List of shield skills in Dragon Quest IX

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The following are shield skills in Dragon Quest IX. Staff skills are available to the Minstrel, Warrior, Priest, Mage, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage and Luminary classes.

Blockenspiel

A weaker attack but, you are in a defend stance while and after attacking. Costs 4 MP to use.

Greatly reduces the damage inflicted by physical attacks. Costs 3 MP to use.

A defensive stance that boosts shield effectiveness (block chance) a lot. Costs 4 MP to use.

Reflects enemy spells for several turns. Costs 4 MP to use.

A holy aura that stops negative status effects. Costs 4 MP to use.

Stops a random attack and sends it back at the enemy. Costs 12 MP to use.

Allows you to use a shield with any vocation with that character.

With the 'Secrets of the Shield' in inventory, a character equipped with a shield will automatically block a critical hit.

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