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Gilliam Large Shield - Version 11 vs Version 12
Jun 8, 2026, 11:49 PM
Removed duplicate in-body wikilinks
Oct 29, 2026, 02:58 PM
Separate ordinary refinement materials from duplicated Fusion/crafting inputs and add the learned recipe.
11Overview22Gilliam Large Shield is a large shield (tower shield) in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Uncommon (Tier 2) equipment with a base Defense of 6 and a base Guard Rate of 20.44A large shield crafted by House Gilliam. It is said to have been designed solely to withstand House Lambert's weapons. However, both families remain silent regarding its actual performance, leaving only room for rampant speculation.66Stats99StatValueTypeLarge ShieldRarityUncommon (Tier 2)Guard Rate20 (max 40 at +10)Defense6 (max 31 at +10)Abyss Core Slots2Max Refinement+101111Refinement1212The Gilliam 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.13+Learn Shields of the World, Vol. II and craft at a Smith with 20 Timber and 5 Fine Timber. Kathor at Demeniss Equipment and Tranan at the camp shop are named sellers. This initial recipe is separate from +1 ordinary refinement, which uses 10 Timber. The recorded curve starts at Defense 6/Guard Rate 20 and reaches 31/40; the guide displays Defense 31 at refinement 10. Patch 1.06 permits identical-equipment refinement only before the first level requiring an Abyss Artifact; duplicate shields are not additional ingredients in every ordinary material row. The older speed penalties and mitigation recommendations remain build observations, not a newly measured formula.1414LevelDefenseGuard RateMaterials+0620-+1821Timber x10, Gilliam Large Shield x1, Gilliam Large Shield x1, Timber x20, Fine Timber x5+21023Timber x15, Gilliam Large Shield (+1) x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+1) x1+31225Timber x20, Fine Timber x10, Gilliam Large Shield (+2) x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+2) x1+41427Timber x25, Fine Timber x15, Gilliam Large Shield (+3) x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+3) x1+51629Timber x30, Fine Timber x20, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+4) x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+4) x1, Abyss Artifact x1+61831Timber x40, Fine Timber x25, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+5) x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+5) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+72033Timber x50, Fine Timber x30, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+6) x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+6) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+82335Timber x60, Fine Timber x35, Bloodstone x8, Flawless Timber x10, Abyss Artifact x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+7) x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+7) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+92637Timber x80, Fine Timber x45, Bloodstone x12, Flawless Timber x20, Abyss Artifact x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+8) x1, Gilliam Large Shield (+8) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+103140Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x115+The Gilliam Large Shield can be refined at a Blacksmith to increase its stats. Each refinement level requires specific materials without a currency fee. The older Silver charge statement does not apply to material refinement. The table separates ordinary costs from initial crafting and identical-copy Fusion.16+LevelDefenseGuard RateMaterials+0620-+1821Timber x10+21023Timber x15+31225Timber x20, Fine Timber x10+41427Timber x25, Fine Timber x15+51629Timber x30, Fine Timber x20, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1+61831Timber x40, Fine Timber x25, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1+72033Timber x50, Fine Timber x30, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1+82335Timber x60, Fine Timber x35, Bloodstone x8, Flawless Timber x10, Abyss Artifact x1+92637Timber x80, Fine Timber x45, Bloodstone x12, Flawless Timber x20, Abyss Artifact x1+103140Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x11618Abyss Core Slots1719The Gilliam 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.20+The Gilliam Large Shield has 2 Abyss Core slots in the guide display. Extraction is documented as free, while creating additional sockets costs currency. That does not establish the older claim that every socketing operation is free; choose compatible effects.1921Fortification 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.2123Combat Usage2325As a large shield, the Gilliam 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.2527With a base Guard Rate of 20 (scaling to 40 at max refinement) and Defense of 6 (up to 31), 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.2729See Also2931Shields - 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