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11 Overview
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33 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.
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55 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.
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77 In addition to its base stats, this shield provides Attack Speed Lv.2.
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1010 Stats
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1212 StatValueTypeShieldRarityLegendary (Tier 5)Guard Rate0 (max 20 at +10)Defense1 (max 13 at +10)Attack SpeedLv.2Abyss Core Slots2Default SocketsDefense +3, Guard Stamina Cost -3%Max Refinement+10
1313 Refinement
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1515 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.
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1717 LevelDefenseGuard RateBonus StatsMaterials+010Attack Speed Lv.2-+121Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x2+233Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x3+345Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x4, Copper Ore x2+457Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x4+569Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x6, Copper Ore x6, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1+6711Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x8, Copper Ore x8, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1+7813Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x10, Copper Ore x10, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1+8915Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x15, Copper Ore x15, Bloodstone x8, Scolecite Ore x2, Abyss Artifact x1+91017Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x25, Copper Ore x20, Bloodstone x12, Scolecite Ore x6, Abyss Artifact x1+101320Attack Speed Lv.2Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x1
1818 Abyss Core Slots
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2020 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.
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2222 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.
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2424 Combat Usage
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2626 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.
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2828 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.
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3030 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.
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3232 See Also
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3434 Shields - Complete list of all shields in Crimson DesertEquipment - Overview of all gear typesAbyss Cores - Socket gems that modify shield statsBlacksmith - Where to refine shields and other gear