God of War Ragnarok (GoW Ragnarok)

Guardian Shield: Weapon Skills and Attachments

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The Guardian Shield is a weapon wielded by Kratos in God of War: Ragnarok. Read on to learn about the Guardian Shield's upgrades, skills, and more!

Guardian Shield Overview

Ragnarok - Guardian Shield Guardian Shield Basic Information
Wielder: Kratos
Base Level: Level 1 and 4
Base Stats:
・10 Defense
Description
A shield fit for a balance of defensive options
A shield gifted to Kratos by his beloved wife Laufey. Wielded by the Just..
Perk
SHIELD CHECK
Double tap Block to quickly Shield Check an enemy and break their guard. Parry (Press Block right before getting hit_ and then immediately press Light or Heavy attack to do special counterattacks.

How to Get Guardian Shield

How to Get the Guardian Shield
You automatically obtain the Guardian Shield at the start of the game. It gets broken, but will be restored during The Word of Fate storyline.

Guardian Shield Upgrades

Level Stat Changes Requirements
4 Defense: 55 N/A
5 Defense: 70 x 5000 Hacksilver
x 6 Honed Metal
6 Defense: 85 x 7500 Hacksilver
x 2 Luminous Alloy
7 Defense: 100 x 11000 Hacksilver
x 4 Luminous Alloy
8 Defense: 115 x 15000 Hacksilver
x 6 Luminous Alloy
x 25 Dust of Realms
9 Defense: 130 x 20000 Hacksilver
x 50 Dust of Realms
x 3 Blazing Embers

Guardian Shield Attachments

Attachment How to Get
Rond of Absorption AttachmentRond of Absorption This rond is craftable once you reach Level 6.
Rond of Affliction AttachmentRond of Affliction You obtain this by finding a Legendary chest in The Barrens in Alfheim. The Chest is inside a cave to the right as you enter The Canyons.
Rond of Aggravation AttachmentRond of Aggravation You can obtain this attachment from a chest at the small inlet where you free the Lyngbakr's tail in The Weight of Chains Favor in Svartalfheim.
Rond of Deflection AttachmentRond of Deflection You obtain this in Huldra Brother's workshop during The Word of Fate
Rond of Disruption AttachmentRond of Disruption You obtain this shield attachment for completing the A Stag for All Seasons Favor in Vanaheim.
Rond of Expedition AttachmentRond of Expedition You obtain this attachment after defeating Alva inside the Temple of Light in Alfheim.
Rond of Fortification AttachmentRond of Fortification This rond can be obtained by offering Crystalline Fragments at the Wishing Well.
Rond of Obliteration AttachmentRond of Obliteration This rond can be obtained by defeating Gna at The Crucible in Musphelheim.
Rond of Purification AttachmentRond of Purification You obtain this by finding a Legendary Chest in Midgard during The Word of Fate
Rond of Restoration AttachmentRond of Restoration You obtain this by finding Legendary chest in Vanaheim during The Reckoning.
Rond of the Nine Realms AttachmentRond of the Nine Realms You obtain this by completing a Favor called For Vanaheim.
Rond of Volition AttachmentRond of Volition You obtain this shield attachment at the beginning of the game.

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