Most of the shields introduced in the original NES version of Dragon Quest had a different translation, so in later re-releases, they would retroactively have their name changed to reflect the modern naming scheme.
| Name | Stat Modified | Modifier | Buy Price (in gold) | Sell Price (in gold) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather shield (Small Shield) | Defense | +4 | 90 | 45 | Tantegel town (Brecconary) (sold at weapons/armor shop) Kol (sold at weapons/armor shop) |
| Iron shield (Large Shield) | Defense | +10 | 800 | 400 | Galenholm (Garinham) (sold at weapons/armor shop) Cantlin (sold at weapons/armor shop) |
| Silver shield | Defense | +20 | 14800 | 7400 | Cantlin (sold at weapons/armor shop) |
GBC Version[]
| Name | Stat Modified | Modifier | Buy Price (in gold) | Sell Price (in gold) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather Shield | Defense | +4 | 90 | 45 | Tantegel (sold at weapons/armor shop) Kol (sold at weapons/armor shop) |
| Iron Shield | Defense | +10 | 800 | 400 | Garinham (sold at weapons/armor shop) Mercado (sold at weapons/armor shop) |
| Silver Shield | Defense | +20 | 14800 | 7400 | Mercado (sold at weapons/armor shop) |
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| Playable Characters | |
| Antagonists | |
| NPC's |
Erdrick • King Lorik • Princess Gwaelin • Galen • Magog |
| Towns and Cities |
Alefgard (continent) • Tantegel • Galenholm • Kol • Damdara (formely) • Cantlin • Rimuldar • Rain Shrine • Sanctum |
| Dungeons |
Craggy Cave • Damdara • The Dragonlord's Castle • Erdrick's Cave • Galen's Grave • Quagmire Cave |
| Key Items |
Sphere of Light • Erdrick's tablet • Faerie flute • Princess Pledge • Mark of Erdrick • Lyre of Ire • Staff of Rain • Sunstone • Rainbow Drop |
| Lists |
Armor • Bestiary • Shields • Spells • Weapons • Items • Locations |
| Other | |