Dark souls: What shield or shield types stop npc overhead mashes?

//ads -- adsterra.com -- native banner
?>
So there is a capra demon, and when it first engages enemies it always does a dual weapon jump overhead smash attack that pancakes the player. I always used parry shields so I don't know if this still happens with a tower shield. Are there shields in dark souls that stop that specific capra demon attack?
Pictures about "Dark souls: What shield or shield types stop npc overhead mashes?"



What is the best shield in Dark Souls?
Dark Souls: The 10 Best Shields In The Game- 8 Heater Shield.
- 7 Greatshield Of Artorias.
- 6 Black Iron Greatshield.
- 5 Silver Knight Shield.
- 4 Black Knight Shield.
- 3 Spider Shield.
- 2 Crest Shield.
- 1 Havel's Greatshield.
Are shields useful in Dark Souls?
Shields are defensive equipment in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered. In a game where letting a single blow slip past your guard can lead to your untimely demise, shields play an integral role in your survival in Lordran.What is shield stability?
Stability determines the Stamina lost from blocked hits. Simply put, stamina governs how long you can hold your shield up while receiving blows. The reduction to stamina drain is linear: one point of stability equals one percent of stamina reduction. As such, 60 stability will reduce all stamina drain by 60%.Is the Knights shield good?
Characteristics. Possessing moderate stability and 100% absorption against physical damage, the Knight Shield is a very useful shield for the beginning of the game. It has moderate defenses against most common early-game elemental damage as well.Dark Souls REMASTERED When I hit an npc
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Laura James, Laura James, Luis Alberto Cardenas Otaya, Engin Akyurt