Best Shields Post Patch 1.14 (Brass Shield)

With the latest Patch 1.14 Elden Ringvarious weapon and equipment changes shook up the meta once again. Small Shields and Medium Shields damage negation and shield boost boosted to make them more alive in all content. While Greatshields are consistently powerful, they always come with a large Supply Load damage, forcing players to build around them using fewer or lighter weapons and armor.

With this in mind Some Medium Shields can now deal with Greatshields' Guard Boost stattheir ease of use has turned for the average player. This Shield style of play will help many players succeed against the toughest bosses in the Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC. However, there are about 100 different shields Elden Ringso the question remains what are the best shield options for players to upgrade and build around.

Best Small Shields

For Buckler Parry lovers

Still the best Small Shield in the game, even after buffs Bucklercomes with a unique skill called Buckler Parry. This shield has been a staple of the entire Dark Souls franchise and has been consistently viewed as such. the most forgiving Parry option in the game. Buckler can be found early in the game at the end of Stormveil Castle. While Buckler Parry doesn't have as much range as Ashes of War, Golden Parry, or Karian Retaliation, its high speed covers a short distance.

Due to the nature of Small Shields, the damage negation and defensive boost buffs aren't all that noticeable, since most Small Shields aren't used to block consecutive attacks. Rather, Small Shields have always been used as Parry toolsSmall Shields have a 5-frame startup with a 5-frame Parry window as the default Parry skill. This is what makes Buckler Parry so powerful, as its 4-frame launch window as well as its shorter cooldown make it extremely accessible to all players.

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The best attack in the game is the Small Shield, which allows the player to throw a Shield that can be boosted with long-range damage.

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Best Medium Shields

The Brass Shield Is Still King

The best Mid Shield in the game has always been and always will be Brass Shield. With a higher average Elemental Damage Denial compared to other Medium Shields and the highest Protection Boost stat of all Medium Shields, 7.0 Weight more than justifies itself. Given that this shield can be obtained from Godrick Soldiers and Raya Lucaria Soldiers, it's safe to say that most players will have found one by the time they reach the Altus Plateau.

Another incredible option is the Medium Shield Twin bird kite shieldit may seem dull at first glance. However, it comes with a unique ability Increases attack by 5% and defense by 10% when below 20% max HP. Combine this shield with the Red Feathered Twig sword Blue feathered branch sword for an additional 20% attack and 50% defense boost. Traditionally, lowering HP for a damage boost would be considered a particularly risky move, but with Medium Shields increasing Damage Denial and Protection Boost, this trade-off looks better than ever.

The best Greatshields

The bane of bosses

Greatshields has been an amazing choice ever since Elden Ring was released, allowing players to easily manage devastating attacks and combos from even the toughest bosses in the game. With the DLC's bosses having longer combos than the main game's, Greatshields have become a necessity for some players to overcome certain challenges. Commemorative Boss Commander Gaius is especially vulnerable to Great Shields because his hitboxes are incredibly illusory, but can be negated by blocking.

it's hard to choose between Fingerprint stone shield and Verdigris Great Shieldbecause the Fingerprint Stone Shield has a higher Elemental Damage Denial, while the Verdigris Greater Shield has a higher Protection Increase. But since Fingerprint can be infused with Ashes of War like Stone Shield Barricade Shield, it is effectively a better shield due to its versatilitybut also getting it earlier in the game. Regardless, equipping any of these shields will greatly improve survivability in boss fights.

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Some Shields Have Special Purposes

While the shields discussed above are the best slots for general play, there are some shields that can be more successful in specific situations. For example, Black Steel Great Shieldhas the highest Holy Damage denial of all shields In game, this is a great option against Holy Damage bosses like Promised Consort Radahn or Elden Beast. The Medusa Shield has the most versatile buff in the game, a 12.5% ​​damage increase that stacks up against every other buff in the game.

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is the perfect shield to use with a two-handed weapon, as it will place the projectile on the Blackened's back while maintaining the passive effect of the increased Stamina Recovery.

The Exiled Knight's Shield Very similar to Brass Shield, only with 1 less Guard Boost and 1.0 less weight. Given that fashion is truly endgame, Banished Knight's Shield may be the perfect choice for some players.

The Shield of the Night A great choice for PVP, especially for those using the new Deflecting Hardtear. I was able to counter players with the shield's unique ability for up to 1000 damage. Due to how well shields have performed in PVP since patch 1.14, more and more players will start carrying a shield all the time. Elden Ring.

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