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Black Steel Greatshield

The Black Steel Greatshield is a very heavy black steel greatshield from Shadow of the Erdtree. It blocks all physical damage and has excellent Holy negation. Its skill is Shield Bash.

It needs 35 Strength and weighs 19.5, so it belongs in a dedicated Strength build with plenty of equip load.

Attack power
Physical 119
Guarded damage negation
Physical 100
Magic 61
Fire 59
Lightning 55
Holy 84
Weapon skill
Shield Bash
Passive effect
Damage negation
Resistance
Special effect
Effect
Upgrades / variants
Skill effect
Compatible weapon types
Abilities

Where to find it

Dropped by Black Knight Garrew at Fog Rift Fort, which you reach from Scadu Altus in the Realm of Shadow.

Item description & lore

These heavy shields were carried by the Black Knights who serve Messmer the Impaler. Their black steel and gold trim reflect the knights’ unbending faith in their crusade: they never give way and never question their cause.

Notes & tips

Found at

Location

Fog Rift Fort

Dropped by

Boss

Black Knight Garrew

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Attribute scaling: Str D
Requirements: Str 35
Weight: 19.5
Guard boost: 69

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