Elden Ring: Greatshields Tier List

Not every Tarnished will be capable enough to put on the entire Bull-Goat Set in Elden Ring , as it is by far the heaviest armor in the original game, granting the highest Poise value and unparalleled physical defense. It is also quite potent when facing fire-damaging enemies, although one might consider better options with lesser wei

Gain a couple of dozen levels though and come back with a Stonesword Key, and it becomes manageable. Inside is a death chariot puzzle and a boss enemy near the end. That would be the troublesome Ulcerated Tree Spirit but it drops a Golden Seed so the venture is worth it.

Elden Ring is a tough game. Just like the rest of FromSoftware's catalog , Elden Ring is generally quite a brutal game, where even its weakest enemies can devastate the player's health bar if they're not careful. Thankfully, Elden Ring has a good few items that players can use to defend themselves against the game's lethal f

The Fire Monk Set set is similar enough to the Blackflame Monk set. In fact, it looks like the orange or red variant of that armor. The stats are also somewhat similar between the two sets except the Fire Monk set gets the edge here a bit, especially in physical mitigat

Crystal Knife : While it can boast impressive base stats, the Crystal Knife has relatively poor scaling that sets it back. However, it is one of the few options for a dagger player looking to explore an Intelligence-based bu

Distinguished Greatshield : With a visual look that pairs well with a vast range of Elden Ring armors , the Distinguished Greatshield is a great fashion option, and a great defensive one, with good stats across the board. It is especially effective in encounters against enemies dealing heavy Magic or Fire damage. While its classic top-down triangular design may not appeal to everyone due to its aggressive and sharp aesthetic, overall it's a solid and appealing Greatshield variant that's very easy to

Players need to proceed through the Volcano Manor first until they get to the waygate teleporter that takes them to the Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy boss pathway. See the image below for reference, it's easy to reach through this area as it's part of the main explorable area in Volcano Manor.

Visage Shield : Much like the One-Eyed Shield, the Visage Shield fires flames out of its mouth. As opposed to one devastating fireball, though, this shield sprays several jets of fire at once, and can also be used while moving, making it a tough weapon to counter. This Greatshield is also generally admired for its menacing appearance, making it a popular choice for players looking to create visually striking heavy builds in Elden Ring . The Visage Shield excels at blocking Fire attacks , making it particularly effective against many of the game's toughest bos

In a sense, Legacy Dungeons are where players stop procrastinating. In stark contrast to the overworld where players can lick their wounds and farm Runes to get stronger, Legacy Dungeons are where they prove their grinding and exploration's worth. But not all Legacy Dungeons are well-designed or fair challenges. Some are preferable to oth

On the other hand, the platforming sections (specifically the one on the pipes with imps) are too overdone. Moreover, putting giant lobsters in a small area is just unnecessary torture. But even then, a lot of players will appreciate the cleverness that went into designing this vast dung

Lake of Rot and the city of Nokstella were probably awesome on paper. In practice, it's just players skipping the content by running past them in order to avoid Scarlet Rot and all the tedious enemies. While the city of Nokstella is rewarding thanks to enemies that drop Larval Tear, the Lake of Rot area is neither fun nor challeng

Manor Towershield : Though its stats aren't quite as high as the rest in this tier, the Manor Towershield just has the edge by being available quite early on, once the player gets to Stormveil Castle , making it a great early-game option. It is a decent option for Fire and Magic protection, featuring relatively moderate weight and Strength requirements. Players who appreciate this shield's utility and design may find the Dragon Towershield a worthwhile upgrade, offering better stats while maintaining a similar appeara

The dark cave is notable for housing the full Mushroom armor set whose helmet is quite substantial for some niche overpowered builds that can one-shot most new Bosses Elden Ring. Apart from that, players can also find the Kindred of Rot's Exultation in the cave which is also crucial for Poison or Rot builds. So players with uncommon builds will want to venture here ASAP.

Consecrated Snowfield is something of a special case. Two Night's Cavalry will be guarding a Hearse near the Inner Consecrated Snowfield grace. Both riders must be defeated to get the drops. They leave the Night's Cavalry armor and an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, so seek them out.