The Shell Shield (シェルシールド, Shieru Shi-rudo^?) is a recurring shield or armor in the series. It is often related to the status effect Shell that reduces magic damage dealt on the wearer.

AppearancesEdit

Final Fantasy XEdit

Any of Tidus's shields can become the Shell Shield if the dominant ability is either SOS Shell or Auto-Shell.

Final Fantasy XIEdit

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 XIIEdit

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 the Auto-Shell ability. It requires 90 LP and the Shell Shield license to equip.

Dissidia Final FantasyEdit

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 in 1000 gil, Buckler, Luck Shard, and Transmogridust x2.

Dissidia 012 Final FantasyEdit

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 in 8810 gil, Buckler, and a Fish Scale.

Final Fantasy Trading Card GameEdit

The Shell Shield appears in the trading card game. It looks like the one from Final Fantasy XII.

GalleryEdit

Final Fantasy XI.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game.