- For the Dark Souls variant, see Red & White Round Shield.
The Red and White Round Shield is a Small Shield in Dark Souls III.
In-Game Description
- Standard round wooden shield. It features a striking red and white design.
- Wooden shields are light, manageable, and offer relatively high magic absorption.
- Skill: Parry
Repel an attack at the right time to follow up with a critical hit. Works while equipped in either hand.
Availability[]
Found in the Undead Settlement. After using the Grave Key to gain access to the small catacombs area guarded by the Giant Hound Rat, navigate the tunnels and exit out into the ravine, heading towards the room containing the ladder that leads to Irina of Carim. Before entering, look up and use a projectile weapon like a bow to shoot down the lootable corpse. A Blessed infused Red and White Round Shield that has been upgraded to +1 can be obtained.
The area can also be accessed by casting Spook from the foot of the bridge spanning the chasm and falling down into the pit, without having to go through the catacombs. The Silvercat Ring will also work to prevent fall damage.
Characteristics[]
As a Small Shield, the Red and White Round Shield is rather unremarkable, as it is simply a wood-based Small Shield that comes pre-infused and pre-upgraded. It offers moderate all-round defenses for a Small Shield, being most effective at deflecting Magic damage and being capable of parrying faster than a Medium Shield.
As it comes infused with a Blessed Gem, the shield is largely useful for providing players with an early form of heal-over-time on a parrying tool, which can help somewhat in single player. However, as the player eventually obtains other sources of Blessed Gems, this advantage is eventually eclipsed.
Upgrades[]
Reinforced with standard Titanite.