There are several shield types in Dragon Age: Origins:
- Bucklers are small circular shields. They offer only little protection, but have no fatigue penalty and low strength requirements. They go well with a more offensive use of the Weapon and Shield talents.
- Targes are large circular shields that have higher defensive bonuses than Bucklers, but also apply a fatigue penalty.
- Kite shields have a triangular shape and offer even more protection, but have even more fatigue as tradeoff.
- Heavy shields are square-shaped and have the highest defensive bonuses while also requiring more Strength to equip and giving a large fatigue penalty. They are the recommended choice for tanking party members.
Dragon Age: Origins[]
Bucklers[]
Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
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Aeducan Shield Iron Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | +1 strength | Unobtainable via normal means. |
Bloodstained Shield Elm Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | Found in the Arl of Denerim's Estate during the City Elf Origin. | |
Caridin's Shield Silverite Requires: 26 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 3.38 | 1.00 | 0 | +10% cold resistance +10% electricity resistance +10% spirit resistance |
Dropped by Caridin, if you side against him. |
Carta Shield Varies Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | Dropped by some Carta Thugs during the Dwarf Commoner Origin. | |
Clan Shield Elm Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
Crow Shield Varies Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
Dalish Shield Ironbark Requires: 24 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 3.00 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
Gorim's Shield Iron Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | +0.25/+0.5 health regeneration in combat | |
Harrowmont Guard Shield Varies Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | Unobtainable via normal means. | |
Howe Guard Shield Varies Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | Cannot be acquired via normal means. | |
Mythal's Blessing Whitewood Requires: 18 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 2.63 | 1.00 | 0 | +1% melee critical chance +10%% to healing effects received |
Obtained in East Brecilian Forest from looting a skeleton found near three Wild Sylvans. |
Ruck's Shield Steel Requires: 14 strength |
1.50 | 0.00% | 2.25 | 1.00 | 0 | +10% spirit resistance +4 attack |
Received as a reward for informing Filda about what happened to her lost son as part of A Mother's Hope quest. |
Small Darkspawn Shield Varies Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | Randomly found on some darkspawn or in certain darkspawn treasure. | |
Small Metal Round Shield Varies Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
Small Shield Varies Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
Warden Recruit Shield Varies Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | +2 damage vs. darkspawn |
Targes[]
Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aeducan Shield Steel Requires: 18 strength |
3.00 | 2.75% | 3.38 | 1.00 | 0 | +3 defense | This item cannot be acquired via normal means. |
Aeducan Family Shield Silverite Requires: 30 strength |
3.00 | 3.13% | 5.06 | 1.00 | 0 | +1 cunning +1 constitution +9 defense +4 damage vs. darkspawn |
Gorim gives this shield to Dwarf Noble Warden upon reuniting with him in Denerim's Market District. |
Branka's Shield Silverite Requires: 30 strength |
3.00 | 3.13% | 5.06 | 1.00 | 0 | +4 damage vs. darkspawn +2 damage vs. beasts |
Looted from the corpse of Branka, if you side against her. |
Champion's Shield Silverite Requires: 30 strength |
3.00 | 3.13% | 5.06 | 1.00 | 0 | +12 defense | Acquired by stealing from Vartag Gavorn in Orzammar. |
Dead Coat of Arms Silverite Requires: 30 strength |
3.00 | 3.13% | 5.06 | 1.00 | 0 | +1 constitution +1/+2 stamina regeneration in combat |
Dropped by the sixth Revenant in The Black Vials miniquest (Denerim back alley encounter). |
Dwarven Large Round Shield Varies Requires: 14 strength |
3.00 | 2.50% | 2.25 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
Large Darkspawn Shield Varies Requires: 14 strength |
3.00 | 2.50% | 2.25 | 1.00 | 0 | Randomly found on some darkspawn or in certain darkspawn treasure. | |
Large Wooden Round Shield Varies Requires: 14 strength |
3.00 | 2.50% | 2.25 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
Shield of the Legion Dragonbone Requires: 34 strength |
3.00 | 3.25% | 5.63 | 1.00 | 0 | +10 mental resistance | Sold by Ruck in the Ortan Thaig. |
Tevinter Shield Varies Requires: 18 strength |
3.00 | 2.63% | 3.38 | 1.00 | 0 |
Kite shields[]
Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulwark of the True King Red Steel Requires: 32 strength |
4.00 | 3.84% | 6.00 | 1.00 | 0 | +3 willpower +2 constitution +3 defense +1 armor |
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Cailan's Shield Varies Requires: 32-38 strength |
4.00 | 4.16% | 7.50 | 1.00 | 0 | +1 armor Chance to avoid missile attacks (+20) |
Looted from Hurlock Vanguard in the Return to Ostagar DLC |
