For some, the proper way to play Dark Souls III is to not use a shield at all however, that is not due to a lack of options. Shields are naturally not as exciting as weapons, especially since their importance is reduced in the later Dark Souls games. One of the great things about FromSoftware”s Dark Souls franchise is they provide players with the freedom to approach encounters in their own preferred ways. Here are the best shields in Dark Souls 3. You are watching: Best Shield In Dark Souls 3, Best Parry Shield In Dark Souls 3 (Incl In ĭark Souls 3: The 15 Best Shields In The Game, Ranked While weapons and armor sets tend to hog the limelight, shields also have their uses in Lothric.