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Shield
(Redirected from Armoured shield)
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:
- Armoured Shields, which provide Armour or Armour-hybrid defences, and grants the Raise Shield skill
- Bucklers, Dexterity-aligned shields that provide Evasion and grants the Parry skill
For intelligence-only off-hand see Focus.
List of shields
Main page: List of shields
Armour (Strength)
| Item |  |  | AR | Block | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Splintered Tower Shield Splintered Tower ShieldShieldChance to Block: 26% Armour: 18 Movement Speed: -3.0%Grants Skill:  Raise Shield | 1 | 1 | 18 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Painted Tower Shield Painted Tower ShieldShieldChance to Block: 26% Armour: 29 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 6, 13 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 6 | 13 | 29 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Braced Tower Shield Braced Tower ShieldShieldChance to Block: 26% Armour: 45 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 12, 23 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 12 | 23 | 45 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Barricade Tower Shield Barricade Tower ShieldShieldChance to Block: 26% Armour: 50 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 16, 30 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 16 | 30 | 50 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Effigial Tower Shield Effigial Tower ShieldShieldChance to Block: 26% Armour: 60 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 21, 40 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 21 | 40 | 60 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Rampart Tower Shield Rampart Tower ShieldShieldChance to Block: 26% Armour: 75 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 28, 52 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 28 | 52 | 75 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Heraldric Tower Shield Heraldric Tower ShieldShieldChance to Block: 26% Armour: 85 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 33, 61 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 33 | 61 | 85 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Stone Tower Shield Stone Tower ShieldShieldChance to Block: 26% Armour: 91 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 36, 66 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 36 | 66 | 91 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Aged Tower ShieldAged Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 110 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 45, 83 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 45 | 83 | 110 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Metalworked Tower ShieldMetalworked Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 116 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 48, 88 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 48 | 88 | 116 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Cultist Tower ShieldCultist Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 123 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 51, 94 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 51 | 94 | 123 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Bulwark Tower ShieldBulwark Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 131 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 55, 101 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 55 | 101 | 131 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Noble Tower ShieldNoble Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 139 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 59, 108 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 59 | 108 | 139 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Goldworked Tower ShieldGoldworked Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 144 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 61, 112 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 61 | 112 | 144 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Royal Tower ShieldRoyal Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 152 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 65, 118 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 65 | 118 | 152 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Fortress Tower ShieldFortress Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 167 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 70, 129 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 70 | 129 | 167 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Vaal Tower ShieldVaal Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 182 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 75, 139 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 75 | 139 | 182 | 26% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Armour/Evasion (Strength/Dexterity)
| Item | | |  | AR | EV | Block | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hardwood Targe Hardwood TargeShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 10 Evasion: 6 Movement Speed: -1.5%Grants Skill: Raise Shield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Pelage Targe Pelage TargeShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 18 Evasion: 14 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 8, 10 Str, 10 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 8 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Studded Targe Studded TargeShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 27 Evasion: 23 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 16, 18 Str, 18 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 16 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 23 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Crescent Targe Crescent TargeShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 39 Evasion: 34 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 26, 27 Str, 27 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 26 | 27 | 27 | 39 | 34 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Chiseled Targe Chiseled TargeShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 47 Evasion: 41 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 33, 34 Str, 34 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 33 | 34 | 34 | 47 | 41 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Feathered Targe Feathered TargeShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 51 Evasion: 46 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 37, 38 Str, 38 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 37 | 38 | 38 | 51 | 46 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Ironwood TargeIronwood TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 61 Evasion: 54 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 45, 46 Str, 46 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 45 | 46 | 46 | 61 | 54 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Fur-lined TargeFur-lined TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 64 Evasion: 58 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 48, 49 Str, 49 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 48 | 49 | 49 | 64 | 58 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Mercenary TargeMercenary TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 67 Evasion: 61 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 51, 52 Str, 52 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 51 | 52 | 52 | 67 | 61 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Polished TargePolished TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 72 Evasion: 65 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 55, 55 Str, 55 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 55 | 55 | 55 | 72 | 65 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Stone TargeStone TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 77 Evasion: 70 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 59, 59 Str, 59 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 59 | 59 | 59 | 77 | 70 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Avian TargeAvian TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 80 Evasion: 73 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 62, 62 Str, 62 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 62 | 62 | 62 | 80 | 73 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Mammoth TargeMammoth TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 84 Evasion: 76 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 65, 65 Str, 65 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 65 | 65 | 65 | 84 | 76 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Baroque TargeBaroque TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 92 Evasion: 84 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 70, 70 Str, 70 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 70 | 70 | 70 | 92 | 84 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Soaring TargeSoaring TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 100 Evasion: 91 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 75, 76 Str, 76 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 75 | 76 | 76 | 100 | 91 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Armour/Energy Shield (Strength/Intelligence)
