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List of All Shields

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This is a list of all shields available in Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1). Learn the defence of every shield, and where they are found here!

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List of Shields

All Shields in Dragon Quest 1 Remake

Shield Def. How to Get
Pot Lid 2 Buy from Shop:
・40 G
Get from Chest:
・Galenholm
Secret Location:
・Northwest of the Repaired Bridge
Leather Shield 4 Buy from Shop:
・120 G
Get from Chest:
・Erdrick’s Hollow
Found at a Sparkly Spot
Scale Shield 10 Buy from Shop:
・350 G
Found at a Sparkly Spot
Bronze Shield 15 Buy from Shop:
・680 G
Get from Chest:
・Craggy Cave
Iron Shield 20 Buy from Shop:
・900 G
Get from Chest:
・Craggy Cave
Light Shield 32 Buy from Shop:
・2050 G
Found at a Sparkly Spot
Ice Shield 35 Get from Chest:
・Cave of the Dwarves
・Weeping Isle
Magic Shield 38 Buy from Shop:
・4300 G
Ruinous Shield 45 Get from Chest:
・Damdara
・Dragonlord’s Castle
Dragon Shield 47 Collect 15 Mini Medals
Tempest Shield 52 Get from Chest:
・Faerie Village
Flame Shield 56 Buy from Shop:
・10600 G
Silver Shield 63 Buy from Shop:
・13700 G
Mirror Shield 81 Buy from Shop:
・26000 G
Secret Location:
・South of Weeping Isle
・Southeast of Roadside Inn.
Erdrick's Shield 85 Get from Chest:
・Weeping Isle
Ogre Shield 97 Get from Chest:
Defeat Knight Aberrant

Shields are a major source of Defence alongside the Hero's equipped Armour. Combined with the Resilience character stat, Shields determine how much incoming damage the Hero takes from monster attacks.

All Stats Explained

Best Shield in DQ1

Silver Shield Has the Highest Defence Stat

Silver Shield is the best shield in the game. It has the highest Defence stat among all shields.

Silver Shield Stats and How to Get

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