Dragon Quest XI S: Shields Guide - Stats & Effects

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Alright, let's talk about shields in Dragon Quest XI S! These aren't just for show; they're crucial for beefing up your defense and can even offer some pretty sweet special effects. Think of them as your second line of defense after your armor. We'll go through the different types and what makes each one tick.

You've got your standard shields, which are great for a solid DEF boost and a decent Block percentage. Then there are the 'Platters,' which are a bit different – they don't offer much in the way of physical defense but can boost your Charisma (CHA), which is handy for certain situations. Finally, we have the 'Greatshields,' which are generally heavier but offer higher DEF and Block values, sometimes with specialized resistances.

Here's a breakdown of what you can expect:

Name	Buy	Sell	DEF	MMi	MMe	CHA	Block	Special Effects
Brain Drainer	-	20000	+45	0	0	0	+8%	+10% elemental damage reduction Use: increase spell resistance
Devilry Drinker	-	30000	+63	0	0	0	+9%	+10% elemental damage reduction Use: increase spell resistance
Enchanted Shield	-	3750	+33	+16	+16	0	+6%	+10% elemental damage reduction
Erdwin's Shield	-	-	+74	0	0	0	+9%	+25% fire damage reduction +25% ice damage reduction +25% dark damage reduction +10 MP regeneration
Ethereal Shield	12000	6000	+36	+18	+18	0	+7%	+10% elemental damage reduction
Flame Shield	17000	8500	+40	0	0	0	+7%	+10% fire damage reduction
Gold Platter	540	270	+12	0	0	+6	+5%	-
Ice Shield	7100	3550	+33	0	0	0	+7%	+10% ice damage reduction
Leather Shield	90	45	+4	0	0	0	+5%	-
Liquid Metal Shield	-	12500	+44	0	0	0	+8%	+7% elemental damage reduction
Light Shield	1250	625	+17	0	0	0	+6%	-
Magic Shield	5000	2500	+27	+12	+11	0	+6%	+5% elemental damage reduction
Metal King Shield	-	15000	+75	0	0	0	+9%	+10% elemental damage reduction
Metal Slime Shield	-	10000	+39	0	0	0	+7%	+5% elemental damage reduction
Platinum Platter	-	950	+20	0	0	+10	+6%	-
Pot Lid	40	20	+2	0	0	0	+5%	-
Psyche Swiper	-	25000	+52	0	0	0	+8%	+10% elemental damage reduction Use: increase spell resistance
Scale Shield	180	90	+7	0	0	0	+5%	-
Silver Platter	270	135	+8	0	0	+4	+5%	-
Silver Shield	33000	16500	+51	0	0	+32	+8%	+10% fire damage reduction +20% lightning damage reduction +25% MP theft reduction
Soul Sucker	-	35000	+73	0	0	0	+9%	+10% elemental damage reduction Use: increase spell resistance
White Shield	3300	1650	+24	0	0	0	+6%	+5% fire damage reduction

Greatshields

Name	Buy	Sell	DEF	MMi	MMe	CHA	Block	Special Effects
Bronze Shield	370	185	+10	0	0	0	+6%	-
Dark Shield	17200	8600	+38	0	0	0	+10%	+5% fire damage reduction +5% ice damage reduction
Dragon Shield	6900	3450	+30	0	0	0	+8%	+10% fire damage reduction +10% ice damage reduction
Drustan's Shield	-	-	+75	0	0	+42	+13%	+25% elemental damage reduction +25 HP regeneration
Goddess Shield	42000	21000	+64	0	+32	+26	+13%	+10% elemental damage reduction
Iron Shield	720	360	+15	0	0	0	+7%	-
Ogre Shield	-	10500	+45	0	0	0	+11%	+7% fire damage reduction +7% ice damage reduction
Platinum Shield	-	2250	+25	0	0	+13	+8%	+5% fire damage reduction
Ruinous Shield	-	14000	+52	+28	0	0	+11%	+20% dark damage reduction
Saintess Shield	-	14000	+46	0	0	+19	+11%	+7% elemental damage reduction
Shield of Heliodor	-	-	+32	0	0	+15	+8%	-
Steel Shield	1500	750	+22	0	0	0	+8%	+7% fire damage reduction +7% ice damage reduction
Warrior's Shield	10000	5000	+37	0	0	0	+10%	+5% elemental damage reduction

Tips for Choosing

For raw defense, you can't go wrong with the Metal King Shield or Erdwin's Shield, though they can be a bit tricky to acquire.
If you're facing a lot of elemental magic, shields like the Flame Shield, Ice Shield, or Dark Shield offer specific resistances that can save your party.
The Silver Shield is a good all-around choice with decent stats and resistances to fire and lightning, plus a nice bonus against MP theft.
Don't underestimate the 'Platters' if you're focusing on Charisma for specific character builds or situations.
For the absolute best defense and HP regeneration, Drustan's Shield is top-tier, but it's a late-game item.

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