Dragonclaw Shield

Dragonclaw Shield

Attack	118 Physical, 76 Lightning
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex E
Requires	Str 28, Dex 12
Effect
Guard	100% physical, 61 guard boost
Type	Greatshield
Attack Type	Strike
Skill	Shield Bash
FP Cost	-
Weight	13.5
Upgrades With	Somber Smithing Stones, to +10
Sell Price	500

The Dragonclaw Shield is a Greatshield in Elden Ring. It is found in the Altus Plateau, around the middle of a run.

The Dragonclaw Shield is a greatshield said to have been whittled from the claw of a great, ancient dragon, wielded by the grotesque Tree Sentinels who still serve the Erdtree, and it is imbued with lightning. It is dropped by the Draconic Tree Sentinel guarding the entrance to Leyndell in the Capital Outskirts. It splits its attack between physical and lightning damage and deals 30% more damage to dragons and 15% more to ancient dragons. It weighs 13.5, needs 28 Strength and 12 Dexterity, and scales with Strength at D. It suits a block-counter build that faces dragons.

Why Players Pick It

The Dragonclaw Shield combines 76 lightning attack with strong lightning block, and its Shield Bash deals 30% more damage to dragons and 15% more to ancient dragons, a useful edge in the game's many dragon fights. It weighs 13.5 and upgrades with Somber stones, making it one of the lighter greatshields with a real offensive trick.

How to Get Dragonclaw Shield Guide

Dropped by the Draconic Tree Sentinel boss in Altus Plateau, outside Leyndell, Royal Capital.

Where to find Dragonclaw Shield Location?

Dragonclaw Shield map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Somber Smithing Stones take it up to +10.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	x1	154 Physical, 99 Lightning	Str D, Dex E
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	x1	167 Physical, 107 Lightning	Str D, Dex E
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	x1	180 Physical, 116 Lightning	Str D, Dex E
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	x1	193 Physical, 124 Lightning	Str D, Dex D
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	x1	206 Physical, 133 Lightning	Str D, Dex D
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	x1	219 Physical, 141 Lightning	Str D, Dex D
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	x1	232 Physical, 149 Lightning	Str C, Dex D
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	x1	245 Physical, 158 Lightning	Str C, Dex D
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	x1	258 Physical, 166 Lightning	Str C, Dex D
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	271 Physical, 174 Lightning	Str C, Dex D

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.

"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 61, a blocked hit that would cost 100 stamina only costs 39. It blocks all physical damage, and against the elements it holds up best to lightning, at 76%, and worst to holy, at 47%. If a block empties the stamina bar, the guard breaks and a critical hit can follow.

Build

Held in the off hand of a block-counter build, it guards and bashes with lightning, with extra damage against dragons.

Stats	Strength 60 to 80 for the main weapon, Vigor 50 to 60, Endurance 30 to 40, Mind 25, Dexterity at its requirement of 12
Affinity	Cannot be infused; it keeps its own scaling.
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 said to have been whittled from the claw of a great, ancient dragon, wielded by grotesque Tree Sentinels who yet serve the Erdtree. Imbued with lightning."