Crystal Shield (equipment)

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A reinforced shield inlaid with crystalline jewels.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles description

Crystal Shield (クリスタルシールド or クリスタルの盾, Kurisutaru Shīrudo?), also known as Crystal and Crystal Shld, is a recurring shield in the Final Fantasy series. It is often the strongest non-special shield in the games it appears in, often being the final shield the player can buy in shops. It is part of crystal equipment.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy[]

A shield of crystal, crafted long ago.

Description

The Crystal Shield is a high-ranked shield, found exclusively in the Game Boy Advance and some of the later releases at the Lifespring Grotto and Whisperwind Cove. It provides 15 Defense, 45 Evasion, and prevents Stone, and can only be equipped by the Knight and Ninja classes.

Final Fantasy III[]

Crystal Shield is the strongest normal shield that can be bought for 50,000 gil at Eureka or found at Ancients' Maze and Crystal Tower.

In the NES version, 20 Defense, 30 Magic Defense, 19% Evade and +5 Strength, Agility, and Vitality.

In the 3D versions, 20 Defense, 15 Magic Defense, and immunity to Confusion, Toad, Mini, Petrify, and Sleep.

Final Fantasy IV[]

Shield resistant against undead attacks.

Description

Crystal Shield is a high-ranked shield, being the strongest shield before the GBA release, and is exclusive to Paladin Cecil. It provides 7 Defense, 4 Magic Defense, 40 Evasion, 6 Magic Evasion, +3 Spirit, and resistance towards Undead enemies. Only one can be acquired, found in the Lunar Subterrane.

In the 3D version, it provides resistance towards Dark-elemental attacks as well as immunity to Sleep, Poison, Curse, and Instant Death.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]

Crystal Shield is a high-ranked shield that provides 7 Defense, 4 Magic Defense, 40% Evasion, 6% Magic Evasion, +3 Spirit, and is strong against undead attacks. It can be found at the Depths. It can be equipped by Cecil, Ceodore, Kain, and Golbez.

Final Fantasy V[]

Dazzling shield cut from crystal.

Description

Crystal Shield is a high-ranked shield that provides 8 Defense, 45 Evasion, and 8 Weight. It can be bought for 9,000 gil at Phantom Village or the Great Sea Trench, or stolen from Crystelle.

Final Fantasy VI[]

Glimmering shield cut from a single, enormous crystal.

Description

Crystal Shield is the strongest heavy shield, providing 50 Defense, 34 Magic Defense, and 10% Evasion. It can only be equipped normally by Terra, Edgar, Cyan, Celes, and Setzer. It can be bought for 7,000 gil at Maranda, or Metamorphed from Platinum Dragon, Ice Dragon, Storm Dragon, Earth Dragon, Gold Dragon, Skull Dragon, Blue Dragon, Red Dragon, and Proto Armor.

Final Fantasy X[]

The Crystal Shield is an armor for Tidus, obtained when the dominant abilities on any shield are all four elemental Eater abilities.

Final Fantasy XII[]

Main article: Crystal Shield (Final Fantasy XII)

The Crystal Shield is a mid- to high-ranked shield that provides 25 Evade and 10 Magic Evade. In the original version, it requires the Shields 5 license to equip, and can be bought for 7,200 gil at Archades and Balfonheim Port, from completing the Vyraal Hunt, or found at Pharos - First Ascent (Wellspring Labyrinth).

In the Zodiac versions, it requires the Shields 5 license for 35 LP. It can be bought for 6,360 gil at Phon Coast and Archades, and is found at Phon Coast (Cape Tialan) and Tchita Uplands (Sundered Earth). It can be equipped by the Red Battlemage, Knight, Foebreaker, and Shikari.

Final Fantasy Tactics[]

Crystal shield is the strongest shield that can be bought, providing 40% physical evade and 15% magic evade. It can be bought for 21,000 gil at an outfitter after the battle of Fort Besselat during chapter 4 or found as a rare treasure at Fort Besselat Sluice.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[]

Crystal Shield is a high-ranked shield that provides 12 Defense and 42 Evade.

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Final Fantasy Dimensions II[]

While not appearing formally, the Crystal Shield is wielded by the Onion Knight in his Rank 5 and 6 signets.

Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]

Crystal Shield is a level 64 shield that provides +46 Defense and is 1/3rd of the "Blessed Crystal" combination set. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 20,160 gil, Force Shield, Crystal x2, and Emperor Scale x3.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

Crystal Shield is a level 30 shield that provides +33 Defense and is 1/3rd of the "Blessed Crystal" set. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 45,800 gil, Faerie Shield, Crystal x2, and Warlock's Desire x3.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

Crystal Shield (I) is a 5★ armor for Warrior of Light that enables access to the ability Guardian. It provides 52 HP, 274-904 DEF, 16 mBRV, 18 ATK, and adds 35-70 CP.

Crystal Shield (IV) is a 7★ armor for Paladin Cecil that enables access to the ability Unity's Keystone. It provides 51 HP, 1893 DEF, 37 mBRV, 18 ATK, and adds 210 CP.

Crystal Shield (XII) is a 5★ armor for Vaan that enables access to the ability Sanctuary. It provides 22 HP, 838-1123 DEF, 100 mBRV, 27 ATK, and adds 90-120 CP.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

A shield from a faraway world. Though the inlaid crystal is inferior to those carried by the Warriors of Light, it is nonetheless replete with magic power and boasts strong defensive capabilities. This shield is said to have been difficult to obtain and was highly prized by fighters suited to the front lines of battle, such as knights and ninjas.

Description, FFI

Crystal Shield (FFI) is a Light Shield that provides 72 DEF, 109 SPR, nullifies Petrify, and increases physical evasion by 15%. It can be obtained during the Final Fantasy event, "Old Chaos Shrine".

Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances[]

Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring[]

A shield made of crystal.

Description

The Crystal Shield appears as a shield within the Forsaken Dungeon. It provides 21 Armor Def, 15 Durability, +1 Magic Def, -2 Speed, and -2 Consumption Rate.