- See also: Bucklers, Targes, and Kite Shields
Metal Scaling
| Tier | Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron (Tier 1) | 6.00 | 4.50 % | 4.00 | 1.00 | 22 strength |
| Grey Iron (Tier 2) | 6.00 | 4.73 % | 5.00 | 1.00 | 24 strength |
| Steel (Tier 3) | 6.00 | 4.95 % | 6.00 | 1.00 | 26 strength |
| Veridium (Tier 4) | 6.00 | 5.18 % | 7.00 | 1.00 | 30 strength |
| Red Steel (Tier 5) | 6.00 | 5.40 % | 8.00 | 1.00 | 36 strength |
| Silverite (Tier 6) | 6.00 | 5.63 % | 9.00 | 1.00 | 38 strength |
| Dragonbone (Tier 7) | 6.00 | 5.85 % | 10.00 | 1.00 | 42 strength |
| White Steel (Tier 8) | 6.00 | 6.75 % | 12.00 | 1.00 | 46 strength |
| Aurum Volcanic (Tier 9) | 6.00 | 7.88 % | 14.00 | 1.00 | 52 strength |
Wood scaling
| Tier | Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm (Tier 1) | 6.00 | 4.50 % | 4.00 | 1.00 | 22 strength |
| Ash (Tier 2) | 6.00 | 4.61 % | 5.00 | 1.00 | 24 strength |
| Yew (Tier 3) | 6.00 | 4.73 % | 6.00 | 1.00 | 26 strength |
| Whitewood(Tier 4) | 6.00 | 4.84 % | 7.00 | 1.00 | 30 strength |
| Ironbark (Tier 5) | 6.00 | 4.95 % | 8.00 | 1.00 | 36 strength |
| Sylvanwood (Tier 6) | 6.00 | 5.06 % | 9.00 | 1.00 | 38 strength |
| Dragonthorn (Tier 7) | 6.00 | 5.18 % | 10.00 | 1.00 | 42 strength |
| Vhenadahl (Tier 8) | 6.00 | 5.63 % | 12.00 | 1.00 | 46 strength |
| Ancestral Heartwood (Tier 9) | 6.00 | 5.85 % | 14.00 | 1.00 | 52 strength |
Heavy shields
| Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denerim Guard Shield Varies Requires: 22 strength |
6.00 | 4.80% | 4.00 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
| Duncan's Shield Silverite Requires: 38 strength |
6.00 | 6.00% | 9.00 | 1.00 | 0 | +3 willpower +6 defense +1/+2 stamina regeneration in combat |
Found on an Armor Stand in the Grey Warden Vault in Denerim. |
| Earthheart's Portable Bulwark Red Steel Requires: 36 strength |
6.00 | 5.76% | 8.00 | 1.00 | 0 | +1 strength +1 dexterity +1 constitution |
Sold by Bodahn Feddic at the party camp. |
| Fade Wall Silverite Requires: 38 strength |
6.00 | 6.00% | 9.00 | 1.00 | 0 | +3 defense +20% to healing effects received +1/+2 stamina regeneration in combat +25 stamina |
Possible drop by Gaxkang at the Quaint Hovel in the end of the Unbound side quest. |
| Greagoir's Shield Whitewood Requires: 30 strength |
6.00 | 5.16% | 7.00 | 1.00 | 0 | +6 defense +10% fire resistance +4% spell resistance |
Unobtainable via normal means. |
| Heavy Metal Shield Varies Requires: 22 strength |
6.00 | 4.80% | 4.00 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
| Heavy Wooden Shield Varies Requires: 22 strength |
6.00 | 4.80% | 4.00 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
| Howe's Shield Silverite Requires: 38 strength |
6.00 | 6.00% | 9.00 | 1.00 | 0 | +12 defense +10% fire resistance +10% cold resistance -2 willpower |
Found in the Arl of Denerim's Estate in the locked closet. |
| King Maric's Shield Dragonbone |
6.00 | 6.24% | 10.00 | 1.00 | 0 | +4 armor High morale |
Originally King Maric's Shield (gift), this requires Feastday Gifts pack. Restriction: Secret Companion |
| King's Shield Silverite Requires: 38 strength |
6.00 | 6% | 9.00 | 1.00 | 0 | Cannot be acquired via normal means. | |
| Warden Tower Shield Silverite Requires: 38 strength |
6.00 | 6.00% | 9.00 | 1.00 | 0 | +3 willpower +6 defense +1/+2 stamina regeneration in combat |
Requires the Warden's Keep DLC |
Heavy shields (Awakening)
| Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partha White Steel Requires: 46 strength |
6.00 | 7.20% | 12.00 | 1.00 | 0 | +2 cunning +15 defense +5% chance to dodge attacks Chance to avoid missile attacks Absorbs damage |
Looted from the remains of a dwarf called Dailan in Kal'Hirol - Trade Quarter. |
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