The Best Defense

 is a small shield in. It can also be used as an off-hand weapon, dealing Pierce and Crush damage.

Weapon stats

 * The weapon stats for The Best Defense are as follows:
 * Damage: 7-10
 * Penetration: 8
 * Chance to hit: Accuracy vs. Deflection
 * Attack time: 0.7 sec
 * Recovery time: 4.0

Upgrades

 * Note: Penetrating Bash / Sharpened Bash and Sickening to Watch / Terrifying to Face are mutually exclusive.