Briar Greatshield

Briar Greatshield

Attack	98 Physical
Critical
Scaling	Str D
Requires	Str 21
Effect
Guard	93% physical, 58 guard boost
Type	Greatshield
Attack Type	Strike
Skill	Shield Bash
FP Cost	-
Weight	9.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	500

The Briar Greatshield is a Greatshield in Elden Ring. It is picked up mid-game, in Shaded Castle.

The Briar Greatshield is a greatshield from a foreign land, used by Elemer of the Briar, and its attacks use the iron thorns wound around its frame. It originates from Eochaid, a land of proudly solitary ascetics. It is dropped by Elemer of the Briar, the boss of the Shaded Castle. At 9.5 weight with a 21 Strength requirement it is light and easy to wield for a greatshield, and its thorned attacks build blood loss. It scales with Strength at D, accepts Ashes of War, and suits a block-counter build that wants a lighter shield.

How to Get Briar Greatshield Guide

Defeat Elemer of the Briar in the Shaded Castle.

Where to find Briar Greatshield Location?

Briar Greatshield map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

It upgrades with regular Smithing Stones up to +25.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	103 Physical	Str D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	109 Physical	Str D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	115 Physical	Str D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	120 Physical	Str D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	126 Physical	Str C
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	132 Physical	Str C
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	137 Physical	Str C
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	143 Physical	Str C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	149 Physical	Str C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	154 Physical	Str C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	160 Physical	Str C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	166 Physical	Str C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	171 Physical	Str C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	177 Physical	Str C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	183 Physical	Str C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	188 Physical	Str C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	194 Physical	Str C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	200 Physical	Str C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	205 Physical	Str C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	211 Physical	Str C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	217 Physical	Str C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	223 Physical	Str C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	228 Physical	Str C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	234 Physical	Str C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	240 Physical	Str B

Skill

Shield Bash costs no FP. The wielder braces behind the shield and rams forward with full body weight while keeping guard up. Weaker enemies are shoved back and can be staggered, and because the guard holds through the motion, the bash can be thrown out against incoming attacks. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Brace behind shield before using bodyweight to ram foes while maintaining guarding stance. Weaker enemies will be shoved backwards, and can even be staggered."

Guarding

With a guard boost of 58, a blocked hit that would cost 100 stamina only costs 42. It lets 7% of physical damage through, and against the elements it holds up best to magic, at 50%, and worst to fire, at 43%. If a block empties the stamina bar, the guard breaks and a critical hit can follow.

Build

Carried in the off hand of a block-counter build: blocking a light attack can make the attacker rebound, opening a reliable guard counter.

Stats	Strength 60 to 80 for the main weapon, Vigor 50 to 60, Endurance 30, Mind 25
Affinity	Standard keeps its full physical guarding.
Ash of War	Barricade Shield, which makes most blocks cost almost no stamina.
Talismans	Greatshield Talisman, Curved Sword Talisman, Green Turtle Talisman

All Greatshields

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Fai.	Sell Price	Skill
Ant's Skull Plate	136 100	0 47	0 42	0 57	0 57	100 59	13.5	D 28	0	0	200	Shield Bash
Black Steel Greatshield	119 100	0 61	0 59	0 55	0 84	100 69	19.5	D 35	0	0	100	Shield Bash
Briar Greatshield	98 93	0 50	0 43	0 50	0 50	0 58	9.5	D 21	0	0	500	Shield Bash
Crossed-Tree Towershield	111 100	0 56	0 66	0 53	0 66	100 67	16	D 30	0	0	200	Shield Bash
Crucible Hornshield	147 100	0 51	0 50	0 46	0 64	100 60	11.5	D 26	0	0	500	Shield Bash
Cuckoo Greatshield	110 100	0 70	0 56	0 52	0 60	100 64	15	D 32	0	0	200	No Skill
Distinguished Greatshield	112 100	0 65	0 63	0 54	0 60	100 68	17	D 32	0	0	200	No Skill
Dragon Towershield	115 100	0 61	0 67	0 55	0 64	100 69	17.5	D 30	0	0	100	Shield Bash
Dragonclaw Shield	118 100	0 52	0 52	76 76	0 47	100 61	13.5	D 28	E 12	0	500	Shield Bash
Eclipse Crest Greatshield	110 100	0 72	0 57	0 51	0 59	100 67	15	D 32	0	0	200	No Skill
Erdtree Greatshield	120 100	0 66	0 49	0 45	78 76	100 60	13.5	D 30	0	D 12	500	Golden Retaliation
Fingerprint Stone Shield	139 100	0 77	0 81	0 79	0 75	100 77	29	D 48	0	0	200	Shield Bash
Gilded Greatshield	115 100	0 60	0 66	0 54	0 65	100 69	17.5	D 36	0	0	200	No Skill
Golden Beast Crest Shield	104 100	0 55	0 55	0 48	0 55	100 60	12.5	D 24	0	0	200	No Skill
Golden Greatshield	113 100	0 57	0 60	0 57	0 68	100 70	17	D 34	0	0	200	No Skill
Haligtree Crest Greatshield	116 100	0 61	0 67	0 55	0 79	100 71	18.5	D 36	0	0	200	No Skill
Icon Shield	133 95	0 49	0 45	0 51	0 48	100 59	11.5	D 22	0	0	500	No Skill
Inverted Hawk Towershield	111 100	0 66	0 56	0 54	0 66	100 65	16	D 30	0	0	100	Shield Bash
Jellyfish Shield	123 100	0 52	0 52	0 40	0 48	100 52	8	D 20	14	0	200	Contagious Fury
Lordsworn's Shield	99 94	0 51	0 44	0 52	0 52	100 60	10.0	D 16	0	0	100	Shield Bash
Manor Towershield	111 100	0 66	0 66	0 51	0 56	100 67	16	D 30	0	0	200	Shield Bash
One-Eyed Shield	175 100	0 57	0 69	0 59	0 63	100 67	20.5	D 36	0	0	200	Flame Spit
Redmane Greatshield	108 100	0 54	0 70	0 53	0 52	100 65	14	D 30	0	0	200	No Skill
Spiked Palisade Shield	116 93	0 50	0 43	0 50	0 50	100 58	11.5	D 20	0	0	200	Shield Bash
Verdigris Greatshield	194 100	0 72	0 74	0 67	0 68	100 82	28	D 49	0	0	200	Moore's Charge
Visage Shield	186 100	0 62	0 81	0 65	0 62	100 75	24	D 44	0	0	200	Tongues of Fire
Wooden Greatshield	95 91	0 49	0 41	0 51	0 47	100 56	8.0	D 14	0	0	100	No Skill

Notes

"Greatshield from a foreign land, used by Elemer of the Briar. Attacks with this armament utilize the iron thorns that have been wound around its frame. Originates from Eochaid, a land of proudly solitary ascetics."