diff --git a/worlds/tunic/__init__.py b/worlds/tunic/__init__.py
index d1430aac18..4c62b18b14 100644
--- a/worlds/tunic/__init__.py
+++ b/worlds/tunic/__init__.py
@@ -286,6 +286,11 @@ class TunicWorld(World):
                 tunic_items.append(self.create_item(page, ItemClassification.progression | ItemClassification.useful))
                 items_to_create[page] = 0
 
+        # logically relevant if you have ladder storage enabled
+        if self.options.ladder_storage and not self.options.ladder_storage_without_items:
+            tunic_items.append(self.create_item("Shield", ItemClassification.progression))
+            items_to_create["Shield"] = 0
+
         if self.options.maskless:
             tunic_items.append(self.create_item("Scavenger Mask", ItemClassification.useful))
             items_to_create["Scavenger Mask"] = 0
diff --git a/worlds/tunic/options.py b/worlds/tunic/options.py
index cdd37a8894..f1d53362f4 100644
--- a/worlds/tunic/options.py
+++ b/worlds/tunic/options.py
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ class LadderStorage(Choice):
 
 class LadderStorageWithoutItems(Toggle):
     """
-    If disabled, you logically require Stick, Sword, or Magic Orb to perform Ladder Storage.
+    If disabled, you logically require Stick, Sword, Magic Orb, or Shield to perform Ladder Storage.
     If enabled, you will be expected to perform Ladder Storage without progression items.
     This can be done with the plushie code, a Golden Coin, Prayer, and many other options.
 
diff --git a/worlds/tunic/rules.py b/worlds/tunic/rules.py
index aa69666dae..58c987acbc 100644
--- a/worlds/tunic/rules.py
+++ b/worlds/tunic/rules.py
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ coins = "Golden Coin"
 prayer = "Pages 24-25 (Prayer)"
 holy_cross = "Pages 42-43 (Holy Cross)"
 icebolt = "Pages 52-53 (Icebolt)"
+shield = "Shield"
 key = "Key"
 house_key = "Old House Key"
 vault_key = "Fortress Vault Key"
@@ -82,7 +83,7 @@ def can_ladder_storage(state: CollectionState, world: "TunicWorld") -> bool:
         return False
     if world.options.ladder_storage_without_items:
         return True
-    return has_stick(state, world.player) or state.has(grapple, world.player)
+    return has_stick(state, world.player) or state.has_any((grapple, shield), world.player)
 
 
 def has_mask(state: CollectionState, world: "TunicWorld") -> bool: