Dragonclaw Shield is not only powerful but also extremelybeautiful equipment that you can add to your arsenal. This shield is suitable for “Tanky” characters, as it is aimed at maximum damage absorption. Still, not everyone knows how to get Dragonclaw Shield inElden Ring, so we’re here to help you with that. Below, we will tell you more about the benefits of the shield and the only way to get it.
How to Obtain the Dragonclaw Shield in Elden Ring
Similarly to other rare and valuable equipment, you can get Dragonclaw Shield bydefeating a powerful enemyin battle. In this case,your opponent will be the Draconic Tree Sentinel boss, who guards the entrance toLeyndell, the Royal Capital. Moving along the huge outer walls of Leyndell, you will definitely meet him. In the picture above, you can see the exact location of the enemy. So, when you go to the Captial Outskirts and meet the boss, you will have a difficult fight if you are not well-prepared or have not studied the enemy.
First of all, what you need to know about Draconic Tree Sentinel is that this boss mostly uses lightning-based attacks. In this case, you’ll need the right equipment to protect you from lightning, such as Boltdrake Talisman or Pearldrake Talisman. Another challenge in the battle will be the horse that the boss is riding, so expect some sneaky, fast, and maneuvrable attacks.
If you are well prepared, there is no reason to worry because, like other Tree Sentinels, it is not a difficult enemy. Basically, it just has a slight advantage in the form of lightning. To defeat it, you only need to be maneuverable enough and attack in time. Here are the types of damage that are best to use in a fight against Draconic Tree Sentinel:
Finally, when you defeat this boss, you will receive the Dragonclaw Shield as a reward. In addition to it, you will also receive Dragon Greatclaw and Malformed Dragon Armor, as well as unlock access to the Entrance to Leyndell.
Elden Ring Dragonclaw Shield Stats
This equipment is best suited for slow players or tanks.Similar to some other shields, it has a Shield Bash skill that will knock back an enemy near you and deal damage to them. As for defense, Dragonclaw Shield will be an excellent protection against almost all attacks and negative effects. Here are the stats for the damage reduction of this shield without any enhancements:
Although Dragonclaw Shield will not be the ideal equipment for the entire game, it is still recommended to add it to your arsenal because it will definitely come in handy at some point, for example, when fighting dragon-type enemies, as it deals 30% more damage against them. Otherwise, you can simply sell this shield for 100 runes and buy something better.
