A finely-made redshield featuring an engraving of a winged serpent. Excels at guarding against fire. Said to have been made to commemorate the beginnings of the crusade started by Messmer, son of Marika.

Can be obtained by completing the Incursion Painting Puzzle. To complete this puzzle, travel to the Greatbridge North Site of Grace, and head straight West until you can see the large bridge leading into Belurat Tower SettlementDungeon in the Distance. You can see the specific location in the Shadow of the Erdtree Map. Approach the ghost and you will be rewarded with the Serpent Crest Shield. Shield Skill: No Skill. This shield can be infused with Ashes of War. Can be buffed by defensive Magic or Consumables Serpent Crest Shield can be upgraded with Smithing Stones. Has the highest fire negation out of all the medium shields. Infusing it with Fire or Flame Art boosts the fire negation to 78.75 . Serpent Crest Shield can be modified by Ashes of War. See usable Ashes of War. All Affinities Ash of War: No Skill (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 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