Elden Ring: Greatshields Tier List

Liurnia of the Lakes (Central): Walks in the water in front of the Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel. The skulls on top must be destroyed from above using a bow. Do so from the nearby tombstones jutting out from the cliffside. They can be accessed by first warping to the East Raya Lucaria grace and heading east to the cliffside.


Gilded Greatshield : Another shield that can be infuriatingly difficult to farm, the Gilded Greatshield is otherwise a pretty good shield, having decent elemental damage negation, strong Fire and Holy resistance, and a relatively high guard boost. Like most Greatshields, it's notably weak against Lightning damage. Additionally, its hefty Strength requirement makes it a poor choice for early-game farming. By the time players have the stats to wield it, more appealing options are likely availa


While not the fanciest of them all, the Traveling Maiden Set is very potent armor, particularly effective against Magic and Lightning damage. Due to its very low weight, it ranks among the best armor sets in Elden Ring for elemental damage protection. Its modest appearance might not appeal to every Tarnished out there, tho


Redmane Greatshield : Boasting some of the best Fire damage resistance of any Greatshield, the Redmane Greatshield is another great option, especially for builds that aren't looking for a heavier shield due to its moderate weight of 14. With its distinctive design, the Redmane Greatshield resembles a giant fang and bears the crest of a red-maned lion. The only real issue with this great-looking shield is that it can take some time to f

Deeproot Depths: hangs out near the Nameless Eternal City grace. This one is also accessed by destroying the skulls on the top rather than on the feet. Do so by dropping down onto it from the roots above or shooting them with a bow.


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Briar Greatshield : The Briar Greatshield is a similar story, but a little worse than the Spiked Palisade Shield, only blocking 93% of oncoming physical damage while causing 70 points of blood loss per hit. Its overall stats fall short compared to nearly any Greatshield, and its particular weakness to Fire, one of the most common damage types used by elite and boss enemies, further limits its viability. It's quite disappointing, especially considering its gorgeously brutal appearance and how late in the game players can obtain

The first two are actually projections of Morgott (going under the guise of Margit the Fell), and do not drop his Great Rune. The real Morgott the Omen King can only be found at the end of the Leyndell, Royal Capital legacy dungeon.


Obtaining this set is no easy feat, as it involves defeating Commander Gaius , a formidable boss encountered at the back entrance of Shadow Keep. Gaius charges at players almost immediately upon entering the arena, making for a menacing battle. Interestingly, after defeating Gaius, players can't purchase the full set from Finger Reader Enia. To complete the set and obtain Gaius's Greaves, players need to search the area accessible after the boss fight and defeat the lone Wolf Rider enemy, who drops the final pi

Having completed each of these steps, the time to start new game plus will have arrived. After clearing all available bosses, acquiring all available gear/spells/incantations and stocking up on rare items, The Tarnished should be all set for another, hopefully much smoother, journey through The Lands Between. One more tip: go and immediately wreck Grafted Scion, Tree Sentinel, Flying Dragon Agheel and Margit the Fell Omen. Paying them back in full for all the early game pain suffered at their hands is beyond satisfying.


Updated February 1, 2025 by Vlad Mazanko: The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is known for its devastating bosses, including a challenging final encounter that can be difficult to overcome without a Greatshield and high Stamina to endure relentless attack chains and powerful AoE combos. As such, knowing which shields are the best in Elden Ring is crucial for tackling the game's toughest batt