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Elden Ringis a tough game. Just like therest of FromSoftware’s catalog,Elden Ringis generally quite a brutal game, where even its weakest enemies can devastate the player’s health bar if they’re not careful. Thankfully,Elden Ringhas a good few items that players can use to defend themselves against the game’s lethal foes.
Broken into three categories,Elden Ring’s shields range from being barely worth the pickup to being a must-have for most builds. The game’s Greatshields mostly belong to the latter category, offering an unparalleled level of protectionagainstElden Ring’s bossesand deadly environments. In true FromSoftware fashion, Greatshields also make for some pretty brutal weapons at times.
Updated August 04, 2025 by Vlad Mazanko:TheShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion is known for its devastating bosses,including a challenging final encounterthat can be difficult to overcome without a Greatshield and high Stamina to endure relentless attack chains and powerful AoE combos. As such, knowing which shields are the best in Elden Ring is crucial for tackling the game’s toughest battles.
The expansion has introduced two new powerful Greatshields, and with the latest balance patches, Elden Ring’s post-launch content appears to be wrapped up. While the Greatshield tier list has remained largely accurate since the game’s release, some entries have been expanded with additional details about their strengths and updated rankings reflecting both the base game and its DLC. Additionally, images for every Greatshield in the game have been added to the list for better clarity.
