Carian Thrusting Shield is a Thrusting Shield in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree that scales with Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence. Read on to learn how to get the Carian Thrusting Shield, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

Carian Thrusting Shield Location

Looted from a Corpse West of the Storehouse, Back Section

The Carian Thrusting Shield can be looted off of a corpse to the west of the Storehouse, Back Section site of grace in the Specimen Storehouse of the Shadow Keep. It will be guarded by a Fire Knight as well as 3 Shadowy Mages.

The only way to reach the Back Section of the Specimen Storehouse is to enter the Shadow Keep via the Church District. This requires you to discover East Scadu Altus by using the tunnel underneath the Moorth Ruins.

How to Reach the Carian Thrusting Shield Location

1	The Carian Thrusting Shield can only be accessed via the Back Section of the Specimen Storehouse. In order to reach this site of grace, you'll need to enter the Shadow Keep via the Church District entrance. Use the tunnel in the Moorth Ruins to reach East Scadu Altus. Once at Bonny Village, head east then north until you reach the Church Distric Highroad.
2	From the Church District Entrance site of grace, face west and use the roofs of the sunken building to get across. Your goal is to reach the large roof opposite the Church District Entrance.
3	Once you arrive on the roof with the Fire Knight, look south and platform your way up to the ruined roof of the large Cathedral. Head for the large hole at the top.
4	Jump down the large hole and land on the stone beams shaped like an X. From there, keep heading down until you reach the upper level of the Cathedral.
5	Once at the upper level (you'll see a few crabs here), face north west and follow the curve of the building. Down the hallway (before the first bend), you'll encounter a doorway to your left (west). Ignore it and keep following the hallway, defeating any Fire Knights along the way.
6	After you reach the other side of the upper level, you'll see another doorway to your left (west). Exit through here and cross the half-submerged walkway to reach an elevator.
7	Use the elevator to reach a different level of the Specimen Storehouse. Once the elevator arrives at the top, exit and take the path to your left. Unlock and rest at the Storehouse, Back Section site of grace before proceeding.
8	From the Storehouse, Back Section, go west, ignoring the ladder and instead entering the room with a Fire Knight and 3 Shadowy Mages.
9	Defeat the enemies and loot the corpse in the far end of the room to get the Carian Thrusting Shield.

Carian Thrusting Shield Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Carian Thrusting Shield	Overview
	Type: Thrusting Shield ATK Type: Standard/Pierce Skill: Shield Strike Weight: 10.5
Description
Silver thrusting shield embedded with glintstones. Enables the wielder to attack and guard simultaneously. Once wielded by Rellana, the Twin Moon Knight, during her sole entry into ritual combat — a demonstration of fidelity to the Erdtree.

Required Stats to Equip

Stat Scaling

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Carian Thrusting Shield Upgrades

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Required Upgrade Materials

Carian Thrusting Shield requires a total of 12 Smithing Stones for every 3 levels to upgrade, with the exception of the final level at +25 which requires an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

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Carian Thrusting Shield Ashes of War

Carian Thrusting Shield Best Ashes of War

Best Carian Thrusting Shield Ashes of War
Ash of War: Cragblade	Ash of War: Piercing Fang

Infusing the Carian Thrusting Shield with Cragblade allows you to proc Staggers easily while still dealing good damage due to the Pierce attack type of the weapon. Alternatively, you can also pair it with the Piercing Fang ash of war which gives you a gap close as well as an unblockable attack.

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