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

Verdigris Greatshield Location

Dropped by Moore in Enir-Ilim or Near the Church of the Crusade

The Verdigris Greatshield is dropped by Moore depending on the choices you make when pursuing his questline. When talking to Moore after breaking Miquella's charm, choosing the dialogue choice 'put it behind you' will have him join Needle Knight Leda and her group at Enir-Ilim battle. Loot his corpse after the battle to obtain it.

Alternatively, choosing the dialogue choice 'remain sad forever' will have you find his corpse beside a Forager Brood north of the Church of Crusade. Also, if you kill at least two (2) Forager Broods, this will trigger his invasion where defeating him will a reward you his greatshield.

Moore Quest and Location

Dropped by Moore the Invader if You Kill at Least 2 of the Forager Brood

A total of six (6) Forager Broods are found across the Realm of Shadow.

An alternate method to obtaining the Verdigris Greatshield is by killing one of the Forager Broods (preferably after receiving their cookbook) and returning to Moore afterwards.

Moore will express his anger towards your action, but won't retaliate just yet. Kill one more of the remaining Forager Broods and it will summon Moore on the spot as an invader. Defeat Moore to obtain the Verdigris Greatshield.

Verdigris Greatshield Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Verdigris Greatshield	Overview
	Type: Greatshield ATK Type: Strike Skill: Moore's Charge Weight: 28.0
Description
Greatshield made of the unusual metal known as verdigris. Boasts greater guard capacity than damage negation. To the extent that the shield will continue to protect its target even if its bearer should die.

Required Stats to Equip

Stat Scaling

Basic Stats

Verdigris Greatshield Upgrades

Base and Max Level Comparison

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

Required Upgrade Materials

Verdigris Greatshield requires one Somber Smithing Stone for every level to upgrade until +9. The final level at +10 requires a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Somber Smithing Stones Farming Guide

Verdigris Greatshield Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Verdigris Greatshield cannot be infused with a different Ash of War since it is considered a unique weapon. Weapons that are upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones are classified as unique weapons.

Elden Ring Related Guides

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