Carian Knight's Shield

Carian Knight's Shield

Attack	63 Physical, 40 Magic
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Int D
Requires	Str 10, Dex 10, Int 15
Effect
Guard	100% physical, 52 guard boost
Type	Medium Shield
Attack Type	Strike
Skill	No Skill
FP Cost	-
Weight	4.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	200

The Carian Knight's Shield is a Medium Shield in Elden Ring. It is a mid-game find.

The Carian Knight's Shield is a teardrop-shaped shield set with blue glintstones, carried by the knights who served the Carian royal family, and it excels against magic and holy attacks. It drops from Moongrum, Carian Knight, who guards the lift to the boss area in the Academy of Raya Lucaria. It needs 10 Strength, 10 Dexterity and 15 Intelligence, scales D in Strength and Intelligence, weighs 4.5 and carries No Skill as its default. A Magic infusion raises its magic negation further at the cost of physical negation and guard boost. It suits Intelligence builds that want a shield without investing in Strength.

How to Get Carian Knight's Shield Guide

Dropped by Moongrum, Carian Knight.

Where to find Carian Knight's Shield Location?

Carian Knight's Shield 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	66 Physical, 42 Magic	Str D, Int D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	70 Physical, 44 Magic	Str D, Int D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	73 Physical, 46 Magic	Str D, Int D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	77 Physical, 49 Magic	Str D, Int D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	81 Physical, 51 Magic	Str D, Int D
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	84 Physical, 53 Magic	Str D, Int D
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	88 Physical, 56 Magic	Str D, Int D
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	92 Physical, 58 Magic	Str D, Int D
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	95 Physical, 60 Magic	Str D, Int D
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	99 Physical, 63 Magic	Str D, Int D
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	103 Physical, 65 Magic	Str D, Int D
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	106 Physical, 67 Magic	Str D, Int D
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	110 Physical, 70 Magic	Str D, Int D
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	114 Physical, 72 Magic	Str C, Int D
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	117 Physical, 74 Magic	Str C, Int D
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	121 Physical, 77 Magic	Str C, Int D
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	125 Physical, 79 Magic	Str C, Int D
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	128 Physical, 81 Magic	Str C, Int D
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	132 Physical, 84 Magic	Str C, Int D
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	136 Physical, 86 Magic	Str C, Int D
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	139 Physical, 88 Magic	Str C, Int D
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	143 Physical, 91 Magic	Str C, Int D
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	147 Physical, 93 Magic	Str C, Int D
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	150 Physical, 95 Magic	Str C, Int D
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	154 Physical, 98 Magic	Str C, Int D

Guarding

With a guard boost of 52, a blocked hit that would cost 100 stamina only costs 48. It blocks all physical damage, and against the elements it holds up best to magic, at 71%, and worst to lightning, at 19%. If a block empties the stamina bar, the guard breaks and a critical hit can follow.

Build

Used by spellblades and sorcerers for block counters and parries, with sorceries such as Scholar's Shield raising its guarding further.

Stats	Intelligence 50, Dexterity 50, Vigor 50, Mind 30, Endurance 25, Strength 10
Affinity	Magic, which raises its magic negation at the cost of some physical negation and guard boost; Standard keeps its full physical guarding.
Ash of War	Carian Retaliation, whose generous parry frames also turn incoming spells back at the caster, or No Skill, its default, to keep the main weapon's skill.
Talismans	Magic Scorpion Charm, Curved Sword Talisman, Greatshield Talisman, Shard of Alexander
Pairs With	Scholar's Shield, Carian Knight Helm

