Stygian Shield
An ornate Stygian shield
Shield Effect: Shieldsmash ID: 51624
This ornamental shield, usually used by Stygian soldiers in ceremonial parade, is strong enough to offer formidable protection against attacks. The ridges and ornamentations provide an advantage in battle, catching the blades of the enemy as they slide along the rim while allowing full visibility of the enemy.
About Stygian Shield
Stygian Shield is a Shield in Conan Exiles. It deals 12 light damage, 12 heavy damage, and 12.15% armor penetration. It is a Tier 2 item.
Stygian Shield is not craftable and must be obtained as a drop, treasure or trade reward in the world. Tier 2 places it in the lower band of the game's weapon progression.
Its base damage of 12 ranks #69 of 87 Shield entries tracked here. It has a modest 12.15% armor penetration, 10 poise damage that helps interrupt enemies, and 1250 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 Stygian Shield is a lower-damage option among Shield weapons in Conan Exiles.