Dauntless Shield

Learn how to get the Dauntless Shield in God of War Ragnarök, its powerful Shield Bash ability, and how perfect parries amplify its stun damage. Get yours from Brok or Sindri!

Alright, let's talk about the Dauntless Shield in God of War Ragnarök. This is one of those pieces of gear you can grab pretty early on, and it's all about taking risks for big rewards. Think of it as a shield for players who like to really get in the enemy's face and punish their mistakes.

How to Get It:

Seriously, it couldn't be easier. Just head over to Brok or Sindri at any of their Blacksmith Shops. Go to the 'Weapons' tab, find the 'Shields' section, and you'll see the Dauntless Shield there. Hit square to craft it, and guess what? It costs you nothing to make initially. Pretty sweet deal for a shield with such a cool ability.

Dauntless Shield Special Ability: Shield Bash

The main draw of this shield is its 'Shield Bash' special attack. Here's the lowdown:

• Basic Use: Double tap L1 to perform a Shield Bash. This hits hard and does a good chunk of Stun damage to whatever you're facing.
• Empowered by Parries: This is where it gets interesting. If you successfully parry an attack (that's pressing L1 right as the enemy's hit is about to land), you'll deal some Stun to the attacker and, more importantly, power up your next Shield Bash.
• Perfect Parry Power-Up: Nail a *perfect* parry (timing is key!), and the boost to your Shield Bash is massive. You'll notice the shield starts to glow after a parry, and the brighter it glows, the more energy it's stored from that parry. This means a much more devastating Shield Bash when you unleash it by double tapping L1.
• Regular Parry vs. Perfect Parry: Even a regular parry will give your Shield Bash a little boost, but a perfect parry is the way to go if you want to maximize that stun damage.

Deflecting Ranged Attacks:

This shield isn't just for close-quarters brawling. If an enemy throws a projectile at you, you can actually parry that too! Perform a perfect parry on the projectile, and Kratos will send it right back at the attacker. It works kind of like the Guardian Shield, but with one key difference: you don't get to aim where it goes. It just automatically fires back at whoever shot it. So, if you're facing a lot of ranged enemies, mastering the perfect parry on their projectiles can be a real game-changer.

Trivia:

The game describes it as: "A shield fit for high risk and high reward parries." It's definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you enjoy mastering parry timings, the Dauntless Shield offers some serious offensive potential.