A defensive off-hand option for Sword, Rapier and Mace builds. The current export confirms the localized record below, but not a numeric defense value or acquisition route.
Dark Xerxes in-game description
A shield imbued with a reflective enchantment. It's said a vengeful noble ventured into uncharted lands to commission this shield from a fallen elf conjurer. He was never seen again.
How to evaluate Dark Xerxes
Dagger, Two-Handed Sword and Two-Handed Axe builds cannot use a shield, so check the weapon family before reserving this slot. Open the live equipment panel and compare the fields below against the piece already equipped; the saved set records the candidate name but does not invent a total.
- Defense and guard behavior: record the displayed value before changing equipment.
- Stamina cost while blocking: check whether the effect solves the current build problem.
- EX-Mods and enhancement level: compare the cost with the expected time you will keep the piece.
- Whether the active weapon supports a shield: confirm the choice works with the current weapon and quest.
Shield-compatible weapon classes
Dagger, Two-Handed Sword and Two-Handed Axe use movement rather than a shield. Saving Dark Xerxes does not make it compatible with those classes.
Dark Xerxes FAQ
What equipment slot does Dark Xerxes use?
Dark Xerxes occupies the Shield slot in the current extracted equipment database.
What are its defense value and EX-Mods?
The localized record does not expose verified defense, enhancement, EX-Mod or acquisition fields. Check those values in the current game build before replacing an upgraded piece.
Where do you get Dark Xerxes?
The current data confirms that the record exists but does not connect it to a shop, recipe, chest, quest or enemy drop. This page leaves the source unresolved instead of guessing.