Overview
Kutum Shield is a large shield (tower shield) in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Legendary (Tier 5) equipment with a base Defense of 4 and a base Guard Rate of 22.
A shield infused with the energy of an ancient weapon. While its thin frame may appear fragile at first glance, it harbors the power of Kutum, allowing it to effortlessly absorb minor attacks.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Large Shield |
Rarity | Legendary (Tier 5) |
Guard Rate | 22 (max 45 at +10) |
4 (max 29 at +10) | |
2 | |
Max Refinement | +10 |
Refinement
The Kutum 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 | 4 | 22 | - |
+1 | 6 | 24 | Iron Ore x2, Kutum Shield x1, Kutum Shield x1 |
+2 | 8 | 26 | Iron Ore x3, Kutum Shield (+1) x1, Kutum Shield (+1) x1 |
+3 | 10 | 28 | Iron Ore x4, Copper Ore x2, Kutum Shield (+2) x1, Kutum Shield (+2) x1 |
+4 | 12 | 30 | Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x4, Kutum Shield (+3) x1, Kutum Shield (+3) x1 |
+5 | 14 | 32 | Iron Ore x6, Copper Ore x6, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1, Kutum Shield (+4) x1, Kutum Shield (+4) x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+6 | 16 | 34 | Iron Ore x8, Copper Ore x8, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1, Kutum Shield (+5) x1, Kutum Shield (+5) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+7 | 18 | 36 | Iron Ore x10, Copper Ore x10, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1, Kutum Shield (+6) x1, Kutum Shield (+6) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+8 | 21 | 39 | Iron Ore x15, Copper Ore x15, Bloodstone x8, Scolecite Ore x2, Abyss Artifact x1, Kutum Shield (+7) x1, Kutum Shield (+7) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+9 | 24 | 42 | Iron Ore x25, Copper Ore x20, Bloodstone x12, Scolecite Ore x6, Abyss Artifact x1, Kutum Shield (+8) x1, Kutum Shield (+8) x1, Abyss Artifact x2 |
+10 | 29 | 45 | Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
Abyss Core Slots
The Kutum 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 Kutum 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 22 (scaling to 45 at max refinement) and Defense of 4 (up to 29), 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