Maelstrom Bulwark
A heavy shield
Shield Legendary Effect: Durable, Shieldsmash ID: 24138
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 Maelstrom Bulwark
Maelstrom Bulwark is a Legendary Shield in Conan Exiles. It deals 52 light damage, 52 heavy damage, and 13.5% armor penetration. It is a Tier 1 item.
Maelstrom Bulwark is not craftable and must be obtained as a drop, treasure or trade reward in the world. Tier 1 places it in the lower band of the game's weapon progression.
Its base damage of 52 ranks #6 of 87 Shield entries tracked here. It has a modest 13.5% armor penetration, 10 poise damage that helps interrupt enemies, and 15000 durability before it needs repair. At 25 weight it is heavy to carry.
Carried off-hand to block and shield-bash; pair it with a one-handed weapon for a defensive bruiser build.
Verdict: Overall Maelstrom Bulwark is one of the hardest-hitting Shield weapons in Conan Exiles.
