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Weapon Type | Standard Shield | ||||||||||||||||||
Attack Type | Strike | ||||||||||||||||||
Enchantable | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
Special | No |
*When infused with Magic: 94 physical dmg/100 magic dmg, with Fire: 113 physical dmg/124 Fire dmg, with Lightning: 124 physical dmg/124 Lightning dmg
"Old medium metal shield of unknown origin. The grass crest is lightly imbued with magic, which slightly speeds stamina recovery."
Acquired from:
- Darkroot Basin, at the bottom of Darkroot Garden guarded by a Black Knight.
- Video Location Timestamp 12:53
Hints and Tips:
- Raises stamina regeneration speed by 24%.
- Effect is still applied when the shield is on your back, making it a good choice for players who usually 2hand their weapon.
Youtube relevant videos:
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Grass Crest Shield Upgrade Table






Overview table for all Upgrades at regular, max and threshold levels. Click on the tabs to see individual upgrade paths in detail. Use this table to quickly compare performance.
Regular Upgrades are performed by Andre of Astora at the Undead Parish.
Regular +6 requires a regular +5 weapon and to hand in the Large Ember. Regular +11 requires a regular +10 weapon and to hand in the Very Large Ember.
Regular Reinforcement Scales 31% for Strength to increase your AR.
To reach max, you need: 3,000 souls, 9 titanite shards to +5, 9 large titanite shards to +10, 7 titanite chunks to +14 and 1 titanite slab to +15
Crystal Upgrades are performed by the Giant Blacksmith at Anor Londo.
Crystal Upgrades require a regular +10 weapon and to hand in the Crystal Ember.
Crystal Reinforcement reduces weapon Durability by 20, but increases base damage. It scales 31% for Strength to increase your AR.
To reach max, you need: 1000 souls, 8 titanite chunks to +4 and 1 titanite slab to +5
Lightning Upgrades are performed by the Giant Blacksmith at Anor Londo.
Lightning Upgrades require a regular +10 weapon, but no special Ember is required.
Lightning Reinforcement removes all scaling but adds Lightning Damage.
To reach max, you need: 1000 souls, 8 titanite chunks to +4 and 1 titanite slab to +5
Magic Upgrades are performed by Rickert of Vinheim, found in New Londo Ruins.
Magic Upgrade +1 requires a regular +5 weapon. Magic +6 requires a Magic +5 and to hand in the Large Magic Ember
Magic Reinforcement adds Magic Damage and an Intelligence bonus. The weapon can no longer be buffed with Magic Weapon. Scales 8% for Strength and 22%
Intelligence to increase your AR.
To reach max, you need: 2,000 souls, 10 Green Titanite Shards to +5, 7 Blue Titanite Chunks to +14 and 1 Blue Titanite Slab to +15
Divine Upgrades are performed by Andre of Astora at the Undead Parish.
Divine Upgrades require a regular +5 weapon and to hand in the Divine Ember. Divine +6 upgrades require a Divine Weapon +5 and to hand in the Large Divine Ember.
Divine Reinforcement adds Magic Damage and Faith scaling. Scales 10% for Strength and 25%
Faith to increase your AR.
To reach max, you need: 2000 souls, 10 Green Titanite Shards, 7 White Titanite Chunks and 1 White Titanite Slab
Fire Upgrades are performed by Blacksmith Vamos in The Catacombs.
Fire Upgrades require a regular +5 weapon. Fire+6 requires a Fire+5 weapon and to hand in the Large Flame Ember.
Fire Reinforcement adds Fire Damage but removes all scaling bonuses from the weapon.
To reach max, you need: 2000 souls, 10 Green Titanite Shards, 7 Red Titanite Chunks and 1 Red Titanite Slab
- Anonymous
20 Dec 2020 04:39
The Lightning Upgrades subsection incorrectly lists the physical defence as 100%, you got my hopes up there for a sec
- Anonymous
06 Dec 2020 02:54
When I equip the Grass Crest Shield in Dark Souls Remastered while having a Slumbering Dragoncrest Ring on the Slumbering Dragoncrest Ring's effects get overwritten. What's the deal with this? If it matters I also have a Blue Tearstone Ring on, but nothing with any other notable effects.
The only things I can think are that effects don't stack unless otherwise stated, only two effects can be applied at once, or that this is a bug.
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- Anonymous
04 Oct 2020 17:55
The grass crest shield is absolutely top tier. It's easy to get, it's light, has balance stats across the board and it gives you stamina regen boost. Even though it doesn't have a 100% physical reduction like all other medal shields, it's physical reduction is still usable. Best shield for multiple builds and play throughs.
- Anonymous
24 Jul 2020 20:50
There is no way to get this shield to 100% damage reduction.
The table says that the lightning upgrades make it 100 phys reduction, but it's wrong. It's always 95.
Sad
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29 Jun 2020 17:43
Damn, I didn't know it had a stamina regen boost. You'd think they'd put such an important detail on the actual stats section. Mighthave to put down my heater shield for a second to give this a try
- Anonymous
19 Jun 2020 09:02
I just don’t like that you start glowing when you equip it... is there a way to turn that off?
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07 Mar 2020 03:21
Once you equip this there's no going back, you can't really get apart with it because how quick your regeneration rate gets.
- Anonymous
26 Aug 2019 07:38
Do the upgrades on the GCS (regular bonus, magic, lightning etc) still apply if you don’t parry much? I have a sorcerer and mostly use it for the stamina Regen and blocking. Thx
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07 Mar 2019 23:06
me: oh! a new shield! gcs: if you use me, you will never stop. me: whatever. (goes thought entire game with it on)
- Anonymous
26 Nov 2018 21:50
Do shields affect your invasion stats? DSR rules (from what I've read) says certain weapons can effect invasions and summons.
- Anonymous
01 Nov 2018 02:59
If this is equipped in your loadout but not actually selected (i.e. in your other left-hand slot, but you're presently using a different shield) does the stamina regen still apply?
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- Anonymous
20 Jan 2021 04:41
Does this stack with other stamina boost items like cloranthy ring or mask of the child?
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