Cuckoo Greatshield

Cuckoo Greatshield

Attack	110 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D
Requires	Str 32
Effect
Guard	100% physical, 64 guard boost
Type	Greatshield
Attack Type	Strike
Skill	No Skill
FP Cost	-
Weight	15
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	200

The Cuckoo Greatshield is a Greatshield in Elden Ring. It is picked up mid-game, in Liurnia of the Lakes.

The Cuckoo Greatshield is a metal greatshield painted with a peering cuckoo, carried by the enchanted knights sworn to the Academy of Raya Lucaria and used to hunt down mages: "Our enemy is none other than Caria itself." It is a rare drop from the Cuckoo Knights throughout Liurnia of the Lakes, such as those between the East Raya Lucaria Gate Site of Grace and Bellum Church. It boasts high magic damage negation alongside a strong guard boost. It weighs 15, needs 32 Strength, scales with Strength at D and accepts Ashes of War. It suits a block-counter or shield poke build, especially against sorcerers.

How to Get Cuckoo Greatshield Guide

4% chance to be dropped by Cuckoo Knights throughout Liurnia of the Lakes.

Where to find Cuckoo Greatshield Location?

Cuckoo Greatshield map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Regular Smithing Stones take it all the way to +25.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	116 Physical	Str D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	122 Physical	Str D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	129 Physical	Str D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	135 Physical	Str D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	141 Physical	Str C
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	148 Physical	Str C
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	154 Physical	Str C
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	161 Physical	Str C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	167 Physical	Str C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	173 Physical	Str C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	180 Physical	Str C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	186 Physical	Str C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	192 Physical	Str C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	199 Physical	Str C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	205 Physical	Str C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	212 Physical	Str C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	218 Physical	Str C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	224 Physical	Str C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	231 Physical	Str C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	237 Physical	Str C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	243 Physical	Str C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	250 Physical	Str C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	256 Physical	Str C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	263 Physical	Str C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	269 Physical	Str B

Guarding

With a guard boost of 64, a blocked hit that would cost 100 stamina only costs 36. It blocks all physical damage, and against the elements it holds up best to magic, at 70%, and worst to lightning, at 52%. If a block empties the stamina bar, the guard breaks and a critical hit can follow.

Build

Used for a shield poke style: block behind it and strike with a thrusting or reaching weapon, then punish with guard counters.

Stats	Strength 60 to 80 for the main weapon, Vigor 50 to 60, Endurance 30 to 40, Mind 25
Affinity	Standard keeps its full guarding values.
Ash of War	Barricade Shield, which further strengthens its already high defenses for shield poke play.
Talismans	Shard of Alexander, Curved Sword Talisman, Spear Talisman, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
Pairs With	Clayman's Harpoon, Chainlink Flail

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

"Metal greatshield painted with a peering cuckoo. Carried by the enchanted knights sworn to the academy. Boasting high magic damage negation, this shield is used to hunt down mages. 'Our enemy is none other than Caria itself.'"