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Overview
Black Oath Shield is a shield in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Rare (Tier 3) equipment with a base Defense of 2 and a base Guard Rate of 2.
A shield said to have been used in a ritual of denial. However, this is merely a superstition, and the shield does not actually possess any evil energy. Since Pywel is a land shrouded in mystery, folk and superstitious beliefs still remain strong across many regions.
In addition to its base stats, this shield provides Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Shield |
Rarity | Rare (Tier 3) |
Guard Rate | 2 (max 25 at +10) |
2 (max 14 at +10) | |
Lv.1 | |
Lv.1 | |
2 | |
Default Sockets | Damage Reduction1, Guard Stamina Cost -3% |
Max Refinement | +10 |
Refinement
The Black Oath 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 | 2 | 2 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | - |
+1 | 3 | 4 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Timber x10 |
+2 | 4 | 6 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Timber x15 |
+3 | 5 | 8 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Timber x20, Fine Timber x10 |
+4 | 6 | 10 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Timber x25, Fine Timber x15 |
+5 | 7 | 12 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Timber x30, Fine Timber x20, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+6 | 8 | 14 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Timber x40, Fine Timber x25, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+7 | 9 | 16 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Timber x50, Fine Timber x30, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+8 | 10 | 19 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Timber x60, Fine Timber x35, Bloodstone x8, Flawless Timber x10, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+9 | 11 | 22 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Timber x80, Fine Timber x45, Bloodstone x12, Flawless Timber x20, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+10 | 14 | 25 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
Abyss Core Slots
The Black Oath 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 Black Oath 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.
With bonuses to both Attack Speed and Movement Speed, this shield supports an aggressive, mobile fighting style. The faster attack speed pairs well with one-handed weapons for quick combo strings, while the movement speed bonus helps with repositioning during fights.
At base Defense 2, the shield scales to 14 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