Demenissian Soldier's Large Shield

Overview

Demenissian Soldier's Large Shield is a large shield (tower shield) in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Rare (Tier 3) equipment with a base Defense of 2 and a base Guard Rate of 25.

A shield issued to Demenissian soldiers. A soldier's duty is to never retreat, no matter the foe, and to hold the line with all their might, a belief Demenissian soldiers are deeply trained in.

Stats

Refinement

The Demenissian Soldier's Large 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.

Abyss Core Slots

The Demenissian Soldier's Large 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): Adds flat defense, strengthening overall damage absorption for sustained blocking.

• Aegis I (Damage Reduction 1.0): Provides flat damage reduction per hit, stacking with the shield's defense for stronger overall mitigation.

• Fortitude I (Guard Stamina Consumption -3.0%): Reduces stamina cost of blocking, letting you hold your guard longer through multi-hit combos.

Combat Usage

As a large shield, the Demenissian Soldier's Large Shield offers higher Guard Rate and Defense compared to standard shields, at the cost of slower movement and attack speed while equipped. Large shields excel at sustained blocking and protecting against heavy hits, making them well suited for players who prefer a defensive, counter-attack playstyle.

With a base Guard Rate of 25 (scaling to 50 at max refinement) and Defense of 2 (up to 27), this shield can absorb a meaningful amount of incoming damage. Players should focus on timing their blocks to trigger Guard Counter attacks, which open up strong follow-up damage windows.

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