Cousland Guard Shield Varies Requires: 18 strength |
4.00 | 3.20% | 3.00 | 1.00 | 0 | Obtained from a chest in the treasury of Castle Cousland during the quest The Cousland Treasury in the Human Noble Origin. | |
Eamon's Shield Steel Requires: 22 strength |
4.00 | 3.52% | 4.50 | 1.00 | 0 | +6 defense +25 stamina |
Found in the locked vault of Redcliffe Castle - Upper Floor. |
Havard's Aegis Yew Requires: 22 strength |
4.00 | 3.36% | 4.50 | 1.00 | 0 | +4 spell resistance Chance to avoid missile attacks |
Looted from the Ogre at the top of the Tower of Ishal. |
Knight-Commander's Shield Varies Requires: 18 strength |
4.00 | 3.20% | 3.00 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
Loghain's Shield Silverite Requires: 34 strength |
4.00 | 4.00% | 6.75 | 1.00 | 0 | +20 physical resistance | Restriction: Secret Companion |
Metal Kite Shield Varies Requires: 18 strength |
4.00 | 3.20% | 3.00 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
Redcliffe Elite Shield Red Steel Requires: 32 strength |
4.00 | 3.84% | 6.00 | 1.00 | 0 | +1 willpower +3 defense +15% electricity resistance +2 attack |
Given by Arl Eamon as a reward after awakening him from his coma. |
Redcliffe Shield Varies Requires: 18 strength |
4.00 | 3.20% | 3.00 | 1.00 | 0 | Found in the armory on the main floor of Redcliffe Castle. | |
Shield of Highever Grey Iron Requires: 20 strength |
4.00 | 3.36% | 3.75 | 1.00 | 0 | +4 attack | Obtained from the family chest in the treasury of Castle Cousland during the quest The Cousland Treasury in the Human Noble Origin. |
Swiftrunner's Shield Whitewood Requires: 26 strength |
4.00 | 3.44% | 5.25 | 1.00 | 0 | +10% nature resistance +10% spirit resistance |
Acquired by resolving Nature of the Beast with both sides still alive; Swiftrunner will give this shield if asked for a reward. |
Templar Shield Varies Requires: 18 strength |
4.00 | 3.20% | 3.00 | 1.00 | 0 | Equipped by Alistair when he joins your party in Ostagar. | |
Wooden Kite Shield Varies Requires: 18 strength |
4.00 | 3.20% | 3.00 | 1.00 | 0 |
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 |
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 |
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening[]
Bucklers[]
Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Small Darkspawn Shield Varies Requires: 10 strength |
1.50 | 0.0% | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0 | +3 defense Chance to avoid missile attacks |
Targes[]
Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Large Darkspawn Shield Varies Requires: 14 strength |
3.00 | 2.50% | 2.25 | 1.00 | 0 | +3 defence Chance to avoid missile attacks |
Randomly found on some darkspawn or in certain darkspawn treasure. |
Large Grey Warden Shield Dragonthorn |
3.00 | 2.88% | 5.63 | 1.00 | 0 | +3 defense Chance to avoid missile attacks Absorbs damage |
Restriction: The Warden-Commander |
Mage-Hunter White Steel Requires: 38 strength |
3.00 | 3.75% | 6.75 | 1.00 | 0 | +4 willpower +6 defense +8% spell resistance Absorbs damage |
Sold by Herren at Vigil's Keep |
Kite shields[]
Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulwark of the True King Dragonbone Requires: 38 strength |
4.00 | 4.16% | 7.50 | 1.00 | 0 | +5 willpower +3 constitution +3 defense +1 armor Absorbs damage (-6%) |
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Griffon's Crest Dragonbone Requires: 38 strength |
4.00 | 4.16% | 7.50% | 1.00 | 0 | +1 armor Chance to avoid missile attacks |
Justice joins the party equipped with this shield. |
Heartwood Shield Ancestral Heartwood Requires: 48 strength |
4.00 | 4.16% | 10.50% | 1.00 | 0 | +15 defense +10% nature resistance Chance to avoid missile attacks +20 physical resistance Absorbs damage |
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Landsmeet Shield Volcanic Aurum Requires: 48 strength |
4.00 | 5.60% | 10.50 | 1.00 | 0 | +12 defense +30% electricity resistance +50 stamina +15 physical resistance Absorbs damage |
Heavy shields[]
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. |
Leliana's Song[]
Heavy shields[]
Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Half-Cask Ward Veridium |
6.00 | 5.52 % | 7.0 | 1.00 | 0 | +1 strength +6 defense |
Sold by Bonny Lem in the Chantry. |
The Darkspawn Chronicles[]
Bucklers[]
Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Small Darkspawn Shield Steel Requires: 14 strength |
1.50 | 2.25 | 1.00 | 0 |
Targes[]
Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Large Darkspawn Shield Steel Requires: 18 strength |
3.00 | 2.75% | 3.38 | 1.00 | 0 | ||
Shield of the Legion Red Steel Requires: 28 strength |
3.00 | 3.00% | 4.50 | 1.00 | 0 | +15% spirit resistance +2 armor penetration +4 attack Chance to avoid missile atacks |
Dropped by Kardol in the Palace District. |
Kite shields[]
Name |
Defense | Fatigue | Missile deflection | Strength modifier | Runes | Enhancements | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Redcliffe Shield Red Steel Requires: No requirement |
4.00 | 3.84 | 6.00 | 1.00 | 0 | +3 defense +1 armor +15 physical resistance |
Looted from Bann Teagan in the Denerim Market District during the quest Kill Bann Teagan. |
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