All Medium Shields

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Sell Price	Skill
Albinauric Shield	78 100	0 66	0 42	0 23	0 47	100 56	4.5	D 11	0	0	100	Parry
Banished Knight's Shield	81 100	0 49	0 57	0 31	0 48	100 60	6	D 14	0	0	100	No Skill
Beast Crest Heater Shield	77 100	0 50	0 43	0 32	0 42	100 54	3.5	D 10	0	0	100	Parry
Beastman's Jar-Shield	71 98	0 30	0 55	0 60	0 55	100 53	5.0	E 10	0	0	100	No Skill
Black Leather Shield	75 93	0 45	0 31	0 46	0 47	100 46	3	D 10	0	0	100	No Skill
Blue Crest Heater Shield	77 100	0 43	0 42	0 32	0 50	100 53	3.5	D 10	0	0	100	Parry
Blue-Gold Kite Shield	80 100	0 47	0 53	0 35	0 45	100 58	5.0	D 12	0	0	100	Parry
Brass Shield	84 100.0	0 55.0	0 59.0	0 39.0	0 54.0	100 61	7.0	D 16	0	0	100	No Skill
Candletree Wooden Shield	76 93	0 42	0 32	0 50	0 43	100 49	3.5	D 8	0	0	100	Parry
Carian Knight's Shield	63 100	40 71	0 28	0 19	0 54	100 52	4.5	D 10	10	D 15	200	No Skill
Eclipse Crest Heater Shield	77 100	0 44	0 44	0 37	0 44	100 54	3.5	D 10	0	0	100	No Skill
Flame Crest Wooden Shield	76 94	0 43	0 32	0 42	0 50	100 49	3.5	D 8	0	0	100	Parry
Golden Lion Shield	97 100	0 44	0 43	0 41	0 49	100 64	5.5	C 11	0	0	500	Roaring Bash
Great Turtle Shell	81 94	0 44	0 39	0 43	0 46	100 54	5.5	D 14	0	0	100	Barricade Shield
Hawk Crest Wooden Shield	76 95	0 44	0 32	0 44	0 44	100 48	3.5	D 8	0	0	100	Parry
Heater Shield	77 100	0 43	0 43	0 27	0 43	100 52	3.5	D 10	0	0	100	Parry
Horse Crest Wooden Shield	76 93	0 50	0 32	0 43	0 42	100 49	3.5	D 8	0	0	100	No Skill
Inverted Hawk Heater Shield	77 100.0	0 49.0	0 49.0	0 34.0	0 49.0	100 53	3.5	D 10	0	0	100	Parry
Kite Shield	78 100	0 47	0 47	0 33	0 47	100 56	4.5	D 12	0	0	100	No Skill
Large Leather Shield	75 91	0 49	0 36	0 45	0 45	100 49	3	D 8	0	0	100	Parry
Marred Leather Shield	75 90	0 49	0 36	0 45	0 45	100 51	3.0	D 8	0	0	100	No Skill
Marred Wooden Shield	76 92	0 52	0 27	0 50	0 49	100 52	4	D 8	0	0	100	No Skill
Messmer Soldier Shield	80 100	0 43	0 43	0 43	0 43	100 59	5.0	D 10	0	0	100	No Skill
Red Crest Heater Shield	77 100	0 42	0 50	0 32	0 43	100 53	3.5	D 10	0	0	100	Parry
Round Shield	76 94	0 50	0 37	0 43	0 50	100 51	4	D 8	0	0	100	Parry
Scorpion Kite Shield	78 100	0 45	0 46	0 33	0 50	100 57	4.5	D 12	0	0	100	Parry
Serpent Crest Shield	82 100	0 39	0 63	0 39	0 38	100 60	6	D 12	0	0	100	No Skill
Silver Grooved Shield	61 100.0	0 52.0	0 44.0	0 24.0	0 48.0	100 50	3.0	D 9	12	0	0	No Skill
Silver Mirrorshield	70 100	45 89	0 31	0 19	0 27	100 49	3.5	D 12	10	D 10	100	No Skill
Sun Realm Shield	74 92	0 44	0 27	0 40	0 56	100 53	3.5	D 8	0	0	100	Parry
Twinbird Kite Shield	78 100	0 49	0 50	0 28	0 35	100 55	4.5	D 12	0	0	100	No Skill
Wolf Crest Shield	82 100	0 63	0 38	0 42	0 40	100 59	6.0	D 12	0	0	100	No Skill

Notes

"A teardrop-shaped, medium-sized shield embedded with blue glintstones. Carried by knights who served the Carian royal family. Excels when facing magic or holy attacks. Just who were these knights preparing to fight?"