Crucible Hornshield : A disappointing Greatshield, the Crucible Hornshield looks incredible, but its functionality doesn't really match. Though it can pack a punch as a weapon, its elemental damage negation and guard boost aren't great, and don't quite justify the lofty requirements. While it offers decent Holy resistance, the Crucible Hornshield falls short in almost every other area. With so many superior alternatives available, it remains more of an aesthetic choice for players who value style over funct
Dragon Towershield : Requiring slightly less Strength to wield than most of the shields on this list, the Dragon Towershield still offers good elemental damage absorption, and a base guard boost of 69, which is more than worth the trade-off. Players may want to consider switching this Greatshield for another option when facing enemies that deal significant amounts of Lightning damage. One common strategy for enhancing this shield is to infuse it with fire when facing formidable bosses like Messmer the Impaler , providing a crucial defensive edge in bat
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Gilded Greatshield : Another shield that can be infuriatingly difficult to farm, the Gilded Greatshield is otherwise a pretty good shield, having decent elemental damage negation, strong Fire and Holy resistance, and a relatively high guard boost. Like most Greatshields, it's notably weak against Lightning damage. Additionally, its hefty Strength requirement makes it a poor choice for early-game farming. By the time players have the stats to wield it, more appealing options are likely availa
Haligtree Crest Greatshield : Offering the best Holy damage negation of any Greatshield, the Haligtree Crest Greatshield is a good piece of defensive gear, also boasting good Fire resistance. In addition, it is arguably the prettiest Greatshield in the game, thanks to its unique shape and elegant design. However, the amount of effort required to farm the item won't be worth it for many players. Given that it only drops from a single enemy, players who don't invest heavily in boosting their Discovery may find this rare item frustratingly elus
The Composite Bow is becoming a favorite among players. It doesn't do a lot of damage (65). However, it can be fired fairly quickly. This bow can be obtained early into a game from a merchant near Bellum Church in Liurnia of the Lakes. The Composite Bow can be infused with Ashes of
The Greatsword of Radahn (Lord) and (Light ) are both rewarded after beating Radahn at the end of Shadow of the Erdtree . Indeed, once you beat this incredibly difficult final DLC boss, you can purchase his full armor set, called the Young Lion's set.
A great heavy armor set that players can obtain in two variants throughout the game, the Banished Knight Set offers robust Fire damage negation, very high poise, and serious physical defense. What's even better is that this is one of the best armor sets in Elden Ring players can get very early in the game by farming Banished Knight enemies in certain areas, like the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Cae
Verdigris Greatshield Almost comparable to the Black Steel Greatshield in potential, the Verdigris Greatshield is the second new Greatshield introduced in the Shadow of the Erdtree Limveld map expansion. What sets this shield apart is its emphasis on guard capacity rather than pure damage negation. At +10 upgrade level, the Verdigris Greatshield boasts a 90 Guard Boost, the highest of any shield in Elden Ring . Additionally, it comes with a unique skill called Moore's Charge, similar to Shield Crash but with one key difference: while it doesn't deal damage directly, it creates an AoE splash at the end of the charge that can knock down multiple enemies. The tradeoff for its high stats against physical, Fire, and Magic damage is its considerable weight of 28.0 (second only to the Fingerprint Stone Shield) and a staggering Strength requirement of 49, the highest in the game. The Verdigris Greatshield is carried by Moore and can be obtained when he is defeated at any point in the st
The Light Crossbow gives players the ability to deliver as much damage as the Shortbow but at a much longer range. The drawback of the Light Crossbow, with all Crossbow-type weapons in fact, is the Weapon Skill . The Kick skill is only useful in very specific circumstan
Manor Towershield : Though its stats aren't quite as high as the rest in this tier, the Manor Towershield just has the edge by being available quite early on, once the player gets to Stormveil Castle , making it a great early-game option. It is a decent option for Fire and Magic protection, featuring relatively moderate weight and Strength requirements. Players who appreciate this shield's utility and design may find the Dragon Towershield a worthwhile upgrade, offering better stats while maintaining a similar appeara
