Overview
Ancient Shield is a shield in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Legendary (Tier 5) equipment with a base Defense of 1 and a base Guard Rate of 0.
A shield discovered in ancient ruins of unknown age. It appears to be made from a mix of different alloys, but no one knows by who or how it was forged.
In addition to its base stats, this shield provides Attack Speed Lv.2.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Shield |
Rarity | Legendary (Tier 5) |
Guard Rate | 0 (max 20 at +10) |
1 (max 13 at +10) | |
Lv.2 | |
2 | |
Default Sockets | |
Max Refinement | +10 |
Refinement
The Ancient Shield can be refined at a Blacksmith to increase its stats. Each refinement level requires specific materials and Silver. The table below shows the stats and material costs at each refinement level.
Level | Guard Rate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
+0 | 1 | 0 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | - |
+1 | 2 | 1 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Iron Ore x2 |
+2 | 3 | 3 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Iron Ore x3 |
+3 | 4 | 5 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Iron Ore x4, Copper Ore x2 |
+4 | 5 | 7 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | |
+5 | 6 | 9 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Iron Ore x6, Copper Ore x6, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+6 | 7 | 11 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Iron Ore x8, Copper Ore x8, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+7 | 8 | 13 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Iron Ore x10, Copper Ore x10, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+8 | 9 | 15 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Iron Ore x15, Copper Ore x15, Bloodstone x8, Scolecite Ore x2, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+9 | 10 | 17 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Iron Ore x25, Copper Ore x20, Bloodstone x12, Scolecite Ore x6, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+10 | 13 | 20 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
Abyss Core Slots
The Ancient Shield has 2 Abyss Core slots, allowing players to customize the shield with passive bonuses. Cores can be socketed or removed at no cost through a witch NPC, making it easy to experiment with different setups.
Fortification I (Defense +3): A straightforward defense boost that helps offset this shield's base defense.
Fortitude I (Guard Stamina Consumption -3.0%): Reduces stamina drained when blocking, making sustained defense more efficient.
Aegis I (Damage Reduction 1.0): Provides flat damage reduction per hit, useful for absorbing chip damage from enemy combos.
Combat Usage
The Ancient Shield is a standard one-hand shield that balances defensive stats with mobility. Standard shields are lighter than large shields, allowing for quicker movement and attack transitions during combat.
The Attack Speed bonus makes this shield a good choice for players who want to maintain offensive tempo while still having the option to block. Faster attacks mean shorter recovery windows after strikes, which pairs well with an aggressive playstyle.
At base Defense 1, the shield scales to 13 at max refinement. Refinement should be prioritized if you plan to keep this shield as your primary defensive option for an extended period.
See Also
Shields - Complete list of all shields in Crimson Desert
Equipment - Overview of all gear types
Abyss Cores - Socket gems that modify shield stats
Blacksmith - Where to refine shields and other gear