Shields in Demon's Souls and Demon's Souls Remake are an integral part of your survival as you learn the game, since even a single blow past your guard can lead to your untimely demise. Shields are usually equipped on the offhand slot and absorbs damage from incoming attacks from enemies
There are three types of Shields: Small Shields, Standard Shields and Large Shields
Even though some Weapons can also be used to block incoming attacks, they always offer a much lower damage reduction.
All shields along side all other parry tools (except for Thrusting swords) has 7 parry frames while Thrusting swords has 8 parry frames
All Shields in Demon's Souls
Small Shields
Small Shields are a type of Shield that usually weigh very little and have the least form of protection from attacks. They are often used by players who prefer Parrying rather than Blocking.
Leather Shield
Wooden Shield
Standard Shields
Standard Shields usually have better stability and damage reduction than small shields, but at the price of increased weight.
Heater Shield
Kite Shield
Knight's Shield
Large Shield
These types of Shields usually weigh a decent amount and provide the best protection in the game.
Adjudicator's Shield
Large Brushwood Shield
Purple Flame Shield
Steel Shield
Tower Shield
AnonymousI played w my friend yesterday and we started a new character on the remake and we finished it after 8h of non-stop play. We recommend the large brushwood shield w crescent falchion rly good setup
The Hoplite Shield in my game is a Large shield not a standard.
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