Shield

Shields

Tooltip

Shields are armour items that are equipped in your off hand. While holding a Shield you have a chance to passively Block.Blocking completely prevents the damage of an incoming Hit.

You will still take any Stun from the Blocked hit. You can't Block while Stunned or Frozen.

Some skills used by Bosses cannot be blocked. These are indicated by a red glow and audio cue during the windup of the skill. Most Shields can also be raised to BlockBlocking completely prevents the damage of an incoming Hit.

You will still take any Stun from the Blocked hit. You can't Block while Stunned or Frozen.

Some skills used by Bosses cannot be blocked. These are indicated by a red glow and audio cue during the windup of the skill. all incoming StrikesA Strike is a Melee attack that directly hits with weapons or body parts. Slam attacks do not count as Strikes. and ProjectilesA Projectile is a moving Attack or Spell that usually impacts with targets when it hits them.

When a group of multiple Projectiles is fired from the same source at the same time, only one Projectile in the group can hit each target unless otherwise specified. from the front.

BucklersBucklers are a special type of Shield that do not grant any Armour and can Parry enemy skills instead of being raised to Block. are a special type of Shield that do not grant any ArmourArmour reduces Damage taken from Hits. By default, Armour only applies to Physical Damage.

Damage reduction from Armour is proportional to the amount of Damage, and is more effective at reducing smaller hits. and can Parry enemy skills instead of being raised to Block.Blocking completely prevents the damage of an incoming Hit.

You will still take any Stun from the Blocked hit. You can't Block while Stunned or Frozen.

Some skills used by Bosses cannot be blocked. These are indicated by a red glow and audio cue during the windup of the skill.

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. Shields also have a hidden movement speed penalty based on its type.

Types of shields

Armoured Shields

Tooltip

Armoured ShieldsShields are armour items that are equipped in your off hand. While holding a Shield you have a chance to passively Block. Most Shields can also be raised to Block all incoming Strikes and Projectiles from the front.

Bucklers are a special type of Shield that do not grant any Armour and can Parry enemy skills instead of being raised to Block. are any ShieldsShields are armour items that are equipped in your off hand. While holding a Shield you have a chance to passively Block. Most Shields can also be raised to Block all incoming Strikes and Projectiles from the front.

Bucklers are a special type of Shield that do not grant any Armour and can Parry enemy skills instead of being raised to Block. that grant the player ArmourArmour reduces Damage taken from Hits. By default, Armour only applies to Physical Damage.

Damage reduction from Armour is proportional to the amount of Damage, and is more effective at reducing smaller hits. — that is, any type of ShieldShields are armour items that are equipped in your off hand. While holding a Shield you have a chance to passively Block. Most Shields can also be raised to Block all incoming Strikes and Projectiles from the front.

Bucklers are a special type of Shield that do not grant any Armour and can Parry enemy skills instead of being raised to Block. other than Bucklers.Bucklers are a special type of Shield that do not grant any Armour and can Parry enemy skills instead of being raised to Block.

Bucklers

Tooltip

Bucklers are a special type of ShieldShields are armour items that are equipped in your off hand. While holding a Shield you have a chance to passively Block. Most Shields can also be raised to Block all incoming Strikes and Projectiles from the front.

Bucklers are a special type of Shield that do not grant any Armour and can Parry enemy skills instead of being raised to Block. that do not grant any ArmourArmour reduces Damage taken from Hits. By default, Armour only applies to Physical Damage.

Damage reduction from Armour is proportional to the amount of Damage, and is more effective at reducing smaller hits. and can ParryParry is a Skill granted by Bucklers that allows you to Block and retaliate against an enemy Strike or Projectile, leaving them off balance and inflicting the Parried Debuff. enemy skills instead of being raised to Block.Blocking completely prevents the damage of an incoming Hit.

You will still take any Stun from the Blocked hit. You can't Block while Stunned or Frozen.

Some skills used by Bosses cannot be blocked. These are indicated by a red glow and audio cue during the windup of the skill.

