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|romaji = {{tt|Kawa no tate|Leather shield}}
|romaji = {{tt|Kawa no tate|Leather shield}}
|names = Small shield
|names = Small shield
|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}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest}}<br>{{DQI&IIHD}}<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>{{DQ7R}}<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}}
|effect = Increases the wielder's Defence.
|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.
The '''Leather shield''' is a [[shield]] in the series.


==Design==
==Characteristics==
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.
The leather shield has gone through several designs throughout the series history, but has maintained its status as a light shield that provides a basic amount of protection early in the game.
*The original design from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest I'' featured a design of a fire-breathing dragon.
*The design from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest II'' has a design of a bird of prey spreading its wings.
*The leather shield from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest III'' features a stylised design of an ant with twelve legs. This design would be used until ''Dragon Quest VI'' and brought back for the ''HD-2D Remake'' games.
*The design introduced in ''Dragon Quest VII'' appears to have been patched together from various animal skins. It has been used in most modern games.
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]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|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.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
|description=A light shield of simple construction.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
}}
==={{DQIHD}}===
{{DQIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Leather Shield.png]]
|name=Leather shield
|kanji=皮の盾
|description=Look too closely and you’ll realise this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +4
|characters=[[Image:DQI&IIHD Hero icon.png|35px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest)]]
|notes=Hero's initial equipment.
|buy=120 gold
|sell=36 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Tantegel]] and [[Kol]].<br>Treasure chest on B1 of [[Erdrick's Hollow]].<br>Sparkly spot in the hills northeast of Erdrick's Hollow.
}}
}}


==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQ2=A light [[shield]] of uncomplicated construction.<ref>Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.</ref>
|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.
 
==={{DQIIHD}}===
{{DQIIHDEquipment
|header=[[Image:DQ1&2HD Leather Shield.png]]
|name=Leather shield
|kanji=皮の盾
|description=Look too closely and you’ll realise this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|attributes=Defence +3
|characters=[[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Midenhall icon.png|42px|link=Prince of Midenhall]][[File:DQI&IIHD Prince of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Prince of Cannock]][[File:DQI&IIHD Princess of Cannock icon.png|35px|link=Princess of Cannock]]
|notes=-
|buy=120 gold
|sell=70 gold
|location=Sold at [[Midenhall]], [[Leftwyne]], and [[Tantegel]].<br>Sparkly spot in the hills northwest of Midenhall.<br>{{fraction|1|16}} chance of being dropped by [[Ram raider]].<br>Stolen from [[Headhunter]].<br>Use [[Dig]] around [[Rippleport]].
}}
}}
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 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.
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 for 90 gold from [[Aliahan]] and [[Reeve]] and sold for 67 gold. In the NES version, it is the only shield that Gadabouts can equip.


==={{DQ3HD}}===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Leather shield III HD icon.png]]
|header=[[File:Leather shield III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Leather shield</big>
|name=Leather shield
|description=Look too closely, and you'll realize this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.
|description=Look too closely, and you'll realize this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.<ref>Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.</ref>
|stats=Defence +4
|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]]
|vocation=[[File:Hero iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Hero (Dragon Quest III)]][[File:Warrior iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Warrior]][[File:Priest iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Priest]][[File:Merchant iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Merchant]]<br>[[File:Gadabout iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Gadabout]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]][[File:Sage iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Sage]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster Wrangler]]
|notes=N/A
|notes=-
|price=120 / 31
|price=120 gold / 31 gold
|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]].
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Aliahan]], [[Reeve]], [[Romaria]], and [[Asham]].<br>Treasure chest on 2F of [[Dreamer's Tower]].<br>Sparkly spot southeast of [[Romaria]], requires the ship.<br>Sparkly spot on [[Lancel]].
}}
}}


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|DQ4=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto">[[Nintendo DS]] and Mobile versions.</ref>
|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.
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 for 90 gold from [[Burland]], [[Zalenagrad]], the [[Desert Bazaar]], [[Lakanaba]], and [[Havre Léon]] 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.
* {{Tessie}} will sell it at [[Torneko's shop]] for 135 gold.


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|DQ5=Doesn't appear to have any special effect.<ref name="auto"/>
|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 has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}, {{Bianca}}, {{Nera}}, the {{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.
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.
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
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]].
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 for 70 gold from [[Estard]] and [[Ballymolloy]] and sold for 35 gold. Leather shield can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the [[Casino]].
 
==={{DQ7R}}===
[[Image:DQVIIR Leather Shield.png|right|thumb|''VII Reimagined'' icon]]
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4, a Block Chance of 5%, and can be equipped by the {{Hero 7}}, [[Kiefer]], [[Sir Mervyn]], and [[Aishe]]. It can be purchased for 90 gold at [[Estard|Estard Castle]], [[Ballymolloy]], [[Emberdale]] in the present, and [[L'Arca]] in the past and sold for 45 gold. One can be found in a treasure chest at the [[Rainbow Mine]] and another on 3F of [[the Tower]] in the past. Leather shield is a 1♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at [[Pilgrim's Rest]] in the past.


