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Kite Shields are one of the three types of Shields available in New World. This kind of Shields are the middle-ground between the light and more offensive-oriented Round Shields, and the enormous defensive behemoth Tower Shields. This makes Kite Shields, the most versatile among the three types of Shields available. When paired with a Sword, a Kite Shield grants players access to the Sword and Shield Skills tree. This, however, does not limit players to equip a Kite Shield alongside another 1-handed Weapon, like for example, a Rapier.

Kite Shields damage scale primarily with Strength, and to a smaller degree with Dexterity.

All Kite Shields in New World

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Name	Rarity	Tier	Gear Score	Elemental Armor	Physical Armor	Perks
Abandoned Kite Shield (Common)	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Ancestral Kite Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Ancient Kite Shield (T5)	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Bondsman's Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	Of the Soldier: +15 Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed Increase by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Breach Closer's Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	Of the Fighter: +10 Strength +5 Dexterity
Crystalline Kite Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Defiled Kite Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Desecrated Kite Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Desecrated Kite Shield (Dynasty)	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Doomsinger's Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	Of the Soldier: +15 Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed Increase by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Dryad Kite Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Fanatic's Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	Of the Soldier: +15  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed Increase by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance. Accelerated Defiant Stance
Forsaken Kite Shield (T5)	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Garden Keeper Kite Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Harbinger's Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	Of the Soldier: +15  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed Increase by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Invasion Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	Of the Fighter: +10 Strength +5 Dexterity
Kite Shield (T5)	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Lazarus Watcher Kite Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Lost Siren's Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	Of the Fighter: +10 Strength +5 Dexterity
Mistwalker's Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	Of the Soldier: +15  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed Increase by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Ophan's Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	Of the Soldier: +15  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed Increase by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Primeval Kite Shield (T5)	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Primordial Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	Vicious: +11% Critical damage.
Ragebearer's Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	Of the Soldier: +15  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed Increase by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Soaked Tower Shield (Kite Shield)	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Waterlogged Kite Shield (T5)	Common	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3
Ceremonial Defenses (Kite Shield)	Uncommon	Tier III	330	28.9	28.9	of the Soldier: +7 Strength Fortifying Shield Rush: After hitting a target with Shield Rush, gain Fortify, increasing damage absorption on self by 11% for 4 seconds.
Presumptive Action	Rare	Tier III	385	34.8	34.8	of the Barbarian: +3 Constitution +6 Strength Mortal Fortification: When you kill something gain 10% Fortify for 3s. (5s cooldown) Sure Footing: You move 20% faster while blocking.
The Wall	Uncommon	Tier III	300-400	36.5	36.5	of the Soldier: +9 Strength Rogue: +13% more backstab damage.
Bastion	Rare	Tier IV	400-500	47.7	47.7	of the Soldier: +12 Strength Nature Shield Ward: You take 4.2% less Nature Damage. Repulsing Shield Bash: Shield Bash knocks back targets an additional 80%
Hawkfall	Uncommon	Tier IV	400-500	47.7	47.7	of the Soldier: +12 Strength Arcane Shield Ward: You take 4.2% less Arcane Damage
Servitude	Uncommon	Tier IV	400-500	47.7	47.7	of the Soldier: +12 Strength Repulsing Shield Bash: Shield Bash knocks back targets an additional 80%
Shield of Suppresion	Legendary	Tier V	600	59.3	59.3	of the Sentry: +15 Constitution Sturdy: You take 9.5% less stamina damage while blocking. Slash Shield Ward: You take 4.7% less Slash damage. Refreshing Ward: Redcues active cooldowns by 1.9% after being hit 5 times. Does not trigger off persistent damage or DoT effects.
Compulsion	Legendary	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	of the Soldier: +15 Strength Lifestealing: You gain 1.4% of your damage as health. Does not trigger off persistent damage or DoT effects. Fortifying Shield Rush: After hitting a target with Shield Rush, gain Fortify, increasing damage absorption on self by 19% for 4 seconds.
Everlasting Shade	Legendary	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	of the Soldier: +15 Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed Increased by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance. Rogue: +19% more backstab damage.
Refuge	Legendary	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	of the Soldier: +15  Strength Repulsing Shield Bash: Shield Bash knocks back targets an additional 93% Refreshing: Reduces max cooldowns by 2.8%
Tolerant Hound	Legendary	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	of the Soldier: +15  Strength Nature Shield Ward: You take 4.7% less Nature damage.
With No Other	Legendary	Tier V	500-600	59.3	59.3	of the Soldier: +15 Strength Fortifying Shield Rush: After hitting a target with Shield Rush, gain Fortify, increasing damage absorption on self by 19% for 4 seconds.
Knight Errant	Uncoomon	Tier III	395			of the Barbarian: +6  Constitution +9  Strength
Marauder Groundbreaker's Kite Shield	Uncoomon	Tier III	320			of the Barbarian: +1  Constitution +2  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 7% more damage.
Marauder Sunderer's Kite Shield	Uncoomon	Tier IV	395			of the Barbarian: +2  Constitution +5  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 7.7% more damage.
Marauder Sunderer's Kite Shield (Alternative)	Uncoomon	Tier IV	470			of the Barbarian: +2 Constitution +5  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 8.4% more damage.
Marauder Comander's Kite Shield	Rare	Tier V	525			of the Barbarian: +4  Constitution +9  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 8.9% more damage. Sturdy: You take 8.9% less stamina damage while blocking.
Syndicate Chronicler's Kite Shield	Uncoomon	Tier III	320			of the Barbarian: +1  Constitution +2  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 7% more damage.
Syndicate Exemplar's Kite Shield	Uncoomon	Tier IV	395			of the Barbarian: +2  Constitution +5  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 7.7% more damage.
Syndicate Exemplar's Kite Shield (Alternative)	Uncoomon	Tier IV	470			of the Barbarian: +2  Constitution +5  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 8.4% more damage.
Syndicate Comander's Kite Shield	Rare	Tier V	525			of the Barbarian: +4  Constitution +9  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 8.9% more damage. Sturdy: You take 8.9% less stamina damage while blocking.
Covenant Defender's Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier III	320			of the Barbarian: +1  Constitution +2  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 7% more damage.
Covenant Templar's Kite Shield	Uncommon	Tier IV	395			of the Barbarian: +2  Constitution +5  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 7.7% more damage.
Covenant Templar's Kite Shield (Alternative)	Uncommon	Tier IV	470			of the Barbarian: +2  Constitution +5  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 8.4% more damage.
Covenant Adjudicator's Kite Shield	Rare	Tier V	525			of the Barbarian: +4  Constitution +9  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 8.9% more damage. Sturdy: You take 8.9% less stamina damage while blocking.