God of War Ragnarok: All Shields Attachments Locations and Upgrades

Looking for all Shields Attachments locations and upgrades in God of War Ragnarok? Shields Attachments augment Kratos' chosen shield with buffs and statistical improvements that make him more defensively effective.

On this page, we'll list all Shield Attachments locations and upgrades. For more information on the various other weapons augmentations in Ragnarok, you can find a comprehensive breakdown of all the game's Equipment and Gear in our God of War Ragnarok guide.

God of War Ragnarok: All Shields Attachments Locations and Upgrades

Below is a list of all Shields Attachments locations and upgrades in God of War Ragnarok. In addition to an overview of each individual accessory, we've also included a wealth of supplementary information, so you can better appreciate the cost of levelling up each item and the impact it'll have on your abilities in combat.

Rond of Volition

You unlock the Rond of Volition at the beginning of the game, during Surviving Fimbulwinter. The official description reads: "A basic shield rond. Sturdy and reliable."

All Rond of Volition Upgrades

Rond of Aggravation

You unlock the Rond of Aggravation during The Quest for Tyr by finding Legendary Chest #4 in Svartalfheim. The official description reads: "A shield rond smithed with the rage of an angry spirit within."

• Riposte Rage Burst: High Luck chance to grant a Rage Burst when Parrying.

All Rond of Aggravation Upgrades

Rond of Expedition

You unlock the Rond of Expedition in Alfheim during Groa's Secret. The official description reads: "A shield rond that hastens recovery when used to ward off impending doom."

• Riposte Refresh: Grants a Blessing of Cooldown when interrupting double Blue ring attacks (Double Tap L1) or parrying.

All Rond of Expedition Upgrades

Rond of Affliction

You unlock the Rond of Affliction by finding Legendary Chest #7 in Alfheim during Groa's Secret and after completing the Favour, Secret of the Sands. The official description reads: "A shield rond with the power to unleash further ruin upon a cursed enemy."

• Strike of Affliction: Shield Strikes (Double Tap L1) against Status-Afflicted enemies consume the ailment, causing a damaging elemental explosion.

All Rond of Affliction Upgrades

Rond of Restoration

You unlock the Rond of Restoration during The Reckoning by finding Legendary Chest #2 in Vanaheim. The official description reads: "A shield rond crafted to provide protection and healing in the most dire of times."

• Restoring Shield: On taking damage, Kratos has a Luck chance to gain Defence and for his next Shield Strike (Double Tap L1) hit to restore Health. The chance increases with lower Health.

All Rond of Restoration Upgrades

Rond of Deflection

You unlock the Rond of Deflection by crafting it at the Huldra Brothers' workshop, during The Word of Fate. The official description reads: "A shield rond for the quick and precise warrior."

• Agile Deflection: Increases the timing window on Parries.

All Rond of Deflection Upgrades

Rond of Purification

You unlock the Rond of Purification during The Word of Fate by finding Legendary Chest #7 in Midgard. The official description reads: "A shield rond capable of removing what ails its user and redirecting it onto their enemy."

• Contagion Discharge: When Kratos is afflicted with Frost, Burn, Poison, or Bifrost, Shield Strike (Double Tap L1) hits will cleanse the status and deal that element's damage to enemies.

All Rond of Purification Upgrades

Rond of the Nine Realms

You unlock the Rond of the Nine Realms by completing the Favour named For Vanaheim in Vanaheim. The official description reads: "A shield rond formed with hardened Yggdrasil sap to shift time."

• Riposte Realm Shift: Low Luck chance to trigger a Realm Shift, temporarily slowing down surrounding enemies, when Parrying.

All Rond of Nine Realms Upgrades

Rond of Disruption

You unlock the Rond of Disruption by completing the Favour named A Stag for All Seasons in Vanaheim. The official description reads: "A shield rond soaked in the tears of Njord's sadness."

• Elemental Storm: Low Luck chance to create an Elemental Storm when interrupting double Blue ring attacks (Double Tap L1) or Parrying.

All Rond of Disruption Upgrades

Rond of Absorption

You unlock the Rond of Absorption when you return to Sindri's House at the end of Unlocking the Mask. The official description reads: "A shield rond known to generate offence from defence."

• Defender's Momentum: The Permafrost, Immolation, and Maelstrom skill gauges increase when Blocking or Parrying.

All Rond of Absorption Upgrades

Rond of Fortification

You unlock Rond of Fortification by throwing Crystalline Shards into the Wishing Well's cleansing pool in Vanaheim. The official description reads: "A shield rond that empowers the tenacious defender."

• Fortification: Holding L1 for several seconds will trigger a high Stun explosion on the next successful Block or Double Tap L1 attack.

All Rond of Fortification Upgrades

Rond of Obliteration

You unlock Rond of Obliteration by defeating Gna and completing the Favour named Defend Your Valour. The official description reads: "A shield rond created through a painstaking process of tempering hundreds of Valkyrie feathers."

• Shards of the Valkyrie: Hold L1 for several seconds to charge the shield, then Press L1 + L3 to fire a volley of Valkyrie shards at enemies.

All Rond of Obliteration Upgrades

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