I've read Vanaduke's Wiki Page a few times & heard from people in Haven that the Plate Shield is useless, but then it hit me:
Vanaduke does Fire & Stun Attacks which the Shield Protects against
FSC(Which I've also Wikied) has Shadow Dealing Zombies, which the UV will protect against.
The Normal bar is pretty darn high.
Is it really the best against Vanaduke?
(Sorry, just a bit picky on what gear to "End" the game with.)