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

Golden Lion Shield Location

Given by Freyja After Giving Her the Letter From Ansbach

The Golden Lion Shield is a reward from Freyja after giving her the Letter to Freyja key item obtained from Ansbach. To reach this point of Freyja's quest, progress both Freyja and Ansbach's questlines until they appear in the Shadow Keep then follow the series below:

1. Talk to Freyja at the Storehouse, Seventh Floor.
2. Find Sir Ansbach in the Storehouse, First Floor and tell him about Freyja's situation.
3. Retrieve the Secret Rite Scroll and deliver it to Ansbach in the First Floor.
4. Receive the Letter to Freyja quest item from Ansbach.
5. Deliver the letter to Freyja back at the Seventh Floor to get the Golden Lion Shield.

Note: You should tell Ansbach about Freyja's situation first before giving him the Secret Rite Scroll as he will leave the Shadow Keep after he receives the scroll, which locks you out of the Golden Lion Shield for this playthrough.

Redmane Freyja Quest and Location

Golden Lion Shield Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Golden Lion Shield	Overview
	Type: Medium Shield ATK Type: Strike Skill: Roaring Bash Weight: 5.5
Description
Shield made to resemble a fierce golden lion with a luxuriant mane. Awarded to especially valorous members of Radahn's personal guard on the occasion of its formation.

Required Stats to Equip

Stat Scaling

Basic Stats

Golden Lion Shield Upgrades

Base and Max Level Comparison

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

Required Upgrade Materials

Golden Lion Shield 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

Golden Lion Shield Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Golden Lion Shield 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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List of Weapons by Status Effects

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