Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13 – Best Shields

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The release of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13 definitely changed up the way combat was done and stands out among other Final Fantasy games. Instead of having a party with her, Lightning became a one-woman army and had to go through most battles by herself. Players would have to equip her with the right garbs, weapons, accessories, and shields.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13 – Best Weapons, Ranked

Shields in Lightning Returns don’t only help with providing Lightning with defense, but can also raise her max HP and give her other special auto-abilities. Like her weapons, there are plenty of shields to choose from. Though some of the best ones are only available in Hard Mode, there are a few shields that are great to have regardless of the mode. Here are some shields players should save up their gil for.

This shield is a fan-favorite even if it’s a little on the basic side when it comes to stats.Deirdre's Tears raises both Defense and Magic, so it’s good for a mage build. It doesn’t have any other special stats or abilities, but some players love this shield because it’s a good price, looks great, and raises stats instead of lowering them.

It’s not the strongest in stats, especially when stronger shields come later in the game or in Hard Mode. However, this shield isn’t a bad choice to pick up and use until players can afford better ones.

This shield was only available if players downloaded their data from previous games, more specifically Final Fantasy 13-2. Though this item isn’t the highest when it comes to stats, Goddess's Grace is a great shield to have at the beginning of the game. It raises Guard Defense, Strength, and Magic by 100, making it a lot better than most shields available during the RPG's early hours.

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