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Overview
Demenissian Shield of Loyalty is a shield in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Rare (Tier 3) equipment with a base Defense of 1 and a base Guard Rate of 0.
A shield issued to Demenissian soldiers. A soldier's duty is to protect the liege with unwavering loyalty. The soldiers are deeply trained in this belief.
In addition to its base stats, this shield provides Attack Speed Lv.2.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Shield |
Rarity | Rare (Tier 3) |
Guard Rate | 0 (max 20 at +10) |
1 (max 13 at +10) | |
Lv.2 | |
2 | |
Max Refinement | +10 |
Refinement
The Demenissian Shield of Loyalty 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 | 1 | 0 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | - |
+1 | 2 | 1 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x10, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty x1 |
+2 | 3 | 3 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x15, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+1) x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+1) x1 |
+3 | 4 | 5 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x20, Fine Timber x10, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+2) x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+2) x1, Timber x55, Fine Timber x15 |
+4 | 5 | 7 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x25, Fine Timber x15, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+3) x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+3) x1 |
+5 | 6 | 9 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x30, Fine Timber x20, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+4) x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+4) x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+6 | 7 | 11 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x40, Fine Timber x25, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+5) x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+5) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+7 | 8 | 13 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x50, Fine Timber x30, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+6) x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+6) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+8 | 9 | 15 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x60, Fine Timber x35, Bloodstone x8, Flawless Timber x10, Abyss Artifact x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+7) x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+7) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+9 | 10 | 17 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x80, Fine Timber x45, Bloodstone x12, Flawless Timber x20, Abyss Artifact x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+8) x1, Demenissian Shield of Loyalty (+8) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+10 | 13 | 20 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
Abyss Core Slots
The Demenissian Shield of Loyalty 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 Demenissian Shield of Loyalty 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.
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.
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.
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