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The '''''Platinum Shield''''' is a common shield equipment item in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest series]]. It is typically a mid-level strength shield.
{{Item
|title =''Platinum shield''
|image = [[file:nopic.png]]
|japanese = プラチナシールド
|romaji=Purachina shirudo
|names = Same
|games = {{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Heroes}}
|buy = varies
|sell = varies
|effect = Protects wearer from fire attacks.
}}
 
The '''platinum shield''' is a recurring shield in the {{DQSeries}} which first appeared in {{DQ6}}. It is typically a mid-level shield, the strongest created by mundane means without any magical properties.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest Swords]]===
==={{DQ6}}===
====Info====
The platinum shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +25, a {{Style}} bonus of +40, and reduces damage taken from [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]] spells and fire breath by 10 points. It can be used by {{Hero 6}}, [[Carver]], [[Terry]],  [[Amos]], and [[Goowain]]; it is found in [[Somnia]] castle behind a door that requires the [[Ultimate key]], and is also dropped by [[Annihilantern]]s and [[Octavian sentry|Octavian sentries]] at a 1/256 rate each.
{{Equipment|header}}
{{Equipment|entry|name=[[Platinum Shield]]|statModified=Durability|statModifier=+4|sellPrice=900g}}
{{Equipment|footer}}
====Locations====
{{ItemLocation|header}}
{{ItemLocation|entry|location=[[Castle Avalonia]]|info=Sold at armor shop (1620g)}}
{{ItemLocation|footer}}
====Equipping characters====
{{CharacterList|header}}
{{CharacterList|entry|character=[[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]}}
{{CharacterList|footer}}


==={{DQ7}}===
The platinum shield has the same attributes as in the previous game. It can be equipped by {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]]. The shield can be purchased from [[El Ciclo]] in the present, [[Wetlock]], and [[Providence]] for 3,500 [[gold]] coins and sold for 1,750 [[gold]] coins. One can be found in [[Estard]] castle's treasury, which requires the [[Ultimate Key]]. If the Platinum shield is equipped along with the [[Platinum sword]], [[Platinum mail]], and [[Platinum headgear]] when being graded for the Best Dressed Content of the [[Excellence Grading Organisation]], they provide an additional +30 bonus to {{Style}}.
*In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, the shield lost its protection against fire breath.


==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[file:Platinum shield.png]]
|name=Platinum shield
|icon=[[File:Platinum shield IX artwork.png]]
|description=Protection made of platinum that fares well against fire attacks
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats=Defence +15<br>Charm +24<br>Block +2%
|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=-5% Fire damage
|price=3,200/1,600
|location=Sold in [[Bloomingdale]]
|i1=[[File:Light shield.png|link=Light shield]]
|i2=[[File:Platinum oreIX icon.png|link=Platinum ore]]
|i3=[[File:Hephaestus flameIXicon.png|link=Hephaestus flame]]
}}
==={{DQ10}}===
{{stub}}
{{stub}}
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Platinum shield</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Platinum shield xi icon.png]]
|description=A protective platter of precious metal that's pretty impressively impervious to fire
|rarity=<big><big>★★☆☆☆</big></big>
|stats=Defence +25/26/27/28<br>Charm +13/14<br>Block +8%
|notes=-5% Fire damage<br>Dropped by [[Dullahan]]s, [[Headless horseman|Headless horsemen]] at 1/256 & 1/128
|price=NA/2,250
|location=[[Fun-Size Forge]]
|diff=4/10
|i1=[[Platinum ore]] x2, [[Permasnow]] x2, [[Green eye]] x1
|character=[[File:Hero XI sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest XI)]][[File:Hendrik sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Hendrik]]
}}
The guide for creating platinum gear, ''[[List of fun-size forge recipe book locations in Dragon Quest XI|Platinum Protection]]'', is found in [[The Hekswood]].
==={{DQSwords}}===
The shield increases the [[Hero (Dragon Quest Swords)|Hero]]'s defence by +4 and can be purchased for 1,800 gold at [[Castle Avalonia]].
==={{DQH}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQTreasures}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A platinum protector that costs a pretty penny
}}
The platinum shield is [[List_of_treasures_in_Dragon_Quest_Treasures|Treasure No. 78]] in the armour category, with a base value of 900,000
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Platinum shield VI 1995.png|The platinum shield in {{VI}}.
Platinum shield VII artwork.png|The platinum shield in {{VII}}.
File:Platinum shield treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
</gallery></center>
==See also==
*[[Platinum headgear]]
*[[Platinum mail]]
*[[Platinum sword]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Treasures armour]]

Latest revision as of 14:19, 5 August 2023

Platinum shield
Japanese プラチナシールド
Romaji Purachina shirudo
Old localisations Same
Found in Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Heroes
Effect Protects wearer from fire attacks.

The platinum shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series which first appeared in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation. It is typically a mid-level shield, the strongest created by mundane means without any magical properties.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

The platinum shield has a Defence bonus of +25, a Style bonus of +40, and reduces damage taken from Frizz, Sizz, Bang spells and fire breath by 10 points. It can be used by Hero, Carver, Terry, Amos, and Goowain; it is found in Somnia castle behind a door that requires the Ultimate key, and is also dropped by Annihilanterns and Octavian sentries at a 1/256 rate each.

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

The platinum shield has the same attributes as in the previous game. It can be equipped by Hero, Kiefer, and Aishe. The shield can be purchased from El Ciclo in the present, Wetlock, and Providence for 3,500 gold coins and sold for 1,750 gold coins. One can be found in Estard castle's treasury, which requires the Ultimate Key. If the Platinum shield is equipped along with the Platinum sword, Platinum mail, and Platinum headgear when being graded for the Best Dressed Content of the Excellence Grading Organisation, they provide an additional +30 bonus to Style.

  • In the Nintendo 3DS version, the shield lost its protection against fire breath.

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

Platinum shield
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
Protection made of platinum that fares well against fire attacks
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Defence +15
Charm +24
Block +2%
Notes
-5% Fire damage
Price Location
3,200/1,600 Sold in Bloomingdale
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

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

Platinum shield
Description
A protective platter of precious metal that's pretty impressively impervious to fire
Rarity
★★☆☆☆
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Defence +25/26/27/28
Charm +13/14
Block +8%
Notes
-5% Fire damage
Dropped by Dullahans, Headless horsemen at 1/256 & 1/128
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
NA/2,250 Fun-Size Forge
Forging Difficulty
4/10
Ingredients
Platinum ore x2, Permasnow x2, Green eye x1
Characters

The guide for creating platinum gear, Platinum Protection, is found in The Hekswood.

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

The shield increases the Hero's defence by +4 and can be purchased for 1,800 gold at Castle Avalonia.

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

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Dragon Quest Treasures[edit | edit source]

GameDescription
A platinum protector that costs a pretty penny

The platinum shield is Treasure No. 78 in the armour category, with a base value of 900,000

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The platinum shield in VI.
    The platinum shield in VI.
  • The platinum shield in VII.
    The platinum shield in VII.
  • Treasures icon
    Treasures icon

See also[edit | edit source]

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