Valheim · Weapon · Plains
Black Metal Shield
“Fashioned from the strongest metal, able to turn even the deadliest blades.”
Black Metal Shield is a Plains-tier blocking weapon in Valheim that deals 10 blunt damage. Out of 8 blocking weapons it ranks #2 by base combat damage (10).
Blunt damage
10
Skill
Blocking
Biome tier
Plains
Block
0
Knockback
50
Backstab
4×
Weight
5
Max level
3
How to craft Black Metal Shield
| Material | Craft | Upgrade to 2 | Upgrade to 3 | Total to max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finewood | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| Black Metal | 8 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Chain | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Other blocking weapons
Black Metal Shield: FAQ
How do you craft Black Metal Shield in Valheim?
Black Metal Shield needs 10 Finewood, 8 Black Metal, 5 Chain. Each upgrade costs 10 Finewood, 4 Black Metal, 2 Chain.
How much damage does Black Metal Shield do?
Black Metal Shield deals 10 blunt damage at base level, before skill level, upgrades and enemy resistances.
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