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'''Shield''' is an [[item class]] of [[armour (equipment)]] and [[off-hand equipment|off-hand]] [[equipment]]. All shields provide a chance to [[block]] and provide base [[defences]] based on their [[attribute]] alignment.
A '''shield''' is an [[item class]] of [[off-hand]] [[equipment]] that counts as both [[armour (equipment)|armour]] and [[off-hand equipment]]. They provide base defences based on their [[attribute]] alignment and a chance to [[block]]. Shields come with a skill that granting the user an active block mechanic.


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==Mechanics==
Shields can only be equipped in the [[off-hand]], and cannot normally be used with [[two-handed weapon]]s unless [[Giant's Blood]] is allocated.


==Types of shields==
==Types of shields==
There are 6 main categories of shields:  
There are 2 main categories of shields:
* 3 '''primary attribute''' categories which require a single [[attribute]] and provide an associated defence type.
* ''Armoured Shields'', which provide [[Armour]] or Armour-hybrid defences, and grants the [[Raise Shield]] skill
** '''"Shield"''' - [[Strength]] - [[Armour]]
** '''"Tower Shield"''' - [[Strength]] - [[Armour]] - Shield Bash applies [[Daze]]
** '''"Buckler"''' - [[Dexterity]] - [[Evasion]]
** ''''"Foci"''' - [[Intelligence]] - [[Energy Shield]]
* 3 '''hybrid attribute''' categories which require two [[attributes]] and provide both associated defence types at lower values.
** '''"Targe"''' - [[Strength]]/[[Dexterity]] - [[Armour]]/[[Evasion]]
** '''"Targe"''' - [[Strength]]/[[Dexterity]] - [[Armour]]/[[Evasion]]
** '''"?"''' - [[Strength]]/[[Intelligence]] - [[Armour]]/[[Energy Shield]]
** '''"Crest Shield"''' - [[Strength]]/[[Intelligence]] - [[Armour]]/[[Energy Shield]]
** '''"?"''' - [[Dexterity]]/[[Intelligence]] - [[Evasion]]/[[Energy Shield]]
* ''[[Bucklers]]'', Dexterity-aligned shields that provide [[Evasion]] and grants the [[Parry]] skill
 
For intelligence-only off-hand see [[Focus]].


==List of shields==
==List of shields==
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== Passive skills ==
== Passive skills ==
There are [[passive skill]]s that grant bonuses related to shields.  
There are [[passive skill]]s that grant bonuses related to shields.


==Version history==
==Version history==
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{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table row|0.1.0|
* Introduced to the game.
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==See also==
{{Main|Buckler}}
{{Main|Focus}}


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Latest revision as of 13:07, 4 April 2025

A shield is an item class of off-hand equipment that counts as both armour and off-hand equipment. They provide base defences based on their attribute alignment and a chance to block. Shields come with a skill that granting the user an active block mechanic.

Types of shields

There are 2 main categories of shields:

For intelligence-only off-hand see Focus.

List of shields

Main page: List of shields

Armour (Strength)

ItemRequired levelRequired strengthARBlockStats
Splintered Tower Shield101826%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Painted Tower Shield6132926%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Braced Tower Shield12234126%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Barricade Tower Shield16305026%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Effigial Tower Shield21406026%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Rampart Tower Shield28527526%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Heraldric Tower Shield33618526%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Stone Tower Shield36669126%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Aged Tower Shield458311026%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Metalworked Tower Shield488811626%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Cultist Tower Shield519412326%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Bulwark Tower Shield5510113126%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Noble Tower Shield5910813926%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Goldworked Tower Shield6111214426%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Royal Tower Shield6511815226%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Fortress Tower Shield7012916726%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Vaal Tower Shield7513918226%Grants Skill: Raise Shield

Armour/Evasion (Strength/Dexterity)

ItemRequired levelRequired strengthRequired dexterityAREVBlockStats
Hardwood Targe10010725%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Pelage Targe81010181425%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Studded Targe161818272325%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Crescent Targe262727393425%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Chiseled Targe333434474125%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Feathered Targe373838514625%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Ironwood Targe454646615425%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Fur-lined Targe484949645825%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Mercenary Targe515252676125%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Polished Targe555555726525%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Stone Targe595959777025%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Avian Targe626262807325%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Mammoth Targe656565847625%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Baroque Targe707070928425%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Soaring Targe7576761009125%Grants Skill: Raise Shield

Armour/Energy Shield (Strength/Intelligence)

ItemRequired levelRequired strengthRequired intelligenceARESBlockStats
Blazon Crest Shield10010625%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Sigil Crest Shield7101017825%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Emblem Crest Shield161818271225%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Jingling Crest Shield283030411625%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Sectarian Crest Shield333434471825%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Omen Crest Shield363737501925%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Painted Crest Shield454646612225%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Engraved Crest Shield484949642325%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Descry Crest Shield515252672425%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Dekharan Crest Shield555555722525%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Quartered Crest Shield595959772725%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Glowering Crest Shield626262802825%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Intricate Crest Shield656565842925%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Sekheman Crest Shield707070923225%Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Vaal Crest Shield7576761003525%Grants Skill: Raise Shield

Unique shields

Skill gems usable with shields

GemTierGem requires strengthGem requires dexterityGem requires intelligence
Raise Shield0NoNoNo
Shield Charge3YesNoNo
Magma Barrier4YesNoNo
Resonating Shield5YesNoNo
Shield Wall7YesNoNo

Passive skills

There are passive skills that grant bonuses related to shields.

Version history

Version Changes
0.1.0
  • Introduced to the game.

See also

Main page: Buckler
Main page: Focus