Crossed-Tree Towershield

Crossed-Tree Towershield

Attack	111 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D
Requires	Str 30
Effect
Guard	100% physical, 67 guard boost
Type	Greatshield
Attack Type	Strike
Skill	Shield Bash
FP Cost	-
Weight	16
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	200

The Crossed-Tree Towershield is a Greatshield in Elden Ring. It is a mid-game find in the Altus Plateau.

The Crossed-Tree Towershield is an iron greatshield large enough to cover the entire body, emblazoned with an old, interleaving tree. It is sold by the Nomadic Merchant near the Forest-Spanning Greatbridge Site of Grace in the Altus Plateau for 3,800 runes. Like other greatshields it boasts high damage negation and guard capacity, which makes enemy attacks easy to repel. It weighs 16, needs 30 Strength, scales with Strength at D and accepts Ashes of War. It suits a block-counter build, including Dexterity builds that carry it for defense.

How to Get Crossed-Tree Towershield Guide

Purchased from the Nomadic Merchant near the Forest-Spanning Greatbridge Site of Grace in Altus Plateau for 3800 Runes.

Where to find Crossed-Tree Towershield Location?

Crossed-Tree Towershield 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	117 Physical	Str D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	123 Physical	Str D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	130 Physical	Str D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	136 Physical	Str D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	143 Physical	Str C
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	149 Physical	Str C
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	156 Physical	Str C
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	162 Physical	Str C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	168 Physical	Str C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	175 Physical	Str C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	181 Physical	Str C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	188 Physical	Str C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	194 Physical	Str C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	201 Physical	Str C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	207 Physical	Str C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	214 Physical	Str C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	220 Physical	Str C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	226 Physical	Str C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	233 Physical	Str C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	239 Physical	Str C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	246 Physical	Str C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	252 Physical	Str C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	259 Physical	Str C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	265 Physical	Str C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	271 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 67, a blocked hit that would cost 100 stamina only costs 33. It blocks all physical damage, and against the elements it holds up best to holy, at 66%, and worst to lightning, at 53%. A block that drains the last of the stamina bar breaks the guard, leaving an opening for a critical.

Build

Held in the off hand while a light Dexterity weapon does the damage, it blocks heavy combos and opens guard counters followed by critical hits.

Stats	Dexterity 50, Strength 30 to carry it, Vigor 55, Mind 24, Endurance 37
Affinity	Standard keeps its full physical guarding.
Ash of War	Barricade Shield, which makes most blocks cost almost no stamina.
Talismans	Two-Headed Turtle Talisman, Blade of Mercy, Dagger Talisman, St. Trina's Smile
Pairs With	Velvet Sword of St. Trina

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

"An iron greatshield large enough to cover the entire body. Emblazoned with an old, interleaving tree. Greatshields boast high damage negation and guard capacity, making enemy attacks easy to repel."