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Round Shields are one of the three types of Shields available in New World. These kind of Shields are the lightest and are more offensive-oriented than the balanced Kite Shield and the Tower Shield. When paired with a Sword, a Round Shield grants players access to the Sword and Shield Skills tree. This, however, does not limit players to equip a Round Shield alongside another 1-handed Weapon, like for example, a Rapier.

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

All Round Shields in New World

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Name	Rarity	Tier	Gear Score	Elemental Armor	Physical Armor	Perks
Ceremonial Defenses (Round Shield)	Rare	Tier III	340	15	15	of the Sentry: +7 Constitution Frozen Shield Ward: You take 3.3% less Ice damage. Keenly Fortified: On Critical: gain 10% Fortify for 3s. (Cooldown 10s.)
Mary's Last Warning	Uncommon	Tier II	285	12.1	12.1	of the Soldier: +6 Strength Repulsing Shield Bash: Shield Bash knocks back targets an additional 50%.
Vexing Obstruction	Rare	Tier II	305	13.2	13.2	of the Soldier: +7 Strength Slash Shield Ward: You take 3.1% less Slash damage. Sturdy: You take 6.9% less stamina damage while blocking.
Determination	Uncommon	Tier II	200-300	12.9	12.9	of the Soldier: +1-15 Strength
Quiescense	Uncommon	Tier II	200-300	12.9	12.9	of the Soldier: +1-15 Strength
Umbra	Uncommon	Tier III	325	14.2	14.2	of the Soldier: +7 Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed Increased by 15% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Dead Silence	Rare	Tier III	350	15.5	15.5	of the Soldier: +8 Strength Void Shield Ward: You take 3.4% less Void damage. Mortal Energy: When you kill something gain 9.5 Stamina. (5s cooldown.)
Dominant Discourse	Rare	Tier III	375	16.9	16.9	of the Druid: +5 Constitution, +2 Intelligence Strike Shield Ward: You take 3.5% less Lightning damage. Mortal Fortification: When you kill something gain 10% Fortify for 3s. (5s cooldown.)
Nature's Shield	Rare	Tier III	399	18.2	18.2	of the Cavalier: +3 Strength, +6 Dexterity Refreshing Move: Light and Heavy attacks reduce your active weapon cooldowns by 2.1%. Frozen Shield Ward: You take 3.6% less Ice damage.
Insatiable Void	Epic	Tier III	420	19.3	19.3	of the Barbarian: +3 Constitution, +6 Strength Thrust Shield Ward:  You take 3.7% less Thrust damage. Sturdy: You take 7.9% less stamina damage while blocking. Sure Footing: You move 20% faster while blocking.
Denier's Wall	Epic	Tier IV	425	19.6	19.6	of the Sentry: +10 Constitution Strike Shield Ward: You take 3.8% less Lightning damage. Sure Footing: You move 20% faster while blocking. Sturdy: You take 8% less stamina damage while blocking.
Best Friend	Epic	Tier IV	435	20.2	20.2	of the Barbarian: +3 Constitution, +7 Strength Sturdy: You take 8% less stamina damage while blocking. Lifestealing: You gain 1.1% of your damage as health. Does not trigger off persistent damage or DoT effects. Sure Footing: You move 20% faster while blocking.
Spearturner's Shield	Rare	Tier IV	455	21.3	21.3	of the Ranger: +11 Dexterity Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed Increased by 21% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance. Flame Shield Ward: You take 3.9% less Fire damage.
Aegis Vitrioulsor	Epic	Tier IV	475	22.4	22.4	of the Sentry: +11 Constitution Sure Footing: You move 20% faster while blocking. Slash Shield Ward: You take 4% less Slash damage. Keenly Fortified: On Critical: gain 10% Fortify for 3s. (Cooldown 10s.)
Eden's Kiss	Epic	Tier IV	475	22.4	22.4	of the Nomad: +7 Constitution, +3 Focus Mortal Fortification: When you kill something gain 10% Fortify for 3s. (5s cooldown.) Void Shield Ward: You take 4% less Void damage. Chain Ice: Basic attack hits trigger a Ice chain that bounces between close targets. (2s Cooldown)
Legatus General's Buckler	Epic	Tier IV	475	22.4	22.4	of the Fighter: +7 Strength, +3 Dexterity Mortal Fortification: When you kill something gain 10% Fortify for 3s. (5s cooldown.) Keenly Fortified: On Critical: gain 10% Fortify for 3s. (Cooldown 10s.) Thrust Shield Ward: You take 4% less Thrust damage.
