Lantern Shield
A large shield with a slot for a lantern
Shield Unique Effect: Shieldsmash ID: 51622
Shields traditionally serve a single purpose defense. The lantern shield attempts to broaden that definition, however, by providing adventurers with a series of options for both attack and defense.
About Lantern Shield
Lantern Shield is a Unique Shield in Conan Exiles. It deals 34 light damage, 34 heavy damage, and 14.18% armor penetration. It is a Tier 3 item.
Lantern 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 34 ranks #43 of 87 Shield entries tracked here. It has a modest 14.18% armor penetration, 10 poise damage that helps interrupt enemies, and 3125 durability before it needs repair. At 2.31 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 Lantern Shield is a middle-of-the-pack option among Shield weapons in Conan Exiles.