This section contains information on the different shields obtainable in the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. Details including the shield name, compatible character, effect, how to obtain, and price are summarized.
Note that this section will be updated when new information is revealed.
Name | Character | Effect | How to Obtain | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pot Lid |
Yangus Jessica | Defence 2 | Farebury (cabinet) Ferry (barrel) | 40 |
Leather Shield | Hero Yangus Angelo | Defence 4 | Farebury (chest) | 70 |
Scale Shield |
ALL | Defence 7 | Tower of Alexandra (chest) | 180 |
Silver Platter | Jessica | Defence 8 | Pickham (500 tokens) | N/A |
Bronze Shield | Hero Yangus | Defence 10 | Ruined Abbey (chest) | 370 |
Kitty Shield |
Jessica Angelo | Defence 12 | Swordsman’s Labyrinth (chest) | N/A |
Templar’s Shield | Angelo | Defence 14, Damage from fire- and ice-based attacks is reduced by 5 | Wisher’s Peak (chest) | N/A |
Iron Shield |
Hero Yangus | Defence 15, Damage from fire- and ice-based attacks is reduced by 5 | Pickham Region (chest) | 720 |
Light Shield |
ALL | Defence 17 | E Argonia (chest) | 2250 |
Steel Shield |
Hero Yangus | Defence 22, Damage from fire- and ice-based attacks is reduced by 2 | W Argonia (chest) | 2500 |
White Shield | Jessica Angelo | Defence 24, Damage from fire-based attacks is reduced by 10 | Alchemy only | N/A |
Magic Shield | Hero Angelo | Defence 27, Damage from Frizz Sizz and Bang-type spells is reduced by 15 | Bought from Argonia (during/after bazaar) Arcadia | 5000 |
Dragon Shield | Hero Yangus | Defence 30, Damage from fire- and ice-based attacks is reduced by 25 | Dragon Graveyard (chest) | 6900 |
Ice Shield |
Hero Angelo | Defence 33, Damage from ice-based attacks is reduced by 5. When used in combat all allies gain protection from ice-based spells and attacks | Bought from Orkutsk | 8500 |
Flame Shield | Yangus Jessica | Defence 34, Damage from fire-type attacks is reduced by 10. When used in combat all allies gain protection from fire-based spells and attacks | Bought from Empucchu Dark Empucchu | 7100 |
Bone Shield |
Yangus | Defence 36 | Pirate’s Cove (chest) | N/A |
Power Shield | Hero Yangus Angelo | Defene 38, Damage from fire- and ice-based attacks is reduced by 13. When used in combat casts midheal on wearer (recovers ~80 HP) | Pickham (chest) | 18000 |
Mirror Shield | Hero Angelo | Defence 43, Sometimes reflects spells cast on wearer back to caster | Bought from Tryan Gully | 15000 |
Ogre Shield |
Hero Yangus | Defence 45, Damage from fire- and ice-based attacks is reduced by 10 | Desert (chest) | N/A |
Saintess Shield | Jessica | Defence 46, Damage from fire- and ice-based attacks is reduced by 2/3 | Alchemy only | N/A |
Silver Shield | Hero Yangus Angelo | Defence 48, Damage from fire-based attacks is reduced by 20 | Black Citadel (Chest) | N/A |
Big Boss Shield |
Yangus | Defence 50, When used in combat casts the Kasap spell (lowers defence of enemies) | Obtained from Dodgy Dave at Pickham Black Market (after certain accomplishments) | N/A |
Ruinous Shield | Hero Yangus Angelo | Defence 50, Curses wearer when equipped. Damage from Frizz, Sizz, Crack, Bang and Woosh-type spells and fire- and ice-based attacks is increased by 50 | Northwest Isle (chest) | N/A |
Thanatos’ Shield | Hero Yangus Angelo | Defence 55, Curses wearer, when equipped wearer cannot act in first turn of combat | Unknown… (chest) | N/A |
Goddess Shield | Jessica Angelo | Defence 55, Damage from fire- and ice-based spells is reduced by up to half | Alchemy only | N/A |
Metal King Shield | ALL | Defence 65, Damage from fire- and ice-based spells is reduced by 30 | Alchemy only | N/A |
Source:
Birlew, D. (2006). Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Official Strategy Guide. Indianapolis, Indiana: BradyGAMES.
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