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{{Item
{{Item
|title = ''Leather shield''
|title = Leather shield
|image = [[File:DQVIII_Leather_Shield.png|200px]]
|image = [[File:DQVIII_Leather_Shield.png|250px]]
|japanese = {{tt|かわのたて|kawa no tate}}
|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 XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}}<br>{{DQB}}<br>{{DQB2}}<br>{{DQStars}}
|names = Small shield
|buy = Varies, see article
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<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>{{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 = varies, see article
|effect = Increases the wielder's Defence.
|effect = Increases wielder's {{Defence}}. Can sometimes block attacks.
}}
}}
The '''Leather shield''' is a shield in the series. It is a light shield found at the beginning of each game that offers a small amount of protection.


The '''Leather shield''' is a recurring shield in the {{DQSeries}} It is a light [[shield]] which is often equipped during the beginning of various games.
==Design==
 
In the first game, the shield 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.
==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.


==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]] coins
|buy=90 gold
|sell=45 [[gold]] coins
|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
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|shops=[[Tantegel]] and [[Kol]]
|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=A light shield of simple construction.
|description=A light shield of simple construction.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
}}


==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
The Leather [[shield]] has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4.  The {{Prince of Midenhall}} and [[Prince of Cannock]] can equip it. It can be purchased from [[Midenhall]], [[Leftwyne]], [[Cannock]], and [[Moonahan]] for 90 [[gold]] coins and sold for 45 [[gold]] coins.
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A light [[shield]] of uncomplicated construction.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
The Leather [[shield]] has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 2}} and [[Prince of Cannock]]. It can be purchased from [[Midenhall]], [[Leftwyne]], [[Cannock]], and [[Moonahan]] for 90 gold and sold for 45 gold.


==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Leather [[shield]] has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4.  It can be equipped by The {{Hero 3}}, [[Warrior]]s, [[Priest]]s, [[Merchant]]s, [[Gadabout]]s & [[Sage]]s. It can be purchased from [[Aliahan]] and [[Reeve]] for 90 [[gold]] coins and sold for 67 [[gold]] coins. In the {{NES}} version, it is the only shield that Gadabout can equip.
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 from [[Aliahan]] and [[Reeve]] for 90 gold 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=<big>Leather shield</big>
|description=Look too closely, and you'll realize this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.
|stats=Defence +4
|vocation=[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link= Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]]<br>[[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=120 / 31
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Aliahan]], [[Reeve]], [[Romaria]], and [[Asham]].<br>Found in a treasure chest on 2F of [[Dreamer's Tower]].<br>Sparkly spot southeast of [[Romaria]].{{tt|*|Requires the ship}}<br>Sparkly spot on [[Lancel]].
}}


==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
The Leather [[shield]] has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4.  Everyone, but [[Alena]] & {{Maya}} can equip it. [[Hardie]] & [[Laurel]] have a Leather shield among their equipment. It can be purchased for 90 [[gold]] coins and sold for 67 [[gold]] coins. {{Tessie}} will sell it at [[Torneko's shop]] for 135.
{{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 from [[Burland]], [[Zalenagrad]], the [[Desert Bazaar]], [[Lakanaba]], and [[Havre Léon]] for 90 gold 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.


==={{DQ5}}===
==={{DQ5}}===
The Leather [[shield]] has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, {{Bianca}}, {{Nera}}, the {{Parry}}, and {{Madchen}}, [[Harry]], [[Sancho]], [[Tuppence]], and various monsters. 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.
{{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 [[Hero's son (Dragon Quest V)|Hero's 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}}.
 
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.


==={{DQ6}}===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Leather [[shield]] has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and a {{Style}} bonus of +2. It 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]] coins and sold for 52 [[gold]] coins. The Leather shield can be dropped by [[Leery lout]]s, as well.
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.


