Aela's Shield

Aela's Shield is a unique heavy armor shield found in.

Acquisition
Aela's Shield can be acquired after joining the Companions and completing the quest Take Up Arms. This shield can be stolen from Aela the Huntress or can be traded if she is the Dragonborns active follower.

Smithing
Aela's Shield can be upgraded at a workbench with a Steel Ingot. It also benefits from the Steel Smithing perk, which doubles the improvement.