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Overview

Shields are defensive equipment in Crimson Desert that provide Guard Rate, Defense, and various bonus stats when equipped in the off-hand slot. There are three categories of shields: standard Shields, Large Shields (tower shields), and right-hand Shields that fold into descent gear.

Shields can be refined at a Blacksmith to increase their stats, and each shield has Abyss Core slots for further customization. Guard Rate determines how much incoming damage the shield can block, while Defense provides a flat damage reduction stat.

Standard Shields

Standard shields are lightweight defensive options that allow for faster movement and attack speed compared to large shields. There are 40 standard shields in the game.

Shield	Rarity	DEF	Guard Rate	Bonus Stats
Ancient Shield	Legendary	1-13	0-20	Attack Speed Lv.2
Demenissian Shield of Loyalty	Rare	1-13	0-20	Attack Speed Lv.2
Demenissian Shield of Obedience	Rare	1-13	0-20	Attack Speed Lv.2
Demenissian Shield of Valor	Rare	1-13	0-20	Attack Speed Lv.2
Frostbone Shield	Epic	1-13	0-20	Attack Speed Lv.2
Golden Shield	Epic	1-13	0-20	Attack Speed Lv.2
Shell of the Fleeting	Rare	1-13	0-20	Attack Speed Lv.2
Balgran Shield	Uncommon	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Bekker Shield	Common	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Black Oath Shield	Rare	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Blazing Shield	Rare	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Blue Scout Shield	Common	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
City Guard's Shield	Common	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Dekarr Shield	Uncommon	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Delesyian Ornamental Shield	Legendary	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Dewhaven Shield	Rare	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Flame Knight's Shield	Common	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Gilded Shield	Uncommon	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Iris Shield	Rare	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Khaled Shield	Uncommon	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Kite Shield	Rare	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Musket Shield	Uncommon	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Oath Ring Shield	Rare	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Odeck Hardwood Shield	Uncommon	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Purple Scout Shield	Common	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Rising Arrow Shield	Rare	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Saint's Blessing	Rare	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Balton Shield	Common	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2
Black Sun	Epic	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2
Competition Shield	Common	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2
Demeniss Royal Guard Shield	Legendary	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2
Drake Shield	Epic	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2, Draconic Retribution (Skill 2 following 3 guards)
Eastern Wanderer's Shield	Common	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2
Freesword's Shield	Rare	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2
Grey Wolf Wooden Shield	Common	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2
Mirror of Night	Epic	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2
Rattan Shield	Rare	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2
Royal Guard Shield	Uncommon	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2
Runewalker Shield	Epic	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2, Runic Retribution (Skill 2 following 3 guards)
Gale Shield	Uncommon	6-6	10-10	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1, Stormy Retribution (Skill 2 following 3 guards)

Large Shields (Tower Shields)

Large shields (also called tower shields) offer higher Guard Rate and Defense at the cost of mobility. They are equipped in the off-hand and pair with one-handed weapons. There are 16 large shields in the game.

Shield	Rarity	DEF	Guard Rate	Bonus Stats
Demenissian Soldier's Large Shield	Rare	2-27	25-50	-
Large Gilded Shield	Uncommon	2-27	25-50	-
Lucon Large Shield	Epic	2-27	25-50	-
Mass-Produced Rekel Large Shield	Rare	2-27	25-50	-
Rekel Large Spiked Shield	Epic	2-27	25-50	-
Bekker Large Shield	Common	4-29	22-45	-
Kutum Shield	Legendary	4-29	22-45	-
Lanford Large Shield	Rare	4-29	22-45	-
Lifsoth Large Shield	Epic	4-29	22-45	-
Reinforced Warspike Large Shield	Uncommon	4-29	22-45	-
Rhonid Large Shield	Epic	4-29	22-45	-
Balton Large Shield	Common	6-31	20-40	-
Gilliam Large Shield	Uncommon	6-31	20-40	-
Legion Spearmen's Large Shield	Epic	6-31	20-40	-
North Wind Shield	Epic	6-31	20-40	-
Rekel Large Shield	Epic	6-31	20-40	-

Right-Hand Shields

Right-hand shields are a special category that can fold into descent gear, reducing impact upon landing. There are 4 right-hand shields in the game.

Shield	Rarity	DEF	Guard Rate	Bonus Stats
Golden Kerria Shield	Epic	1-13	0-20	Attack Speed Lv.2
Demenissian Silver-Decorated Shield	Rare	2-14	2-25	Attack Speed Lv.1, Movement Speed Lv.1
Artisan's Ornamented Shield	Epic	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2
Demenissian Gold-Decorated Shield	Uncommon	3-15	5-30	Movement Speed Lv.2

Shield Mechanics

In Crimson Desert, shields serve multiple purposes in combat:

Mechanic	Details
Blocking	: Holding the block button raises the shield, reducing incoming damage based on Guard Rate and Defense. Blocking consumes Guard Stamina.
Guard Counter	: Successfully blocking an attack at the right moment triggers a Guard Counter, which staggers the enemy and opens them up for a powerful follow-up strike.
Parrying	: A precisely timed block creates a parry, deflecting the attack entirely and creating a longer stagger window than a Guard Counter.
Refinement	: All shields can be refined at a Blacksmith to increase their Defense and Guard Rate stats. Refinement requires materials and Silver.

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Overview

Standard Shields

Large Shields (Tower Shields)

Right-Hand Shields

Shield Mechanics

See Also