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.

Starting equipment for the Bandit Class. Sold by Gatekeeper Gostoc at Stormveil CastleDungeon for 1,500 Runes after opening the main gate. Can be purchased from Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable HoldLandmark after offering Gostoc's Bell Bearing Buckler Parry. This Small Shield can be infused with Ashes of War and buffed with Magic and Consumables. Buckler can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones Very good for Parrying, but not good for Blocking Sell Value: 100 The Buckler shield can be infused with Ashes of War. See usable Ashes of War. All Affinities Ash of War: Shield Bash Ash of War: Barricade Shield Ash of War: Parry Ash of War: Storm Wall Ash of War: Shield Crash Ash of War: No Skill Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Fire, and Flame Art n/a 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: Carian Retaliation Ash of War: Thops's Barrier Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Poison, Blood, and Occult n/a