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Overview

The Shield of Betrayal is a shield in Crimson Desert with distinctive lore ties to the events of Chapter 6.

It provides DEF 6 and comes equipped with two Abyss Cores: Aegis I (Damage Reduction 1.0) and Guard Stamina Consumption -3.0%. The shield is awarded for defeating Cassius Morten during The Unyielding Shields quest, one of the major story encounters in the game.

Stats

How to Obtain

The Shield of Betrayal is obtained by defeating Cassius Morten during The Unyielding Shields main quest in Chapter 6. The shield is awarded automatically after the boss fight cutscene. It cannot be purchased from merchants or crafted at a Blacksmith.

Core Slots

The Shield of Betrayal comes pre-equipped with 2 Abyss Cores: Aegis I (Damage Reduction 1.0) and Guard Stamina Consumption -3.0%. These cores can be swapped out at a witch NPC at no cost, allowing players to reconfigure the shield's bonuses for different combat situations.

Usage Notes

The Shield of Betrayal combines solid base defense with two useful passive effects. The Aegis I core provides flat damage reduction of 1.0 per hit, which stacks with the shield's base defense to reduce incoming damage further. The Guard Stamina Consumption -3.0% effect reduces the stamina cost of blocking, making sustained defense more efficient. Together, these effects make the Shield of Betrayal a strong choice for players who rely on blocking rather than dodging. The shield has no attack speed or movement speed bonuses, so it is best paired with a fast weapon to maintain offensive tempo. Refinement at a Blacksmith increases its base defense, and the two core slots can be customized further. At a sell price of 5.63 Silver Coins, it has moderate resale value, but most players will want to keep it for its defensive utility.