Dark shield

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Dark shield
Japanese ダークシールド
Romaji {{{romaji}}}
Old localisations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Casts Absorb Magic when used as a tool in battle. (V only)
Protects the wearer from fire and ice damage. (IX and XI)

The Dark shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series, first introduced in Dragon Quest V. When it first appeared, it was a shield designed specifically for monster companions, but in modern games, it became a jet-black colored version of the Ogre shield.

Appearances

Dragon Quest V

The dark shield has a defence bonus of +37, but can only be equipped by certain monster companions. It casts Absorb Magic when used as a tool in battle. One can be found in the basement of Talon Tower and it can be dropped by Hyperanemons. It can be sold for 4,900 gold.

Dragon Quest IX

 Dark shield  (DS)
Defence +30
Block Chance +5%
Style +40
Found One found at Gittingham Palace.
Commonly dropped or stolen from Night knights
Rarely stolen or dropped by Fright knights.
Rarity ★★☆☆☆
Equipable by Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Paladin, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Omnivocational Shieldmaster
Class Shield
Buy Price 17,200
Sell Price 8,600
Flavor text A jet-black shield that guards against fire- and ice-based attacks.
Notes Reduces damage taken from fire and ice attacks by 5%.
Upgrades into Ogre shield.

Dragon Quest XI

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