The Old Wooden Shield is the first shieldweapon encountered by the player in Dead Cells. The player starts every game with the old Wooden Shield lying on the ground in the first room unless the Random Starter Shield upgrade has been unlocked from the Collector. Once the upgrade is purchased, the Old Wooden Shield is relocated to a secret wall tile in the starting room.
The Old Wooden Shield is one of two weapons which have weapon slot restrictions, the other one being the Beginner's Bow.
Like the other two starting weapons, this weapon cannot be found randomly during a run.
This weapon has no special effects or perks. While it can parry and block limited damage, this shield is usually replaced with a different one on most runs.
Beginner's Bow.
Location of the Old Wooden Shield.
