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Overview

The Balton Shield is a shield in Crimson Desert that provides DEF 3 alongside Movement Speed Lv.2.

It offers DEF 3 alongside Movement Speed Lv.2, making it a mobility-oriented defensive option. As a craftable shield available early in the game, it serves as a reliable upgrade for players looking to maintain quick repositioning during combat.

Stats

How to Obtain

The Balton Shield is crafted at any Blacksmith once the player has read the Shields of the World, Vol. 1 crafting manual. This manual can be purchased at the Equipment Shop in Calphade, Hernand for 50 Copper. The recipe requires Timber x10 and Fine Timber x5, both of which are common logging materials found throughout the Hernand region.

Crafting

The Balton Shield can be crafted at any Blacksmith after reading the Shields of the World, Vol. 1 crafting manual. The recipe requires Timber x10, Fine Timber x5.

Core Slots

The 2 core slots allow customization with Abyss Cores to tailor the shield's bonuses to specific combat situations or builds. Players might consider slotting defensive cores for additional survivability or utility cores that complement the shield's strengths. Cores can be embedded or removed through a witch NPC at no cost, making experimentation easy.

Usage Notes

The Balton Shield trades raw defense for movement flexibility. At DEF 3, its protection is modest, but the Movement Speed Lv.2 bonus helps players stay mobile while still having access to blocking and parrying. This makes it a natural fit for aggressive playstyles that rely on positioning and quick dodges between shield blocks. The two core slots allow for Abyss Core customization, and the shield supports up to 10 levels of refinement at a Blacksmith to increase its base defense over time.