5 BEST UNIQUE SHIELDS (+LOCATIONS) in TESV: Skyrim SE - Caedo's Countdowns

Unique Swords Countdown: • 5 STRONGEST UNIQUE 1H ...
Welcome to a list of the highest defense rating unique shields in TESV: Skyrim. I talk about both their stats, and their locations if you're looking to pick them up yourself! Items listed: Dawnguard Rune Shield, Auriel's Shield, Shield of Solitude, Shield of Ysgramor, Spellbreaker, and Aetherial Shield.
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[@GoblinLord]

I feel like the Aetherium Shield is more of an "oh shit" button, it essentially gives you time to heal for example, or cast buffs, or lay traps, pretty much works best as a spell-shield build

[@mochiroll3648]

Or if your getting jumped by ten guys

[@coolbeans3390]

Its fucking awesome for fighting people 1v1 on legendary.

[@jesusloves7959]

It's the best shield for legendary

[@jatelitherius9842]

I really feel like a 'worst unique' or 'worst items' list would be fun, Caedo Countdownesis

[@Yive.]

@Julio Rayden why does this seem like promoting

[@eldiospalomo2334]

The staff of charming💀💀

[@jatelitherius9842]

@@eldiospalomo2334 he’s cooking

[@Againstallodds20]

I always use spellbreaker normally because for a Warrior character those ice spells always beat me mad quick. lol good video Caedo

[@divinefox4306]

Yeah that is why I normally incorporate conjunction into my warrior build

[@ProGaming-db6ln]

Or just use the atronach stone with breton dragonskin

[@viciousspike9094]

The lightening bolts are also killer and impossible to juke unlike ice spikes or firebolts

[@Kristofer382]

@@ProGaming-db6ln That's such a specific build tho

[@ProGaming-db6ln]

@@Kristofer382 explain?

[@NeonBlacklightTH]

I kind of wish that with the Aetherial Shield had a detonation effect, where it has the normal original enchantment but once the ethereal effect is done, they explode with magical damage. A shield that would be perfect for crowd control.

[@sirusername2750]

I never stop getting amused by these types of videos. Been watching you for years 👍🏻

[@cleyjen]

For those who don't know. In order to get the letter from Falk Firebeard, you must gain at least one level after completing "The Man Who Cried Wolf" quest.

[@spongebob.]

Thank you

[@cleyjen]

@@spongebob. You're welcome. It's also worth mentioning gaining this level inside of Solitude won't count for some reason. Probably a bug that never got patched.

[@taylorberry2698]

What about targe of the blooded?

[@Yive.]

It’s not amazing

[@ikillzombys1]

The giant in the cave behind you when you see it also has a ruby paragon it might be a sapphire paragon.

[@mavelll8103]

The use for the aestherial shield is basically crowed control. I use it a ton playing legendary because i can cut the enemy numbers down a ton and focus certain ones

[@jeffr3773]

Exactly, when you actually play legendary or with increased enemy / increased damage mods, you know how important this is

[@mfspectacular]

It's outshined too much by the crown, especially if you know how to glitch the game for all the stones at once.

[@mavelll8103]

@@mfspectacular you’re right

[@Yive.]

@@mfspectacular all the stones at once??? How😆😆😆

[@mfspectacular]

@@Yive. a glitch w the crown. The more stones you get the more tedious it becomes

[@jakemaher9101]

on legendary the aetherium shield can be useful at lower levels you can use it to give yourself time to heal if you are using restoration

[@tetsusefer]

Great Video, thank you!

[@hugostiglitz7373]

About the Aetherial Shield, there is a perk, I believe it's in the Block skill tree that grants you the possibility of disarming an opponet with the shield bash attack. If you couple that with the effect of the shield, when enemies are struck with the shield, they will drop their weapons and run away. All of that, coupled with the size of the shield(I believe it's the second largest, with Ysgrammor's being the largest), and thus providing more coverage from attacks, I would give a more serious look at the Aetherial Shield as more than just a wall hanger.

[@bigjoe114]

dawnguard shield stamina bypass- use drai vitality shout on target before blocking

[@pistolpete7422]

Aetherial Shield is meant for crowd control. Bash the big guy so he can’t kill you, take care of the minions, circle back to the big guy. The fear helps you get some distance from him is all. Would be much better if you could get this AND the crown, but unfortunately unless you’re specific about using this for a build then most will skip the aetherial shield.

