Shields (Inquisition)

For shields in other Dragon Age titles, see Shields (Origins) and Shields (Dragon Age II).

This page lists shields, one-handed warrior weapons in Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Shields[]

Common[]

Name	Armor	Requires	Stats	Acquisition
Balanced Round Shield Common Shield Item Level 17	{{#pad:20\|3\|0}} 20	Level 14 Warrior only Level 14	+30% Front Defense +6% Melee Defense	Random loot.
Bandit Tower Shield Common Shield Item Level 15	{{#pad:18\|3\|0}} 18	Level 12 Warrior only Level 12	+30% Front Defense +6% Melee Defense	Random loot. Available at the Val Royeaux Weapons & Upgrades Merchant, the Griffon Wing Keep Merchant in the Western Approach and the Village of Crestwood Merchant for 234 .
Darkspawn Shield Common Shield Item Level 13	{{#pad:16\|3\|0}} 16	Level 10 Warrior only Level 10	+30% Front Defense +6% Magic Defense	Available at the Expensive Merchant in Val Royeaux for 353 . Available at the Griffon Wing Keep Merchant in the Western Approach and the Village of Crestwood Merchant for 141 .
Fereldan Noble Shield Common Shield Item Level 18	{{#pad:21\|3\|0}} 21	Level 15 Warrior only Level 15	+6 Cunning +30% Front Defense	Available at the Val Royeaux Weapons & Upgrades Merchant and the Suledin Keep Merchant in Emprise du Lion for 633 .
Fereldan Tower Shield Common Shield Item Level 13	{{#pad:16\|3\|0}} 16	Level 10 Warrior only Level 10	+6 Cunning +30% Front Defense	Random loot.
Formation Shield Common Shield Item Level 18	{{#pad:21\|3\|0}} 21	Level 15 Warrior only Level 15	+30% Front Defense +6% Melee Defense	Random loot.
Grey Warden Scout Shield Common Shield Item Level 17	{{#pad:20\|3\|0}} 20	Level 14 Warrior only Level 14	+30% Front Defense +6% Ranged Defense	Random loot.
Grey Warden Sentry Shield Common Shield Item Level 17	{{#pad:20\|3\|0}} 20	Level 14 Warrior only Level 14	+30% Front Defense +6% Ranged Defense	Random loot.
Griffon Shield Common Shield Item Level 2	{{#pad:6\|3\|0}} 6	Level 1 Warrior only Level 1	+30% Front Defense +3 Willpower	Always looted during the prologue, from a strongbox found on either path selected post conversing with Leliana and Chancellor Roderick.
Heater Shield Common Shield Item Level 13	{{#pad:16\|3\|0}} 16	Level 10 Warrior only Level 10	+30% Front Defense +6% Melee Defense	Random loot.
Inquisition Shield Common Shield Item Level 1	{{#pad:5\|3\|0}} 5	Level 1 Warrior only Level 1	+30% Front Defense +3% Magic Defense	Cassandra's initial starting shield.
