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11Overview2233Shell of the Fleeting is a shield in Crimson Desert. It is classified as Rare (Tier 3) equipment with a base Defense of 1 and a base Guard Rate of 0.4455A shield used by the earthen soldiers of Hexe Sanctuary. The sorcery that uses brimstone-filled jars was not invented by Hexe Marie, but she was the one who refined it for the most wicked and corrupt purposes.6677In addition to its base stats, this shield provides Attack Speed Lv.2.88991010Stats11111212StatValueTypeShieldRarityRare (Tier 3)Guard Rate0 (max 20 at +10)Defense1 (max 13 at +10)Attack SpeedLv.2Abyss Core Slots2Max Refinement+101313Refinement14141515The Shell of the Fleeting 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.16161717LevelDefenseGuard RateBonus StatsMaterials+010Attack Speed Lv.2-+121Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x2, Shell of the Fleeting x1, Shell of the Fleeting x1+233Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x3, Shell of the Fleeting (+1) x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+1) x1+345Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x4, Copper Ore x2, Shell of the Fleeting (+2) x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+2) x1, Iron Ore x14, Copper Ore x4+457Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x5, Copper Ore x4, Shell of the Fleeting (+3) x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+3) x1+569Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x6, Copper Ore x6, Bloodstone x1, Abyss Artifact x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+4) x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+4) x1, Abyss Artifact x1+6711Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x8, Copper Ore x8, Bloodstone x3, Abyss Artifact x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+5) x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+5) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+7813Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x10, Copper Ore x10, Bloodstone x5, Abyss Artifact x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+6) x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+6) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+8915Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x15, Copper Ore x15, Bloodstone x8, Scolecite Ore x2, Abyss Artifact x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+7) x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+7) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+91017Attack Speed Lv.2Iron Ore x25, Copper Ore x20, Bloodstone x12, Scolecite Ore x6, Abyss Artifact x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+8) x1, Shell of the Fleeting (+8) x1, Abyss Artifact x2+101320Attack Speed Lv.2Aeserion's Scale x1, Abyss Artifact x11818Abyss Core Slots19192020The Shell of the Fleeting 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.21212222Fortification 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.23232424Combat Usage25252626The Shell of the Fleeting 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.27272828The 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.29293030At 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.31313232See Also33333434Shields - 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