Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII shields

In Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, Lightning has a variety of shields in her arsenal, listed below. Their common traits are raising maximum HP and status resistance.
Shields can be upgraded from the second playthrough onwards after defeating the final boss. Shields can be upgraded at forges for a small fee and various materials. Most materials can either be bought at Adventuring Essentials or obtained from defeated enemies, although the best materials are only available as enemy drops.
It is not possible to upgrade shields such that all of their statistics achieve their theoretical maximum values, because each shield can only be upgraded a set number of times. Upgrading a shield the first time earns the Novice Shieldsmith achievement. Upgrading a shield thirty times earns the Expert Shieldsmith achievement.
One can also downgrade shields. This will not refund all of the materials used to upgrade them, but will "refund" the number of upgrades.
== Defense formulas ==
=== Guard Efficiency ===
Guard Efficiency is a percent damage reduction multiplied by the Physical and Magic Resistance of the used ability.
Ability Defense%	 	Guard Efficiency	 	
25% 	×	15% 	=	36.25%
0.75 	×	0.85 	=	0.6375
For example, with 100 damage the formula for receiving it using the example above would be:
:0.75*0.85*100=ca.64
Instead of receiving 100 damage, Lightning would receive 64 damage.
=== Guard Defense ===
Guard Defense is a flat damage reduction, calculated as a subtraction from the multiplication of incoming damage, ability's percent damage reduction, and a shield's Guard Efficiency.
Using the example above, the damage calculation for Guard Defense with 50 points would be:
:64-50=14
== Shields ==
=== Well-balanced shields ===
Well-balanced shields generally boost HP and Guard Defense.
Name	Properties 	Acquirement 	Cost 	Image
 	Maximum HP: +500ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 50 	Initial 	N/A 	
 	A shield of deep crimson that protects the chosen savior. 	A shield of deep crimson that protects the chosen savior. 	A shield of deep crimson that protects the chosen savior. 	
 	Maximum HP: +8000ATB Speed: +20Guard Defense: 330 	Reward: Complete Four Trials in God's Sanctum on Final Day. Replaces Night Lotus. 	N/A 	
 	A battle shield that shines with ultimate power, brimming with Serah's unfulfilled wishes. 	A battle shield that shines with ultimate power, brimming with Serah's unfulfilled wishes. 	A battle shield that shines with ultimate power, brimming with Serah's unfulfilled wishes. 	
 	Maximum HP: +900ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 70 	Gift: Hope Day 2Buy: Luxerion Old Town Forge, Research Camp Forge 	2,600 	
 	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Basic 	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Basic 	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Basic 	
 	Maximum HP: +1600ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 100 	Buy: Research Camp Forge, Luxerion Old Town Forge, Final Day Forge 	36,000 	
 	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Average 	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Average 	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Average 	
 	Maximum HP: +2,800ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 100 	Buy: Luxerion Old Town Forge (Day 10+), Final Day Forge 	165,000 	
 	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Superior	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Superior	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Superior	
 	Maximum HP: +4,800ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 150 	Buy: Luxerion Old Town Forge, Final Day Forge (Hard Mode) 	420,000 	
 	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Ultimate	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Ultimate	A well-balanced shield, good for enduring hits and for deflecting damage while guarding. Rank: Ultimate	
=== Large shields ===
Large shields boost HP and Guard Defense, but come with the drawback of reducing ATB Speed. They focus on providing massive amounts of HP and include the auto-ability Defender which increases Keep to reduce enemy interruption of abilities.
Name	Properties 	Acquirement 	Cost 	Image
 	Maximum HP: +1500ATB Speed: -15Guard Defense: 20 Defender Lv. 1 	Gift: Hope Day 1Buy: Luxerion Old Town Forge, Ruffian Forge 	500 	
 	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Basic 	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Basic 	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Basic 	
 	Maximum HP: +3,000ATB Speed: -15Guard Defense: 30 Defender Lv. 1 	Reward: "Born from Chaos" questBuy: Luxerion Old Town Forge 	2,600 	
 	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increases the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Average	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increases the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Average	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increases the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Average	
 	Maximum HP: +5000ATB Speed: -15Guard Defense: 50 Defender Lv. 1 	Buy: Luxerion Old Town Forge, Ruffian Forge 	36,000 	
 	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Good 	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Good 	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Good 	
 	Maximum HP: +9000ATB Speed: -15Guard Defense: 70 Defender Lv. 2 	Buy: Luxerion Old Town Forge (Day 10+), Final Day Forge 	165,000 	
 	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Superior	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Superior	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Superior	
 	Maximum HP: +15000ATB Speed: -15Guard Defense: 100 Defender Lv. 2 	Buy: Luxerion Old Town Forge, Final Day Forge (Hard Mode) 	420,000 	
 	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Ultimate	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Ultimate	A large shield that boasts a strong defense. It increase the bearer's maximum HP. Rank: Ultimate	
=== Tactical shields ===
Tactical shields boost HP, ATB Speed, and Guard Defense.
