Board Thread:Dark Souls II/@comment-99.246.105.253-20141101045003/@comment-6947637-20141116170320

What kind of shield are you using?

The Cleric's Parma can be used to parry projectile-based magic attacks. If you want more physical defence and stability then the King's Mirror can also deflect magic attack with the shield bash. If you aren't confident in your ability to parry and just want to mitigate the damage then the Rebel's Greatshield or Havel's Greatshield are good choices.