DQ9 EncyclopediaShields
The essentials
- The best:
Soul sucker (Defence 40) — make it in the Krak Pot, Psyche swiper ×1 + Agate of evolution ×3 + Green orb ×3 — alchemiracle when making “Devilry drinker”: 10–50% depending on the hero's Resilience (300–999). - Next:
Erdrick's shield (39), 
Devilry drinker (38), 
Metal king shield (37)
All 45, from the best defence to the worst
| Rank | Item | Defence | Other stats | Vocations | Simplest way to get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soul sucker | 40 | Block Chance 10% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Psyche swiper ×1 + Agate of evolution ×3 + Green orb ×3 — alchemiracle when making “Devilry drinker”: 10–50% depending on the hero's Resilience (300–999). |
| 2 | Erdrick's shield | 39 | Block Chance 9% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Rusty shield ×1 + Glass frit ×9 + Orichalcum ×1. |
| 3 | Devilry drinker | 38 | Block Chance 9.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Psyche swiper ×1 + Agate of evolution ×3 + Green orb ×3. |
| 4 | Metal king shield | 37 | Block Chance 8.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Liquid metal shield ×1 + Orichalcum ×1 + Slime crown ×1. |
| 5 | Psyche swiper | 36 | Block Chance 9% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Brain drainer ×1 + Agate of evolution ×1 + Green orb ×1. |
| 6 |  Goddess shield | 35 | Block Chance 7% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Saintess shield ×1 + Goddess ring ×1 + Orichalcum ×1. |
| 6 | Liquid metal shield | 35 | Block Chance 8% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Metal slime shield ×1 + Orichalcum ×1 + Slimedrop ×6. |
| 8 |  Big boss shield | 34 | Block Chance 6% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Boss shield ×1 + Agate of evolution ×1 + Mighty armlet ×1. |
| 8 | Brain drainer | 34 | Block Chance 8.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | from a monster, Sir Sanguinus, grotto boss, loot (2%). |
| 10 | Metal slime shield | 33 | Block Chance 7.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | from a quest, Quest 136 “EXTERMINATE!” (Hermany, post-game): every time. |
| 10 |  Ogre shield | 33 | Block Chance 5.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Dark shield ×1 + Densinium ×2 + Magic beast horn ×5. |
| 12 |  Saintess shield | 32 | Block Chance 6.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Ruinous shield ×1 + Saint's ashes ×3. |
| 12 |  Silver shield | 32 | Block Chance 6% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 30,500 G (Stornway – Armour Shop (post-game)). |
| 14 | Boss shield | 31 | Block Chance 5.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 27,000 G (Dourbridge – Basement on Right Under Bridge). |
| 15 |  Dark shield | 30 | Block Chance 5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | from a monster, Night knight (1/64). |
| 16 |  Empowered shield | 29 | Block Chance 4.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Power shield ×1 + Life bracer ×2. |
| 17 | Power shield | 27 | Block Chance 4% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 17,000 G (Upover – Armour Shop, Dourbridge – Basement on Right Under Bridge). |
| 18 |  Tempest shield | 25 | Block Chance 3.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 12,500 G (Upover – Armour Shop). |
| 18 |  White knight's shield | 25 | Block Chance 4% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, White shield ×1 + Holy talisman ×1 + Mythril ore ×1. |
| 20 |  Dragon shield | 24 | Block Chance 3.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 9,800 G (Wormwood Creek – Weapon & Armour Shop, Upover – Armour Shop). |
| 21 |  Ethereal shield | 23 | Block Chance 3.5%, Magical Might +12, Magical Mending +12 | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Enchanted shield ×1 + Ethereal stone ×1. |
| 22 |  Warrior's shield | 21 | Block Chance 3.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 6,700 G (Wormwood Creek – Weapon & Armour Shop). |
| 23 |  Enchanted shield | 20 | Block Chance 3%, Magical Might +10, Magical Mending +10 | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Magic shield ×1 + Enchanted stone ×1. |
| 23 |  White shield | 20 | Block Chance 3% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Light shield ×1 + Seashell ×5 + Holy water ×5. |
| 25 |  Flame shield | 18 | Block Chance 2.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 5,200 G (Batsureg – Weapon & Armour Shop). |
| 25 |  Ice shield | 18 | Block Chance 2.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 5,700 G (Batsureg – Weapon & Armour Shop). |
| 27 | Magic shield | 17 | Block Chance 2.5%, Magical Might +8, Magical Mending +8 | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 4,000 G (Gleeba). |
| 28 |  Gigasteel shield | 16 | Block Chance 2% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Steel shield ×1 + Iron ore ×2 + Hephaestus' flame ×1. |
| 28 |  Slime shield | 16 | Block Chance 2.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | in a chest, Grotto chests rank G (1%). |
| 30 |  Platinum shield | 15 | Block Chance 2% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 3,200 G (Bloomingdale). |
| 31 |  Catty shield | 13 | Block Chance 2.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Kitty shield ×1 + Kitty litter ×2. |
| 31 | Steel shield | 13 | Block Chance 1.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Iron shield ×1 + Iron ore ×1 + Royal soil ×1. |
| 33 |  Platinum platter | 12 | Block Chance 3% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Gold platter ×1 + Platinum ore ×1. |
| 34 |  Kitty shield | 11 | Block Chance 2% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Light shield ×1 + Kitty litter ×1. |
| 35 | Iron shield | 10 | Block Chance 1% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 900 G (Alltrades Abbey – Interior B1, Porth Llaffan – Weapon & Armour Shop). |
| 35 |  Light shield | 10 | Block Chance 1.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 1,250 G (Dourbridge, Bloomingdale). |
| 37 |  Gold platter | 9 | Block Chance 2% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | make it in the Krak Pot, Silver platter ×1 + Gold bracer ×1. |
| 38 |  Shell shield | 8 | Block Chance 0.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 600 G (Coffinwell – Weapon & Armour Shop). |
| 39 |  Bronze shield | 6 | Block Chance 0.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 370 G (Zere, Coffinwell – Weapon & Armour Shop). |
| 39 | Silver platter | 6 | Block Chance 1% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | from a quest, Quest 28 “Desert Foxes” (Djust Desert): on repeat. |
| 41 |  Rusty shield | 5 | Block Chance 2.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | from a quest, Quest 49 “Rock On!” (Zere Rocks, post-game): first time. |
| 41 |  Scale shield | 5 | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 150 G (Stornway – Armour Shop, Zere and 1 more). | |
| 43 |  Leather shield | 3 | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 90 G (Stornway – Armour Shop, Angel Falls – Item Shop and 1 more). | |
| 44 |  Pot lid | 1 | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | buy it, 40 G (Angel Falls – Item Shop). | |
| 45 |  Ruinous shield | 0 | Block Chance 6.5% | Warrior, Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary | from a monster, Alarmour (1/256). |
Values read from each item's record; “Vocations”: those that can equip it on their own (a mastery at 100 skill points lets every vocation equip a weapon type).
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