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For other games, see Greatshields (Dark Souls II) and Greatshields (Dark Souls III).
Main article: Shields

Greatshields are a type of shield in Dark Souls.

Overview[]

Greatshields differ from their lighter counterparts, predominantly in that they trade the ability to parry for a shield bash. Shield bashes are good for stunning enemies and still partially block attacks, making them good against relentless hordes of enemies. However, their lack of parrying ability makes them a poor choice for PvP. They can be highly effective against bosses, most of which hit hard and are impossible to parry.

Greatshields usually come with better defensive values and stability than small and medium shields, but at the cost of greater weight. They also all have heavy deflection.

Greatshields[]

Greatshield

Attack Values Stat Requirements
Damage Reduction Parameter Bonus
Physical Damage Magic Damage Fire Damage Lightning Damage Critical Strength Dexterity Intelligence Faith
Physical Reduction Magic Reduction Fire Reduction Lightning Reduction Stability
Weapon-weapon-black iron greatshield
Black Iron Greatshield
80 100 34
100% 40% 90% 50% 71 D
Weapon-weapon-bonewheel shield
Bonewheel Shield
80 100 30
90% 30% 30% 51% 66 D
Cleansing greatshield
Cleansing Greatshield
(AotA)
75 100 31
80% 80% 80% 70% 77 D
Eagle shield
Eagle Shield
62 100 16
95% 55% 45% 75% 70 D
Giant shield
Giant Shield
80 100 36
100% 60% 75% 75% 68 D
Greatshield-of-Artorias
Greatshield of Artorias
80 100 34
100% 50% 80% 40% 88 D
Havels greatshield
Havel's Greatshield
84 100 50
100% 90% 80% 80% 84 D
Stone greatshield
Stone Greatshield
82 100 38
100% 80% 75% 65% 80 D
Tower shield
Tower Shield
80 100 30
100% 40% 75% 50% 72 D

Greatshield Physical Reduction Magic Reduction Fire Reduction Lightning Reduction Stability Strength Dexterity Intelligence Faith Durability Weight
Black Iron Greatshield 100% 40% 90% 50% 71 34 0 0 0 230 16.0
Bonewheel Shield 90% 30% 30% 51% 66 30 0 0 0 200 12.0
Cleansing Greatshield 80% 80% 80% 70% 77 31 0 0 0 300 14.5
Eagle Shield 95% 55% 45% 75% 70 16 0 0 0 300 6.0
Giant Shield 100% 60% 75% 75% 68 36 0 0 0 300 18.0
Greatshield of Artorias 100% 50% 80% 40% 88 34 0 0 0 600 16.0
Havel's Greatshield 100% 90% 80% 80% 84 50 0 0 0 500 26.0
Stone Greatshield 100% 80% 75% 65% 80 38 0 0 0 400 20.0
Tower Shield 100% 40% 75% 50% 72 30 0 0 0 300 13.0

Greatshield Physical Reduction Magic Reduction Fire Reduction Lightning Reduction Stability Strength Dexterity Intelligence Faith Durability Weight
Black Iron Greatshield +15 100% 40% 90% 50% 85 34 0 0 0 230 16.0
Bonewheel Shield +15 90% 30% 30% 51% 66 30 0 0 0 200 12.0
Cleansing Greatshield +5 80% 80% 80% 70% 77 31 0 0 0 300 14.5
Eagle Shield +15 95% 55% 45% 75% 84 16 0 0 0 300 6.0
Giant Shield +15 100% 60% 75% 75% 81 36 0 0 0 300 18.0
Greatshield of Artorias +5 100% 50% 80% 40% 88 34 0 0 0 600 16.0
Havel's Greatshield +5 100% 90% 80% 80% 84 50 0 0 0 500 26.0
Stone Greatshield +5 100% 80% 75% 65% 80 38 0 0 0 400 20.0
Tower Shield +15 100% 40% 75% 50% 86 30 0 0 0 300 13.0

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