Mercenary Captain Shield Common Shield Item Level 16	{{#pad:18\|3\|0}} 18	Level 13 Warrior only Level 13	+30% Front Defense +6% Ranged Defense	Random loot.
Orlesian Balanced Shield Common Shield Item Level 22	{{#pad:25\|3\|0}} 25	Level 19 Warrior only Level 19	+20% Front Defense +8% Melee Defense	Random loot. Available at the Suledin Keep Merchant in Emprise du Lion for 2461 .
Ornate Round Shield Common Shield Item Level 19	{{#pad:22\|3\|0}} 22	Level 16 Warrior only Level 16	+30% Front Defense +6% Melee Defense	Available at the Val Royeaux Weapons & Upgrades Merchant and the Suledin Keep Merchant in Emprise du Lion for 809 .
Polished Round Shield Common Shield Item Level 21	{{#pad:24\|3\|0}} 24	Level 18 Warrior only Level 18	+30% Front Defense +8% Melee Defense	Random loot. Available at the Suledin Keep Merchant in Emprise du Lion for 1723 .
Polished Shield Common Shield Item Level 19	{{#pad:22\|3\|0}} 22	Level 16 Warrior only Level 16	+30% Front Defense +6% Ranged Defense	Available at the Val Royeaux Weapons & Upgrades Merchant and the Suledin Keep Merchant in Emprise du Lion for 809 .
Qunari Buckler Common Shield Item Level 8	{{#pad:10\|3\|0}} 10	Level 4 Warrior only Level 4	+30% Front Defense +4% Ranged Defense	Random loot.
Reinforced Shield Common Shield Item Level 5	{{#pad:8\|3\|0}} 8	Level 1 Warrior only Level 1	+30% Front Defense +3% Melee Defense	Random loot. Available for purchase from Seggrit in Haven, the Redcliffe Weapons & Upgrades Merchant and the Crossroads Merchant in the Hinterlands for 26 .
Reinforced Shield (Blackwall) Common Shield Item Level 4	{{#pad:7\|3\|0}} 7	Warrior only	+30% Front Defense +3% Melee Defense	Blackwall's initial starting shield.
Round Wooden Shield Common Shield Item Level 1	{{#pad:5\|3\|0}} 5	Level 1 Warrior only Level 1	+30% Front Defense +3% Melee Defense	Always acquired during the prologue if the Herald is a weapon and shield warrior.
Spiked Tower Shield Common Shield Item Level 9	{{#pad:12\|3\|0}} 12	Level 6 Warrior only Level 6	+30% Front Defense +4% Melee Defense	Random loot.
Templar Shield Common Shield Item Level 11	{{#pad:14\|3\|0}} 14	Level 8 Warrior only Level 8	+30% Front Defense +4% Magic Defense	Random loot. Available at the Redcliffe Weapons & Upgrades Merchant in the Hinterlands for 80 .
Tevinter Tower Shield Common Shield Item Level 12	{{#pad:14\|3\|0}} 14	Level 9 Warrior only Level 9	+30% Front Defense +6% Magic Defense	Rare random loot.

