The Shell Shield (シェルシールド, Shieru Shi-rudo?) is a recurring shield or armor in the Final Fantasy series. It is often related to the status effect Shell that reduces magic damage dealt on the wearer.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy X[]
Any of Tidus's shields can become the Shell Shield if the dominant ability is either SOS Shell or Auto-Shell.
Final Fantasy XI[]
The Shell Shield is equippable at level 7 by Warriors, Red Mages, Paladins, Beastmasters, and Samurai. It provides a bonus of 2 to Defense, 1 to Vitality, and 2 to Water elemental defense, but has a -2 penalty to Agility. It can be obtained by battling Young Quadav in the areas near Bastok. The Shell Shield can also be used in the quest "Welcome to Bastok", or to upgrade an adventuring fellow's shield.
Final Fantasy XII[]
In the original version, Shell Shield is a high-ranked shield, found in the Stilshrine of Miriam or as a reward for the Wyvern Lord hunt. It provides 5 Evasion and constant Shell status. It requires 90 LP and the Shell Shield license to equip.
In the Zodiac versions, The Shell Shield now provides 5 Evade, generates a constant Shell, and requires the Shell Shield license for 90 LP. It can be found as a treasure in Stilshrine of Miriam (Cold Distance) and Cerobi Steppe (The Northsward), and as a reward for the Wyvern Lord hunt. It can also be stolen from Melt (3% chance) in Trial Mode Stage 12 and Elder Wyrm in Stage 15. It can be equipped by the Red Battlemage, Knight, and Foebreaker.
Dissidia Final Fantasy[]
The Shell Shield is a level 1 shield that provides +5 Defense and Wall Rush HP Defense +20%. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 1000 gil, Buckler, Luck Shard, and Transmogridust x2.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]
The Shell Shield is a level 1 shield that provides +19 Defense and Wall Rush HP Defense +5%. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 8810 gil, Buckler, and a Fish Scale.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
Shell Shield from Final Fantasy XII is a Rarity 3 shield.
Final Fantasy Explorers[]
Final Fantasy Trading Card Game[]
The Shell Shield from Final Fantasy XII appears on a card.