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Overview

The Sydmon Round Shield is a shield in Crimson Desert from the Sydmon line.

It provides DEF 5 alongside Movement Speed Lv.2, offering a good balance of defense and mobility. As a round shield, it is quick to raise for blocking and parrying, making it a responsive defensive option.

Stats

How to Obtain

The Sydmon Round Shield can be found as random loot in the open world across the Pywell region. Most open-world loot in Crimson Desert is partly random, so the shield's exact location can vary between playthroughs. It cannot be purchased from merchants or crafted at a Blacksmith.

Core Slots

The 2 core slots allow customization with Abyss Cores to tailor the shield's bonuses to specific combat situations or builds. Players might consider slotting defensive cores for additional survivability or utility cores that complement the shield's strengths. Cores can be embedded or removed through a witch NPC at no cost, making experimentation easy.

Usage Notes

The Sydmon Round Shield shares its stat profile with the Rattan Shield (DEF 5, Movement Speed Lv.2, 2 core slots), making it a direct alternative for players who prefer mobility-focused shields. The difference lies in acquisition: the Rattan Shield is a guaranteed quest reward, while the Sydmon Round Shield is found as random world loot in Pywell, making it less reliably obtainable. The Movement Speed Lv.2 bonus supports agile playstyles focused on quick repositioning between blocks and attacks. The two core slots allow Abyss Core customization, and refinement at a Blacksmith increases base defense. With a sell price of 1.49 Silver Coins, it has low resale value.