Duty Bound	Uncommon	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8	of the Soldier: +12 Strength Rogue: +16% more backstab damage.
Gilded Defense	Legendary	Tier V	600	29.7	29.7	of the Sentry: +15 Constitution Sure Footing: You move 20% faster while blocking. Thrust Shield Ward: You take 4.7% less Thrust damage. Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed Increased by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Motherwell Wisher's Coin	Epic	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	of the Warden: +10 Constitution, +5 Dexterity Lightning Shield Ward: You take 4.7% less Lightning damage. Rogue: +19% more backstab damage. Refreshing Move: Light and Heavy attacks reduce your active weapon cooldowns by 2.8%.
Oath of the Pacifist	Rare	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	of the Nomad: +10 Constitution, +5  Focus Sturdy: You take 9.5% less stamina damage while blocking. Strike Shield Ward: You take 4.7% less Lightning damage.
Siren's Glissando	Epic	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	of the Spellsword: +10 Constitution , +5 Focus Thrust Shield Ward: You take 4.7% less Thrust damage. Sure Footing: You move 20% faster while blocking. Mortal Lifesteal: When you kill something gain 4.8% health. (5s cooldown.)
Stability of the Mountain	Epic	Tier V	500-600			of the Sentry: +15 Constitution Sure Footing: You move 20% faster while blocking. Nature Shield Ward: You take 4.7% less Nature damage. Sturdy: You take 9.5% less stamina damage while blocking.
Tempered Disruption	Epic	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	of the Sentry: +15 Constitution Slash Shield Ward: You take 4.7% less Slash damage. Arcane Shield Ward: You take 4.7% less Arcane damage. Refreshing Move: Light and Heavy attacks reduce your active weapon cooldowns by 2.8%.
Unrelenting Mercy	Epic	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	of the Soldier: +15 Strength Strike Shield Ward:  You take 4.7% less Lightning damage. Sturdy: You take 9.5% less stamina damage while blocking. Fortifying Shield Rush: After hitting a target with Shield Rush, gain Fortify, increasing damage absorption on self by 19% for 4 seconds.
Weary Traveler	Legendary	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	of the Soldier: +15 Strength Flame Shield Ward: You take 4.7% less Fire damage.
Ancient Round Shield (T2)	Common	Tier II	200-300	12.9	12.9
Defiled Round Shield (T2)	Common	Tier II	200-300	12.9	12.9
Forsaken Round Shield (T2)	Common	Tier II	200-300	12.9	12.9
Primeval Round Shield (T2)	Common	Tier II	200-300	12.9	12.9
Round Shield (T2)	Common	Tier II	200-300	12.9	12.9
Soaked Round Shield (T2)	Common	Tier II	200-300	12.9	12.9
Amrine Temple Round Shield	Common	Tier III	300-400	18.2	18.2
Ancient Round Shield (T3)	Common	Tier III	300-400	18.2	18.2
Buccaneer's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier III	300-400	18.2	18.2	Of the Soldier: +9 Strength
Defiled Round Shield (T3)	Common	Tier III	300-400	18.2	18.2
Forsaken Round Shield (T3)	Common	Tier III	300-400	18.2	18.2
Obelisk Guard Round Shield	Common	Tier III	300-400	18.2	18.2
Primeval Round Shield (T3)	Common	Tier III	300-400	18.2	18.2
Round Shield (T3)	Common	Tier III	300-400	18.2	18.2
Soaked Round Shield (T3)	Common	Tier III	300-400	18.2	18.2
Ancient Round Shield (T4)	Common	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8
Barbed Respite	Common	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8
Corsair's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8	Of the Soldier: +12 Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 23% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Deepwatcher Round Shield	Common	Tier IV	500-600	23.8	23.8
Defiled Round Shield (T4)	Common	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8
Defiled Round Shield (T5)	Common	Tier IV	500-600	23.8	23.8
Forsaken Round Shield (T4)	Common	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8
Graverobber's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8	Of the Soldier: +12 Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 23% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Guardian's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8	Of the Soldier Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 23% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Primeval Round Shield (T4)	Common	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8
Round Shield (T4)	Common	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8
Shadowbringer's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8	Of the Soldier: +12 Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 23% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Shipyard Sentinel Round Shield	Common	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8
Soaked Round Shield (T4)	Common	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8
Wraith Hunter's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier IV	400-500	23.8	23.8	Of the Soldier: +12  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 23% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Abandoned Round Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Ancestral Round Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Ancient Round Shield (T5)	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Bondsman's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	Of the Soldier: +12  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 23% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Breach Closer's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	Of the Fighter: +10 Strength +5 Dexterity
