Additional inputs yield a horizontal swing. Holds shield up and runs forward, then slams it down at the end. Strong horizontal swings alternating from left to right. Sign In Don't have an account? Start a Wiki. Efforts are currently underway to fix this issue. Requires: Standard Heater Shield, Titanite and souls per upgrade. When upgraded to crystalthe durability is Along with Physical and Elemental damage reduction, weapons also have hidden stats that reduce the amount of status build-up while blocking. The Heater Shield has medium deflection and fast parry speed. The Heater Shield's main strength is its low weight despite keeping nearly the same stability and elemental defense as heavier shields, making it an excellent choice throughout the entire game.
It can also be purchased from the Undead Male Merchant for 1, souls. The Heater Shield is given to the Warrior class at the beginning of the game.
The Heater Shield is a medium shield in Dark Souls.
