Dragoncrest Shield Talisman and its variants are located in hard-to-reach locations in Elden Ring but are worth the search for their valuable buff.

The Dragoncrest Shield Talisman is an accessory in Elden Ring that, when worn, reduces damage taken from physical attacks by 10%. This Talisman also has +1 and +2 variants, increasing the physical damage negation by 13% and 17%, respectively. However, Tarnished challengers should bear in mind that these percentages only apply to PvE situations. When used in PvP, the effectiveness of the Dragoncrest Shield Talisman in Elden Ring and its upgraded versions diminishes considerably, reducing physical damage by 2%, 3%, and 4%.

The base Dragoncrest Shield Talisman in Elden Ring can be found by the Bestial Sanctum in Dragonburrow, Caelid. Its location is accessed via the same route Tarnished use to acquire the Cinquedea Dagger. Starting from the sanctum entrance, adventurers must head to the structure's western side. Next, they need to carefully leap down onto the jutting roots below to get to the spire-like building's pillars. Before attempting this platforming challenge, it is recommended that players use Soft Cotton to ease their landings and reduce fall damage. Once they've reached the lowest level, they can make their way towards the northeastern side to find the Talisman in Elden Ring.

The Dragoncrest Shield Talisman +1 is located within Sainted Hero's Grave, a Dungeon near the middle of Altus Plateau. To reach this location, Tarnished travelers can exit the Capital's outer walls from the Outer Wall Battleground Site of Grace. Next, they can go west down the Rampartside Path and ascend the plateau above the Altus Tunnel. Be mindful of the Black Knife Assassin that guards the entrance to the catacombs.

All Dragoncrest Shield Talismans In Elden Ring

Once inside, Tarnished adventurers must reach the first corridor of falling blade traps. As they go down the stairwell towards the first trap, they will notice an entryway to the second level above. Wait for the blade to come down and stand atop it to ride to the next floor. After going up the stairway, players will encounter a small covered chamber locked with an Imp Statue Seal. Use a single Stonesword Key to dispel the barrier and check the front right corner to find the Dragoncrest Shield Talisman +1.

The third and final Dragoncrest Shield Talisman variant in Elden Ring is in the Lands Between's end-game area, Crumbling Farum Azula. First, Tarnished must defeat the Godskin Duo to reach the Dragon Temple Altar Site of Grace. From here, they must head down the pathway leading to Maliketh's lair. At the section with floating pieces of debris between Dragon Temple Lift and Rooftop, players can find the Dragoncrest Shield Talisman +2 on a secluded chunk of rubble beneath the main walkway.

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