
Distinguished Greatshield
Overview
- Category
- Greatshield
- Max level
- +25
- Weight
- 16
- Damage type
- Strike
- Infusable
- Yes
- Overall tier
- C
Strengths
High guard boost, decent resistances
Weaknesses
Very heavy

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Description
Greatshield featuring sumptuous ornamentation used by the scions of great families.
Due to their excessive size, these shields were at times seen as the hallmark of little lordlings who were too timid to earn a few nicks and scratches.
Notes
Can be purchased from Hermit Merchant at Hermit Merchant's ShackGrace for 5,500 Runes. [Elden Ring Map here]
Shield Skill: No Skill
This shield can be infused with Ashes of War
Can be buffed by defensive Magic or Consumables
Distinguished Greatshield can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones.
The crest of the shield is identical to the one on the cape of Gelmir Knight Set, implying that the shield belongs to them.
Sell Value: 200
NOTE: As of Patch 1.09, the scaling values of this weapon were changed. Please refer to the Upgrades Table of this weapon below.
Other notes and player tips go here
The Distinguished Greatshield can be modified by Ashes of War. Click below for a list of all possible Ashes of War that can be applied to the greatshield.
See usable Ashes of War (click to reveal) All Affinities
Ash of War: No Skill (Default) 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: Vow of the Indomitable Ash of War: Holy Ground