On the larger side for medium-sized shield, the face has been covered in brass. Commonly employed in the Shattering.

The following locations: Dropped by Godrick Soldiers, Raya Lucaria Soldiers, Radahn Soldiers, or Leyndell Soldiers, which are seen carrying this shield. An easy early location to farm begins at the GatefrontGrace Site of Grace in the western part of main LimgraveRegion, just north of the forest and just before StormgateLandmark. Once you spawn in, turn around to face south east. There will be four Brass Shield carrying Godrick Soldiers in the Gatefront RuinsLandmark area that should be relatively easy to farm. Two are in a small fenced in area to the right of the road. One is on the road, carrying a horn. The last one is sitting next to a fire nearby. Nearly all the Raya Lucaria Soldiers who are gathered outside Raya Lucaria AcademyDungeon are carrying one, making it a good place to farm for it if you missed getting it earlier. Shield Skill: No Skill. This shield can be infused with Ashes of War. Can be buffed by defensive Magic or Consumables Brass Shield can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones. Sell Value: 100 This shield has the highest Guard Boost stat of all medium shields granting it exceptional guarding capability, but is also the heaviest among medium shields. NOTE: the Upgrades Table of this weapon below. The Brass Shield can be infused with Ashes of War. applied to the medium shield. 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