Shields are one of the primary weapons of a Fighter in Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2). See the best Shields, a list of all Shields, their main stats, and how to get them!

Best Shields

Best Early Game Shield

Daughter of the Evening	Strength: 80 Magick: 0 Slash Strength: 0 Strike Strength: 100 Knockdown Power: 334
	Element: None Debilitations: None

The Daughter of the Evening is a fairly powerful shield that you can get early in Vernworth Castle Vault. Its knockdown power is one of the highest among the shields and has enough strength to carry it until the endgame. The Shield of Vernworth makes a fine alternative if you don't have this shield yet.

Makeshift Vault Key and Vault Location

Best Midgame Shield

Continental Shield	Strength: 95 Magick: 0 Slash Strength: 0 Strike Strength: 100 Knockdown Power: 248
	Element: None Debilitations: None

The Continental Shield is the best midgame shield if you don't have the Daughter of the Evening yet. Its main advantages are its higher strength and lighter weight which should be helpful for Sword-wielding Fighters.

Best Shield Overall

Dragon's Aegis	Strength: 186 Magick: 0 Slash Strength: 0 Strike Strength: 100 Knockdown Power: 350
	Element: None Debilitations: None

The Dragon's Aegis is the strongest shield in the game, as it's unrivaled in strength and knockdown. However, it's exclusive to the postgame, so you should aim to get the Dragon's Faith if you want the best shield on your first playthrough.

List of Shields

All Available Shields

What are Shields?

Fighter-Specific Equipment

Shields are equipment available only for characters with the Fighter Vocation. It means you won't be able to equip it on other characters with different vocations.
Fighter Vocation Guide

Can Be Equipped on Pawns

Shields can also be equipped on Pawns, assuming they are a Fighter. Consider equipping them with a new or better shield to increase their overall combat ability in a battle!
Pawns System Explained

Block Certain Attacks

Shields can block attacks from offensive spells or physical weapons. However, some abilities that apply negative statuses, like Sleep, might go over the shield and affect your characters.

Can Also Be Used as a Weapon

Shield can also be used as a weapon aside from just blocking attacks through Weapon Skills. You can unlock new Weapons Skills for shields by leveling up the Fighter Vocation and spending DCP!
List of All Weapon Skills

Gives More Strike Strength and Knockdown Power

Shields give more Strike Strength and Knockdown Power, unlike swords that provide more Strength and Slash Strength. Strike Strength scales the damage of the shield since it's a blunt weapon, while the Knockdown Power increases the chance of knocking down an enemy.
All Stats Explained

Dragon's Dogma 2 Related Guides

List of Weapons

All Weapon Types