Shields (Origins)

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
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
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%)
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
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.