God of War Ragnarok introduces an arsenal of powerful shields at your disposal. Each shield has it's own advantages and disadvantages. But the most important and universal feature found in every shield is parrying. If you can master parrying then you'll dominate any enemy in the game with ease. So, here's all of the shields ranked on how well they do with parrying.
5. Onslaught Shield (Best for mid-game to end-game)
One of the more unique shields that have been introduced in Ragnarok is the Onslaught Shield. And it’s very situational as its Shield Rush ability allows you to rush at enemies while blocking, eventually bashing them with the built up stun energy. This makes it a great option for closing the gap against long range enemies with pisky projectile attacks. But, that’s as useful as this shield can get since the Shield Rush ability only increases in damage the longer you rush. So, a Shield Rush against a nearby enemy won’t do much damage at all.
How to get this item:
Located in a Legendary Chest after the Gram bossfight in Helheim or can be purchased later in blacksmith shop
4. Stonewall Shield (Best for early-game to end-game)
Parrying can be tricky, especially for newcomers, and that’s fine. The Stonewall Shield solves that problem by not needing to parry at all. This sturdy shield absorbs all enemy attacks, except red unblockable attacks, and stores that energy for a short time. When it’s time, use the shield bash to slam the shield into the ground to stun nearby enemies with the stored energy. This area-of-effect blast makes the Stonewall shield a great option when facing large mobs of enemies.
How to get this item:
You can purchase the Stonewall Shield from the blacksmith shop.
3. Shatter Star Shield (Best for mid-game to end-game)
Possibly the most fun shield to use in Ragnarok is the Shatter Star. This shield is more about defense but it can open up a lot of offensive opportunities when used properly. The shield will fully charge after 2 seconds of blocking or by parrying an enemy’s attack at the last moment. The stored energy of the Shatter Star can be used at any moment by unleashing a powerful concussive stun blast. This concussive blast will literally send light enemies flying and interrupt heavy enemy’s attacks for follow-up attacks.
How to get this item:
Located in a Legendary Chest in The Abandoned Village of Vanaheim.
2. Guardian Shield (Best for mid-game to end-game)
Making a return from God of War 2018 is the resilient Guardian Shield. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to use it until the mid-game after Sindri and Brok repair it from the early Thor fight. This shield is the most balanced of the five shields that you can use. It’s great for defensive and offensive situations and caters to virtually every playstyle. If you’re unsure about which shield to use then you can never go wrong with the Guardian Shield.
How to get this item:
You automatically receive the Guardian Shield from Sindri and Brok during the The Word of Fate main story quest.
1. Dauntless Shield (Best for early-game to end-game)
Once you master parrying with the Dauntless Shield then you’ll be unstoppable. The high risk/high reward nature of this shield makes it perfect for very aggressive playstyles. Every successful parry charges the shield so that you can release it at any moment with a shield strike to inflict heavy stun damage to enemies. A last-second parry provides the shield with even more stun damage to deal. Also, some of the highest damage dealing combos that you can perform require the Dauntless Shield.
How to get this item:
You can purchase the Dauntless Shield from the blacksmith shop.
