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Overview
The Tardik Shield is a shield in Crimson Desert that provides DEF 2 and Movement Speed Lv.1.
It is found as a world pickup on a tree stump alongside other equipment. Despite its low base defense, it offers a small mobility bonus and is an early option for players exploring the open world.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Shield |
2 | |
Movement Speed | Movement Speed Lv.1 |
Core Slots | 2 |
Max Refinement | 10 |
Sell Price | 4.96 Silver Coins |
Buy Price | Not available for purchase |
How to Obtain
The Tardik Shield is found in the open world, resting on a cut tree trunk near a small water pond alongside a helmet and the Volono Sword. It cannot be purchased from merchants or crafted at a Blacksmith. It is a one-time world pickup.
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
With DEF 2 and Movement Speed Lv.1, the Tardik Shield offers minimal protection but a slight boost to movement. It is one of the weaker shields in terms of raw defense and is likely to be replaced quickly as the player acquires stronger options through quests or crafting. The two core slots allow for Abyss Core customization, and refinement at a Blacksmith can raise its defense, though investing refinement resources into a low-base-defense shield is generally not recommended when better alternatives are available. Despite its low combat stats, the sell price of 4.96 Silver Coins is relatively high, making it worthwhile to pick up even if only to sell.