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Shields are a type of equipment in Dark Souls III. They serve the primary function of being used defensively, allowing for the blocking of incoming attacks from enemies. Much like any normally wielded weapon, they have special skills that can serve a variety of purposes, such as Parrying, Shield bashing, and allowing the player to use a weapon skill directly from the guard.