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Shields
Shields are defensive items that are equipped in your off hand, usually granting Armour. While holding a Shield you have a chance to passively Block. Shields also grant a Skill that lets you Block incoming Hits more actively, either raising your Shield to absorb the Hit or Parrying the Hit depending on the type of Shield. Bucklers are a special type of Shield that do not grant any Armour and can Parry enemy skills instead of being raised to Block.
Uniques
Atziri's SplendourThis item gains bonuses from Socketed Soul Cores as though it was also a Shield
Darkness EnthronedThis item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was a Shield
Feathered FortressNo Movement Speed Penalty while Shield is Raised
The Wailing WallCannot use Shield Skills
Skill gems
Bone OfferingImpale a Skeleton on a bone spike to shield your Minions while the spike remains, reducing the amount of damage taken from Hits.Taking a Hit that deals damage above a certain threshold will cause that Minion's shield to absorb all damage from that Hit, then explode.The bone spike is itself a Minion, and shields itself.If it dies, shields on your other Minions disappear.Less Damage taken by Shielded Minions for 1 second after Shield is lost (0-30)%
Fortifying CryPerform a Warcry that grants Guard and Triggers Shield Wave when subsequent Shield Attacks deal damage.5 to 7 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield
Kinetic Bash3 to 4 Added Physical Damage per 5 Armour on Shield
Magma BarrierWhile active, increases your Block Chance passively and imbues your Shield with lava over time.When fully imbued, your next Block with your Shield raised will expend the lava to Trigger the Magma Spray skill and grant you an Endurance Charge.Fully imbues Shield in 8 seconds5 to 7 Added Fire damage per 15 Armour on Shield5 to 7 Added Fire damage per 15 Evasion on Shield
- Raise Shield
Raise your Shield to Block all incoming Blockable hits.Release immediately after Blocking when an enemy is close to perform a Shield Bash, damaging and Stunning 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 can't be EvadedShield Bash always Light Stuns Shield Bash Dazes if holding a Tower ShieldShield Bash causes 600% more Heavy Stun buildupShield Bash deals 3 to 4 Physical Damage per 5 Armour on Shield
Resonating ShieldRepeatedly hammer your Shield with your weapon causing damaging shockwaves in an area around you.While Channelling Resonating Shield, your Shield is raised and you will Block all incoming Blockable hits.5 to 7 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield
Shield ChargeWhile charging, your Shield is raised and you will Block all incoming Blockable hits.3 to 5 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield6 to 8 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield
Shield WallRam your Shield into the ground, throwing up a wall of earth.Enemies can attack your wall segments, and your Slams, Warcries, and Shield Charge will instantly shatter them all.5 to 7 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on ShieldLimit 2 active Shield Walls
Skeletal Frost MageActivate to summon Reviving Skeletal Frost Mages that can envelop your Minions in an icy shield on Command.
- Soaring Midnight
Hurl your Shield as a Projectile which Returns to you at the end of its flight.While the Shield is in flight, this skill is replaced with Embrace the Fall.This skill's cooldown is skipped if you catch the Shield as it Returns, or destroy an Ice Crystal with the Embrace the Fall.6 to 10 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield(12-14) to (20-22) Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield
Support gems
Styrn's FerocitySupports Shield Skills that Hit, causing those Hits to Crush their targets, and Physical Hits against those targets while Crushed to Break their Armour.
Vanguard ISupports Shield Skills, causing you to gain Guard on Stunning Enemies with the Supported Skill.
- Vanguard II
Supports Shield Skills, causing you to gain Guard on Stunning Enemies with the Supported Skill.
Items
Ancient Rune of RetaliationPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Shield to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.
Carved Mischief+5% to maximum Block chance if you've Blocked with a raised Shield Recently
Golden Flame+(11-19)% to Chaos Resistance
Idol of GreustPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Shield, a Buckler or a Sceptre to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.
Idol of SilkPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Shield, Buckler or a Sceptre to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.
Legacy of A Worthy FoePlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Shield to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.
- Legacy of Alkem Eira
Place into an empty Augment Socket in a Shield to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.
- Legacy of Chernobog's Pillar
Place into an empty Augment Socket in a Shield to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.
- Legacy of Dionadair
Place into an empty Augment Socket in a Shield to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.Double Stun Threshold while Shield is Raised
- Legacy of Svalinn
Place into an empty Augment Socket in a Shield to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.
- Legacy of Wulfsbane
Place into an empty Augment Socket in a Shield to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.
Rune of VitalityPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon, Shield or Buckler to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.
- Runemastered Crucible Tower Shield
Recover (15-25) Runic Ward when you Block
- Runemastered Crucible Tower Shield
(15-25)% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life
Soul Core of TicabaPlace into an empty Augment Socket in a Weapon, a Body Armour or a Shield to apply its effect to that item. Once socketed it cannot be retrieved but can be replaced by other Augment items.
Passives
Bastion of LightBlind Enemies 3 metres in front of you every 0.25 seconds while your Shield is raisedRaise Shield inflicts Parried for 2 seconds on Hit
Dazing Blocks100% chance to Daze Enemies whose Hits you Block with a raised Shield
Fortified Aegis100% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield from Equipped Shield
- Frightening Shield
Apply Debilitate to Enemies 30 Metres in front of you while your Shield is raised
- Greatest Defence
4% increased Attack Damage per 75 Item Armour and Evasion on Equipped Shield
Spiked Shield50% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield from Equipped Shield2% increased Attack Damage per 75 Item Armour and Evasion on Equipped Shield
- Towering Shield
25% increased Chance to Block if you've Blocked with a raised Shield Recently50% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield from Equipped Shield
Ascendancy passives
Renly's Training (Warbringer)Gain 35% Base Chance to Block from Equipped Shield instead of the Shield's value
Atlas passives
Exceptional ArmamentsWeapons, Shields and Focii may be found as Exceptional Items
Buffs
Block Test#% Chance to Block Attack Damage while holding a Shield
Frontal Proximity ShieldYou cannot be harmed by direct damage from enemies in front the shield.
Frost ShieldThe Frost Shield will take some damage for you.
- Proximity Shield
You cannot be harmed by direct damage from enemies outside the shield.
Shattered ShieldYou cannot block and gain no defences from equipped shield. Your spells deal added physical damage based on shield quality.
- Shield Mastery
You are being granted the defences of an allied Guardian's shield
Prefixes
#% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield from Equipped Shield
| Tier | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| T1 | 1 | (18-32)% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield from Equipped Shield |
| T1 | 1 | Notable Passive Skills in Radius also grant (8-15)% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield from Equipped Shield |