Roundshield covered in black leather. On the larger side for a Medium-sized shield. From the north, this shield depicts the polar star in rivets of gold. The inside is lined with fur, protecting the carrier from frost.

Sold by Pidia, Carian Servant at Caria ManorDungeon. for 2500 Runes: on a balcony above the Manor Lower LevelGrace bonfire. Only accessible by dropping down the cliffs from the southeastern side of the Three SistersLandmark sub-area. Shield Skill: No Skill. This shield can be infused with Ashes of War. Can be buffed by defensive Magic or Consumables. Black Leather Shield can be upgraded with Smithing Stones. The shield does not increase Robustness directly while equipped, but it has a higher negation against statuses while guarding against attacks which inflict Frostbite. 45 vs 22 for other statuses. Sell value: 100 Runes Black Leather Shield can be modified by Ashes of War. See usable Ashes of War. All Affinities Ash of War: No Skill (Default) Ash of War: Parry Ash of War: Storm Wall Ash of War: Shield Bash Ash of War: Shield Crash Ash of War: Barricade Shield Ash of War: Shield Strike Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Lightning, and Sacred Ash of War: Golden Parry Ash of War: Vow of the Indomitable Ash of War: Holy Ground Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Magic, and Cold Ash of War: Thops's Barrier Ash of War: Carian Retaliation