Talk:Tower Shield/@comment-68.68.179.2-20161008074835/@comment-4511886-20161008080753

You're better off using the Cleansing Greatshield for that. It doesn't need any upgrades to reach its full potential, while providing twice the base magic defence and more stability for as little as half a unit of weight more.

This shield excels in two roles, as a physical shield and when used for extensive blocking, such as when an enemy drops a high-damage combo on you. It's also decent against fire, though the Black Iron Greatshield and Black Knight Shield both tend to bes better choices in those situations.