. It offers a decent amount of protection for characters who typically cannot carry heavier shields.
==Characteristics==
A light shield with a cat motif that can be equipped by characters who cannot carry heavier shields, such as female characters and youngsters.
*The original design from ''Dragon Quest VII'' is roughly in the shape of a large cat head, with round pink gems as the cat's eyes and metal studs where its ears and whiskers are located.
*The design from ''Dragon Quest VIII'' is a round buckler with a design of a cartoon cat in the very center. The pink section in the center has three cat paws, while the outside border is yellow with alternating cat paws and stylised cat heads. This design has been used for all other games.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
[[Image:DQVII_Kitty_Shield.png|right|thumb|230px|''Dragon Quest VII'']]
The Kitty shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +9, a {{Style}} bonus of +8, and can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Ruff]]. It can be purchased for 310 gold from [[L'Arca]] and [[Frobisher]] in the past, and sold for 155 gold. One can be found in a treasure chest on B1F of the [[Tunnel to the Abbey]] in the past. It has a {{fraction|1|64}} chance of being dropped by [[Fire fry]] and a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Small fry]].
The kitty shield has a defence bonus of +9 and a style bonus of +8. It can only be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Ruff]] and can be purchased in [[L'Arca]] for 310 gold.
*In the Nintendo 3DS version, a Kitty shield can be found in a treasure chest in the L'Arca Region in the past after crossing the bridge to the northeast.


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ7R}}===
The kitty shield has a defense bonus of +12 and can be sold for 550 gold. It can only be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]] and is sold for 550 gold.
[[Image:DQVIIR Kitty Shield.png|right|thumb|''VII Reimagined'' icon]]
The Kitty shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4, a Block Chance of 5%, and an Evasion Chance bonus of +8%. It can be equipped by [[Maribel]] and [[Ruff]]. It can be purchased for 310 gold from [[L'Arca]] and sold for 155 gold. One can be found at [[Precipice Pass]]. It can be dropped by [[Fire fry]]. Kitty shield is a 2♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at [[Pilgrim's Rest]] in the past and a 1♦ prize in the present.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX_Kitty_shield.png‎|name=Kitty shield}}
{{Descriptions
{{Equipment|stat|name=Defence|modifier=+11}}
|DQ8=A light and durable shield sporting a cute kitty-cat motif.<ref>Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.</ref>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block chance|modifier=+2%}}
}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=550
The Kitty shield has a {{Defense}} bonus of +12 and can be equipped by [[Jessica]] and [[Angelo]], as well as [[Red]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. One can be found in the [[Swordsman's Labyrinth]] in a treasure chest requiring the [[Thief's key]] to open. It has a {{fraction|1|32}} chance of being dropped by [[Berserker]] and a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Metal slime knight]].
|flavor=A charming piece of armour with a feline design.
|notes=Recipe: [[Light shield]] x 1 + [[Kitty litter]] x 1}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Kitty shield}}
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQIX_Kitty_shield.png‎]]
|name=Kitty shield
|kanji=キトンシールド
|icon=[[Image:DQVIII Kitty shield art.png|250px]]
|description=A charming piece of armour with a feline design.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +11<br>Style +20<br>Block Chance +2.0%
|vocation=[[File:IXwarrioricon.png|link=Warrior]][[File:IXpriesticon.png|link=Priest]][[File:IXmageicon.png|link=Mage]][[File:IXminstrelicon.png|link=Minstrel]]<br>[[File:IXPaladinicon.png|link=Paladin]][[File:IXarmamentalisticon.png|link=Armamentalist]][[File:IXsageicon.png|link=Sage]][[File:IXluminaryicon.png|link=Luminary (vocation)]]
|notes=Used to create [[Catty shield]].
|price=N/a / 550 gold
|location=Alchemy only.
|i1=[[Image:Light shield.png|32px|link=Light shield]]<br>Light shield
|i2=[[Image:DQIX Kitty litter.png|32px|link=Kitty litter]]<br>Kitty litter
|i3=-
}}
 
==={{DQSwords}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQVIII Kitty shield PS2.png|name=Kitty shield}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Durability|modifier=+2}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Durability|modifier=+2}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=990
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=990|equipableBy={{Hero Swords}}
|flavor=This shield makes a meowing noise when blocking an attack.
{{Equipment|stat|name=Location|modifier=Treasure chest at [[Caliburn Cave]].}}
|notes= <br>There is a 500 point bonus for completing a level with all of the cat-themed equipment.<br>Dropped by [[Lucky Bag|Lucky Bags]].}}
|flavor=This shield makes a meowing noise when blocking an attack.<ref>Nintendo Wii version.</ref>
|notes=There is a 500 point bonus for completing a level with all of the cat-themed equipment.}}


