Discover all 12 Shield Rond Attachments in God of War Ragnarök. Learn their locations, stats, upgrade materials, and how they enhance your combat style.
The 12 Shield Rond Attachments in God of War Ragnarök offer diverse stat boosts and special abilities, subtly altering the appearance of the shield boss. Your choice of rond should align with your playstyle, as there isn't a single best option for all situations. This guide details each rond, its location, and its potential benefits.
All Shield Rond Attachments can be upgraded to level 9 using Hacksilver and various in-game materials. Early upgrades are consistent, but higher levels require rarer materials, often found by completing Muspelheim Trials and Challenges.
| Shield Rond | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Rond of Volition | A basic shield rond. Sturdy and reliable | Acquired during Surviving Fimbulwinter main quest |
| Rond of Aggravation | A shield rond smithed with the rage of an angry spirit within | Looted from a Legendary Chest on Lyngbakr Island, Svartalfheim |
| Rond of Expedition | A shield rond that hastens recovery when used to ward off impending doom | Obtained after defeating the Light Elf boss Alva in The Temple of Light, Alfheim |
| Rond of Affliction | A shield rond with the power to unleash further ruin upon a cursed enemy | Looted from a Legendary Chest in The Barrens of Alfheim |
| Rond of Restoration | A shield rond crafted to provide protection and healing in the most dire of times | Looted from a Legendary Chest in The Abandoned Village of Vanaheim |
| Rond of Deflection | A shield rond for the quick and precise warrior | Crafted at any Blacksmith Shop upon reaching The Word of Fate main quest |
| Rond of the Nine Realms | A shield rond formed with hardened Yggdrasil sap to shift time | Obtained as a reward from the For Vanaheim! favor |
| Rond of Absorption | A shield rond known to generate offense from defense | Acquired at the end of the Unlocking the Mask main quest |
| Rond of Purification | A shield rond capable of removing what ails its user and redirecting it onto their enemy | Looted from a Legendary Chest at the Well of Urd in Midgard |
| Rond of Disruption | A shield rond soaked in the tears of Njord’s sadness | Obtained as a reward from the A Stag for All Seasons favor |
| Rond of Fortification | A shield rond that empowers the tenacious defender | Obtained as a reward after throwing Crystalline Shards into the Wishing Well of The Crater |
| Rond of Obliteration | A shield rond created through a painstaking process of tempering hundreds of Valkyrie feathers | Obtained as a reward for defeating Valkyrie Queen Gna in The Crucible of Muspelheim |
Rond of Volition
Where to Find the Rond of Volition
The Rond of Volition is unlocked during the first main quest, Surviving Fimbulwinter. It offers a balanced stat distribution when fully upgraded, with Defense being the highest stat (+29) and others at +17. It's a good choice for a balanced build but lacks special abilities.
Max Stats for Rond of Volition
| Level | Materials | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | N/A | +1 Defense |
| 2 | 350 Hacksilver, 3 Slag Deposits | +4 Defense |
| 3 | 700 Hacksilver, 6 Slag Deposits | +8 Defense |
| 4 | 2,000 Hacksilver, 2 Honed Metal | +11 Defense |
| 5 | 3,500 Hacksilver, 4 Honed Metal | +15 Defense |
| 6 | 5,000 Hacksilver, 1 Luminous Alloy | +18 Defense |
| 7 | 7,500 Hacksilver, 2 Luminous Alloy | +22 Defense, +13 Vitality, +13 Runic, +13 Cooldown, +13 Luck |
| 8 | 10,000 Hacksilver, 3 Luminous Alloy, 15 Dust of Realms | +25 Defense, +15 Vitality, +15 Runic, +15 Cooldown, +15 Luck |
| 9 | 14,000 Hacksilver, 30 Dust of Realms, 20 Fortified Remnants | +29 Defense, +17 Vitality, +17 Runic, +17 Cooldown, +17 Luck |
Rond of Aggravation
Where to Find the Rond of Aggravation
The Rond of Aggravation is found in a Legendary Chest on Lyngbakr Island, Svartalfheim. This island is part of the The Weight of Chains favor. Freeing the Lyngbakr is necessary to access most of the island.
Max Stats for Rond of Aggravation
| Level | Materials | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | N/A | +4 Defense, +3 Vitality, +3 Luck |
| 3 | 700 Hacksilver, 6 Slag Deposits | +8 Defense, +6 Vitality, +6 Luck |
| 4 | 2,000 Hacksilver, 2 Honed Metal | +11 Defense, +9 Vitality, +9 Luck |
| 5 | 3,500 Hacksilver, 4 Honed Metal | +15 Defense, +12 Vitality, +12 Luck |
| 6 | 5,000 Hacksilver, 1 Luminous Alloy | +18 Defense, +14 Vitality, +14 Luck |
| 7 | 7,500 Hacksilver, 2 Luminous Alloy | +22 Defense, +17 Vitality, +17 Luck |
| 8 | 10,000 Hacksilver, 3 Luminous Alloy, 15 Dust of Realms | +25 Defense, +20 Vitality, +20 Luck |
| 9 | 14,000 Hacksilver, 30 Dust of Realms, 20 Fortified Remnants | +29 Defense, +23 Vitality, +23 Luck |
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