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11 Overview
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33 Black Sun is a shield in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Epic (Tier 4) equipment with a base Defense of 3 and a base Guard Rate of 5.
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55 A shield of Bastier, the grand general of Demeniss. Thick wrought iron was rimmed with gold-toned studs. It is built to soak up the impact of any onslaught and drive the frontline forward.
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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 StatValueTypeShieldRarityEpic (Tier 4)Guard Rate5 (max 30 at +10)Defense3 (max 15 at +10)Movement SpeedLv.2Abyss Core Slots2Default SocketsDamage Reduction1, Guard Stamina Cost -3%Max Refinement+10
1313 Refinement
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1515 The Black Sun 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.2-+147Movement Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x2+259Movement Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x3+3611Movement Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x4, Copper Ore x2+4713Movement Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x4+5815Movement Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x6, Copper Ore x6, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1+6917Movement Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x8, Copper Ore x8, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1+71020Movement Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x10, Copper Ore x10, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1+81123Movement Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x15, Copper Ore x15, Bloodstone x8, Scolecite Ore x2, Abyss Artifact x1+91226Movement Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x25, Copper Ore x20, Bloodstone x12, Scolecite Ore x6, Abyss Artifact x1+101530Movement Speed Lv.2Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x1
1818 Abyss Core Slots
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2020 The Black Sun 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 Black Sun 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