Shield Challenges
There are 6 Shield mastery challenges in Crimson Desert, collectively called the Shield of Unchanging Will series. These challenges focus on offensive shield use rather than blocking, asking you to knock down and defeat enemies with shield bashes and throws. Completing all six unlocks the Master of Shields trophy and achievement.
Each challenge requires finding a Sealed Abyss Artifact in the open world before progress will count. Make sure you pick up the artifact before attempting the objective.
All Shield of Unchanging Will Challenges
Challenge | Objective | Location | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
Shield of Unchanging Will 1 | Defeat 3 enemies with a shield | Hernand, second intersection north of Hernand Royal Trading Post | |
Shield of Unchanging Will 2 | Block 10 attacks with a shield within 30 seconds | Hernand region (Sealed Abyss Artifact) | |
Shield of Unchanging Will 3 | Hit 3 enemies at once with a shield | Hernand, southeast of Sanctum of Benediction | |
Shield of Unchanging Will 4 | Defeat 5 enemies with a shield without taking damage | Hernand, intersection east of Embernest Beacon | |
Shield of Unchanging Will 5 | Parry 5 enemy attacks with a shield in a single encounter | Hernand region (Sealed Abyss Artifact) | |
Shield of Unchanging Will 6 | Stagger 3 enemies simultaneously with a Shield Bash | Hernand region (Sealed Abyss Artifact) |
Tips and Strategy
Shield challenges reward aggression. Most players keep their shield raised for defense, but these trials push you to treat the shield as a weapon. Here is how to approach the trickier ones:
Shield of Unchanging Will 1: The simplest challenge. Find three weak bandits and bash them to death. Shield kills count when the final blow comes from any shield attack.
Shield of Unchanging Will 3: Lure three enemies close together and use a charged Shield Bash. The bash has a small area of effect that hits everything in front of you. Groups of wolves or bandits along Hernand roads work well.
Shield of Unchanging Will 4: Five kills with zero damage taken. Fight near a cliff edge or narrow pass where enemies approach single-file. Block between bashes and pick them off one at a time.
Shields pair naturally with swords. If you find yourself short on damage for shield-only kills, weaken enemies with a few sword swings first, then switch to the shield for the finishing blow. The kill still counts as a shield kill.
Reward Summary
Every challenge in the series awards an Abyss Artifact. Completing all six grants the Master of Shields trophy, contributing toward the overall achievement completion and Goyen's Advice trophy milestones.