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
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|DQ8=A simple shield made of leather stretched over wood.<ref>{{PlayStation 2}}, [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>
|DQ8=A simple shield made of leather stretched over wood.<ref>{{PlayStation 2}}, [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>
}}
}}
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]].
The Leather shield has a {{Defence}} bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}, [[Yangus]], [[Angelo]], as well as [[Morrie]] in the Nintendo 3DS version. 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 can be mixed to create a [[Scale shield]] or [[Bronze shield]].
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;">
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
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|stats=Defence +3<br>Style +5
|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)]]
|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]].
|notes={{fraction|1|16}} chance of being dropped or stolen from [[Leery lout]].
|price=90 / 45
|price=90 gold / 45 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Angel Falls]] and [[Stornway]].<br>Found in a treasure chest at [[the Hexagon]].
|location=Sold at the armour shops in [[Angel Falls]] and [[Stornway]].<br>Found in a treasure chest at [[the Hexagon]].
|i1=None
|i1=-
|i2=None
|i2=-
|i3=None
|i3=-
}}
}}


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Leather shield</big></big>
|name=Leather shield
|kanji=皮の盾
|icon=[[File:Leather shield xi icon.png]]
|icon=[[File:Leather shield xi icon.png]]
|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>
|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>
|rarity=<big><big>F</big></big>
|rarity=F
|stats=Defence +4/5/6/7<br>Block Chance +5%
|stats=Defence +4/5/6/7<br>Block Chance +5%
|notes=Requires 2 [[Perfectionist's pearl]]s to rework.
|notes=Requires 2 [[Perfectionist's pearl|Perfectionist's pearls]] to rework.
|price=90 / 45
|price=90 gold / 45 gold
|location=Sold at the armour shop in [[Heliodor]], [[Downtown Heliodor]], and from [[the Manglegrove]] roving emporium.
|location=Sold at the armour shop in [[Heliodor]], [[Downtown Heliodor]], and from [[the Manglegrove]] roving emporium.
|diff=0.5
|diff=0.5
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==={{DQTreasures}}===
==={{DQTreasures}}===
[[Image:Leather shield treasures icon.jpg|right|thumb|''Treasures'' icon]]
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.
{{Descriptions
{{Descriptions
|DQTR=A small shield bound with the skin of some creature.<ref>Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.</ref>
|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}}===
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==={{AHB}}===
==={{AHB}}===
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.
[[Image:AHB Leather Shield.png|right|thumb|125px|''A Hero's Bonds'' icon]]
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==
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Escudo de piel|es-meaning=Spanish for "leather shield".
|es=Escudo de cuero<br>Escudo de piel|es-meaning=Spanish for "leather shield".<br>Spanish for "hide shield".
|fr=Bouclier de cuir|fr-meaning=French for "leather shield".
|fr=Bouclier de cuir|fr-meaning=French for "leather shield".
|de=Lederschild|de-meaning=German for "leather shield".
|de=Lederschild|de-meaning=German for "leather shield".
|it=Scudo di pelle|it-meaning=Italian for "leather shield".
|it=Scudo di pelle|it-meaning=Italian for "leather shield".
}}
}}
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ Leather shield art.png|The leather shield from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest I''
Leathershield.JPG|
DQII Leather shield art.png|The leather shield from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest II''
DQIII_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from the Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest III''
DQII Leather shield.jpg|The Leather shield from the Super Famicom version of ''Dragon Quest II''
DQIV_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from ''Dragon Quest IV''
DQV_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from ''Dragon Quest V''
File:Leather shield VI 1995.png|The Leather shield from ''Dragon Quest VI''
File:Leather shield VII artwork.jpg|The Leather shield from ''Dragon Quest 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}}.
DQTR Leather Shield.jpg|The Leather shield from ''Dragon Quest Treasures''
</gallery></center>


==Related items==
==Related items==
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*[[Leather armour]]
*[[Leather armour]]
*[[Leather hat]]
*[[Leather hat]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Leathershield.JPG|
DQII Leather shield.jpg|The Leather shield from {{II}} guide bok, circa 1993
DQIII_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from {{III}}.
DQIV_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from {{IV}}.
DQV_Leather_Shield.png|The Leather shield from {{V}}.
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}}.
File:Leather shield treasures icon.jpg|''Treasures'' icon
AHB Leather Shield.png|''A Hero's Bonds'' icon
</gallery></center>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Dragon Quest I shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III shields]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VI shields]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI 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]]
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[[Category:A Hero's Bonds equipment]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds equipment]]


[[es:Escudo de Cuero]]
[[fr:Bouclier de cuir]]
[[fr:Bouclier de cuir]]

Revision as of 13:55, 12 June 2026

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 I & II HD-2D Remake
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 VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Torneko's Mystery Dungeon
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.

Characteristics

The leather shield has gone through several designs throughout the series history, but has maintained its status as a light shield that provides a basic amount of protection early in the game.

  • The original design from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest I featured a design of a fire-breathing dragon.
  • The design from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest II has a design of a bird of prey spreading its wings.
  • The leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest III features a stylised design of an ant with twelve legs. This design would be used until Dragon Quest VI and brought back for the HD-2D Remake games.
  • The design introduced in Dragon Quest VII appears to have been patched together from various animal skins. It has been used in most modern games.

