Carapace Buckler
The skull of a seeker is solid but not heavy, which makes it perfect for a small and agile shield.
Overview
Carapace buckler is a late-game buckler crafted from Carapace, Scale Hide, and Refined Eitr. It belongs to the Carapace armor set family and is built around strong blocking rather than raw damage, making it a defensive choice for players who want a fast shield with high block power.
Its upgrade path improves both blocking and durability noticeably. At quality 1, 2, and 3, its block armor rises from 78 to 84 to 90, while durability increases from 200 to 250 to 300. The listed upgrade costs are:
- Quality 1: 16 Carapace, 3 Scale hide, 10 Refined eitr
- Quality 2: 8 Carapace, 3 Scale hide, 3 Refined eitr
- Quality 3: 16 Carapace, 6 Scale hide, 6 Refined eitr
The full total material cost for the shown progression is 40 Carapace, 12 Scale hide, and 19 Refined eitr.
Because it is a buckler, Carapace buckler is best used by players who want to time blocks precisely and benefit from the higher parry-focused style of shield play. Its material requirements also make it a clear Mistlands-tier craft, since Refined eitr and Carapace are both advanced resources.
Official description
The skull of a seeker is solid but not heavy, which makes it perfect for a small and agile shield.