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Shields are items that can block attacks.

Alucard has the largest variety of shields available to him in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night and Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. He is able to equip one in one arm and they can usually block projectiles, although some can be used as weapons. He is unable to equip a shield if he is wielding a two-handed weapon. In Harmony of Despair, some shields can reflect attacks.

Game specific information[]

Vampire Killer[]

Shield (A) (a.k.a. Red Shield) in Vampire Killer increases Simon's Defense. Shield (B) (a.k.a. Yellow Shield) blocks projectiles, much like Dracula's Rib does in Castlevania II: Simon's Quest.

Item Data: Vampire Killer (edit)
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
VK-Shield A Shield [A] (jpn) - Vampire Killer
  Secret Weapon (Shield) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Find: Treasure Chests, Old Crone
VK-Shield B Shield [B] (jpn) - Vampire Killer
  Secret Weapon (Shield) - Simon Belmont
[edit]
Find: Treasure Chests, Old Crone

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest[]

Main article: Rib of Vlad

Simon Belmont has access to a shield in this game by equipping Dracula's Rib Bone, obtained in the first mansion, Berkeley. Upon equipping this relic, Simon will hold a shield in front of him as long as he's standing still. The shield has the capability of deflecting any fireballs that come in contact with it (it won't block other types of projectiles, though); however, these won't inflict damage to enemies on their way back.

Item Data: Rib of Vlad (Shield)
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
The Rib Bone Icon The Rib Bone - Simon's Quest
   - Simon Belmont
[edit]
The rib bone will make the ordinary hero feel like a spineless coward. Find: Berkeley Mansion
Effect: Grants a shield when standing still or jumping that repels most projectiles

Kid Dracula (Game Boy)[]

Main article: Bat Umbrella

Kid Dracula can use a Bat Umbrella to block incoming projectiles. He can move its position to block in front of him or over his head.

Item Data: Bat Umbrella
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
UMB Bat Umbrella [alt] - Kid Dracula (Game Boy)
  Magic Power - Kid Dracula
[edit]
After being awarded this power, press the Control Pad up or down to move this shield. By using Control Pad you can aim the shield in any direction. You'll never fear getting wet behind your pointy little ears again! To close Umbrella Legosi, press the B Button. Note: you cannot attack when defending yourself with this item. Reward: Clear Stage 4 - Ghost Pirate Ship

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night[]

Item Data: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (edit)
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Leather Shield Icon Leather Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Leather shield - low DEF DEF +1
Buy: $400
Find: Alchemy Laboratory
Drop: Slinger, Stone Rose
Effect: Projectile block
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (10 MP): Summon Cow – Defense Up (DEF +20) for 68 seconds
Knight Shield Icon Knight Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Armored knight's shield DEF +2
Find: Colosseum (just outside Royal Chapel)
Drop: Spectral Sword, Slinger
Effect: Projectile block
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (10 MP): Summon Horse – Offense Up (ATT +20) for 68 seconds
Iron Shield Icon Iron Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Hard iron shield DEF +2
Buy: $3,980
Drop: Winged Guard
Effect: Projectile block that grants temporary invulnerability
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (20 MP): Giant Sword Attack (ATT +40, Attrib: Hit)
Alucard Shield Icon Alucart Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Resembles family shield DEF +0
Find: Marble Gallery (requires Double Jump and Stopwatch)
Effect: Projectile block. Equip with Alucart Sword and Alucart Mail for Alucart status (LCK +30)
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (10 MP): A question mark appears above Alucard's head, no effect but wasted MP
Shaman Shield Icon Shaman Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Shield used in magic ritual DEF +4
Find: Clock Tower
Effect: Projectile block
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (10 MP): Summon Baphomet – Intelligence Up (INT +20) for 68 seconds
Herald Shield Icon Herald Shield (Coat of Arms Shield) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Shield with heart crest DEF +4
Find: Underground Caverns
Effect: Projectile block that gives a Heart
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (40 MP): Summon Maiden – Protection from Fire and Thunder for 68 seconds
AxeLord Shield Icon AxeLord Shield (Axe Armor Shield) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Favorite shield of Axe Lords DEF +3
Drop: Axe Knight
Effect: Projectile block
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (20 MP): Summon Axe Lord (runs toward enemy then Axe Chop) (ATT +20, Attrib: Hit)
Medusa Shield Icon Medusa Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Gorgon headed shield Attrib: Stone
DEF +1, ATT +13
Drop: Medusa Head
Effect: Projectile block and shield attack that may petrify a vulnerable enemy. Immunity to Stone status when equipped
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (30 MP): Summon Medusa – Laser Attack (ATT +0, Attrib: Hit)
Skull Shield Icon Skull Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Shield with Knight's crest DEF +4
Drop: Bone Ark, Yorick, Skull Lord
Effect: Projectile block
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (40 MP): Giant Laser Attack (ATT +100, Attrib: Hit)
Goddess Shield Icon Goddess Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Engraved with goddess image DEF +4
Find: Necromancy Lab
Effect: Projectile block
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (40 MP): Summon Goddess – Protection from Dark for 68 seconds
Dark Shield Icon Dark Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Unholy dark shield Attrib: Hit
DEF +3, ATT +10
Find: Final Stage: Bloodlines
Drop: Malachi
Effect: Projectile block and shield attack
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (30 MP): Meteor Attack (ATT +30, Attrib: Hit)
Fire Shield Icon Fire Shield (Flame Shield) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Shield with fire properties Attrib: Fire
DEF +4
Drop: Fire Demon
Effect: Projectile block and immunity to Fire when equipped
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (50 MP): Summon Salamander – Flame Attack (ATT +70, Attrib: Fire)
Alucard Shield Icon Alucard Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Strong vs. all attacks DEF +5
Find: Starts with and loses; Reverse Caverns
Effect: Projectile block
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (20 MP): Offensive shield with fixed ATT, Soul Steal, +1 Heart and about 2 seconds of invulnerability on contact, 68 seconds duration (decreases only when shield is held up), holding shield drains MP (ATT +255, Attrib: Hit)
Satquip-ivy Woodland Shield (jpn) - Symphony of the Night (Saturn-only)
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
The shield at which a tree soul dwell (fragrance of the rose) DEF +3
Drop: Venus Man Trap (Saturn only)
Effect: Projectile block
Special: Shield Rod or Mablung Sword spell (30 MP): Summon Vines – immobilize and damage enemies (ATT +30, Attrib: Hit)

