Hardened Steel Shield
A hardened steel shield of Cimmerian make
Shield Unique Effect: Shieldsmash, Variable ID: 95707
This hardened steel shield bears the swirling markings of a Cimmerian clan.
About Hardened Steel Shield
Hardened Steel Shield is a Unique Shield in Conan Exiles. It deals 33 light damage, 33 heavy damage, and 12.15% armor penetration. It is a Tier 3 item.
Hardened Steel Shield is not craftable and must be obtained as a drop, treasure or trade reward in the world. Tier 3 places it in the middle band of the game's weapon progression.
Its base damage of 33 ranks #45 of 87 Shield entries tracked here. It has a modest 12.15% armor penetration, 10 poise damage that helps interrupt enemies, and 3750 durability before it needs repair. At 1.89 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 Hardened Steel Shield is a middle-of-the-pack option among Shield weapons in Conan Exiles.
