Distinguished Greatshield : With a visual look that pairs well with a vast range of Elden Ring armors , the Distinguished Greatshield is a great fashion option, and a great defensive one, with good stats across the board. It is especially effective in encounters against enemies dealing heavy Magic or Fire damage. While its classic top-down triangular design may not appeal to everyone due to its aggressive and sharp aesthetic, overall it's a solid and appealing Greatshield variant that's very easy to

Having completed each of these steps, the time to start new game plus will have arrived. After clearing all available bosses, acquiring all available gear/spells/incantations and stocking up on rare items, The Tarnished should be all set for another, hopefully much smoother, journey through The Lands Between. One more tip: go and immediately wreck Grafted Scion, Tree Sentinel, Flying Dragon Agheel and Margit the Fell Omen. Paying them back in full for all the early game pain suffered at their hands is beyond satisfying.

The first two are actually projections of Morgott (going under the guise of Margit the Fell), and do not drop his Great Rune. The real Morgott the Omen King can only be found at the end of the Leyndell, Royal Capital legacy dungeon.

Lordsworn's Shield : A pretty good early-game Greatshield , the Lordsworn's Shield can be farmed fairly easily at the Gatefront Ruins, and has a surprisingly good guard boost of 60, but its low physical damage reduction of 94% and fairly weak Elemental resistances lands it in the C-tier. On the bright side, it weighs only 10.0 and has one of the lowest stat requirements. Still, it may only be worthwhile for low-level players who lack better alternati

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

While several Godskin Apostle bosses appear in Elden Ring , the full set can only be obtained by defeating the Godskin Apostle at the bottom of the Divine Tower of Caelid . To reach this area, players must carefully descend using small bridges and cliffs, requiring some precise platform

Glintstone Kris : The Glintstone Kris grants players an interesting ability called "Glintstone Dart," but as far as a Sorcery spell in Elden Ring , it's fairly underwhelming. It may be useful in the early game, but any player building Intelligence will quickly find a better alternat

Redmane Greatshield : Boasting some of the best Fire damage resistance of any Greatshield, the Redmane Greatshield is another great option, especially for builds that aren't looking for a heavier shield due to its moderate weight of 14. With its distinctive design, the Redmane Greatshield resembles a giant fang and bears the crest of a red-maned lion. The only real issue with this great-looking shield is that it can take some time to f

Cinquedea : The only useful thing that the Cinquedea does is boost Bestial Incantations—which are relatively lackluster—but as it stands that passive ability cannot outweigh the relatively poor base stats and inability to upgrade it without using Somber Smithing Stones. It's also in a difficult hidden location in Elden Ring that, as of Patch 1.03, is currently near impossible to obt

Cuckoo Greatshield : The Cuckoo Greatshield is an excellent option for those looking to absorb some Magic damage , but unfortunately, it's outshone by the Eclipse Crest Greatshield in just about every way. Still, this shield remains a great one for Magic and Holy defense if the player hasn't found the Eclipse Crest yet. Another appealing aspect is its stunning design, which pairs seamlessly with many medium and heavy armor sets, allowing for a stylish and cohesive character appeara

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