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Medium Shields

This is a list of all Medium Shields in Elden Ring. Read on to see a complete list of all base game and DLC Medium Shields including a list of the best Medium Shields and info on their stat scalings, stat requirements, damage, and default Ashes of War.

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Best Medium Shields

Weapon Explanation
Elden Ring - Great Turtle ShellGreat Turtle Shell ・Its Barricade Shield ash of war is a game changer in early game, especially for new players exploring the starting regions.
・Has passive Stamina regen even when placed on your back (while two-handing).
・Has 100 Phys. DEF while also getting decent Magic, Lightning, and Holy DEF.
Elden Ring - Brass ShieldBrass Shield ・Has the highest Guard Boost out of all Medium Shields at 56.
・Has 100 Phys. DEF while also getting decent Magic, Fire, and Holy DEF.

List of All Medium Shields

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Shield Guard Boost Phys. DEF Mag. DEF Fire DEF Light. DEF Holy DEF Req. STR Req. DEX Req. INT Req. FTH Req. ARC Passives Ash of War
Beast Crest Heater Shield ImageBeast Crest Heater Shield 44.0 100.0 50.0 43.0 32.0 42.0 10 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Black Leather Shield ImageBlack Leather Shield 37.0 79.0 45.0 31.0 46.0 47.0 10 0 0 0 0 None No Skill
Blue Crest Heater Shield ImageBlue Crest Heater Shield 44 100.0 43.0 42.0 32.0 50.0 10 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Blue-Gold Kite Shield ImageBlue-Gold Kite Shield 47 100.0 47.0 53.0 35.0 45.0 12 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Brass Shield ImageBrass Shield 56.0 100.0 55.0 59.0 39.0 54.0 16 0 0 0 0 None No Skill
Carian KnightCarian Knight's Shield 47 100.0 58.0 28.0 19.0 54.0 10 10 15 0 0 None No Skill
Flame Crest Wooden Shield ImageFlame Crest Wooden Shield 39.0 83.0 43.0 32.0 42.0 50.0 8 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Golden Lion Shield ImageGolden Lion Shield
(DLC Only) 		50 100.0 44.0 43.0 41.0 49.0 11 0 0 0 0 None Roaring Bash
Great Turtle Shell ImageGreat Turtle Shell 48 100.0 44.0 39.0 43.0 46.0 14 0 0 0 0 None Barricade Shield
Hawk Crest Wooden Shield ImageHawk Crest Wooden Shield 38.0 85.0 44.0 32.0 44.0 44.0 8 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Heater Shield ImageHeater Shield 38.0 100.0 43.0 43.0 27.0 43.0 10 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Horse Crest Wooden Shield ImageHorse Crest Wooden Shield 38.0 81.0 50.0 32.0 43.0 42.0 8 0 0 0 0 None No Skill
Inverted Hawk Heater Shield ImageInverted Hawk Heater Shield 44.0 100.0 49.0 49.0 34.0 49.0 10 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Kite Shield ImageKite Shield 51.0 100.0 47.0 47.0 33.0 47.0 12 0 0 0 0 None No Skill
Large Leather Shield ImageLarge Leather Shield 40.0 76.0 49.0 36.0 45.0 45.0 8 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Marred Leather Shield ImageMarred Leather Shield 40.0 76.0 49.0 36.0 45.0 45.0 8 0 0 0 0 Blood Loss (50) No Skill
Marred Wooden Shield ImageMarred Wooden Shield 41.0 78.0 42.0 27.0 50.0 49.0 8 0 0 0 0 Blood Loss (50) No Skill
Messmer Soldier Shield ImageMessmer Soldier Shield
(DLC Only) 		54 100.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 10 0 0 0 0 None No Skill
Red Crest Heater Shield ImageRed Crest Heater Shield 43 100.0 42.0 50.0 32.0 43.0 10 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Round Shield ImageRound Shield 42.0 83.0 50.0 37.0 43.0 50.0 8 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Scorpion Kite Shield ImageScorpion Kite Shield 47 100.0 45.0 46.0 33.0 50.0 12 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Serpent Crest Shield ImageSerpent Crest Shield
(DLC Only) 		55 100.0 39.0 63.0 39.0 38.0 12 0 0 0 0 None No Skill
Silver Mirrorshield ImageSilver Mirrorshield 45.0 100.0 89.0 31.0 19.0 27.0 12 10 10 0 0 None No Skill
Sun Realm Shield ImageSun Realm Shield 40 85.0 44.0 27.0 40.0 56.0 8 0 0 0 0 None Parry
Twinbird Kite Shield ImageTwinbird Kite Shield 50.0 100.0 49.0 50.0 28.0 35.0 12 0 0 0 0 None No Skill
Wolf Crest Shield ImageWolf Crest Shield
(DLC Only) 		54 100.0 63.0 38.0 42.0 40.0 12 0 0 0 0 None No Skill

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List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

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List of Weapons by Damage Types

StandardStandard StrikeStrike SlashSlash PiercePierce
MagicMagic FireFire HolyHoly LightningLightning

List of Weapons by Status Effects

BleedBleed FrostFrost RotScarlet Rot
SleepSleep PoisonPoison MadnessMadness

List of Weapon Types

Melee Weapons
Axes Claws
Colossal Swords Colossal Weapons
Curved Greatswords Curved Swords
Daggers Fists
Flails Greataxes
Greatswords Great Hammers
Great Spears Halberds
Hammers Heavy Thrusting Swords
Katanas Reapers
Spears Straight Swords
Thrusting Swords Torches
Twinblades Whips
Spellcasting Weapons
Glintstone Staves Sacred Seals
Ranged Weapons
Light Bows Bows
Greatbows Crossbows
Ballista
Shields
Small Shields Medium Shields
Greatshields
DLC Weapons
Backhand Blades Beast Claws
Great Katanas Hand-to-Hand Weapons
Light Greatswords Perfume Bottles
Throwing Blades Thrusting Shields

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