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== Before the Shield Rod == | == Before the Shield Rod == | ||
List of the earliest weapons that can be found. | |||
== The Shield Rod == | == The Shield Rod == | ||
This is by far the best weapon in the game, if equipped together with a shield. Press and hold {{psx|C}} to bring out the shield (in the left hand), then press {{psx|S}} to activate the Shield Rod (in the right hand). | This is by far the best weapon in the game, if equipped together with a shield. Press and hold {{psx|C}} to bring out the shield (in the left hand), then press {{psx|S}}{{psx|S}} (twice) to activate the Shield Rod magic effect (in the right hand). | ||
Furthermore, if you press {{psx|Left|Dpad}}, then {{psx|Right|Dpad}}, then {{psx|S}}, Alucard will throw a small shield in front of him. That shield only stops enemy shots. | Furthermore, if you press {{psx|Left|Dpad}}, then {{psx|Right|Dpad}}, then {{psx|S}}, Alucard will throw a small shield in front of him. That shield only stops enemy shots. | ||
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| Leather shield || +1 || Leather shield; low DEF || Support: further raise defense || Alchemy Laboratory; dropped by Slinger, Stone Roses | | Leather shield || +1 || Leather shield; low DEF || Support: further raise defense || Alchemy Laboratory; dropped by Slinger, Stone Roses | ||
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| Knight shield || +2 || Armored knight's shield || Support: | | Knight shield || +2 || Armored knight's shield || Support: raise defense and offense || Colosseum; dropped by Slinger, Spectral Sword (shield) | ||
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| Shaman shield || +4 || Shield used in magic riutals || Support: raise intelligence || Clock Tower | | Shaman shield || +4 || Shield used in magic riutals || Support: raise intelligence || Clock Tower | ||
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== After the Shield Rod == | == After the Shield Rod == | ||
Once you obtain the Shield Rod you | Once you obtain the Shield Rod you will hardly need any further weapon, but they will be listed here for completion. | ||
=== Notable weapons === | |||
List of weapons with special effects. These are the only weapons that can still occasionally be useful after the Shield Rod is found. | |||
* '''Jewel sword:''' defeated enemies often drop jewels; found in the castle entrance, using the wolf and bat forms. | |||
* '''Mablung sword:''' same ability of the Shield Rod, smaller attack range, higher attack power; found in the reversed Royal Chapel. | |||
* '''Stone sword:''' occasionally turn enemies into stone. | |||
* '''Mourneblade:''' drains HP from enemies. | |||
* '''Muramasa sword:''' sets constantly in Dark Metamorphosis state (drains HP from enemies that bleed); two-handed. | |||
* '''Sword of dawn:''' summons skeletal warriors that attack enemies; two-handed sword; found in the reversed Castle Keep. | |||
=== Useless weapons === | |||
List of weapons with no special abilities and weapons that can cast just magic attacks. ''(High damage and increasing damage are not considered special abilites).'' | |||
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Revision as of 13:35, 21 May 2013
Before the Shield Rod
List of the earliest weapons that can be found.
The Shield Rod
This is by far the best weapon in the game, if equipped together with a shield. Press and hold 
to bring out the shield (in the left hand), then press 
(twice) to activate the Shield Rod magic effect (in the right hand).
Furthermore, if you press 
, then 
, then , Alucard will throw a small shield in front of him. That shield only stops enemy shots.
The Shield Rod is found in the Colosseum, before fighting the fifth boss (Minotaur & Werewolf). That means just 25% through the game, that is extremely early!
Shields
The first table lists the shields that can be obtained in Dracula's normal castle, the second table those that can only be obtained in the inverted castle.
| Shield | Def | Notes | Shield Rod effect | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alucart shield | +1 | Resembles family shield | - | Marble Gallery |
| Leather shield | +1 | Leather shield; low DEF | Support: further raise defense | Alchemy Laboratory; dropped by Slinger, Stone Roses |
| Knight shield | +2 | Armored knight's shield | Support: raise defense and offense | Colosseum; dropped by Slinger, Spectral Sword (shield) |
| Shaman shield | +4 | Shield used in magic riutals | Support: raise intelligence | Clock Tower |
| Herald shield | +4 | Shield with heart crest | Support: protect from fire & thunder | Underground Caverns |
| Medusa shield | +1 | Gorgon headed shield; Atk+13 | Attack: fire rays | Dropped by Medusa Head |
| Iron shield | +2 | Hard iron shield | Attack: throw two swords | Bought from Librarian; dropped by Winged Guard |
| Axelord shield | +3 | Favorite shield of Axe lords | Attack: attacks one enemy | Dropped by Axe Knight |
| Skull shield | +4 | Shield with knight's crest | Attack: shoot bolts | Dropped by Bone Ark, Skull Lord, Yorick |
| Shield | Def | Notes | Shield Rod effect | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark shield | +3 | Unholy dark shield; Atk+10 | Attack: damage all enemies | Dropped by Malachi |
| Fire shield | +4 | Shield with fire properties | Attack: shoot three fire serpents | Dropped by Fire Demon |
| Goddess shield | +4 | Engraved goddess image | Support: protect from dark attacks | Necromancy Laboratory |
| Alucard shield | +5 | Strong vs. all attacks | Support & Attack: steal HP from enemies by touching them | Underground Caverns |
After the Shield Rod
Once you obtain the Shield Rod you will hardly need any further weapon, but they will be listed here for completion.
Notable weapons
List of weapons with special effects. These are the only weapons that can still occasionally be useful after the Shield Rod is found.
- Jewel sword: defeated enemies often drop jewels; found in the castle entrance, using the wolf and bat forms.
- Mablung sword: same ability of the Shield Rod, smaller attack range, higher attack power; found in the reversed Royal Chapel.
- Stone sword: occasionally turn enemies into stone.
- Mourneblade: drains HP from enemies.
- Muramasa sword: sets constantly in Dark Metamorphosis state (drains HP from enemies that bleed); two-handed.
- Sword of dawn: summons skeletal warriors that attack enemies; two-handed sword; found in the reversed Castle Keep.
Useless weapons
List of weapons with no special abilities and weapons that can cast just magic attacks. (High damage and increasing damage are not considered special abilites).