Rare[]

Name	Armor	Requires	Stats	Acquisition
Ancestral Shield of Lydes Rare Shield Item Level 9	{{#pad:13\|3\|0}} 13	Level 6 Warrior only Level 6	+30% Front Defense +4% Ranged Defense	Rewarded upon completing Choose Successor in Lydes (Part II) war table operation with Leliana only if Josephine or Cullen were used in Part I).
Darkspawn Alpha Shield Rare Shield Item Level 19	{{#pad:24\|3\|0}} 24	Level 16 Warrior only Level 16	+30% Front Defense +6% Magic Defense +4 Strength +20% focus gain	Rare random loot from tier 2 or 3 chests.
Dwarven Proving Shield Rare Shield Item Level 22	{{#pad:28\|3\|0}} 28	Level 19 Warrior only Level 19	+5 Cunning +30% Front Defense +8% Ranged Defense +5% Ranged Defense	Rare random loot from tier 3 chests. Randomly available at the Suledin Keep Merchant in Emprise du Lion for 4798 . Note: Requires The Short List Inquisition perk.
Masterwork Darkspawn Shield Rare Shield Item Level 15	{{#pad:20\|3\|0}} 20	Level 12 Warrior only Level 12	+3 Cunning +30% Front Defense +5% Magic Defense 2% chance to use Unbowed on a hit	Random loot.
Masterwork Heater Shield Rare Shield Item Level 13	{{#pad:18\|3\|0}} 18	Level 10 Warrior only Level 10	+30% Front Defense +18 Maximum Health +5% Melee Defense	Random loot.
Masterwork Orlesian Shield Rare Shield Item Level 17	{{#pad:22\|3\|0}} 22	Level 14 Warrior only Level 14	+4 Constitution +30% Front Defense +20 Guard Max	Random loot.
Orlesian Lion Shield Rare Shield Item Level 11	{{#pad:15\|3\|0}} 15	Level 8 Warrior only Level 8	+30% Front Defense +10 Guard Max +2 Strength	Rare random loot.
Revered Defender Bulwark Rare Shield Item Level 26	{{#pad:34\|3\|0}} 34	Level 16 Warrior only Level 16	+30% Front Defense +5% Magic Defense +58 Maximum Health 5% chance to use Unbowed on a hit	Randomly looted from chests and Sha-Brytol in the Bastion of the Pure and Forgotten Caverns. Note: The Descent required. Randomly rewarded upon completing Deep Roads Expeditions: Patrolling the Bastion of the Pure. Note: The Descent required.
Seeker Shield Rare Shield Item Level 12	{{#pad:16\|3\|0}} 16	Level 9 Warrior only Level 9	+30% Front Defense +5% Ranged Defense +3 Strength 10% chance to grant 2 seconds of Blessed Blades	Rare random loot. Available at the Expensive Merchant in Val Royeaux for 528 . Available at the Griffon Wing Keep Merchant in the Western Approach and the Village of Crestwood Merchant for 211 .
Shard Shield Rare Shield Item Level 7	{{#pad:11\|3\|0}} 11	Level 3 Warrior only Level 3	+30% Front Defense +3% Magic Defense +3% Spirit Resistance	Random loot.
Shield of the Dragon Rare Shield Item Level 5	{{#pad:9\|3\|0}} 9	Level 1 Warrior only Level 1	+30% Front Defense	Acquired through the Flames of the Inquisition Weapons Arsenal DLC.
Templar Commander Shield Rare Shield Item Level 12	{{#pad:16\|3\|0}} 16	Level 9 Warrior only Level 9	+30% Front Defense +3% Magic Defense +5% Melee Defense	Random loot.

Unique[]

