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Assassin's Creed Origins eGuide Reference and Analysis

Shields

Dismantle Resources: Bronze, Iron

Mutual Attribute: Melee Resistance

Available Shields

Name Description Rarity How to Acquire Health Unique Attribute Rare Attribute Legendary Attribute

Aegean Prince

Once belonging to an Aegean prince, this bronze shield sports an intriguing metalwork design.

Rare

Blacksmith, Loot

Health: High

Ranged Resistance I

Adrenaline Absorption on Block II

None

Alexander’s Shield

Rumored to be the Shield of Achilles, forged by Hephaestus himself. Seemingly flimsy as a parade shield, it has proven itself much more than that.

Rare

Complete Medjay Quest—Plight of the Rebels

Health: High

Melee Resistance I

Fire Resistance II

None

Antigonus Shield

A light shield, designed by a Macedonian general, that allows for fast troop movement.

Rare

Complete Medjay Quest—Conflicts of Interest

Health: Medium

Ranged Resistance II

Fire Resistance II

None

Bird of Prey

This shield sits so lightly on your arm that it seems to glide on wings.

Rare

Uplay

Health: High

Melee Resistance II

Fire Resistance II

None

Bronze Shield

The closest thing to a guardian spirit. Bronze and leather combine to produce an item both substantial and supple.

Common

Blacksmith, Loot

Health: Medium

Ranged Resistance I

None

None

Compendium

Wearing this shield sends a tingle up your arm. Memories of foes long dead flood into your mind. A lion’s roar echoes in your ears. Must be your imagination…

Legendary

Complete Medjay Quest—General Issue

Health: High

Bleeding on Block

Ranged Resistance IV

Damage Absorption on Block III

Djoser’s Pride

Even future god-kings need sturdy, well-balanced protection.

Legendary

Blacksmith, Loot

Health: Extreme

Sleep on Block

Melee Resistance II

Damage Absorption on Parry III

Kush Shield

A typical Kush warrior’s shield.

Rare

Uplay

Health: Medium

Melee Resistance I

Ranged Resistance III

None

Madu’s Shield

A beautiful shield made by the skilled hands of Master Blacksmith Madu himself.

Common

Blacksmith, Loot

Health: Medium

Melee Resistance I

None

None

Medjay Shield

A trusty shield. Light, mobile, and good-looking too.

Common

Bayek’s default shield, Blacksmith, Loot

Health: Medium

Melee Resistance I

None

None

Medusa’s Gaze

Stare at this shield too long and it might petrify you in the blink of an eye.

Legendary

Nomad’s Bazaar

Health: High

Ranged Resistance III

Damage Absorption on Block III

Sleep on Block

Metal Shield

Not exactly shiny new, but reliable and sturdy.

Common

Blacksmith, Loot

Health: Low

Melee Resistance III

None

None

Phalangite Shield

A large, yet lightweight phalanx shield, usually paired with a spear or scepter. This one was the property of a high-ranking general.

Legendary

Blacksmith, Loot

Health: Extreme

Poison on Block

Ranged Resistance II

Adrenaline Absorption on Block III

Phalanx Shield

A classic defensive weapon used by Ptolemaic infantry units.

Rare

Blacksmith, Loot

Health: Medium

Melee Resistance II

Damage Absorption on Block II

None

Reinforced Shield

This shield has fended off death more times than its bearer has fingers.

Legendary

Blacksmith, Loot

Health: High

Melee Resistance IV

Ranged Resistance II

Damage Absorption on Parry I

Remission

This piece was commissioned by Pompey as a gift to Ptolemy XII Auletes.

Rare

Complete Medjay Quest—Farms of Dionysias

Health: Medium

Melee Resistance III

Ranged Resistance III

None

Scorpio

A warning to malicious souls.

Legendary

E-Store, Nomad’s Bazaar

Health: High

Ranged Resistance III

Damage Absorption on Parry II

Poison on Block

Shield of Hilarus

A variety of metals were used in the creation of this masterwork by Alexandria’s finest blacksmith. The pride and joy of its owner, Hilarus Maximus.

Rare

Complete Medjay Quest—The Champion

Health: Medium

Melee Resistance III

Damage Absorption on Parry III

None

SPQR

A symbol of the Roman Republic, representing the Senate and the people of Rome.

Legendary

E-Store or Nomad’s Bazaar

Health: Medium

Ranged Resistance III

Damage Absorption on Parry II

Bleeding on Block

Wooden Shield

Padded with two layers of coarse fabric, this shield can soften blows without breaking into splinters.

Common

Blacksmith, Loot

Health: Low

Melee Resistance II

None

None

Worn Shield

One rarely imagines tools of war as relatives, but in this case, the name “Grandpa” seems appropriate.

Common

Blacksmith, Loot

Health: Low

Ranged Resistance II

None

None