A small, wooden roundshield. It is light and easy to use, but cannot offer the damage negation of a metal shield. Its emblem is an ancient red thorn design. Though it isn't much, it boosts fire damage negation.

Starting Equipment for the Samurai Class. Can be bought from the Nomadic Merchant at the eastern side of Weeping PeninsulaRegion, for 600 Runes. Shield Skill: Parry. This shield can be infused with Ashes of War. Can be buffed by defensive Magic or Consumables Red Thorn Roundshield can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones. Sell Value: 100 Red Thorn Roundshield can be infused with Ashes of War. See usable Ashes of War. All Affinities Ash of War: Parry (Default) 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