Buckler

A small metal roundshield.
The bump in the center enables parrying techniques.

A well-timed parry can break an enemy's stance, allowing a critical
hit.
Best suited for those prepared to take the risk to reap their reward.

The Buckler can be found at the following location:

• Starting equipment for the Bandit Class

• Sold by Gatekeeper Gostoc at Stormveil CastleDungeon for 1,500 Runes after opening the main gate. [Elden Ring Map here]

• Can be purchased from Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable HoldLandmark after offering Gostoc's Bell Bearing

• Weapon Skill: Buckler Parry

  • Use this skill in time with a foe's melee attack to deflect it and break that foe's stance. This is faster than a regular parry.

• This shield can be infused with Ashes of War

• Can be buffed by defensive Magic or Consumables

• Buckler can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones.

• This shield has a unique Skill, as such Buckler Parry is lost as an option when infusing this shield.

• This shield is useful for all builds looking for a lightweight option to deal with the Aging Untouchables present in the Abyssal WoodsRegion.

• Sell Value: 100

• 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 Buckler shield can be infused with Ashes of War. Click below for a list of all possible Ashes of War that can be applied to the small shield.

See usable Ashes of War (click to reveal) All Affinities

Ash of War: Buckler Parry (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 Ash of War: No Skill 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