And yet obtained a lot earlier and a lower Str requirement for Dex builds plus not locked into an ability so you can take Barricade Shield or No Skill instead of being locked into Contagious Fury.

Wooden Greatshield has higher guard-boost than Jellyfish shield.

Jelly can't block piercing dmg.

I like how this shield looks better, but have started using the banished knight shield as a 100 phys defense lighter alternative, thanks for drawing attention to it.

Banished Knight's Shield is a medium shield like you said it's not almost identical and it's not just about the weight. Greatshield vs Medium Shield can deflect different attacks.

To the other anon, that's why I said "almost identical". BKS has 100% physical block, this one doesn't, BKS has higher boost, but covers less of your body, etc. They fit the same slot, but have minor differences, and like you said, Medium vs Greatshield is one of those minor differences.

BKS is just another option for people looking at low-end Greatshields, and in my opinion, is a strictly better option (mostly because of 100% physical, and can reach 100% boost with Barricade Shield, which this one doesn't/can't).

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Kind of a silly comparison because the real value in taking a Greatshield over a Medium one is the extra attack deflections Greatshields offer.

Definitely not better looking either.

"Strictly" better means there is no way in which it is worse, it's not really a matter of opinion

That's a very good point and one of the reasons I love greatshields. The existence of the guard counter in Elden Ring makes this way better and even more effective than it already was.

****, I accidently clicked downvote on this comment and it doesn't let me revote, however I want to say that this comment is extremely useful and i'l definitely keep that in mind when i'l make a mage or dex focused character.

Even the worst greatshield is great. Shieldmains can't stop winning ����

Good to know! The brass shield offers equal/higher stability reducing the stamina costs of blocks a point or two more, but being able to completely recoil a mob for an opening is a far better option when applicable.

It changes leonine misbegotten from a ******* cheese boss into a common mob. The piece of **** deserves the mad disrespect that greatshields show it.

That's way too high- but wooden shields should have high lightning and holy absorption given most tree enemies are tough to those - kind of wish there was a shield made out of erdtree wood

A greatshield with just 80% physical block sounds pretty terrible to me. Sure, high elemental resistance is nice but you’re still dealing with physical attacks 95% of the time. Imo, all medium & heavy shields should get 100% physical block (and even most of the small shields in the 80’s & 90’s.) To offset this there should be a bigger difference in guard boost, weight, and STR requirements between wooden and metal shields. Wooden shields should also have generally higher non-fire elemental resistance than metal shields.

Distinguished Shield is most beautiful