Stone Wall Shield

Learn how to get the Stone Wall Shield in God of War Ragnarök, its powerful Shield Slam ability, and how to charge and use it effectively to dominate your foes.

Alright, let's talk about the Stone Wall Shield in God of War Ragnarök. This bad boy is pretty unique and can really change up your combat style if you learn to use it right. You'll be able to craft it pretty early on.

How to Get the Stone Wall Shield:

You can actually craft the Stone Wall Shield at Brok's shop the very first time you visit him at Sindri's House in the Realm Between Realms. The best part? It's usually free! However, there's a small catch: if you've already crafted the Dauntless Shield, you'll have to pay a bit of Hacksilver for this one. It's not a huge amount, though, so don't sweat it.

The main draw here is its special ability, Shield Slam. The description spells it out: "Double Tap L1 to Shield Slam, launching enemies when fully charged. Block attacks to absorb the hit and build up charge. Guard-break (yellow ring) attacks can be blocked when not fully charged." That's a lot to unpack, so let's break it down.

Stone Wall Shield Special Attack - Shield Slam

Seriously, this Shield Slam is one of the best shield abilities in the game. When it's fully charged, you can send multiple enemies flying and deal a ton of stun damage. But to really get the most out of it, you need to understand how to charge it up.

Charging the Stone Wall Shield

So, how do you charge this thing? Simple: block attacks. Every time you successfully block a hit, the shield absorbs some of that energy, and you'll see it start to glow, almost like it's getting super hot. You can also keep an eye on the four little bars just to the left of your health and rage meter. Each bar that fills up means more charge stored in your shield.

You can unleash the Shield Slam anytime by double-tapping L1, but it's way more effective when all four of those bars are full. Here's the important part: if you have all four bars filled and don't use the Shield Slam, the next attack that hits you will break through your guard, and all that stored charge will be lost. So, make sure you use it when it's fully charged!

Blocking Yellow Ring Attacks and Interrupting Concentric Blue Ring Attacks

If you're more of a defensive player, this shield is going to be your best friend. Unlike many other shields, the Stone Wall Shield lets you block yellow ring attacks, even when it's not fully charged. This is a huge defensive boost! Just remember, you still can't block red ring attacks, and blocking a yellow ring attack will fill up two of your shield charge bars instead of just one. Also, if you see an enemy starting a concentric blue ring attack, you can interrupt it by double-tapping L1 for a Shield Slam, but you've got to be quick on the draw!

You can pick up the Stone Wall Shield from Brok any time after you finish the first main story mission. Happy smashing!