{"id":65738,"date":"2020-09-01T02:00:11","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T02:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/best-dark-souls-3-shields-ranked\/"},"modified":"2020-12-03T16:30:06","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T16:30:06","slug":"dark-souls-3-the-10-best-shields-in-the-game-ranked-game-rant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2020\/09\/01\/dark-souls-3-the-10-best-shields-in-the-game-ranked-game-rant\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark Souls 3: The 15 Best Shields In The Game, Ranked | Game Rant"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of the great things about\u00a0FromSoftware’s Dark\u00a0Souls<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>franchise is they provide players with the freedom to approach encounters in their own preferred ways. Shields are naturally not as exciting as weapons, especially since their importance is reduced in the later\u00a0Dark Souls\u00a0<\/em>games. For some, the proper way to play\u00a0Dark Souls III<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>is to not use a shield at all<\/a>; however, that is not due to a lack of options.<\/p>\n

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Including the DLC,\u00a0Dark Souls III\u00a0<\/em>has over 60 shields, which are generally split into three categories: Small, standard, and great. Each shield comes with a Weapon Art<\/a>, some have auxiliary effects, and it is generally wise to swap out shields depending on the enemy or boss fight. Most importantly, while most shields are serviceable, the best of the bunch render\u00a0the lesser items obsolete. What are the best shields in\u00a0Dark Souls III<\/em>?<\/p>\n

Updated December 3rd, 2020 by Mark Sammut:<\/strong> While a select few have migrated to the PS5 and started on\u00a0Demon’s Souls, others can still be found enjoying the punishing beauty of\u00a0Dark Souls III. As Lothric is not a place for the weak of heart or the defenseless, the Ashen One should always be on the lookout for some new shields to add to their arsenal. While certain shields might have objectively better stats, other items could be better suited for a specific build or playthrough.<\/em><\/p>\n

15 <\/span>Warrior\u2019s Round Shield<\/h2>\n
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Naturally, the Ashen One does not simply start with the best weapons, armor pieces, and shields. He has to work for them, and that means picking up lesser items along the way. Available to purchase from the Shrine Handmaid at the Firelink Shrine, the Warrior’s Round Shield will become obsolete rather quickly. Some might argue its poor stability and inability to parry means it is never a viable candidate even among small shields.<\/p>\n

While far from great, the Warrior’s Round Shield has one thing in its favor: It\u00a0can activate\u00a0the right-hand weapon’s skill. Not only is this\u00a0almost unheard of for small shields, but this also means the Warrior’s Round Shield weighs far less than the items that typically offer this option.<\/p>\n

14 <\/span>Giant Door Shield<\/h2>\n
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Dark Souls III\u00a0<\/em>has its share of borderline joke items, with the Porcine Shield being a prime example. On the surface, the Giant Door Shield seems like just another example of FromSoftware’s sense of humor, but this DLC addition amounts to far more than just a gag.<\/p>\n

Permitting someone does not bring a flamethrower to the party, the Giant Door Shield will provide an incredible defense tailor-made for tank builds. Its 45 strength requirement is a hefty investment and there are better greatshields in\u00a0Dark Souls III<\/em>, but the Giant Door Shield still earns its place in the game’s roster.<\/p>\n

13 <\/span>Silver Eagle Kite Shield<\/h2>\n
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The Silver Eagle Kite Shield has a small window of relevancy as it only stands out due to being available quite early in the game. Found in High Wall of Lothric, the Silver Eagle Kite Shield comes with a low strength requirement of just 11, which is fantastic for a standard shield that blocks all physical damage.<\/p>\n

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Once any of the Crest Shields are acquired, there is really no point in using the Silver Eagle Kite Shield. Nevertheless, it serves\u00a0a purpose for a few hours.<\/p>\n

12 <\/span>Llewellyn Shield<\/h2>\n
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Small shields are not particularly viable in\u00a0Dark Souls III<\/em>, but they have their uses in the early game and benefit from having extremely low weight. Out of the base game, the Llewellyn Shield is the best, even if it is not quite as good as the version in\u00a0Dark Souls II<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The Llewellyn Shield has the “Parry” Weapon Art, which allows attacks to be deflected and a critical hit to be inflicted. It\u00a0can also be infused with Gems to provide a defensive boost against Magic attacks, an area this shield is already superior to most of its similarly-sized brethren.<\/p>\n

11 <\/span>Dragonhead Shield<\/h2>\n
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Any shield that spits out fire is automatically amazing, and that is hardly the only positive in this item’s favor. Included in\u00a0Dark Souls III<\/em>‘s The Ringed City<\/em> DLC, the Dragonhead Shield has the highest resistance to fire out of all the shields in the game. This is especially impressive considering it is a small shield.<\/p>\n

Due to it dropping in the DLC, the Dragonhead Shield faces an uphill battle as players will already own plenty of\u00a0Dark Souls III<\/em>‘s best shields. However,\u00a0when used for its offensive capabilities,\u00a0this tool can be very useful.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Yhorm’s Greatshield<\/h2>\n
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Greatshields are an acquired taste. They not only require high stats to use but they also limit a player’s movability. That said, tank builds\u00a0will find a lot to love in\u00a0these massive defensive walls. Yhorm’s Greatshield’s best asset is that it increases Poise by 15, permitting more hits to be taken before the player staggers. Unfortunately, Poise is somewhat unpredictable and difficult to track, so this benefit has a ceiling.<\/p>\n

