Briar Greatshield
Overview
- Category
- Greatshield
- Max level
- +25
- Weight
- 8.5
- Damage type
- Strike
- Infusable
- Yes
- Overall tier
- D
Strengths
Causes blood loss buildup to attackers
Weaknesses
Very heavy, low resistances
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Locations
How to obtain
Combat stats
Attack
Guard
Attributes
Requirements
Scaling
Status buildup
Description
Greatshield from a foreign land, used by Elemer of the Briar. Attacks with this armament utilize the iron thorns that have been wound around its frame.
Originates from Eochaid, a land of proudly solitary ascetics.
Notes
The Briar Greatshield can be found at the following location:
Dropped by Elemer of the Briar at The Shaded CastleDungeon. [Elden Ring Map here]
Shield Skill: Shield Bash.
This shield can be infused with Ashes of War
Can be buffed by defensive Magic or Consumables
Briar Greatshield can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones.
Blocking an enemy's light attack with a greatshield may cause them to rebound. This opening allows for a reliable guard counter.
Sell Value: 500
NOTE: As of Patch 1.09, the scaling values of this weapon were changed. Please refer to the Upgrades Table of this weapon below.
The Briar Greatshield can be infused with Ashes of War. Click below for a list of all possible Ashes of War that can be applied to this Greatshield.
See usable Ashes of War (click to reveal) All Affinities
Ash of War: Shield Bash (Default) Ash of War: Shield Crash Ash of War: Barricade Shield Ash of War: Shield Strike Ash of War: No Skill Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Lightning, and Sacred
Ash of War: Vow of the Indomitable Ash of War: Holy Ground