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance[]

Main article: Shield (gear)

Two gears fly in front of Juste Belmont with his Shield Holy Book + Bolt Book Spell Fusion ability.

Item Data: Shield
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Holy Book IconBolt Book Icon Shield (jpn) - Harmony of Dissonance
  Spell Fusion - Juste
[edit]
Two barriers fly out and are attached to the player. They disappear after a certain number of hits. Attrib: Thunder
Consume: 60 MP
ATK = 200%
NUM = 1
Create: Holy Book + Bolt Book

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness[]

The Spike Shield is the only shield featured in this game. But it is used not for defensive purposes like an ordinary shield but instead offensively like a weapon. It has only one attack animation which consists of Hector swinging the weapon upward from his hand.

Additionally, Shield is also an ability of the Crystal Rod which basically blocks any enemy attack. However, each cast of the spell is only for one-time protection and costs 20 Hearts to be cast.

Item Data: Special (edit)
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Spike Shield Spike Shield - Curse of Darkness
  Special - Hector
[edit]
Originally for defense, it's so hard that it has also come to be loved as a weapon. ATK +40
Sell: $200
Create: Soft Leather Armor + Leather Helm + 9 Bronze + 9 Steel
Shield CoD Icon Shield - Curse of Darkness
  Innocent Devil Abilities - Crystal Rod
[edit]
Creates a shield that defends completely against an enemy attack. Works one time only. Consume: 20 Hearts
First Obtained: Enemy defeats

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia[]

The Scutum and its upgraded versions come as Glyphs and are the only shields available in Shanoa's weaponry.


Item Data: Scutum
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Scutum Icon Scutum (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Shield) - Shanoa
[edit]
A shield glyph. Consume: 5 MP
No stats
Find: Kalidus Channel
Effect: Blocks/reduces damage
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Scutum = Union Scutum; + Other = Pulsus
Vol Scutum Icon Vol Scutum (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Shield) - Shanoa
[edit]
A powerful shield glyph. Consume: 5 MP
No stats
Drop: Lizardman
Effect: Blocks/reduces damage
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Scutum = Union Scutum; + Other = Pulsus
Melio Scutum Icon Melio Scutum (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph (Shield) - Shanoa
[edit]
Superior shield glyph. Consume: 5 MP
No stats
Find: Arms Depot (Dracula's Castle)
Effect: Blocks/reduces damage
Special: Glyph Unions: + any Scutum = Union Scutum; + Other = Pulsus
Shield + Shield = Union Scutum (jpn) - Order of Ecclesia
  Glyph Union (Shield) - Shanoa
[edit]
Attrib: None
Consume: 20 Hearts
Effect: Temporary Invincibility.
Notes: Scutum is Latin for "Shield".

Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night[]

Item Data: Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the Night (edit)
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Alucart Shield - Encore of the Night
  Off Hand (Shield) - Alucard
[edit]
Resembles family shield DEF +1
Sell: 45C
Drop: Zombie
Special: Family Heirlooms Set Bonus with Alucart Sword and Alucart Mail for HP +30
Leather Shield - Encore of the Night
  Off Hand (Shield) - Alucard
[edit]
Leather shield DEF +2; Stamina +1
Sell: 60C
Drop: Skeleton
Special: Moooo! set bonus with Leather Hat and Hide Cuirass equipped for Max HP +20
Iron Shield - Encore of the Night
  Off Hand (Shield) - Alucard
[edit]
Hard iron shield DEF +4
Drop: Slinger
Special: Ferroucious set bonus with Iron Sword and Iron Cuirass for ATK +3 and DEF +3
Dark Shield - Encore of the Night
  Off Hand (Shield) - Alucard
[edit]
Unholy dark shield Attrib: Shadow Affi. +3
DEF +5
Sell: 2S 40C
Find: Clock Tower
Shaman Shield - Encore of the Night
  Off Hand (Shield) - Alucard
[edit]
Shield used in magic rituals Attrib: All Affi. +1
DEF +4; Max MP +35
Find: Marble Gallery
Goddess Shield - Encore of the Night
  Off Hand (Shield) - Alucard
[edit]
Engraved with a goddess image Attrib: All Affi. +3
DEF +5; Max MP +10
Buy: 2G 50S
Herald Shield - Encore of the Night
  Off Hand (Shield) - Alucard
[edit]
Shield with a heart crest DEF +9; Stamina +15
Drop: Frozen Shade
Fire Shield - Encore of the Night
  Off Hand (Shield) - Alucard
[edit]
Shield with fire properties Attrib: Fire Affi. +3
DEF +7
Find: Demon Corridor
Special: Die in a Fire Set Bonus with Firebrand for Fire Affinity +7
Alucard Shield - Encore of the Night
  Off Hand (Shield) - Alucard
[edit]
Mother's Family Heirloom DEF +12; Stamina +15
Find: Royal Chapel
Special: Son of Dracula Set Bonus with Alucard Sword and Alucard Mail for All Stat +5 and All Affinity +3

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair[]

Alucard is able to use all of his shields from Symphony of the Night. He is unable to combine them with a Shield Rod or Mablung Sword in this game, however.

Item Data: Castlevania: Harmony of Despair (edit)
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Alucard Shield Icon Alucart Shield (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Resembles a certain family shield... DEF +0
Sell: $125
Rarity: *
Buy: $500
Leather Shield Icon Leather Shield (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Leather shield with low DEF. DEF +1
Sell: $250
Rarity: *
Drop: chp 2 normal
Effect: Does not block fire projectiles
Iron Shield Icon Iron Shield (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Shield of hard metal. DEF +2
Sell: $375
Rarity: *
Drop: chp 2 normal
AxeLord Shield Icon Axe Knight Shield (Axe Armor Shield) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Favorite shield of axe-wielding terrors. DEF +3
Sell: $500
Rarity: *
Drop: Axe Knight
Knight Shield Icon Knight Shield (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Armored knight's shield. DEF +4
Sell: $750
Rarity: **
Drop: chp 5 normal
Dark Shield Icon Dark Shield (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Unholy dark shield. Attrib: Darkness
DEF +3, ATK +9
Sell: $1,250
Rarity: **
Drop: chp 5, 6 hard
Shaman Shield Icon Shaman Shield (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Shield used in magic rituals. DEF +5
Sell: $2,000
Rarity: **
Skull Shield Icon Skull Shield (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Shield adorned with a skull and crossbones. DEF +6
Sell: $3,000
Rarity: ***
Medusa Shield Icon Medusa Shield (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Gorgon-headed shield. Attrib: None
DEF +3, ATK +1
Sell: $3,750
Rarity: ***
Drop: Medusa Head
Fire Shield Icon Fire Shield (Flame Shield) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Flame-imbued shield. DEF +7
Sell: $4,000
Rarity: ***
Drop: chp 7 hard
Goddess Shield Icon Goddess Shield (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Engraved with a divine image. DEF +8
Sell: $6,000
Rarity: ****
Herald Shield Icon Herald Shield (Coat of Arms Shield) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Shield with heart crest. DEF +9
Sell: $7,500
Rarity: ****
Alucard Shield Icon Alucard Shield (jpn) - Harmony of Despair
  Shield - Alucard
[edit]
Strong against all attacks. DEF +10
Sell: $10,000
Rarity: ****
Drop: chp 9 hard, chp 10 hard purple chest

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