Name	Properties 	Acquirement 	Cost 	Image
 	Maximum HP: +100ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 100 	Gift: Hope Day 1Buy: Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge, Jagd Village Forge 	500 	
 	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Basic 	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Basic 	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Basic 	
 	Maximum HP: +200ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 160 	Buy: Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge, Jagd Village Forge 	2,600 	
 	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Average 	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Average 	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Average 	
 	Maximum HP: +500ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 220 	Buy: Jagd Village Forge, Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge 	36,000 	
 	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Good 	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Good 	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Good 	
 	Maximum HP: +1000ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 280 	Buy: Yusnaan Champion's Quarter (Day 10+), Final Day Forge 	165,000 	
 	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Superior	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Superior	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Superior	
 	Maximum HP: +2000ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 350 	Buy: Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge, Final Day Forge (Hard Mode) 	420,000 	
 	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Ultimate	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Ultimate	A tactical shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding. Rank: Ultimate	
=== Ensorcelled shields ===
Ensorcelled shields boost ATB Speed, Guard Defense, and Magic.
Name	Properties 	Acquirement 	Cost 	Image
() 	Guard Defense: +100Magic: +100 	Buy: Jagd Village Forge (Day 6+) 	5,200 	
() 	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Basic 	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Basic 	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Basic 	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +5Guard Defense: 60Magic: +150 	Buy: Jagd Village Forge (Day 6+) 	36,000 	
 	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Average 	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Average 	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Average 	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +5Guard Defense: 80Magic: +200 	Buy: Jagd Village Forge (Day 6+) 	155,000 	
 	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Good 	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Good 	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Good 	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 100Magic: +250 	Buy: Jagd Village Forge (Hard Mode), Final Day Forge 	228,000 	
 	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Superior	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Superior	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Superior	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 130Magic: +350 	Buy: Jagd Village Forge, Final Day Forge (Hard Mode) 	330,000 	
 	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Ultimate	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Ultimate	An ensorcelled shield that increases Magic, its every line and detail holding mystic potential. Rank: Ultimate	
=== Light shields ===
Light shields boost HP and ATB Speed. They focus on ATB Speed and include the auto-ability Guard Efficiency, which increases damage resistance by a certain percent while actively guarding.
Name	Properties 	Acquirement 	Cost 	Image
 	Maximum HP: +1000ATB Speed: +20Guard Defense: 0 Guard Efficiency +14% 	Buy: Research Camp Forge (Day 6+) 	4,000 	
 	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Basic 	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Basic 	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Basic 	
 	Maximum HP: +1500ATB Speed: +25Guard Defense: 0 Guard Efficiency +14% 	Buy: Research Camp Forge (Day 6+) 	42,000 	
 	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Average 	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Average 	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Average 	
 	Maximum HP: +2000ATB Speed: +30Guard Defense: 0 Guard Efficiency +14% 	Buy: Research Camp Forge (Day 10+) 	180,000 	
 	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Good 	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Good 	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Good 	
 	Maximum HP: +3000ATB Speed: +35Guard Defense: 0 Guard Efficiency +18% 	Buy: Research Camp Forge (Hard Mode) 	250,000 	
 	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Superior	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Superior	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Superior	
 	Maximum HP: +3200ATB Speed: +40Guard Defense: 0 Guard Efficiency +18% 	Buy: Research Camp Forge (Hard Mode) 	500,000 	
 	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Ultimate	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Ultimate	A light shield of grace and beauty. It hastens the recovery of ATB. Rank: Ultimate	
=== Valuable shields ===
Valuable shields boost HP and improve elemental resistance while guarding, but they reduce ATB Speed. They include two auto-abilities, which strengthen elemental resistances.