| Item | | |  | AR | ES | Block | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blazon Crest Shield Blazon Crest ShieldShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 10 Energy Shield: 6 Movement Speed: -1.5%Grants Skill: Raise Shield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Sigil Crest Shield Sigil Crest ShieldShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 17 Energy Shield: 8 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 7Grants Skill: Raise Shield | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Emblem Crest Shield Emblem Crest ShieldShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 27 Energy Shield: 12 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 16, 18 Str, 18 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 16 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 12 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Jingling Crest Shield Jingling Crest ShieldShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 41 Energy Shield: 16 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 28, 30 Str, 30 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 28 | 30 | 30 | 41 | 16 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Sectarian Crest Shield Sectarian Crest ShieldShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 47 Energy Shield: 18 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 33, 34 Str, 34 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 33 | 34 | 34 | 47 | 18 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Omen Crest Shield Omen Crest ShieldShieldChance to Block: 25% Armour: 50 Energy Shield: 19 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 36, 37 Str, 37 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 36 | 37 | 37 | 50 | 19 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Painted Crest ShieldPainted Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 61 Energy Shield: 22 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 45, 46 Str, 46 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 45 | 46 | 46 | 61 | 22 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Engraved Crest ShieldEngraved Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 64 Energy Shield: 23 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 48, 49 Str, 49 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 48 | 49 | 49 | 64 | 23 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Descry Crest ShieldDescry Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 67 Energy Shield: 24 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 51, 52 Str, 52 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 51 | 52 | 52 | 67 | 24 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Dekharan Crest ShieldDekharan Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 72 Energy Shield: 25 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 55, 55 Str, 55 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 55 | 55 | 55 | 72 | 25 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Quartered Crest ShieldQuartered Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 77 Energy Shield: 27 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 59, 59 Str, 59 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 59 | 59 | 59 | 77 | 27 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Glowering Crest ShieldGlowering Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 80 Energy Shield: 28 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 62, 62 Str, 62 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 62 | 62 | 62 | 80 | 28 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Intricate Crest ShieldIntricate Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 84 Energy Shield: 29 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 65, 65 Str, 65 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 65 | 65 | 65 | 84 | 29 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Sekheman Crest ShieldSekheman Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 92 Energy Shield: 32 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 70, 70 Str, 70 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 70 | 70 | 70 | 92 | 32 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
| Vaal Crest ShieldVaal Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 100 Energy Shield: 35 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 75, 76 Str, 76 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield | 75 | 76 | 76 | 100 | 35 | 25% | Grants Skill: Raise Shield |
Unique shields
Main page: List of unique shields
Skill gems usable with shields
Main page: List of skill gems usable with shields
| Gem | Tier | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Raise ShieldRaise ShieldAttack, AoE, Melee, Physical, ChannellingLevel: 1 Attack Time: 0.55 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attack Damage: 80% of baseRaise your Shield to Block all incoming Blockable hits. Release immediately after Blocking to perform a Shield Bash that damages and Stuns enemies. While your Shield is raised you cannot be Light Stunned by hits you Block, but Blocking too much damage may Heavy Stun you. You cannot Evade while your Shield is raised, but Evasion instead grants an equal chance to avoid this Heavy Stun buildup.Shield Bash causes 600% more Heavy Stun buildup Shield Bash always Light Stuns Shield Bash Dazes if holding a Tower Shield Shield Bash can't be Evaded Shield Bash deals 3 to 4 Physical Damage per 5 Armour on ShieldSkills can be Managed in the Skills Panel.   | 0 |  | | |
 Shield ChargeShield ChargeAttack, AoE, Melee, Physical, Channelling, TravelTier: 3 Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-64) Mana Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Attack Time: 0.50 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attack Damage: (70-218)% of baseChannel to charge in the target direction. You will crash into enemies on your path, stopping your charge and dealing damage to enemies in an area, and extra damage to the enemies you collided with. While charging, your Shield is raised and you will Block all incoming Blockable hits.Area of Effect (4-88) to (6-132) Base Off Hand Physical Damage 6 to 8 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield Impact radius is 2.4 metres Collision Attack Damage: (210-655)% Knocks Back Enemies 50% more Stun buildup Impact radius is 2.4 metres 6 to 8 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (0-10)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.   | 3 |  | | |
 Magma BarrierMagma BarrierBuff, Attack, Persistent, AoE, Melee, Trigger, Fire, DurationTier: 4 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 30 spirit Attack Damage: (120-490)% of baseWhen you raise your Shield it is infused with magma for a short time. Blocking during this time will spray magma at the attacker and grant you an Endurance Charge.Raising your shield infuses it with magma for 0.5 seconds Cannot perform a magma-infused block for 0.75 seconds after magma dissipates Gain Endurance Charge on Block Magma Spray Critical Hit Chance: 5.00% Attack Damage: (120-490)% of base (2-4) to (3-6) Added Fire Damage per 15 Armour on Shield (4-234) to (7-351) Base Off Hand Fire Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Raising your shield infuses it with magma for (0-0.2) secondsPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.   | 4 | | | |
 Resonating ShieldResonating ShieldAoE, Melee, Sustained, Physical, ChannellingTier: 5 Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-62) Mana Attack Time: 0.80 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attack Damage: (25-66)% of baseRepeatedly strike your Shield with your weapon causing damaging shockwaves in an area around you. Enemies hit by the shockwave lose Armour for a duration. While using Resonating Shield, your Shield is raised and you will Block all incoming Blockable hits.Hits Break (2-1537) Armour (4-88) to (6-132) Base Off Hand Physical Damage 6 to 8 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield Cannot be Empowered by Warcries Shockwave radius is 2.3 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Break (0-20)% increased ArmourPlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.   | 5 | | | |
 Shield WallShield WallAttack, AoE, Melee, Physical, DurationTier: 7 Level: (1-20) Cost: (14-121) Mana Attack Time: 1.25 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attack Damage: (60-245)% of baseRam your Shield into the ground, throwing up a semi-circular wall of earth. Enemies can attack the walls and your Slams or Warcries will instantly destroy them. Each wall segment explodes when destroyed, damaging enemies around it.Can have 2 Shield Walls active at a time (4-88) to (6-132) Base Off Hand Physical Damage 6 to 8 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield Explosion radius is 3 metres Wall duration is 6 seconds Wall segments have (36-12714) maximum life Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Can have (0.1-2) Shield Walls active at a timeSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.   | 7 | | | |
Passive skills
There are passive skills that grant bonuses related to shields.
Version history
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
| 0.1.0 |
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See also
Main page: Buckler
Main page: Focus