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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

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

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake

Leather shield (皮の盾)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Look too closely and you’ll realise this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.[2]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +4 120 gold 36 gold
Character Notes
Hero's initial equipment.
Location
Sold at the armour shops in Tantegel and Kol.
Treasure chest on B1 of Erdrick's Hollow.
Sparkly spot in the hills northeast of Erdrick's Hollow.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

GameDescription
A light shield of uncomplicated construction.[3]

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 II HD-2D Remake

Leather shield (皮の盾)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Description
Look too closely and you’ll realise this is little more than some leather stretched over lumber.[4]
Attributes Buy Sell
Defence +3 120 gold 70 gold
Characters Notes
-
Location(s)
Sold at Midenhall, Leftwyne, and Tantegel.
Sparkly spot in the hills northwest of Midenhall.
1⁄16 chance of being dropped by Ram raider.
Stolen from Headhunter.
Use Dig around Rippleport.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

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 for 90 gold from Aliahan and Reeve and sold for 67 gold. In the NES version, it is the only shield that Gadabouts can equip.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

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.[5]
Attributes Price
Defence +4 120 gold / 31 gold
Vocations Notes

-
Location
Sold at the armour shops in Aliahan, Reeve, Romaria, and Asham.
Treasure chest on 2F of Dreamer's Tower.
Sparkly spot southeast of Romaria, requires the ship.
Sparkly spot on Lancel.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

GameDescription
Doesn't appear to have any special effect.[6]

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 for 90 gold from Burland, Zalenagrad, the Desert Bazaar, Lakanaba, and Havre Léon 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

GameDescription
Doesn't appear to have any special effect.[6]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the Hero, Bianca, Nera, the 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

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

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 for 70 gold from Estard and Ballymolloy and sold for 35 gold. Leather shield can be won as a prize from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

VII Reimagined icon

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4, a Block Chance of 5%, and can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased for 90 gold at Estard Castle, Ballymolloy, Emberdale in the present, and L'Arca in the past and sold for 45 gold. One can be found in a treasure chest at the Rainbow Mine and another on 3F of the Tower in the past. Leather shield is a 1♦ prize from the Lucky Panel at Pilgrim's Rest in the past.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

GameDescription
A simple shield made of leather stretched over wood.[7]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the Hero, Yangus, Angelo, as well as Morrie in the Nintendo 3DS version. 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 can be mixed to create a Scale shield or Bronze shield.

Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item

Pot lid
Magic beast hide		 - Leather shield
Leather shield


Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item
Leather shield
Leather shield
Dragon scale		 -
Scale shield


Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Item
Leather shield
Leather shield
Bronze knife		 -
Bronze shield

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Leather shield (かわのたて)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
An unsophisticated shield of leather over lumber.[8]
Attributes Rarity Price
Defence +3
Style +5		 ★☆☆☆☆ 90 gold / 45 gold
Vocations Notes

1⁄16 chance of being dropped or stolen from Leery lout.
Location
Sold at the armour shops in Angel Falls and Stornway.
Found in a treasure chest at the Hexagon.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Leather shield (皮の盾)
Description
A great big buckler made by stretching animal skin over a wooden frame.[9]
Stats (Base/+1/2/3) Rarity Price (Buy/Sell)
Defence +4/5/6/7
Block Chance +5%		 F 90 gold / 45 gold
Notes Forging Difficulty Ingredients
Requires 2 Perfectionist's pearls to rework. 0.5 None
Characters
Location
Sold at the armour shop in Heliodor, Downtown Heliodor, and from the Manglegrove roving emporium.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors

 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

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

GameDescription
A small shield bound with the skin of some creature.[10]

Dragon Quest of the Stars

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

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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

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolEscudo de cuero
Escudo de piel		Spanish for "leather shield".
Spanish for "hide shield".
FrançaisBouclier de cuirFrench for "leather shield".
DeutschLederschildGerman for "leather shield".
ItalianoScudo di pelleItalian for "leather shield".

Gallery

  • The leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest I
    The leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest I
  • The leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest II
    The leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest II
  • The Leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest III
    The Leather shield from the Famicom version of Dragon Quest III
  • The Leather shield from the Super Famicom version of Dragon Quest II
    The Leather shield from the Super Famicom version of Dragon Quest II
  • The Leather shield from Dragon Quest IV
    The Leather shield from Dragon Quest IV
  • The Leather shield from Dragon Quest V
    The Leather shield from Dragon Quest V
  • The Leather shield from Dragon Quest VI
    The Leather shield from Dragon Quest VI
  • The Leather shield from Dragon Quest VII
    The Leather shield from Dragon Quest 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.
  • The Leather shield from Dragon Quest Treasures
    The Leather shield from Dragon Quest Treasures

Related items

References

  1. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  2. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  3. ↑ Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
  4. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  5. ↑ Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Nintendo DS and Mobile versions.
  7. ↑ PlayStation 2, Nintendo 3DS and Cell phone version
  8. ↑ Nintendo DS version.
  9. ↑ Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  10. ↑ Nintendo Switch and Steam versions.
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