Name	Armor	Requires	Stats	Acquisition
Aegis of the Order Unique Shield Item Level 9	{{#pad:14\|3\|0}} 14	Level 6 Warrior only Level 6	+2 Constitution +30% Front Defense +4% Magic Defense +2% Ranged Defense Heal 15% of damage taken over 10 seconds	Looted in the Western Approach from within the same cave as the Thing in the Dark landmark.
Dirthamen's Wisdom Unique Shield Item Level 11	{{#pad:17\|3\|0}} 17	Level 8 Warrior only Level 8	+2 Constitution +30% Front Defense +4% Melee Defense +2 Strength +5% extra damage for each enemy within 8 meters	Looted from the Chamber of the Oracle in the Lost Temple of Dirthamen after defeating the Highest One; see side quest God of Secrets.
Estwatch Guard Unique Shield Item Level 15	{{#pad:22\|3\|0}} 22	Level 12 Warrior only Level 12	+30% Front Defense +3% Magic Defense +3% Melee Defense +6% Ranged Defense On Hit: Gain 3 Guard	Looted from the revenant located in the final room of Din'an Hanin's Tomb of the Emerald Knight; see Emerald Graves' side quest The Knights' Tomb.
Isatunoll Unique Shield Item Level 26	{{#pad:37\|3\|0}} 37	Level 18 Warrior only Level 18	+30 Front Defense +5% Magic Defense +59 Maximum Health +5% Melee Defense +10% chance to grant 5 seconds of Walking Fortress	Looted from a chest in the new area unlocked from Deep Roads Expeditions: Forgotten Caverns Bridge. Note: The Descent required. Looted from a chest in the new area unlocked from Deep Roads Expeditions: Bastion of the Pure Bridge. Note: The Descent required.
Magehunter Unique Shield Item Level 20	{{#pad:29\|3\|0}} 29	Level 17 Warrior only Level 17	+30% Front Defense +12% Magic Defense +8% Spirit Resistance On hit: gain 3 guard	Available for purchase from Bonny Sims in Skyhold for 7629 .
March of the Everlasting Unique Shield Item Level 20	{{#pad:29\|3\|0}} 29	Level 17 Warrior only Level 17	+30 Front Defense +27 Maximum Health +8% Melee Defense +4 Strength +5% extra damage for each enemy within 8 meters	Looted from Imshael inside Suledin Keep; see Emprise du Lion side quest Call Me Imshael.
Path to Glory Unique Shield Item Level 23	{{#pad:33\|3\|0}} 33	Level 18 Warrior only Level 18	+30% Front Defense +81 Maximum Health 10% chance to inflict Chain Lightning damage at 75% weapon power	Available at Emporium's Weapons and Accessories for 7932 .
Schaefer's Rampart Unique Shield Item Level 7	{{#pad:12\|3\|0}} 12	Level 3 Warrior only Level 3	+2 Constitution +30% Front Defense +3% Melee Defense +2% Stagger on Being Hit 10% chance to grant 5 seconds of Horn of Valor	Looted on the Storm Coast, from a chest located in an unmarked dwarven mine located east of the Hessarian Camp.
Shield of the Anointed Unique Shield Item Level 12	{{#pad:18\|3\|0}} 18	Level 9 Warrior only Level 9	+30% Front Defense +17 Maximum Health +9% Melee Defense	Looted next to a corpse found inside Adamant Fortress during the optional objective "Battlements and Siege Points"; see main quest Here Lies the Abyss.
Shield of the Emperor Unique Shield Item Level 23	{{#pad:33\|3\|0}} 33	Level 20 Warrior only Level 20	+4 Constitution +30% Front Defense +7% Heal Bonus +8% Ranged Defense Heal 15% of damage taken over 10 seconds	Randomly available at the Expensive Merchant in Val Royeaux and the Invisible Merchant in Skyhold for 19830 . Note: Requires The Short List Inquisition perk.
Stinking Cheater Unique Shield Item Level 25	{{#pad:37\|3\|0}} 37	Warrior only	+5 Constitution +5% Critical Chance +30% Front Defense +9% Magic Defense On Hit: chance to spawn a toxic cloud at target location.	Looted from the Saarebas encountered in the Inverted Ward section of the Shattered Library along with the Darvaarad Keystone. Note: Trespasser required.
The Best Defense Unique Shield Item Level 25	{{#pad:37\|3\|0}} 37	Level 20 Warrior only Level 20	+5 constitution +30% Front Defense +8% heal bonus +9% ranged defense Enhanced Shield Wall: Every fifth block with Shield Wall deals massive damage to enemies in the area	Random trials reward before reaching level 13. Note: Trespasser required. Available at the Shattered Library Merchant for 85430 . Note: Trespasser required.
The Knight's Second Unique Shield Item Level 18	{{#pad:26\|3\|0}} 26	Level 15 Warrior only Level 15	+30% Front Defense +6% Melee Defense Guardian Spirit: blocks one melee attack every 30 seconds	Rewarded upon completing Aiding Kirkwall or Annexing Kirkwall war table operation with Cullen. Note: Trespasser required.
Wedge of Destiny Unique Shield Item Level 9	{{#pad:14\|3\|0}} 14	Level 6 Warrior only Level 6	+30% Front Defense +6% Sunder on Being Hit Heal +15% of damage taken over 10 seconds	Found on a table, atop a hill just west of 'Three Trout Farm Camp' in Crestwood.
Wintersbreath Unique Shield Item Level 18	{{#pad:26\|3\|0}} 26	Level 15 Warrior only Level 15	+3 Constitution +30% Front Defense +20 Guard Max +6% Ranged Defense Berserk: +10% damage bonus, +100% damage from all sources	Looted in Emprise du Lion, from a corpse found inside Valeska's Watch.

Shields (crafted)[]

For for a full list of crafted shield schematics, see weapon schematics.