==Description==
==={{DQTreasures}}===
*'''A light and durable shield sporting a cute kitty-cat motif.''' (Description when selecting the Kitty shield in PS2 ''Dragon Quest VIII''.)
[[Image:Kitty shield treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]
The Kitty shield is Treasure No. 204 in the Armour 2 category and can be found on [[the Maneland]]. Its base value is 31,000 gold.
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A colorful shield decorated with a cute picture of a cuddly kitten.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Escudo felino|es-meaning=Spanish for "feline shield".
|fr=Bouclier chat|fr-meaning=French for "cat shield".
|de=Katzenschild|de-meaning=German for "cat shield".
|it=Scudo del micio|it-meaning=Italian for "kitty's shield".
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:Kitty_shield.png|The kitty shield from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQVII_Kitty_Shield.png|The Kitty shield from ''Dragon Quest VII''
DQTR Kitty Shield.jpg|The Kitty shield from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


{{Wikia}}
==Related items==
*[[Catty shield]]
 
==References==
<references/>
 
[[Category: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 Swords shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]
[[es:Escudo Felino]]
[[fr:Bouclier chat]]

Latest revision as of 16:03, 20 June 2026

Kitty shield
Japanese キトンシールド
Romaji Kiton shīrudo
Old Localisations Kitten Shield
Found in Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest Swords
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Increases the wielder's Defence.

The Kitty shield is a shield in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

A light shield with a cat motif that can be equipped by characters who cannot carry heavier shields, such as female characters and youngsters.

  • The original design from Dragon Quest VII is roughly in the shape of a large cat head, with round pink gems as the cat's eyes and metal studs where its ears and whiskers are located.
  • The design from Dragon Quest VIII is a round buckler with a design of a cartoon cat in the very center. The pink section in the center has three cat paws, while the outside border is yellow with alternating cat paws and stylised cat heads. This design has been used for all other games.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

The Kitty shield has a Defence bonus of +9, a Style bonus of +8, and can only be equipped by Maribel and Ruff. It can be purchased for 310 gold from L'Arca and Frobisher in the past, and sold for 155 gold. One can be found in a treasure chest on B1F of the Tunnel to the Abbey in the past. It has a 164 chance of being dropped by Fire fry and a 1128 chance of being dropped by Small fry.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, a Kitty shield can be found in a treasure chest in the L'Arca Region in the past after crossing the bridge to the northeast.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined[edit | edit source]

VII Reimagined icon

The Kitty shield has a Defence bonus of +4, a Block Chance of 5%, and an Evasion Chance bonus of +8%. It can be equipped by Maribel and Ruff. It can be purchased for 310 gold from L'Arca and sold for 155 gold. One can be found at Precipice Pass. It can be dropped by Fire fry. Kitty shield is a 2♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at Pilgrim's Rest in the past and a 1♦ prize in the present.

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

GameDescription
A light and durable shield sporting a cute kitty-cat motif.[1]

The Kitty shield has a Defense bonus of +12 and can be equipped by Jessica and Angelo, as well as Red in the Nintendo 3DS version. One can be found in the Swordsman's Labyrinth in a treasure chest requiring the Thief's key to open. It has a 132 chance of being dropped by Berserker and a 1128 chance of being dropped by Metal slime knight.

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

Kitty shield (キトンシールド)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A charming piece of armour with a feline design.[2]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +11
Style +20
Block Chance +2.0%

Notes
Used to create Catty shield.
Price Location
N/a / 550 gold Alchemy only.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Light shield

Kitty litter
-

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

 Kitty shield
Durability +2
Equipable by Hero
Location Treasure chest at Caliburn Cave.
Buy Price N/A
Sell Price 990
Flavor text This shield makes a meowing noise when blocking an attack.[3]
Notes There is a 500 point bonus for completing a level with all of the cat-themed equipment.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

Treasures icon

The Kitty shield is Treasure No. 204 in the Armour 2 category and can be found on the Maneland. Its base value is 31,000 gold.

GameDescription
A colorful shield decorated with a cute picture of a cuddly kitten.[4]

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolEscudo felinoSpanish for "feline shield".
FrançaisBouclier chatFrench for "cat shield".
DeutschKatzenschildGerman for "cat shield".
ItalianoScudo del micioItalian for "kitty's shield".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Related items[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Sony PlayStation 2, Mobile, and Nintendo 3DS versions.
  2. Nintendo DS version.
  3. Nintendo Wii version.
  4. Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.