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Balton Shield
A mass-produced shield named after the apprentice knight, Balton. He was said to be a kind neighbor to the people of Calphade. This shield was crafted in the image of his own, which famously withstood seven fatal attacks.
Data updated May 24, 2026
Stats
Guard Rate 5 → 30
Defense 3 → 15 
Movement Speed Lv.2 Sockets
0 / 2 sockets (2 empty)
Refinement
| Level | Stats | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| +0 |  Defense 3 Guard Rate 5  Movement Speed Lv.2 |  Timber x10  Fine Timber x5 |
| +1 | Defense 4 Guard Rate 7 Movement Speed Lv.2 | Timber x10 +2 alt Balton Shield x2 or Balton Shield x1 Balton Shield x1 |
| +2 | Defense 5 Guard Rate 9 Movement Speed Lv.2 | Timber x15 +2 alt Balton Shield (+1) x2 or Balton Shield (+1) x1 Balton Shield (+1) x1 |
| +3 | Defense 6 Guard Rate 11 Movement Speed Lv.2 | Timber x20 Fine Timber x10 +2 alt Balton Shield (+2) x2 or Balton Shield (+2) x1 Balton Shield (+2) x1 |
| +4 | Defense 7 Guard Rate 13 Movement Speed Lv.2 | Timber x25 Fine Timber x15 +2 alt Balton Shield (+3) x2 or Balton Shield (+3) x1 Balton Shield (+3) x1 |
| +5 | Defense 8 Guard Rate 15 Movement Speed Lv.2 | Timber x30 Fine Timber x20  Bloodstone x1  Abyss Artifact x1 |
| +6 | Defense 9 Guard Rate 17 Movement Speed Lv.2 | Timber x40 Fine Timber x25 Bloodstone x3 Abyss Artifact x1 |
| +7 | Defense 10 Guard Rate 20 Movement Speed Lv.2 | Timber x50 Fine Timber x30 Bloodstone x5 Abyss Artifact x1 |
| +8 | Defense 11 Guard Rate 23 Movement Speed Lv.2 | Timber x60 Fine Timber x35 Bloodstone x8  Flawless Timber x10 Abyss Artifact x1 |
| +9 | Defense 12 Guard Rate 26 Movement Speed Lv.2 | Timber x80 Fine Timber x45 Bloodstone x12 Flawless Timber x20 Abyss Artifact x1 |
| +10 | Defense 15 Guard Rate 30 Movement Speed Lv.2 |  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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