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11 Overview
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33 Balton Shield is a shield in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Common (Tier 1) equipment with a base Defense of 3 and a base Guard Rate of 5.
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55 A mass-produced shield named after the apprentice knight Balton. He was said to be a kind neighbor to the people of Calphade. This shield was crafted in the image of his own, which famously withstood seven fatal attacks.
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77 In addition to its base stats, this shield provides Movement Speed Lv.2.
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1010 Stats
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1212 StatValueTypeShieldRarityCommon (Tier 1)Guard Rate5 (max 30 at +10)Defense3 (max 15 at +10)Movement SpeedLv.2Abyss Core Slots2Max Refinement+10
1313 Refinement
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1515 The Balton 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+035Movement Speed Lv.2Timber x10, Fine Timber x5+147Movement Speed Lv.2Timber x10, Balton Shield x1, Balton Shield x1+259Movement Speed Lv.2Timber x15, Balton Shield (+1) x1, Balton Shield (+1) x1+3611Movement Speed Lv.2Timber x20, Fine Timber x10, Balton Shield (+2) x1, Balton Shield (+2) x1+4713Movement Speed Lv.2Timber x25, Fine Timber x15, Balton Shield (+3) x1, Balton Shield (+3) x1+5815Movement Speed Lv.2Timber x30, Fine Timber x20, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1, Balton Shield (+4) x1, Balton Shield (+4) x1, Abyss Artifact x1+6917Movement Speed Lv.2Timber x40, Fine Timber x25, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1, Balton Shield (+5) x1, Balton Shield (+5) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+71020Movement Speed Lv.2Timber x50, Fine Timber x30, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1, Balton Shield (+6) x1, Balton Shield (+6) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+81123Movement Speed Lv.2Timber x60, Fine Timber x35, Bloodstone x8, Flawless Timber x10, Abyss Artifact x1, Balton Shield (+7) x1, Balton Shield (+7) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+91226Movement Speed Lv.2Timber x80, Fine Timber x45, Bloodstone x12, Flawless Timber x20, Abyss Artifact x1, Balton Shield (+8) x1, Balton Shield (+8) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+101530Movement Speed Lv.2Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x1
1818 Abyss Core Slots
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2020 The Balton 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 Balton 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 Movement Speed bonus makes this shield well suited for players who favor a hit-and-run approach to combat. Quicker repositioning allows you to dodge area attacks and close distance on ranged enemies more effectively.
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3030 At base Defense 3, the shield scales to 15 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