| Stat | Str | Dex | Int | Fai | Arc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requires | 14 | ||||
| Scaling | D |
Elden Ring Great Turtle Shell is a Medium Shield that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Strike Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Barricade Shield). Great Turtle Shell will require Strength 14, and scales based on Strength D, Stats.
Description: Shield fashioned from a great turtle shell. The natural curve helps it contend with foes' attacks. The turtle is a symbol of tirelessness, and this shield boosts stamina recovery speed.
| Tier | Passive | Wgt | Phy | Magic | Fire | Light | Holy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
N/A
| 5.5 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skill | Type | FP Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barricade Shield | Normal | 8 | Focus your energy into your shield, temporarily hardening |
You're picking a medium shield for utility, not invincibility. Great Turtle Shell is low-tier and moderate weight, making it a practical offhand choice. Guard stats below tell you exactly what to expect when you hold block.
Great Turtle Shell Stats
For a medium shield, Great Turtle Shell ranks below average compared to alternatives. It's moderate weight, so plan your equip load around it. The guard stats below show exactly which damage types it handles best.
| Rank | Stat | Base | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | Physical Attack | 81 | TBD |
| F | Magical Attack | 0 | TBD |
| F | Fire Attack | 0 | TBD |
| F | Lightning Attack | 0 | TBD |
| F | Holy Attack | 0 | TBD |
| F | Attack Crit | 100 | TBD |
| Rank | Stat | Base | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Physical Guard | 100 | TBD |
| D | Magical Guard | 44 | TBD |
| E | Fire Guard | 39 | TBD |
| D | Lightning Guard | 43 | TBD |
| D | Holy Guard | 46 | TBD |
| D | Guard Boost | 48 | TBD |
Great Turtle Shell Affinity Comparison
Compare how different affinities change the Great Turtle Shell damage, scaling, and guard stats. Apply affinities using Ashes of War at a Site of Grace.
| Damage | Heavy | Keen | Quality | Fire | Flame Art | Lightning | Sacred | Magic | Cold | Poison | Blood | Occult |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Magic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 79 | 67 | - | - | - |
| Fire | - | - | - | 79 | 79 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lightning | - | - | - | - | - | 79 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Holy | - | - | - | - | - | - | 79 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scaling | Heavy | Keen | Quality | Fire | Flame Art | Lightning | Sacred | Magic | Cold | Poison | Blood | Occult |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Str | D | E | D | D | E | E | E | E | D | D | D | D |
| Dex | - | D | D | E | - | D | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Int | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | E | E | - | - | - |
| Fai | - | - | - | - | E | - | E | - | - | - | - | - |
| Arc | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | D | D | D |
Where To Find Great Turtle Shell Location in Elden Ring
Look for Great Turtle Shell in Weeping Peninsula. The map below shows where it is. Reaching the area is the only challenge.
| Location | How To Get |
|---|---|

Locations ListBest Builds for Great Turtle Shell in Elden Ring
Great Turtle Shell is moderate weight, so builds need Endurance to carry it alongside a main weapon. The setups below optimize block stability without sacrificing damage output.
Best Builds To UseGreat Turtle Shell Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring
Standard Smithing Stones max Great Turtle Shell at +25. Ash of War swaps and affinity changes are supported. The weapon can't be buffed, but infusions compensate for that.
| Level | Material | Rune Cost |
|---|---|---|
| +1 | Smithing Stone [1] | 340 Runes |
| +2 | Smithing Stone [1] | 408 Runes |
| +3 | Smithing Stone [1] | 476 Runes |
| +4 | Smithing Stone [2] | 544 Runes |
| +5 | Smithing Stone [2] | 612 Runes |
| +6 | Smithing Stone [2] | 680 Runes |
| +7 | Smithing Stone [3] | 748 Runes |
| +8 | Smithing Stone [3] | 816 Runes |
| +9 | Smithing Stone [3] | 884 Runes |
| +10 | Smithing Stone [4] | 952 Runes |
| +11 | Smithing Stone [4] | 1,020 Runes |
| +12 | Smithing Stone [4] | 1,088 Runes |
| +13 | Smithing Stone [5] | 1,156 Runes |
| +14 | Smithing Stone [5] | 1,224 Runes |
| +15 | Smithing Stone [5] | 1,292 Runes |
| +16 | Smithing Stone [6] | 1,360 Runes |
| +17 | Smithing Stone [6] | 1,428 Runes |
| +18 | Smithing Stone [6] | 1,496 Runes |
| +19 | Smithing Stone [7] | 1,564 Runes |
| +20 | Smithing Stone [7] | 1,632 Runes |
| +21 | Smithing Stone [7] | 1,700 Runes |
| +22 | Smithing Stone [8] | 1,768 Runes |
| +23 | Smithing Stone [8] | 1,836 Runes |
| +24 | Smithing Stone [8] | 1,904 Runes |
| +25 | Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone | 1,972 Runes |
| Total | All Levels | 28,900 Runes |
Upgrades List
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