Lustrous Shield (equipment)

Lustrous Shield , also known as Shield of Light, or Paladin, is a recurring shield in the Final Fantasy series. It is usually either a low-ranked or mid-ranked shield, depending on the game, and offers decent defense in addition to other bonuses, such as elemental protection or status protection.
As of Dissidia Final Fantasy, it is often seen as part of Warrior of Light's weapons, and appears in all appearances with him alongside the Braveheart.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy IV===
Lustrous Shield is the first shield that can be bought for Paladin Cecil for 700 gil at Mysidia. It provides 2 Defense, 1 Magic Defense, 24 Evasion, 1 Magic Evasion, +3 Spirit, and resistance against Undead-type attacks. In the 3D versions, it is similar in all regards aside from the protections it provides, providing resistance to Dark-elemental attacks as well as against Sleep, Poison, Death, and Curse instead of against Undead attacks.
====Final Fantasy IV: The After Years====
provides 2 Defense, 1 Magic Defense, 24% Evasion, 1% Magic Evasion, +3 Spirit, and is strong against undead attacks. No other Lustrous Shield can be obtained, and can only be equipped by Cecil, Ceodore, and Kain.
===Final Fantasy XIV===
The Shield of Light is a for s. It can be obtained as a drop from the Warrior of Light in , or traded for in Eulmore using tokens acquired from the same duty.
	ShieldGLA PLD Lv. 80Item Level 495	Block Strength: 2200 	Block Rate: 2200 	
	ShieldGLA PLD Lv. 80Item Level 495	Strength +172Vitality +190Determination +139Critical Hit +97	Strength +172Vitality +190Determination +139Critical Hit +97	Strength +172Vitality +190Determination +139Critical Hit +97
	ShieldGLA PLD Lv. 80Item Level 495	Repair/Melding/Desynthesis: 	Dyeable: No 	UniqueUntradeable
===Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light===
Shield of Light is the strongest shield, providing 3 Defense, 3 Magic Defense, 10 Evade, 10 Magic Evade, and immunity to all statuses. It is obtained by talking to Krinjh after defeating Asmodeus. It is said to be an ancient shield that according to Moon Folk legend belonged to the historical hero, Rolan.
===Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)===
Lustrous Shield is a level 71 shield that provides +52 Defense. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 22,510 gil, Force Shield, Godfighter Scales x3, and a Blue Gem.
====Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy====
Lustrous Shield is a level 60 shield that provides +50 Defense and Wall Rush HP Defense +10%. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 92,640 gil, Force Shield, Garchimacera Husk, and Lion's Desire x3.
====Dissidia Final Fantasy NT====
The Lustrous Shield is the Warrior of Light's default weapon, and is equipped alongside the Braveheart. Like all other characters' weapons, equipping them carries no advantages or disadvantages.
===Pictlogica Final Fantasy===
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
Lustrous Shield from Final Fantasy IV is a Rarity 5 shield.
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
Lustrous Shield is a Light Shield obtained by completing the quest The Mysterious Statue. It provides 32 DEF, 10 SPR, and +50% Light resistance.
===Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin ===
Braveheart and Lustrous Shield were offered as a pre-purchase bonus DLC. Lustrous Shield is a Level 20 shield with Status Ailment Resistance+2.6%, Faster Guard Break Recovery +1.1%, and All Damage Taken -0.8%.
==Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances==
===Bravely series===
In 'Bravely Default, Lustrous Shield provides 32 P.DEF, 16 M.DEF, 29 EVD, and nullifies light-elemental damage. It can be found in (blue chest).
In Bravely Second: End Layer, Lustrous Shield provides 29 P.DEF, 15 M.DEF, and 29 EVD. It can be found in the .
Lustorous shield.jpg|Bravely Default.
BS Lustrous Shield.png|Bravely Second: End Layer.
==Gallery==
Lustrous Shield FFIV DS Render.png|Lustrous Shield in Final Fantasy IV (DS).
FF4HoL_Shield_of_Light.png|Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light.
DFF2015 Shield of Light.png|Dissidia Final Fantasy NT.
FFRK Lustrous Shield.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFRK Lustrous Shield FFI.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFI].
FFRK Lustrous Shield FFIV.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIV].
FFRK Shield of Light Sprite.png|Sprite of Warrior of Light's Shield of Light from his boss sprite in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFBE Lustrous Shield.png|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
SPFFO Braveheart and Lustrous Shield.webp|Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin (with the Braveheart sword).
==Etymology==
"Lustrous" means shining or radiant. 
The shield has been known as Paladin. 
Category:Shields