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Leather [[shield]] has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and a {{Style}} bonus of +2. It can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased from [[Estard]] and [[Ballymolloy]] for 70 [[gold]] coins and sold for 35 [[gold]] coins. Leather shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
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 from [[Estard]] and [[Ballymolloy]] for 70 gold and sold for 35 gold. Leather shield can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
The Leather [[shield]] has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}, [[Yangus]], [[Angelo]], and [[Morrie]]. It can be purchased from [[Farebury]] for 70 [[gold]] coins and sold for 35 [[gold]] coins. 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's scale]] or the [[Bronze shield]] by combining it with a [[bronze knife]].
{{Descriptions
 
|DQ8=A simple shield made of leather stretched over wood.<ref>{{PlayStation 2}}, [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>
Recipe: [[Pot lid]] + [[Magic beast hide]]
}}
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}, [[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. It can be made in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and upgraded into either the [[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>


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Equipment|header|image=DQIX Leather shield.png‎|name=Leather shield|console={{DS}}}}
{{DQIXEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}|modifier=+3}}
|header=[[File:DQIX Leather shield.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|name=Leather shield
{{Equipment|stat|name=Style|modifier=+5}}
|kanji=かわのたて
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=90|sellPrice=45|equipableBy=[[Warrior]], [[Priest]], [[Mage]], [[Minstrel]], [[Paladin]], [[Armamentalist]], [[Sage]], {{Luminary V}}, Omnivocational Shieldmaster
|icon=[[File:Leather shield IX artwork.png|275px]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Shield}}
|description=An unsophisticated shield of leather over lumber.<ref>Nintendo DS version.</ref>
|flavor=An unsophisticated shield of leather over lumber.
|rarity=★☆☆☆☆
|notes=Sold in [[Angel Falls]] and [[Stornway]].<br>Commonly dropped or stolen from [[Leery lout]]s.}}
|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|Leery louts]].
|price=90 / 45
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Angel Falls]] and [[Stornway]].<br>Found in a treasure chest at [[the Hexagon]].
|i1=None
|i2=None
|i3=None
}}


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{Equipment|header|name=}}
{{DQXIEquipment
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★☆☆☆☆}}
|name=<big><big>Leather shield</big></big>
{{Equipment|stat|name={{Defence}}<br>(forge buffs)|modifier=+4<br>(+5, +6, +7)}}
|icon=[[File:Leather shield xi icon.png]]
{{Equipment|stat|name=Block chance|modifier=+5%}}
|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>
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Sold in [[Heliodor]], [[The Manglegrove]] campsite}}
|rarity=<big><big>F</big></big>
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=90|sellPrice=45|equipableBy={{Hero 11}}, {{Serena 11}}, [[Sylvando]], [[Hendrik]]
|stats=Defence +4/5/6/7<br>Block Chance +5%
|notes=Requires 2 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|price=90 / 45
|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]]
}}
 
==={{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}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Class|modifier=Shield}}
|flavor=A great big buckler made by stretching animal skin over a wooden frame
|notes=
}}
}}


==={{DQSwords}}===
==={{DQB}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==={{DQB}}===
==={{DQB2}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A small shield bound with the skin of some creature.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
}}
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.


==={{DQStars}}===
==={{DQStars}}===
{{DQStarsArmor
{{DQStarsArmor
|name=Leather shield
|name=Leather shield
|kanji=  
|kanji=皮の盾
|romanji={{tt||}}
|romanji={{tt|Kawa no tate|Leather shield}}
|sprite= [[File:DQotS Leather Shield.jpg|400px]]
|sprite= [[File:DQotS Leather Shield.jpg|300px]]
|type= Top
|type= Shield
|rarity= [[File:DQotS Rarity 1.png]]
|rarity= [[File:DQotS Rarity 1.png]]
|bdef= 2
|bdef= 2
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}}
}}


==Descriptions==
==={{AHB}}===
{{Descriptions
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.
|DQ2=A light [[shield]] of uncomplicated construction.<ref>[[Cell phone]] version</ref>
 
|DQ4=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto">[[Nintendo DS]] version</ref>
==In Other Languages==
|DQ5=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto"/>
{{OtherLanguages
|DQ8=A simple shield made of leather stretched over wood.<ref>{{PlayStation 2}}, [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>
|es=Escudo de piel|es-meaning=Spanish for "leather 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".
}}
}}