[@josephmaller592]

Spell breaker is my favorite shield.

[@Bofrab]

I see the Aetherium shield being useful if you are being swarmed, like if 3 guys are rushing you, shield bash one to take them out of the fight for a bit so you have less to worry about.

[@DxCerberus]

I always pick a Breton and enchant some gear with magic resist. Never happened for me to use spellbreaker, but I recognize the power within.

[@Anu_Unu_Rama]

dude you forgot the targe of the blooded... i felled many a foe with that heater shield alone

[@sparrowscall]

It is definitely something to relax to or to play skyrim to

[@peterdubinsky5389]

I had no idea the shield of solitude’s magic resist was a different one than the standard my God that’s useful thank you dude

[@cereal9267]

This is a bit late but the Aetherium Shield is good mainly for buying time. If you can't take down the enemy, you can just bash them and run away to fight them when you're stronger.

[@skerei6369]

In terms of making an aetherian item, the crown is the best. Trust me, I love the dwarven stuff so much, and made all 3 items after a save to see them, and I wanted the shield to be amazing.

[@ethanrose1099]

Why is the blooded targe not on here it is pretty good at all levels but slightly drops off at 40+ with it's bleed affect and the fact that it can be upgraded using a steel ingot and you can put a resistance enchant on it also if you get to enchanting 100 and get that perk

[@SuperHothead14]

Another great video as always calculus gingerbread!

[@thebyk8832]

You could use it at low levels to get opportunities to use healing spells against tough enemies

[@sharpc5416]

Combo the Aetherium shield with warlocks ring is amazing

[@andrewcharlong1795]

never actually used the Aetherium Shield but where i am in the game it would be great for crowd control when fighting multiple high hp and damage mobs. you can bash most or all of the other mobs allowing you to essentially 1v1 the mobs instead of 1v? mobs.

[@billyramey9946]

Spellbreaker can also be paired with the Ward Absorb perk from the Restoration skill tree, effectively negating magic attacks that hit it.

[@cheesyboy1627]

And the warlock ring from fishing

[@uzairafsar7535]

Ethereal shield maybe bash and give time to cast fire storm or another high level spell?

[@liamdraper447]

Aetherium Shield is my No.2 behind Spellbreaker. Great for giving you the chance to heal yourself mid combat, even if your just healing yourself for the stamina! Amazing for 1v1s, not the greatest when you’re fighting say 4 or more worthy enemies, but it saves you so so so often it’s crazy. It falls off once you get shield charge tho as knocking enemies over gives you that time to heal up, not as much time, but enough time

[@patrickn.4113]

For the aetherial shield A strong shield bash does not activate its special effect. For Spellbreaker It also blocks shouts like unrelenting force or drain life or what have you. Very effective against deathlords with an ebony bow. They can shout you down.

[@TheOne-xn7lb]

Spellbreaker for the win!

[@Buzgut]

Never noticed there's a huge ysgramor head above the door in his burial chamber. Noticed when you zoom over to the chest.

[@MystoryHisglory413]

You forgot to involve the potion of enchanting if you and that you will become completely immune to magic

[@paulhinterberger7438]

Really the only viable use I've found for the Aetherium Shield is actually giving it to a follower during moments where you're fighting crowds. It helps by giving breathing room while I can use Spellbreaker or Auriels Shield

[@williamfensom5466]

Targe of the blooded is nice too.

[@dimitratheodorou1573]

If you have a non-essential follower, you can hit them with the atherial sjeild yo keep them alive when you are going through traps

[@paladin07]

Good job "Plato Leviticus"

[@steamypotato3310]

You can find atherium wars in the college of winterhold’s library

[@OdysseyHome-Gaming]

My favourite shield was the targe of the bloodied.

[@nevie2960]

i could see the ethereal shield as being useful for taking care of aggressive hold guards without increasing your bounty

[@1B1ueyedwo1f]

The Shield of Solitude is upgradable if you get it earlier. EDIT: Also, The Aetherial Shield is usefule for interruption. Let's say you're getting clocked by a Chaurus Reaper (F those things, seriously). You can make them etherial and flee, which gives you time to either heal or run.

