Large metal shield

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Large metal shield

Creation
Activate glowing lump (4.50 kg) Right-click large anvil Open submenu "Create > Shields"
Result
Large metal shield (4.50 kg)
Skill and improvement
Uses shield smithing skill
Properties
Can be dyed using 304g of paint.

Description

A large heavy shield hammered from a metal sheet.

Notes

• A large metal shield is the largest shield. It can be made of any metal.
• Large metal shields have the greatest chance to block, the highest bonus to shield bashing, and the highest stamina cost of all shields.
• You get a fast skill gain if you attack cows with just the shield on your left arm (Circle of cunning and sleep bonus help, too).

Skins applicable

• Shield of the Ageless
• Bulwark shield

Skills & Characteristics

When using a large metal shield

• Shields > Large metal shield
• Body > Body control
• Mind > Mind speed

When creating a large metal shield

• Armour smithing > Shield smithing

Titles

• Sturdy Heavy Defender at 50 skill
• Sturdy Heavy Bastion at 70 skill
• Sturdy Heavy Bulwark at 90 skill
• Held the Line at 100 skill

See Also

• Small metal shield
• Medium metal shield
• Shield bashing