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.
The Golden Lion Shield can be acquired as a reward from Freyja after giving her the Letter to Freyja Key Item obtained from Ansbach. Progress through Freyja's questline until she appears at the Specimen Storehouse, 7th Floor of Shadow Keep, to deliver the letter.
The Golden Lion Shield is only available if you've purchased the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This weapon is a DLC exclusive and will not be available if you only own the base game.
Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Guide
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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 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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.
What Weapons to Get First | Best Weapons Tier List |
How to Upgrade Weapons | Weapon Stat Scaling Explained |
DLC Weapons | Best DLC Weapons |
DLC Bleed Weapons | DLC Unique Weapons |
Strength | Dexterity | Intelligence | |||
Faith | Arcane |
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Golden Lion Shield Location, Stats, and Scaling
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