Auriel's Shield is a unique heavy shield from Dawnguard. It has a base armor rating of 32 and weighs 14. A Falmer Warmonger carries it in the Forgotten Vale Forest, which opens with the Ruby Paragon.

Armor Enchantment

The shield stores the energy of blocked attacks, and a power bash releases it. It starts to glow after 5 blocks and grows stronger at 10 and 15. At full charge, the blast throws enemies like the Unrelenting Force shout.

Every armor enchantment is listed under Enchantment Effects.

Auriel's Shield Map Location and Quest Guide

Auriel's Shield map location:

Auriel's Shield is carried by a Falmer Warmonger in the Forgotten Vale Forest. The forest opens with the Ruby Paragon once the Forgotten Vale is reached in Touching the Sky.

Reach the Forgotten Vale during Touching the Sky.
Open the secret passage in the Inner Sanctum.
Kill the frost giant inside and take the Ruby Paragon.
Place the Ruby Paragon on the paragon platform to open the portal.
Kill the Falmer Warmonger in the Forgotten Vale Forest.
Take Auriel's Shield from the body.

Map credit by Map Genie.

Gameplay Tips

Block a few hits, then power bash to stagger or throw back a group of enemies.
Temper it at a workbench with one Refined Moonstone. The Elven Smithing perk doubles the improvement, and the Arcane Blacksmith perk is needed.
Its 32 armor matches the Ebony Shield.

Smithing Guide

Enchanted weapons require the Arcane Blacksmith Perk to upgrade.

Upgrades

Auriel's Shield is improved at a workbench with one Refined Moonstone per improvement. The Elven Smithing perk doubles the improvement, so each quality tier needs less Smithing skill. An enchanted copy can only be improved with the Arcane Blacksmith perk.

Quality	Smithing	With Perk	Armor
Fine	14	14	+1
Superior	31	22	+3
Exquisite	65	40	+5
Flawless	100	57	+7
Epic	134	74	+8 to +9
Legendary	168	91	+10

Armor Categories

All Shields

Light Armor

Every light armor shield, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC

Heavy Armor

Every heavy armor shield, with its armor rating, weight, set and upgrade material.

Name	Image	Armor	Weight	Value	Set	Upgrade	Perk	DLC