Name	Properties 	Acquirement 	Cost 	Image
 	Maximum HP: +2600ATB Speed: -15 Fire Guard +70% Ice Guard +70% 	Buy: Ruffian Forge (Day 8+) 	4,000 	
 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against fire- and ice-based attacks. Rank: Average 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against fire- and ice-based attacks. Rank: Average 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against fire- and ice-based attacks. Rank: Average 	
 	Maximum HP: +2600ATB Speed: -15Guard Defense: 0 Lightning Guard +70% Wind Guard +70% 	Buy: Ruffian Forge (Day 8+) 	4,000 	
 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against lightning- and wind-based attacks. Rank: Average 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against lightning- and wind-based attacks. Rank: Average 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against lightning- and wind-based attacks. Rank: Average 	
 	Maximum HP: +5500ATB Speed: -15 Fire Guard +70% Ice Guard +70% 	Buy: Ruffian Forge (Day 10+) 	32,000 	
 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against fire- and ice-based attacks. Rank: Superior 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against fire- and ice-based attacks. Rank: Superior 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against fire- and ice-based attacks. Rank: Superior 	
 	Maximum HP: +5500ATB Speed: -15Guard Defense: 0 Lightning Guard +70% Wind Guard +70% 	Buy: Ruffian Forge (Day 10+) 	32,000 	
 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against lightning- and wind-based attacks. Rank: Superior	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against lightning- and wind-based attacks. Rank: Superior	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against lightning- and wind-based attacks. Rank: Superior	
 	Maximum HP: +9200ATB Speed: -15Guard Defense: 0 Fire Guard +80% Ice Guard +80% 	Buy: Ruffian Forge (Hard Mode) 	360,000 	
 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against fire- and ice-based attacks. Rank: Ultimate 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against fire- and ice-based attacks. Rank: Ultimate 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against fire- and ice-based attacks. Rank: Ultimate 	
 	Maximum HP: +9200ATB Speed: -15Guard Defense: 0 Lightning Guard +80% Wind Guard +80% 	Buy: Ruffian Forge (Hard Mode) 	360,000 	
 	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against lightning- and wind-based attacks. Rank: Ultimate	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against lightning- and wind-based attacks. Rank: Ultimate	A valuable shield that triggers great defensive abilities when guarding against lightning- and wind-based attacks. Rank: Ultimate	
=== Crest shields ===
Crest shields boost HP and Guard Defense and have varying effects on ATB Speed.
Name	Properties 	Acquirement 	Cost 	Image
 	Maximum HP: +2000ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 110 	Reward: "Roadworks III" quest 	N/A 	
 	A shield emblazoned with the crest of the Maelstrom, one of the Grand Companies of Eorzea. 	A shield emblazoned with the crest of the Maelstrom, one of the Grand Companies of Eorzea. 	A shield emblazoned with the crest of the Maelstrom, one of the Grand Companies of Eorzea. 	
 	Maximum HP: +5000ATB Speed: -15Guard Defense: 55 	Reward: "Roadworks I" quest 	N/A 	
 	A shield emblazoned with the crest of the Immortal Flames, one of the Grand Companies of Eorzea.	A shield emblazoned with the crest of the Immortal Flames, one of the Grand Companies of Eorzea.	A shield emblazoned with the crest of the Immortal Flames, one of the Grand Companies of Eorzea.	
 	Maximum HP: +700ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 240 	Reward: "Roadworks II" quest 	N/A 	
 	A shield emblazoned with the crest of the Twin Adder, one of the Grand Companies of Eorzea. 	A shield emblazoned with the crest of the Twin Adder, one of the Grand Companies of Eorzea. 	A shield emblazoned with the crest of the Twin Adder, one of the Grand Companies of Eorzea. 	
=== Other shields ===
The following shields are available either from having save data from previous entries of Lightning Saga games or from downloadable content. Many of them have traits reminiscent of one of the seven types from above.
Name	Properties 	Acquirement 	Image
 	Maximum HP: +1000ATB Speed: +15Guard Defense: 0 Guard Efficiency +15% 	DLCHave an existing FFXIII save file 	
 	Defensive equipment made using the antimatter technology of Cocoon's scientific community. 	Defensive equipment made using the antimatter technology of Cocoon's scientific community. 	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 100Strength: 100Magic: 100 	DLCHave an existing FFXIII-2 save file 	
 	A shield from Valhalla, borne by the sworn protector of the goddess Etro. 	A shield from Valhalla, borne by the sworn protector of the goddess Etro. 	
 	Maximum HP: +1500ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 0Strength: 200 Blitz Ace 	DLC 	
 	A shield which represents the determination of a guardian who would offer up his life for that of his summoner. 	A shield which represents the determination of a guardian who would offer up his life for that of his summoner. 	
 	Maximum HP: +1500ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 200 Great Gospel 	DLC 	
 	A defensive shield that holds the wishes of a young maiden who tried cure a gloomy city with her flowers. 	A defensive shield that holds the wishes of a young maiden who tried cure a gloomy city with her flowers. 	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 150 Critical Barrier Critical Barrier+ 	DLC 	
 	Once worn by an adventurer, the nicks and scars speak to the dangers that its owner faced. 	Once worn by an adventurer, the nicks and scars speak to the dangers that its owner faced. 	
 	Maximum HP: +800ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 30 Status Ailments Resistance +25% 	DLC 	
 	A shield which glitters with an undying light that strikes like the lightning which illuminates a dark night. 	A shield which glitters with an undying light that strikes like the lightning which illuminates a dark night. 	
 	Maximum HP: +800ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 30 Resist Magic Damage +20% 	DLC 	
 	A miraculous shield crafted from sacred trees that stand as guardians over holy sites. 	A miraculous shield crafted from sacred trees that stand as guardians over holy sites. 	
