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.
Note: Golden Lion Shield is only available if you own the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. |
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:
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 | Overview |
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Type:
Medium Shield
ATK Type: Strike Skill: Roaring Bash Weight: 5.5 |
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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. |
STR | DEX | INT | FAI | ARC |
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11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
STR | DEX | INT | FAI | ARC |
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C | - | - | - | - |
Phys. Atk. | 97 | Phys. Def. | 100.0 |
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Mag. Atk. | 0 | Mag. Def. | 44.0 |
Fire Atk. | 0 | Fire Def. | 43.0 |
Lght. Atk. | 0 | Lght. Def. | 41.0 |
Holy Atk. | 0 | Holy Def. | 49.0 |
Crit. Atk. | 100 | Guard Boost | 50 |
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Base vs. Max | Max Upgrades | Req. Materials |
Lvl. | Phys. Dmg. | Sec. Dmg. | STR | DEX | INT | FAI | ARC |
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+0 | 97 | 0 | C | - | - | - | - |
+10 | 186 | 0 | B | - | - | - | - |
The Golden Lion Shield is a unique weapon. It cannot be modified to have other affinities. |
Levels | Material | Quantity |
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+2 | Somber Smithing Stone 2 | (1) |
+3 | Somber Smithing Stone 3 | (1) |
+4 | Somber Smithing Stone 4 | (1) |
+5 | Somber Smithing Stone 5 | (1) |
+6 | Somber Smithing Stone 6 | (1) |
+7 | Somber Smithing Stone 7 | (1) |
+8 | Somber Smithing Stone 8 | (1) |
+9 | Somber Smithing Stone 9 | (1) |
+10 | Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone | (1) |
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
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.
Strength | Dexterity | Intelligence | |||
Faith | Arcane |
Standard | Strike | Slash | Pierce |
Magic | Fire | Holy | Lightning |
Bleed | Frost | Scarlet Rot |
Sleep | Poison | Madness |
Golden Lion Shield Location, Stats, and Scaling
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