Let me be completely honest with you – I’m not much of a fan of wielding a shield.
Most of the characters that I’ve created in all these years playing Skyrim are focused on core DPS while almost completely ignoring my defending stats.
Yes, I know some of you might call me crazy. But to me, the best defense is a powerful offense.
However I’ve decided to try out a couple of shield mods to see what the fuss is all about. Even though these amazing mods weren’t enough to convince me to start carrying a shield regularly, I did have quite a good time using most of these.
If you’re not like me and you enjoy defending, or even if you’re like me and you’re looking to change your ways, then take a look at some of these mods. Some of them are quite unique and innovative compared to the original base game shield options.
Keep in mind that not all of these mods add shields to the game – some modify the way shields work!
I’m also listing shields that are at least somewhat lore-friendly, so you won’t find any Game of Thrones shields on my list.
Alright, when I got my head down to write this list, I first said to myself that I was only going to add shields that were either unique or offered cool enchantments.
I know I’m not starting with the right foot on that regard, but check this one out.
It’s a retexture of the original iron shield, and it looks COOL!
The Black Iron Greatshield doesn’t offer anything in particular other than the most badass look in the game if you’re a shield-bearer.
If you’re reading this list, you probably are.
And if so, then why are you wasting your time and not downloading this fantastic shield? It once belonged to a mighty warrior, and it can now belong to you.
Shield enhancements adds three new shields to the game, all of which carry fantastic enchantments.
These enchantments aren’t tied to the shields themselves, though. And you can freely disenchant them and place the buffs on any other shield of your liking.
Oh man. If you played Oblivion, I know you just opened your eyes wide when you read the title of this mod.
Yes, the Gray Aegis shield that we loved is back!
It provides 30% magic resistance, but even more so, it brings us that feeling of happiness that we got when we played Oblivion back in the day. It does, right? Or is it just for me?
In any case, even if you didn’t play Oblivion give this shield a try.
These beautiful and unique shields honor the slayer of dragons that is the Dragonborn themselves.
The mod includes three beautiful shields that you can craft and enchant as you please.
Honestly, the shields look fantastic and the suit the team of Skyrim so well that I was tempted to give this mod the number one spot on my list. But that’s reserved for a truly game-changing mod.
If there was ever a good reason to use a shield in Skyrim, this is it.
It truly makes no sense that shields are almost useless against magic in the base game, and I think this is the main reason as to why so many players are reluctant to occupy one of their hands with a damn thing that only blocks arrows and physical damage.
Gone are the days of that, though.
With this mod you’ll be able to set how much magical damage can be blocked with your shield (the default amount is 20%).
It’s not overpowered at all and it makes shields formidable battle necessities instead of annoying encumbrances.
Born in the first half of the 90s, video games have been a part of my life ever since I was introduced to Age of Empires I by my dad. I'm a Mass Communications graduate with a specialization in Marketing, as well as a hardcore gamer. My aim is to bring you quality content so you can get the best out of your games and take your experience to the next level!