 	Maximum HP: +800ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 30 Resist Physical Damage +20% 	DLC 	
 	Dancing shadows of the moonlight on this shield's surface confuse and deflect enemy weapons. 	Dancing shadows of the moonlight on this shield's surface confuse and deflect enemy weapons. 	
 	Maximum HP: +800ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 30 Resist Physical Damage +20% 	DLC 	
 	A sturdy shield covered in steel rivets that is said to have knocked back even mounted warriors. 	A sturdy shield covered in steel rivets that is said to have knocked back even mounted warriors. 	
 	Maximum HP: +800ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 30 Status Ailments Resistance +25% 	Reward: Complete demo 	
 	A solid shield that defends as solidly as the gate that not even the gods could force open. 	A solid shield that defends as solidly as the gate that not even the gods could force open. 	
 	Maximum HP: +800ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 30 Resist Magic Damage +20% 	DLC 	
 	A shield which shows the control of one who can keep their own mind as calm as still waters, even amidst the bloody battlefield.	A shield which shows the control of one who can keep their own mind as calm as still waters, even amidst the bloody battlefield.	
 	Maximum HP: +800ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 30 Status Ailments Resistance +25% 	DLC 	
 	A beguiling shield, as describe in the fantastic phrases of an ancient song of the past. 	A beguiling shield, as describe in the fantastic phrases of an ancient song of the past. 	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +20Guard Defense: 800 Maximum HP -95% 	DLC 	
 	The fool who tries to fight at the gates of hell will die in the embrace of the lord of the underworld. 	The fool who tries to fight at the gates of hell will die in the embrace of the lord of the underworld. 	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +30Guard Defense: 150 Defender's HP Restore 1% 	DLC 	
 	The shield of God, which takes the form of an unseen wall that seems to negate all attacks against it. 	The shield of God, which takes the form of an unseen wall that seems to negate all attacks against it. 	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +30Guard Defense: 150 Mog's Blessing Lv. 1 	DLC 	
 	A shield which will drain enemies of their fighting strength on its looks alone—or perhaps incite them to greater fury. 	A shield which will drain enemies of their fighting strength on its looks alone—or perhaps incite them to greater fury. 	
 	Maximum HP: +1500ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 0Magic: 200 Song of Prayer 	DLC 	
 	A shield that expresses the pure prayers of the summoner who brought peace to Spira. 	A shield that expresses the pure prayers of the summoner who brought peace to Spira. 	
== Gauntlets ==
Gauntlets are similar to ensorcelled shields in that they raise ATB Speed and Guard Defense by a fair amount, but instead of Magic they augment Strength. They are best suited for Schemata which rely on physical abilities.
Name	Properties 	Acquirement 	Cost 	Image
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +5Guard Defense: 50Strength: 100 	Buy: Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge (Day 6+) 	5,200 	
 	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Basic 	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Basic 	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Basic 	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +5Guard Defense: 60Strength: 150 	Buy: Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge (Day 6+) 	26,000 	
 	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Average 	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Average 	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Average 	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +5Guard Defense: 80Strength: 200 	Buy: Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge (Day 10+) 	155,000 	
 	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Good 	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Good 	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Good 	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 100Strength: 250 	Buy: Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge (Hard Mode), Final Day Forge 	228,000 	
 	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Superior	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Superior	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Superior	
 	Maximum HP: 0ATB Speed: +10Guard Defense: 130Strength: 350 	Buy: Yusnaan Champion's Quarter Forge, Final Day Forge (Hard Mode) 	330,000 	
 	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Ultimate	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Ultimate	A bracer that sacrifices defense in order to focus on offense. Rank: Ultimate	
 	Maximum HP: +2000ATB Speed: 0Guard Defense: 0 	DLC 	N/A 	
 	A band that protects a SOLDIER operative using mystical mako energy. 	A band that protects a SOLDIER operative using mystical mako energy. 	A band that protects a SOLDIER operative using mystical mako energy. 	
==Other appearances==
Lightning's Night Lotus appears in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
== Behind the scenes ==
The large shields are inspired by Arthurian legends: Prytwen was the name of King Arthur's ship, Pendragon was King Arthur's surname, Dame du Lac is French for Lady of the Lake (from whom Arthur received Excalibur), Guard of Avalon is the paradise Arthur went to upon his death, and Knight's Pledge refers to the Knights of the Round Table.
The Riot Shield is not used by Lara Croft in the 2013 reboot of Tomb Raider, though this is implied by its description (Lara being "the Adventurer"). Rather, it is used several times by enemies trying to kill her, most notably by a boss guarding the Radio Tower.
== Gallery ==
LRFFXIII Crimson Blade and Twilight Lotus Artwork.jpg|Twilight Lotus's artwork.
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