Carapace Shield
A shield of hardened carapace
Shield Effect: Shieldsmash ID: 51497
Most warriors prefer to carry a shield into battle if there is one available. The best blow is the one that misses, but the second-best blow is the one that you block.
About Carapace Shield
Carapace Shield is a Shield in Conan Exiles. It deals 13 light damage, 13 heavy damage, and 10.8% armor penetration. It is a Tier 2 item.
Carapace Shield is a craftable weapon — it is produced at a crafting station rather than dropped by enemies. Tier 2 places it in the lower band of the game's weapon progression.
Its base damage of 13 ranks #60 of 87 Shield entries tracked here. It has a modest 10.8% armor penetration, 10 poise damage that helps interrupt enemies, and 750 durability before it needs repair. At 1.26 weight it is light to carry.
Carried off-hand to block and shield-bash; pair it with a one-handed weapon for a defensive bruiser build.
Verdict: Overall Carapace Shield is a middle-of-the-pack option among Shield weapons in Conan Exiles, and being craftable makes it easy to replace if it breaks.