[@VirgilioJunior]

well cato jamsession, long time no see

[@rahulmahajan8233]

You look like Lester from GTA 5

[@loringdanielson2583]

I found a shield with some crusader armor that had a ward built in I went through the shines utcasked me to do to be worthy...but never used it it looked good but I dud not want to clunk around on a Holy Grail outfit. But the shield looked g good. I gave it to a follower whk equiped it on her back and left it there pulling out a ebony shield leaving the other in battles

[@lukedorrington7455]

Spellbreaker paired with Dawnbreaker 😎

[@elblah9721]

Aetherial Shield strategy: When fighting a big baddie & also lesser baddies, shield bash the big baddie repeatedly as you whittle down the lesser baddies in between the bashes.

[@terricrosby3290]

I was all about two handers untill i got spell breaker the first time i pair it with dawnbreaker for vampire covens and mages

[@ddthewildman2197]

Dragon. While I was fighting 10 bandits so I use the atheral sheild.

[@rememberthefallen1970]

Whenever I play warrior or a tank build i either play Targe of the blooded or spell breaker

[@robertooneilnunez8290]

Targe of the blooded paired with windshear.

[@eugene1leroy]

Can you do a companion top five or ten

[@ericcollins1727]

A cloak spell with a good sword an board is great crowd control

[@dairorevsonpayang8494]

i always use auriels shield when im playing skyrim

[@captainchemo8074]

Can you do maces if there is unique maces

[@ryanmalik3378]

Title : 5 Unique Shield Video : more than 5

[@fnafmilf]

I sold the ruby paragon early in game cause I thought it didn't do anything, I'm gonna kms I really wanted that shield

[@stgeorge28]

Spellbreaker is badass.

[@theguy7276]

Auriel's shield looks best with Dawnbreaker ngl

[@theorangegremlin334]

The ethereal shield might be good for stoping a pursurer

[@gamingboysk2679]

11:15 use strong drain health attack with it and you'll one shot literally everyone without getting hit 😅

[@chloelevi11]

I like how you used no mods in this because in Skyrim I can’t find a decent shield

[@kurecore7501]

In the end find my self using Spelbreaker everytime 🤔😊

[@OdysseyHome-Gaming]

People know spell swords but i love playing spell shields in skyrim. The aetherial shield could be really good if it converts the target to undead. Otherwise i'd just use chain lightning on the fleeing enemy so it shocks ther enemies.

[@garyfrantum6950]

what weapon is he using here? the axe

[@colinherndon8099]

Where target of the blooded at? SIKE

[@epicgameswheregamesareepic5364]

Cheddar gerdurson

[@remote24]

Yesterday i walked through a crypt with sheer endless draugr lords, i whish i chose the etherium shield instead of the crown 😅

[@thecriticalcritic2087]

I don't really use unique ones I use the daedric Shield kind of like spellbreaker it increases magic resistance

[@Anankin12]

But spellbreaker literally nullifies magic damage

[@Jshh7s]

@@Anankin12 but it looks stupid while Daedric is black and spikey

[@jarretscerbo1601]

I wonder why no one has mentioned ysgramors shield

[@andrazprelec8263]

well isnt auriles shild kinda terible? II mean 15 hits without power bashing once o get the full effect of fus ro dah, wich is lets be honest the only good one.

[@jamesnewman8011]

Aetherium Shield seems like a waste of time. I hate having to chase stuff around and it would lead to chasing invincible enemies around. The crown allows for 2 signs at once iirc.

[@peckish_tooth6515]

Challenge: Complete Skyrim using only items gained as quest rewards.

[@Snippyyy]

wassup cardio nemesis?

[@Letroush]

aheago trensis

[@zachhawn8720]

QUACK!

[@mingustheduck]

Ethereal shield. Bash. Heal.

[@SuperDoodler101]

The aetherial shield could be really good for a pacifist run

[@gavinl1565]

The Vampire's of harkon are better.

[@chaoticspark2639]

hey look its laendo grentsis

[@archyvile9926]

Condo Genetics

[@antonioluevano7630]

"Dragonbro" 💀

[@sheepshoe]

"Ariel's Shield"

[@Crackgearson]

You can only pick one Atherial Item. PC Users: Yeah nah, never gonna happen *taps on console command*

[@CalumAtkinson]

are auriels shield or spellbreaker levelled?

[@ns0557212]

No for leveled items check out or Google I mean, leveled items in skyrim UESP wiki.

[@pilotx3mm420]

Sooooo ariel shield=black panther

[@granulartypecast]

* cries in Targe of the Blooded *

[@remote24]

Where is the spikeshield!? Vegetablesoup+bash= stunlock+bleed!

