There are three types of shields: Bucklers, Kite Shields, and Tower Shields. Each of these shields are either obtained based on which class was chosen in the beginning of the game or found within the game. Each of them also have a certain block percentage for their defense of each specific attack element, as well as a certain amount of poise and weight.
Bucklers
Bucklers are generally round shields that are considered to be the lightest group of shields out of the three.
Kite Shields
These shields are a little longer than bucklers, with lengths that are almost half the size of the body.
Tower Shields
These shields are a bit longer than the kite shields, almost taking up the full length of the body. These are also generally the heaviest shields on average.
