The Lucon Large Shield is a T4 Large Shield in Crimson Desert. This ornately decorated, ostentatious tower shield offers high defense and excellent guard capabilities, making it a solid choice for tanky one-handed weapon builds that prioritize blocking and damage mitigation over mobility. Its jewel-encrusted appearance (with finely crafted imitations) gives it a flashy, noble look that many warriors ironically avoid due to its showy design.
While not in the top S-tier like the Rhonid Large Shield, it provides strong baseline protection for mid-game exploration and story progression. This guide covers its exact location in the Beighen Candelry (also referred to as Beacon Candler), full stats, effects, and build tips.
Where to Find the Lucon Large Shield in Crimson Desert
The Lucon Large Shield hides in the cellar of the Beighen Candelry (a candle shop or tannery-related building in a town or settlement area).
Step-by-Step Location Guide:
- Locate the Beighen Candelry on your map (often in a civilized area with shops; check towns or merchant districts in regions like Hernand or Demeniss outskirts—player reports place it near tannery or candle-making facilities).
- Enter the main building of the candelry.
- Find the entrance to the cellar (usually a door, stairs, or hatch leading downstairs — it may be behind the counter or in a back room).
- Descend into the cellar and search for a chest, weapons rack, or ground loot spot. The Lucon Large Shield rests there among other items or barrels.
- Pick it up—no major enemies, puzzles, or bosses guard it in most reports. It’s a straightforward hidden exploration reward.
Pro Tip: This location appears in “15 More Unique Gear Locations” videos alongside items like the Frozen Heart Plate set and King’s Dagger. Combine the trip with nearby shop looting or crafting manual hunts (e.g., Shields of the World volumes). If the cellar is locked, check for keys from merchants or side quests in the area.
The shield is accessible relatively early once you reach relevant towns, making it a good pickup before tackling tougher sanctums or bosses.
Lucon Large Shield Stats
- Weapon Type: Large Shield (One-Handed)
- Tier: T4
- Defense: 27
- Guard Rate: 50
- Attack: 0
- Attack Speed: 0 (or minimal)
- Movement Speed: Reduced (typical for large/tower shields — expect a noticeable penalty compared to smaller shields)
- Critical Rate: 0
- Abyss Gear Slots: Supports standard sockets (usually 1–2+ for customization)
- Refinement: Fully refinable for higher defense and guard improvements
Description: “An ornately decorated shield. The jewels embedded in it are all finely crafted imitations. Its overly ostentatious appearance has led many warriors to shun it.”
As a large shield, it excels at high-impact blocking but trades off mobility. The high Guard Rate (50) helps with successful parries or reduced stamina drain on blocks, while the 27 Defense makes it one of the tankier options in its tier.
Effects and Combat Playstyle Explained
The Lucon Large Shield functions as a classic tower shield with no flashy built-in special effects (unlike the Gale Shield’s Stormy Retribution or Witters Plate Helm’s Rising Torrent). Its power lies in raw defensive stats:
- High Defense & Guard Rate: Absorbs heavy hits effectively, ideal for prolonged fights against bosses or grouped enemies.
- Movement Speed Penalty: Large shields slow you down — pair with movement-boosting Abyss Gears (Haste), boots, or skills to compensate.
- Abyss Gear Customization: Socket cores like Aegis (damage reduction), Fortification (extra defense), or Vigor (stamina regen) to enhance tankiness. It also works well with special cores for counterattacks.
Combat Tips:
- Hold guard (LB/L1) to block while using one-handed weapons (sword, mace, etc.) for a balanced sword-and-board setup.
- Great for stagger-focused or parry builds — the high Guard Rate improves block reliability.
- Refine it at a blacksmith and add defensive Abyss gears to push its tank potential further.
- Less ideal for fast, dodge-heavy playstyles due to the speed reduction; better for stationary or methodical combat.
No durability limits or unique debuffs reported. It remains useful into mid-game until you upgrade to S-tier options like Rhonid or Shield of Conviction.
Why the Lucon Large Shield Is Worth Getting
- Strong Defensive Stats: 27 Defense and a 50 Guard Rate make it a noticeable upgrade for early-to-mid tank builds.
- Easy Accessibility: Cellar loot with minimal risk or combat required.
- Customization Potential: Abyss gear slots let you tailor it for specific needs (more defense, stamina sustain, etc.).
- Thematic Appeal: Flashy, jewel-heavy design fits noble or ostentatious character roleplay.
- Collection Value: Part of completing large shield sets or unique gear hunts.
If you prefer blocking over dodging or are building a heavy armor loadout, grab the Lucon Large Shield during your town explorations. It complements other defensive finds like the Gale Shield (for wind counters) or Icewing Plate pieces.
Have you equipped the Lucon Large Shield yet? Share your favorite shield builds, Abyss Gear combos, or other cellar/tannery hidden gear tips in the comments!
