Magic shield
The Magic Shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series. It is designed to guard against harmful magic and elemental damage, hence the whimsical design.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III
Appearing only in the remakes, the magic shield can be equipped by all vocations save for the Martial artist. It boosts defence by +25, and cuts all magical damage by 25%.
Dragon Quest V
The magic shield has a defence bonus of +22, and Frizz, Sizz, and fire breath damage by 7.
Dragon Quest VI
Carver, Ashlynn, Terry, Nevan, Amos, and the Hero can equip the magic shield for +20 defence and -8 frizz, sizz, and bang damage.
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
The magic shield has a defence bonus of +27 and decreases frizz, sizz, and bang damage by 15. It can be equipped by the Hero or Angelo.
Recipe: Steel shield + Prayer ring + Ruby of protection