Overview
Frostbone Shield is a shield in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Epic (Tier 4) equipment with a base Defense of 1 and a base Guard Rate of 0.
A shield adorned with the bones of an unidentified animal. Legend says the vengeful spirits of those who froze to death are trapped deep within the marrow; until their grudges are untied, a shield crafted from these bones will refuse to break.
In addition to its base stats, this shield provides Attack Speed Lv.2.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Shield |
Rarity | Epic (Tier 4) |
Guard Rate | 0 (max 20 at +10) |
1 (max 13 at +10) | |
Lv.2 | |
1 | |
Default Sockets | Guard Stamina Cost -3% |
Max Refinement | +10 |
Refinement
The Frostbone 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 | 1 | 0 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | - |
+1 | 2 | 1 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x10, Frostbone Shield x1, Frostbone Shield x1 |
+2 | 3 | 3 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x15, Frostbone Shield (+1) x1, Frostbone Shield (+1) x1 |
+3 | 4 | 5 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x20, Fine Timber x10, Frostbone Shield (+2) x1, Frostbone Shield (+2) x1, Timber x55, Fine Timber x15 |
+4 | 5 | 7 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x25, Fine Timber x15, Frostbone Shield (+3) x1, Frostbone Shield (+3) x1 |
+5 | 6 | 9 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x30, Fine Timber x20, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1, Frostbone Shield (+4) x1, Frostbone Shield (+4) x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+6 | 7 | 11 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x40, Fine Timber x25, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1, Frostbone Shield (+5) x1, Frostbone Shield (+5) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+7 | 8 | 13 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Timber x50, Fine Timber x30, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1, Frostbone Shield (+6) x1, Frostbone Shield (+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, Frostbone Shield (+7) x1, Frostbone Shield (+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, Frostbone Shield (+8) x1, Frostbone Shield (+8) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+10 | 13 | 20 | Attack Speed Lv.2 | Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
Abyss Core Slots
The Frostbone Shield has 1 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 Frostbone 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.
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