It can be produced by using 3 Novite bars with a hammer on an anvil, requiring level 6 Smithing and granting 39 Smithing experience. This item is less commonly produced by smithing than other pieces of equipment are, as most melee fighters will prefer to use two-handed weapons such as the Novite spear and Novite maul, and these weapons can not be wielded with a shield. Also, players with exactly 3 novite bars to use for gaining Smithing experience will generally prefer to produce Novite platelegs instead, as they give more experience per bar than the kiteshield.