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Overview
Gilded Shield is a shield in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Uncommon (Tier 2) equipment with a base Defense of 2 and a base Guard Rate of 2.
A shield adorned with gold leaf. The Twilight Messengers wear lavish equipment befitting their greed. Their shield, plated with a thick layer of gold, stands as a symbol of their avarice.
In addition to its base stats, this shield provides Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Shield |
Rarity | Uncommon (Tier 2) |
Guard Rate | 2 (max 25 at +10) |
2 (max 14 at +10) | |
Lv.1 | |
Lv.1 | |
2 | |
Max Refinement | +10 |
Refinement
The Gilded 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 | Iron Ore x2, Gilded Shield x1, Gilded Shield x1 |
+2 | 4 | 6 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Iron Ore x3, Gilded Shield (+1) x1, Gilded Shield (+1) x1, Iron Ore x10, Copper Ore x2 |
+3 | 5 | 8 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Iron Ore x4, Copper Ore x2, Gilded Shield (+2) x1, Gilded Shield (+2) x1 |
+4 | 6 | 10 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x4, Gilded Shield (+3) x1, Gilded Shield (+3) x1 |
+5 | 7 | 12 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Iron Ore x6, Copper Ore x6, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1, Gilded Shield (+4) x1, Gilded Shield (+4) x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+6 | 8 | 14 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Iron Ore x8, Copper Ore x8, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1, Gilded Shield (+5) x1, Gilded Shield (+5) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+7 | 9 | 16 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Iron Ore x10, Copper Ore x10, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1, Gilded Shield (+6) x1, Gilded Shield (+6) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+8 | 10 | 19 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Iron Ore x15, Copper Ore x15, Bloodstone x8, Scolecite Ore x2, Abyss Artifact x1, Gilded Shield (+7) x1, Gilded Shield (+7) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+9 | 11 | 22 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Iron Ore x25, Copper Ore x20, Bloodstone x12, Scolecite Ore x6, Abyss Artifact x1, Gilded Shield (+8) x1, Gilded Shield (+8) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+10 | 14 | 25 | Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1 | Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
Abyss Core Slots
The Gilded 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 Gilded 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