[@DamazoTha]

🤣🤣I said tomb like a dummy. I wouldve never thought to say Companions

[@manchester250]

what dup

[@Dante-sb5dr]

Guys listen! I just found a glitch how to apply that dawnguard rune shields sun shield to any shield , atleast I think it will be on every shield you wield :D It was by accident when I was at kilkhreath temple and tried to block that light ray. Standing infront of it it slowly takes your health even if you have shield up. Stand there with your rune shield up and let it take your health at least half. At one point when it have taken half your health try to switch another shield you have and raise it up. It should generate sun shield too now. It takes your stamina still as normally. But this glitch to work you have to generate that sun shield all time while standing infornt of laser! Did anyone know about this at all? :D I just discover d it. Tell me did you get it to work or not!

[@psal8715]

Aetherium Shield is a pretty trash shield unfortunately. The use case of that shield are super super niech

[@mrquackler1100]

Uh the the dawn gaurd shield is gotten from uh the dragon in far harbor

[@psal8715]

I have only ever gotten it from the Lost Relic quest. Never seen it on a dragon.

[@aaronsmith8253]

So I have looked everywhere to see if anyone has found this shield, and I have come up with nothing. The shield is called Hyperion and it looks exactly like Auriels Shield. It's in Blackreach, I found it during the Septimus Signus quest: Discerning the Transmundane. You go to the ruins that has the giant orange Dwemer light orb area and make your way to the top. There is a chest to the right of the King's Throne called King's Chest. In it is the shield. I have never seen it anywhere on KZbin or on Google. So I'm not sure if anyone else has found it.

[@kharjothekhajiit1669]

Interesting... I'm going to have to check that out. Thanks for the info.

[@aaronsmith8253]

@@kharjothekhajiit1669 No problem! It's pretty neat! It casts a ward while blocking that blocks 120pts of damage and has 30% reduction on Restoration spells!

[@dsguy7375]

@@aaronsmith8253 do you think it's possible you have a mod that could have added it?

[@psal8715]

Think that is coming from the Space Wiking Dwemer Exoskeleton or another mod that pulled from it. That shield is not in the base game

[@nwahbard3433]

I carry an orcish shield It's very heavy to wield I want to use it more often If it's not smells that weird

[@Reweralness]

Small correction to a few things in the vid; Shield of Ysgramor CAN be upgraded at a workbench, needing Arcane Blacksmith and an ebony ingot, and benefits from ebony smithing. Shield of Solitude also cannot be disenchanted, and the magic resist enchantment on it is not unique. It's a unique shield but with 2 ordinary yet powerful enchantments, but it's considered by the game a "true unique" item, thus it cannot be disenchanted. The ability to disenchant it and the separate magic resistance shown in the video must be a result of a mod, same might be the reason for being unable to upgrade Ysgramor's shield.

[@meinebosma]

You are listing changes brought about by mods.

[@Reweralness]

Yes I am, because his videos are supposed to be of the vanilla Special Edition. Some people may not have the mods he has which might cause confusion. Note that I dont count the unofficial patch as a mod, its mandarory and might fix the issues shown in the video

[@meinebosma]

The video is of the vanilla Special Edition, the corrections you listed are caused by mods.

[@michaeldyer6288]

My man really just listed the unofficial patch changes on a vanilla Skyrim list

[@Reweralness]

My man be playin skyrim without patch hoo boi

[@joshosborne683]

Are you at all interested in bloodborne?

[@hunterdekovoltdu0137]

That why you shouldn't play on vanilla skyrim without using mod, in my game sse really moded) i can craft nord hero arrow, upgrade every item that are not added by mod like certain custom follower armor and weapon, yep like the higer vers of nightingale blade)

[@tayuhiroya9452]

atronach perk + atronach stone and i dont need spellbreaker soo i make a shield what is give me fortify block and stamina or health. Daedra or dragon shield. Mostly daedra because of the higher armor value.

[@dantechusa9355]

Atherial Shield is worthless does nothing special. Spellbreaker is the best unique shield in the game.

[@gavinl1565]

Skyrim the most boring game i have ever played

[@niklasmijer7089]

I could never really get into it...

[@saskilla1945]

Why

[@thugshakercentral46]

Get the special edition and you can get mods. Increases the enjoyment tenfold

[@hawk1079]

Same as the fallout games lol I bought them bc everybody talks about them but are damn boring !!

[@koronavirus5587]

install mods