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The '''Mirror Shield''' is a shield equipment item in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. | The '''Mirror Shield''' is a shield equipment item in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'' series]]. True to its name, it can reflect spells back at the caster. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''=== | ||
The mirror shield has a defence bonus of +45 and can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]], [[Ragnar McRyan]] and [[Kiryl]]. | The mirror shield has a defence bonus of +45 and can be equipped by [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]], [[Ragnar McRyan]] and [[Kiryl]]. It has a 25% chance to bounce magic back, and cuts all types of spell damage (save [[zap]]) by 33.3% | ||
It is found in the [[Doorway to Nadiria]] and can be sold for 6,750 [[gold]] coins. | It is found in the [[Doorway to Nadiria]] and can be sold for 6,750 [[gold]] coins. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ||
The mirror shield offers a defense bonus of +43. It can be equipped by the Hero or [[Angelo]]. | The mirror shield offers a defense bonus of +43. It can be equipped by the Hero or [[Angelo]], and has a 20% chance to reflect spells. When equipped along with the [[Mirror armour]], the reflection rate jumps to 33.3%. | ||
==Inspiration== | |||
The earliest known instance of a mirror shield belongs to the myth of Perseus, who was given extraordinary armaments by the gods in his task to slay Medusa. Among these was the fantastic Aegis shield from Athena, which is described in equal amounts as being either a true mirror in the modern sense or a plate of beaten bronze polished so finely it served as a mirror. In either case Perseus used the shield reflection to approach Medusa without being petrified, and the gorgon's ghastly visage was forever imprinted on the shield. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Image:DQIV_Mirror_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest IV'' | Image:DQIV_Mirror_Shield.png|''Dragon Quest IV'' | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII shields]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII shields]] | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 30 December 2016
The Mirror Shield is a shield equipment item in the Dragon Quest series. True to its name, it can reflect spells back at the caster.
Appearances
Dragon Quest IV
The mirror shield has a defence bonus of +45 and can be equipped by The Hero, Ragnar McRyan and Kiryl. It has a 25% chance to bounce magic back, and cuts all types of spell damage (save zap) by 33.3%
It is found in the Doorway to Nadiria and can be sold for 6,750 gold coins.
Dragon Quest VIII
The mirror shield offers a defense bonus of +43. It can be equipped by the Hero or Angelo, and has a 20% chance to reflect spells. When equipped along with the Mirror armour, the reflection rate jumps to 33.3%.
Inspiration
The earliest known instance of a mirror shield belongs to the myth of Perseus, who was given extraordinary armaments by the gods in his task to slay Medusa. Among these was the fantastic Aegis shield from Athena, which is described in equal amounts as being either a true mirror in the modern sense or a plate of beaten bronze polished so finely it served as a mirror. In either case Perseus used the shield reflection to approach Medusa without being petrified, and the gorgon's ghastly visage was forever imprinted on the shield.
Gallery
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Dragon Quest IV
