Leather shield

Leather shield
Japanese	かわのたて
Romaji	Kawa no tate
Old localizations	Leather shield; Small shield
Found in	Dragon Quest; Dragon Quest II; Dragon Quest III; Dragon Quest IV; Dragon Quest V; Dragon Quest VI; Dragon Quest VII; Dragon Quest VIII; Dragon Quest IX; Dragon Quest X; Dragon Quest XI; Dragon Quest Swords; Dragon Quest Builders; Dragon Quest Builders 2; Dragon Quest of the Stars
Effect	None

The Leather shield is a recurring shield in the Dragon Quest series It is a light shield which is often equipped during the beginning of various games.

Characteristics[edit]

The Leather shield has had different designs over the years, but at its core, it is a simple shield made out of wood and covered with leather. In the first game, it featured a design of a fire-breathing dragon, and in Dragon Quest II, the center of the shield had a design of a bird spreading its wings. From Dragon Quest III to Dragon Quest VI, the center of the shield had a design of an ant with 12 legs. Starting from Dragon Quest VII, the Leather shield now appears to be patched together from various animal skins. Due to its ease of use combined with its defensive value for its price, the Leather shield is popular with novice adventurers. It was the weakest shield in the series in terms of defence, but starting with Dragon Quest V, this position was taken by the Pot lid. The Leather shield has appeared in every main entry in the series so far.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Leather shield (かわのたて kawa no tate)

Buy	Sell	Attributes
90 gold coins	45 gold coins	Defence +4.

Can Be Equipped By	Equipment Type	Can Be Used As Tool In Battle?
	Shield	NO

Shop(s)	Tantegel and Kol
Location(s)	This item cannot be found as treasure in any location.

In-Game Description
Mobile	A light shield of simple construction.

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]

Game	Description
	A light shield of uncomplicated construction.^[1]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4. The Prince of Midenhall and Prince of Cannock can equip it. It can be purchased from Midenhall, Leftwyne, Cannock, and Moonahan for 90 gold coins and sold for 45 gold coins.

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4. It can be equipped by The Hero, Warriors, Priests, Merchants, Gadabouts & Sages. It can be purchased from Aliahan and Reeve for 90 gold coins and sold for 67 gold coins. In the NES version, it is the only shield that Gadabout can equip.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Game	Description
	Doesn't appear to have any special effect.^[2]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4. Everyone, but Alena & Maya can equip it. Hardie & Laurel have a Leather shield among their equipment. It can be purchased for 90 gold coins and sold for 67 gold coins. Tessie will sell it at Torneko's shop for 135.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Game	Description
	Doesn't appear to have any special effect.^[2]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4. It can be equipped by the Hero, Bianca, Nera, the Parry, and Madchen, Harry, Sancho, Tuppence, and various monsters. The Leather shield can be purchased from Mostroferrato for 70 gold coins and sold for 35 gold coins. One can also be found in the Whealbrook Adit. Honey has the shield as part of her equipment.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and a Style bonus of +2. It can be equipped by the Hero, Carver, Nevan, Amos, Terry, and Goowain. It can be purchased from Weaver's Peak, Haggleton, and Somnia for 70 gold coins and sold for 52 gold coins. The Leather shield can be dropped by Leery louts, as well.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and a Style bonus of +2. It can be equipped by the Hero, Kiefer, Sir Mervyn, and Aishe. It can be purchased from Estard and Ballymolloy for 70 gold coins and sold for 35 gold coins. Leather shields can also be won as prizes from the Lucky Panel at the Casino.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Game	Description
	A simple shield made of leather stretched over wood.^[3]

The Leather shield has a Defence bonus of +4 and can be equipped by the Hero, Yangus, Angelo, and Morrie. It can be purchased from Farebury for 70 gold coins and sold for 35 gold coins. One can also be found in Farebury in the well. The Leather shield can made using the Alchemy Pot and can also be upgraded into either the Scale shield by combining it with a Dragon's scale or the Bronze shield by combining it with a bronze knife.

Recipe: Pot lid + Magic beast hide

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Leather shield


Description
An unsophisticated shield of leather over lumber
Rarity	Stats	Vocations
★☆☆☆☆	Defence +3 Charm +5
Notes
Dropped by Leery louts
Price	Location
90/45	Sold in Angel Falls & Stornway
Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3
None	None	None

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Leather shield


Description
A great big buckler made by stretching animal skin over a wooden frame
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Stats with forge buffs
Defence +4/5/6/7 Block +5%
Notes
None
Price	Location
90/45	Sold in Heliodor & The Manglegrove campsite
Forging difficulty
1/10
Ingredients
None
Characters