Crystalline Round Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Defiled Round Shield (T5)	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Desecrated Round Shield (Corrupted Elite)	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Desecrated Round Shield (Dynasty Elite)	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Doomsinger's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	Of the Soldier: +15  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Dryad Round Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Fanatic's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	Of the Soldier: +15  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Forsaken Round Shield (T5)	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Garden Keeper Round Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Harbinger's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	Of the Soldier: +15  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Invasion Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	Of the Fighter: +10 Strength +5 Dexterity
Lazarus Watcher Round Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Lost Siren's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	Of the Fighter: +10  Strength +5  Dexterity
Mistwalker's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	Of the Soldier: +15  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Ophan's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	Of the Soldier: +15  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Primeval Round Shield (T5)	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Primordial Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	Vicious: +11% Critical damage.
Ragebearer's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7	Of the Soldier: +15  Strength Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement speed increased by 28% for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Round Shield (T5)	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Soaked Round Shield (T5)	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Waterlogged Round Shield	Common	Tier V	500-600	29.7	29.7
Adventurer's Round Shield	Common	Tier II	175	6.8	6.8
Boundless Ward	Epic	Tier V	580	28.5	28.5	Of The Soldier: +14 Strength Reinforced: +37% Durability increase. Sturdy: You take 9.4% less stamina damage. Accelerated Defiant Stance: Movement Speed increased by 27 for 5 seconds after triggering Defiant Stance.
Dark Phoenix	Rare	Tier V	520	25	25	Of The Fighter: +8 Strength +4 Dexterity Keen: +9.9% critical chance. Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 8.8% more damage.
Lightstorm's Protector	Epic	Tier V	570	0	0	Of The Barbarian: +4 Constitution +9 Strength Sturdy: You take 9.4% less stamina damage. Energizing Feral Rush: Gain 17 satmina for each successful hit with Feral Rush Keenly Jagged: On Crit: cause bleed that deals 7% weapon damage per second for 10s. (10s cooldown)
Adventurer's Round Shield (T3)	Uncommon	Tier III	340	15	15	Of The Cavalier: +2  Strength +5 Dexterity
Irony	Uncommon	Tier II	280			of the Barbarian: +2 Constitution +4  Strength
Governess	Uncommon	Tier V	525			of the Barbarian: +4  Constitution +8  Strength
Marauder Initiate's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier II	280			of the Barbarian: +0  Constitution +1  Strength
Marauder Groundbreaker's Round Shield	Uncoomon	Tier III	320			of the Barbarian: +1  Constitution +2  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 7% more damage.
Marauder Sunderer's Round 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 Round Shield (Alternative)	Uncommon	Tier IV	470			of the Barbarian: +2  Constitution +5  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 8.4% more damage.
Marauder Commander's Round 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 Initiate's Round Shield	Uncoomon	Tier II	280			of the Barbarian: +0  Constitution +1  Strength
Syndicate Chronicler's Round Shield	Uncoomon	Tier III	320			of the Barbarian: +1  Constitution +2  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 7% more damage.
Syndicate Exemplar's Round Shield	Uncoomon	Tier IV	395			f the Barbarian: +2  Constitution +5  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 7.7% more damage.
Syndicate Exemplar's Round Shield (Alternative)	Uncoomon	Tier IV	470			of the Barbarian: +2  Constitution +5  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 8.4% more damage.
Syndicate Alchemist's Round 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 Initiate's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier II	280			of the Barbarian: +0  Constitution +1  Strength
Covenant Defender's Round Shield	Uncommon	Tier III	320			of the Barbarian: +1  Constitution +2  Strength Enchanted: Light and Heavy attacks deal 7% more damage.
Covenant Templar's Round 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 Round 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 Round 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.