Scorpion Kite Shield

Scorpion Kite Shield

Attack	78 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D
Requires	Str 12
Effect
Guard	100% physical, 57 guard boost
Type	Medium Shield
Attack Type	Strike
Skill	Parry
FP Cost	-
Weight	4.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Scorpion Kite Shield is a Medium Shield in Elden Ring. It is found in the Altus Plateau, around the middle of a run.

The Scorpion Kite Shield is a standard medium-sized metal shield, highly reputed for its solid build and reliability, emblazoned with a yellow scorpion as a warning of surprise attacks and sudden strikes. It is sold for 2,000 runes by the Nomadic Merchant near the Forest-Spanning Greatbridge Site of Grace on the Altus Plateau, and later by the Twin Maiden Husks. It weighs 4.5, needs 12 Strength and comes with Parry as its default skill. It suits Dexterity and Arcane or Intelligence characters who keep a shield for block counters.

How to Get Scorpion Kite Shield Guide

Purchased for 2,000 Runes from the Nomadic Merchant near the Forest-Spanning Greatbridge Site of Grace in Altus Plateau or from the Twin Maiden Husks upon giving them his Bell Bearing.

Where to find Scorpion Kite Shield Location?

Scorpion Kite Shield 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	82 Physical	Str D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	87 Physical	Str D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	91 Physical	Str D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	96 Physical	Str D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	100 Physical	Str D
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	105 Physical	Str D
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	109 Physical	Str D
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	114 Physical	Str D
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	118 Physical	Str D
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	123 Physical	Str D
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	127 Physical	Str D
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	132 Physical	Str D
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	136 Physical	Str D
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	141 Physical	Str C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	145 Physical	Str C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	150 Physical	Str C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	154 Physical	Str C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	159 Physical	Str C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	163 Physical	Str C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	168 Physical	Str C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	173 Physical	Str C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	177 Physical	Str C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	182 Physical	Str C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	186 Physical	Str C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	191 Physical	Str C

Skill

Parry costs no FP. Timed against a foe's melee attack, the parry deflects the blow and breaks the attacker's stance, opening them to a critical hit. It costs no FP, and the exact motion varies with the shield or weapon carrying it. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Use this skill in time with a foe's melee attack to deflect it and break that foe's stance. This provides an opening to perform a critical hit."

Guarding

With a guard boost of 57, a blocked hit that would cost 100 stamina only costs 43. It blocks all physical damage, and against the elements it holds up best to holy, at 50%, and worst to lightning, at 33%. Running out of stamina mid-block breaks the guard and opens the wielder to a critical hit.

Build

Kept on the off hand for blocking and block counters, switching to an alternate weapon or dual wielding when the moment allows.

Stats	Vigor 50, Mind 20, Endurance 30, Strength 12, Dexterity 55, Arcane 50 in a Dexterity and Arcane setup
Affinity	Heavy raises its Strength scaling to B for shield bashes and guard counters; elemental affinities trade some physical guarding for elemental negation.
Ash of War	Parry, its default, or Golden Parry for a wider, more forgiving parry.
Talismans	Ritual Sword Talisman, Millicent's Prosthesis, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Shard of Alexander

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 standard medium-sized metal shield. Highly reputed for its solid build and reliability. Emblazoned with a yellow scorpion, a warning of surprise attacks and sudden strikes."