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North Wind Shield
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North Wind Shield is a large shield (tower shield) in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Epic (Tier 4) equipment with a base Defense of 6 and a base Guard Rate of 20.
A warrior's shield that once protected the tribes. Legend has it that a warrior carved this shield bare-handed, without the use of any tools. Its imposing presence was so overwhelming that enemies reportedly fled in terror, never daring to mount an attack.
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Large Shield |
Rarity | Epic (Tier 4) |
Guard Rate | 20 (max 40 at +10) |
6 (max 31 at +10) | |
Abyss Core Slots | 2 |
Default Sockets | Defense +3, Damage Reduction1 |
Max Refinement | +10 |
The North Wind 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 | Defense | Guard Rate | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
+0 | 6 | 20 | - |
+1 | 8 | 21 | Iron Ore x2 |
+2 | 10 | 23 | Iron Ore x3 |
+3 | 12 | 25 | Iron Ore x4, Copper Ore x2 |
+4 | 14 | 27 | Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x4 |
+5 | 16 | 29 | Iron Ore x6, Copper Ore x6, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+6 | 18 | 31 | Iron Ore x8, Copper Ore x8, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+7 | 20 | 33 | Iron Ore x10, Copper Ore x10, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+8 | 23 | 35 | Iron Ore x15, Copper Ore x15, Bloodstone x8, Scolecite Ore x2, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+9 | 26 | 37 | Iron Ore x25, Copper Ore x20, Bloodstone x12, Scolecite Ore x6, Abyss Artifact x1 |
+10 | 31 | 40 | Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x1 |
The North Wind 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.
As a large shield, the North Wind 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 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.
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
