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For other games, see Small Shields (Dark Souls II) and Small Shields (Dark Souls III).
Main article: Shields

Small Shields are a type of shield in Dark Souls.

Overview[]

Small shields are the lightest of the shields, making them good for faster classes that do not want to be encumbered by heavy equipment. Small shields are poor at damage reduction and stability. Many small shields have unique parry animations with different hit frames. The lightness of the shields themselves also causes them to only have light deflection.

Small Shields[]

Small Shield

Attack Values Stat Requirements
Damage Reduction Parameter Bonus
Physical Damage Magic Damage Fire Damage Lightning Damage Critical Strength Dexterity Intelligence Faith
Physical Reduction Magic Reduction Fire Reduction Lightning Reduction Stability
Buckler
Buckler
55 100 7 13
76% 32% 65% 53% 40 D
Caduceus round shield
Caduceus Round Shield
50 100 6
85% 65% 30% 65% 40 D
Cracked round shield
Cracked Round Shield
46 100 6
65% 55% 10% 45% 30 D
Crystal ring shield
Crystal Ring Shield
100 100 10
70% 90% 70% 40% 40
Effigy shield
Effigy Shield
60 100 10 16
90% 40% 70% 90% 45
Leather shield
Leather Shield
42 100 6
85% 35% 60% 60% 45 D
Plank shield
Plank Shield
52 100 7
75% 40% 20% 55% 45 D
Red and white round shield
Red & White Round Shield
50 100 6
85% 65% 30% 65% 40 D
Small leather shield
Small Leather Shield
40 100 5
80% 35% 60% 60% 40 D
Target shield
Target Shield
56 100 8 11
78% 30% 65% 50% 45 D
Warriors round shield
Warrior's Round Shield
50 100 6
85% 65% 30% 65% 40 D

Small Shield Physical Reduction Magic Reduction Fire Reduction Lightning Reduction Stability Strength Dexterity Intelligence Faith Durability Weight
Buckler 76% 32% 65% 53% 40 7 13 0 0 140 1.5
Caduceus Round Shield 85% 65% 30% 40% 40 6 0 0 0 180 1.0
Cracked Round Shield 65% 55% 10% 45% 30 6 0 0 0 60 1.0
Crystal Ring Shield 70% 90% 70% 40% 40 10 0 0 0 120 3.0
Effigy Shield 90% 40% 70% 90% 45 10 0 0 16 180 3.0
Leather Shield 85% 35% 60% 60% 45 6 0 0 0 200 1.0
Plank Shield 75% 40% 20% 55% 45 7 0 0 0 120 1.5
Red & White Round Shield 85% 65% 30% 65% 40 6 0 0 0 180 1.0
Small Leather Shield 80% 35% 60% 60% 40 5 0 0 0 200 0.5
Target Shield 78% 30% 65% 50% 45 8 11 0 0 150 2.0
Warrior's Round Shield 85% 65% 30% 65% 40 6 0 0 0 180 1.0

Small Shield Physical Reduction Magic Reduction Fire Reduction Lightning Reduction Stability Strength Dexterity Intelligence Faith Durability Weight
Buckler +15 76% 32% 65% 53% 50 7 13 0 0 140 1.5
Caduceus Round Shield +15 85% 65% 30% 40% 50 6 0 0 0 180 1.0
Cracked Round Shield +15 65% 55% 10% 45% 37 6 0 0 0 60 1.0
Crystal Ring Shield +5 70% 90% 70% 40% 40 10 0 0 0 120 3.0
Effigy Shield +15 90% 40% 70% 90% 56 10 0 0 16 180 3.0
Leather Shield +15 85% 35% 60% 60% 56 6 0 0 0 200 1.0
Plank Shield +15 75% 40% 20% 55% 56 7 0 0 0 120 1.5
Red & White Round Shield +15 85% 65% 30% 65% 50 6 0 0 0 180 1.0
Small Leather Shield +15 80% 35% 60% 60% 50 5 0 0 0 200 0.5
Target Shield +15 78% 30% 65% 50% 56 8 11 0 0 150 2.0
Warrior's Round Shield +15 85% 65% 30% 65% 50 6 0 0 0 180 1.0

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