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Yhorm’s Greatshield is an all-around solid option for those seeking a greatshield, as it provides above-average resistance to magic and elemental attacks while naturally having 100% resistance to physical hits.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Havel\u2019s Greatshield<\/h2>\n
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Located in Archdragon Peak, the Havel’s Greatshield provides stellar stats at a lofty cost. As it is far heavier than any other shield in\u00a0Dark Souls III<\/em>, the Havel’s Greatshield either needs to be left for New Game + or be the focal point of a build. Permitting someone can carry the thing, this greatshield offers fantastic resistance across the board, making it a one-stop-shop for all of the game’s boss fights.<\/p>\n

Havel’s Greatshield’s Weapon Art, Stone Flesh, is a defensive skill that requires some getting used to, but it can be a lifesaver in the right situations.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>Stone Parma<\/h2>\n
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If a player decides to use a shield, they are most likely to gravitate towards\u00a0mid-level\u00a0ones. Typically, they provide good protection while also not requiring absurdly high stats to use. The Stone Parma is found relatively early in the campaign, as it is located in Farron Keep, and has solid but unspectacular stats.<\/p>\n

What really allows the Stone Parma to shine is that it can be infused, unlike some of the better mid-level shields. When fully maxed out, it has\u00a0a respectable stability stat of 63, which determines the stamina that is consumed when an attack is blocked.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Wolf Knight’s Greatshield<\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Wolf Knight’s Greatshield is a contender for the best of its bracket, and that comes down to a few different factors. It\u00a0requires a strength stat of 30 to be wielded, which is relatively low for a greatshield that is actually decent.<\/p>\n

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Furthermore, the\u00a0Wolf Knight’s Greatshield\u00a0is not only one of the lightest greatshields in the game but it is also one of\u00a0a select few to come with the “Weapon Skill” Weapon Art. This permits the main weapon’s skill attack to be used without the shield having to be put away. It also provides a resistance boost to status effects.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Dragon Crest Shield<\/h2>\n
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While all of the Weapon Arts have their uses, “Parry” is the most desirable. Once a player comes to grips with the timing required to execute parries, it can be an absolutely devastating tool to have at one’s disposal. The small shields would be almost completely pointless if it were not for the fact most of them have the “Parry” skill.<\/p>\n

All of the Crest shields are worth using, but the Dragon Crest Shield has an\u00a0edge due\u00a0to possessing the highest\u00a0fire resistance in the base game. While\u00a0The Ringed City<\/em> DLC would take\u00a0this\u00a0crown away from the Dragon Crest Shield,\u00a0it is still a superior\u00a0all-around option than the Dragonhead Shield.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Shield Of Want<\/h2>\n
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Located at Smouldering Lake<\/a>, the\u00a0Shield Of Want is not only a cool artifact due to its connection to\u00a0Dark Souls II<\/em>‘s King Vendrick<\/a> but it also boosts\u00a0collected souls by 20%. While this feature is not quite as appealing during the endgame or subsequent playthroughs, it can be very useful during\u00a0an initial run.<\/p>\n

However, the Shield of Want’s usefulness does not start and end with its\u00a0auxiliary ability. It counters a fairly high strength requirement of 18 to equip with low weight, decent stability, and above-average damage reduction\u00a0to most attack types besides fire.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Ethereal Oak Shield<\/h2>\n
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Dark Souls III<\/em>‘s DLC packages introduced five new shields. The Giant Door Shield standouts as one of the better (and\u00a0most ridiculous) greatshields in the entire game, while both Dragonhead variants should get the job done. However, out of all the DLC shields, the\u00a0Ethereal Oak Shield is the best.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Ethereal Oak Shield is perfect for most scenarios, offering more than acceptable resistance to magic, lightning, and dark attacks. Its stability of 50 could be better and it should be swapped out against a fire boss; however, these shortcomings are made acceptable due to its auxiliary skill that regenerates health.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Greatshield Of Glory<\/h2>\n
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In truth, the best shield in\u00a0Dark Souls III\u00a0<\/em>is situational. For tank characters with a propensity for magic<\/a>, the\u00a0Greatshield of Glory is unbeatable. This all comes down to the fact that it has the highest stability in the game, including the two DLC packages. Now, this does come at a cost, as\u00a0the Greatshield of Glory slows down stamina regeneration by 20%, making it the only shield in\u00a0Dark Souls III\u00a0<\/em>with a negative auxiliary effect.<\/p>\n

However, this is rendered moot by casting Magic Shield<\/a>, which increases stability by 18. Therefore, once the Greatshield of Glory is upgraded twice, this spell increases the shield’s stability to 100. Consequently, blocking\u00a0stops reducing stamina.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Lothric Knight Shield<\/h2>\n
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The Lothric Knight Shield is nearly perfect. It is a mid-level shield that has the “Parry” skill,\u00a0can be obtained relatively early from the Lothric Knights at the High Wall of Lothric, and has an impressive stability rating of 66 when fully upgraded. It is also highly resistant to lightning attacks, making it an ideal weapon against bosses like Dragonslayer Armour and Nameless King<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Lothric Knight Shield can also be infused. This is not an especially vital feature for shields, but infusing a Blessed or Simple Gem would provide some HP or FP regeneration respectively.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Black Knight Shield<\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Black Knight Shield has stats befitting of a greatshield at the cost of a mid-level one. Once fully upgraded, it has a stability rating of 69. This is not only the highest of all the standard shields but it is only a few points short of the Wolf Knight’s Greatshield and the Lothric Knight Greatshield. Unlike the latter two, the Black Knight Shield can be equipped with 18 strength and only adds 7.5 to the player’s equipment load.<\/p>\n

While it does not have “Parry,”\u00a0the Black Knight Shield does\u00a0not need to be put away for the main weapon’s skill to be used. Lastly, it has amazing resistance to fire attacks while being acceptable in every other area. This is the type of shield that does not need to be replaced.<\/p>\n

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