A comprehensive guide to shields and headwear in Dragon Quest IV, detailing their defense stats, users, and special effects to help you equip your party effectively.
This section of the guide details the various shields and headwear available in Dragon Quest IV, including their defensive capabilities, who can equip them, and any additional effects they provide.
Shields
| Shield Name | Defense | Users | Additional Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale Shield | +7 | Borya, Torneko, Meena | --- |
| Iron Shield | +12 | Hero, Ragnar, Kiryl, Torneko, Meena, Psaro | Resistance towards fire/ice attacks. |
| Dragon Shield | +30 | Hero, Ragnar, Psaro | Resistance towards fire/ice attacks. |
| Power Shield | +40 | Hero, Ragnar, Kiryl, Torneko | --- |
| Mirror Shield | +45 | Hero, Ragnar, Kiryl, Psaro | Chance to reflect spells. |
| Tempest Shield | +50 | Hero, Ragnar | Use as an item to deal wind damage towards enemies. |
| Zenithian Shield | +55 | Hero | Casts "Bounce" on the user when used as an item during battle. |
| Pandemonic Shield | +55 | Psaro | Resistance towards fire/ice attacks. |
| Liquid Metal Shield | +60 | Ragnar, Kiryl, Borya, Maya, Meena | Casts "Snub" on the used when used as an item during battle. |
Headwear
| Headwear Name | Defense | Users | Additional Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather Hat | +2 | Hero, Ragnar, Alena, Torneko, Kiryl, Borya, Meena, Maya | --- |
| Hair Band | +5 | Alena, Meena, Maya | --- |
| Hardwood Headwear | +6 | Hero, Ragnar, Kiryl, Torneko | --- |
| Feathered Cap | +8 | Alena, Meena, Maya | --- |
| Golden Tiara | +12 | All females | Resistance against confusion. |
| Happy Hat | +15 | Kiryl, Borya, Maya, Meena | Will recover the wearer's MP while he/she walks. |
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