Unique Shields | Skyrim Wiki

Unique shields in Skyrim are shields that are acquired for specific means that provide additional and special effects to the player when being used. Shields allow players to block effectively as well as provide additional armor to reduce physical damage taken further. Unique shields are supported by the Block skill and are available in both heavy and light variants, benefitting from the respective armor skill and benefits. When allocated with the right perks, shields are able to block not only direct melee attacks, but also incoming arrows, power attacks, and even fire, frost, and shock damage. Their bash ability can be used to stagger and even knock down opponents. 

All Skyrim Unique Shields

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Name	Armor Type	Weight	Armor	Effects
Aetherial Shield	Unique Shields	12	26	Can be crafted in the Aetherium Forge during the quest Lost to the Ages
Auriel's Shield	Unique Shields	14	32	Stores the energy of blocked attacks. Performing a power bash will release the stored energy.
Dawnguard Rune Shield	Unique Shields	6	27	+10 Bash damage against vampires, and sustained blocking creates a minor sun shield doing 10 points of damage while draining the wielder's stamina.
Shield of Solitude	Unique Shields	12	26-32	Increases Magic Resistance by 10-30% Blocks 15-35% more damage
Shield of Ysgramor	Unique Shields	12	30	Increases Magic Resistance by 20% Increases Health by 20 Points.
Spellbreaker	Unique Shields	12	38	While blocking, creates a ward that protects against spells for up to 50 points
Targe of the Blooded	Unique Shields	8	20	When bashing, does 3 points of bleeding damage for 5 seconds