==See also==
==Related items==
*[[Leather cape]]
*[[Leather cape]]
*[[Leather dress]]
*[[Leather dress]]
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<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Leathershield.JPG|
Leathershield.JPG|
DQII Leather shield.jpg|The Leather shield from {{II}}.
DQII Leather shield.jpg|The Leather shield from {{II}} guide bok, circa 1993
DQIII_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from {{III}}.
DQIII_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from {{III}}.
DQIV_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from {{IV}}.
DQIV_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from {{IV}}.
DQV_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from {{V}}.
DQV_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from {{V}}.
DQVII leather shield.png|The Leather shield from {{VII}}.
File:Leather shield VI 1995.png|The Leather shield from {{VI}}.
File:Leather shield VII artwork.jpg|The Leather shield from {{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}}.  
Image:DQotS Leather Armour.jpg|Female player using the full [[Leather armour]] set in {{Stars}}.  
File:Leather shield treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
AHB Leather Shield.png|''A Hero's Bonds'' icon
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==Reference==
==References==
<references/>
<references/>


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[[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]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 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]]
[[fr:Bouclier de cuir]]

Latest revision as of 16:55, 8 September 2025

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 II
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Torneko no Daibōken
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. It is a light shield found at the beginning of each game that offers a small amount of protection.

Design[edit | edit source]

In the first game, the shield 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.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]

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

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

GameDescription
A light shield of uncomplicated construction.[2]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the Hero and Prince of Cannock. It can be purchased from Midenhall, Leftwyne, Cannock, and Moonahan for 90 gold and sold for 45 gold.

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 from Aliahan and Reeve for 90 gold 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.
Stats Vocations
Defence +4
Notes
N/A
Price Location
120 / 31 Sold at the armour shops in Aliahan, Reeve, Romaria, and Asham.
Found in a treasure chest on 2F of Dreamer's Tower.
Sparkly spot southeast of Romaria.*
Sparkly spot on Lancel.

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

GameDescription
Doesn't appear to have any special effect.[3]

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 from Burland, Zalenagrad, the Desert Bazaar, Lakanaba, and Havre Léon for 90 gold 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.[3]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the Hero, Bianca, Nera, the Hero's 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 from Estard and Ballymolloy for 70 gold and sold for 35 gold. Leather shield can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

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

GameDescription
A simple shield made of leather stretched over wood.[4]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the 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. It can be made in the Alchemy Pot and upgraded into either the Scale shield or Bronze shield.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Leather shield
Leather shield
Pot lid
Magic beast hide		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Scale shield		 Leather shield
Leather shield
Dragon scale		 -


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Bronze shield		 Leather shield
Leather shield
Bronze knife		 -

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.[5]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★☆☆☆☆ Defence +3
Style +5
Notes
1⁄16 chance of being dropped or stolen from Leery louts.
Price Location
90 / 45 Sold at the armour shops in Angel Falls and Stornway.
Found in a treasure chest at the Hexagon.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
None None None

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

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

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

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Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A small shield bound with the skin of some creature.[7]

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

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]

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 pielSpanish for "leather shield".
FrançaisBouclier de cuirFrench for "leather shield".
DeutschLederschildGerman for "leather shield".
ItalianoScudo di pelleItalian for "leather shield".

Related items[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The Leather shield from II guide bok, circa 1993
    The Leather shield from II guide bok, circa 1993
  • The Leather shield from III.
    The Leather shield from III.
  • The Leather shield from IV.
    The Leather shield from IV.
  • The Leather shield from V.
    The Leather shield from V.
  • The Leather shield from VI.
    The Leather shield from VI.
  • The Leather shield from VII.
    The Leather shield from 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.
  • Treasures icon
    Treasures icon
  • A Hero's Bonds icon
    A Hero's Bonds icon

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.
  4. ↑ PlayStation 2, Nintendo 3DS and Cell phone version
  5. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  6. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  7. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
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