Large ShieldCommonWearer: All Characters
Balton Large Shield
A mass-produced greatshield named after the apprentice knight, Balton. His courage in the face of injustice serves as an inspiration to the people of Calphade. Legend has it that Balton raised this heavy shield time and again to protect the weak.
Data updated May 24, 2026
Stats
Guard Rate 20 → 40
Defense 6 → 31 Sockets
0 / 2 sockets (2 empty)
Refinement
| Level | Stats | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| +0 |  Defense 6 Guard Rate 20 |  Timber x10  Fine Timber x5 |
| +1 | Defense 8 Guard Rate 21 | Timber x10 +2 alt Balton Large Shield x2 or Balton Large Shield x1 Balton Large Shield x1 |
| +2 | Defense 10 Guard Rate 23 | Timber x15 +2 alt Balton Large Shield (+1) x2 or Balton Large Shield (+1) x1 Balton Large Shield (+1) x1 |
| +3 | Defense 12 Guard Rate 25 | Timber x20 Fine Timber x10 +2 alt Balton Large Shield (+2) x2 or Balton Large Shield (+2) x1 Balton Large Shield (+2) x1 |
| +4 | Defense 14 Guard Rate 27 | Timber x25 Fine Timber x15 +2 alt Balton Large Shield (+3) x2 or Balton Large Shield (+3) x1 Balton Large Shield (+3) x1 |
| +5 | Defense 16 Guard Rate 29 | Timber x30 Fine Timber x20  Bloodstone x1  Abyss Artifact x1 |
| +6 | Defense 18 Guard Rate 31 | Timber x40 Fine Timber x25 Bloodstone x3 Abyss Artifact x1 |
| +7 | Defense 20 Guard Rate 33 | Timber x50 Fine Timber x30 Bloodstone x5 Abyss Artifact x1 |
| +8 | Defense 23 Guard Rate 35 | Timber x60 Fine Timber x35 Bloodstone x8  Flawless Timber x10 Abyss Artifact x1 |
| +9 | Defense 26 Guard Rate 37 | Timber x80 Fine Timber x45 Bloodstone x12 Flawless Timber x20 Abyss Artifact x1 |
| +10 | Defense 31 Guard Rate 40 |  Aeserion's Scale x1 Abyss Artifact x1 |
How to Obtain
Crafting
Required Blueprint
Materials
Timber x10 
Fine Timber x5 Crafting Station
Grindstone 20 locations Sold By
Known Map Locations
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