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

Category	Name	Attribute(s)	Defence(s)	Movement speed penalty	Notes
Armoured Shields	Tower Shield		Armour	-3%	Shield Bash inflicts Daze
	Targe		Armour/Evasion	-1.5%
	Crest Shield		Armour/Energy Shield	-1.5%
Buckler	Buckler		Evasion	0%

For intelligence-only off-hand see Focus.

List of shields

Main page: List of shields

Armour (Strength)

Item			AR	Block	Stats	Granted skills
Splintered Tower ShieldSplintered Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 18 Movement Speed: -3.0%Grants Skill: Raise Shield	1	0	18	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Painted Tower ShieldPainted Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 29 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 6, 11 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	6	11	29	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Braced Tower ShieldBraced Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 41 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 12, 19 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	12	19	41	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Barricade Tower ShieldBarricade Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 50 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 16, 25 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	16	25	50	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Effigial Tower ShieldEffigial Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 60 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 21, 32 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	21	32	60	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Rampart Tower ShieldRampart Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 75 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 28, 42 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	28	42	75	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Heraldric Tower ShieldHeraldric Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 85 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 33, 48 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	33	48	85	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Stone Tower ShieldStone Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 91 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 36, 52 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	36	52	91	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Crucible Tower ShieldCrucible Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 110 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 45, 64 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	45	64	110	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Ancestor Tower ShieldAncestor Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 121 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 50, 71 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	50	71	121	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Bulwark Tower ShieldBulwark Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 129 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 54, 77 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	54	77	129	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Noble Tower ShieldNoble Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 139 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 59, 83 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	59	83	139	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Goldworked Tower ShieldGoldworked Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 144 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 61, 86 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	61	86	144	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Royal Tower ShieldRoyal Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 152 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 65, 91 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	65	91	152	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Fortress Tower ShieldFortress Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 167 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 70, 99 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	70	99	167	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Vaal Tower ShieldVaal Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 182 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 75, 107 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	75	107	182	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Tawhoan Tower ShieldTawhoan Tower ShieldShield Chance to Block: 26% Armour: 197 Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 80, 115 StrGrants Skill: Raise Shield	80	115	197	26%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield

Armour/Evasion (Strength/Dexterity)

Item				AR	EV	Block	Stats	Granted skills
Hardwood TargeHardwood TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 10 Evasion: 7 Movement Speed: -1.5%Grants Skill: Raise Shield	1	0	0	10	7	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Pelage TargePelage TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 18 Evasion: 14 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 8, 9 Str, 9 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	8	9	9	18	14	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Studded TargeStudded TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 27 Evasion: 23 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 16, 15 Str, 15 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	16	15	15	27	23	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Crescent TargeCrescent TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 39 Evasion: 34 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 26, 22 Str, 22 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	26	22	22	39	34	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Chiseled TargeChiseled TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 47 Evasion: 41 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 33, 27 Str, 27 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	33	27	27	47	41	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Feathered TargeFeathered TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 51 Evasion: 46 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 37, 30 Str, 30 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	37	30	30	51	46	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Stratified TargeStratified TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 62 Evasion: 56 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 46, 37 Str, 37 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	46	37	37	62	56	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Carved TargeCarved TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 67 Evasion: 61 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 51, 40 Str, 40 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	51	40	40	67	61	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Polished TargePolished TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 71 Evasion: 64 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 54, 42 Str, 42 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	54	42	42	71	64	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Stone TargeStone TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 77 Evasion: 70 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 59, 46 Str, 46 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	59	46	46	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, 48 Str, 48 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	62	48	48	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, 50 Str, 50 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	65	50	50	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, 54 Str, 54 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	70	54	54	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, 59 Str, 59 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	75	59	59	100	91	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Golden TargeGolden TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 109 Evasion: 99 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 80, 63 Str, 63 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield	80	63	63	109	99	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield

Armour/Energy Shield (Strength/Intelligence)

Item				AR	ES	Block	Stats	Granted skills
Blazon Crest ShieldBlazon Crest ShieldShield Chance 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 ShieldSigil Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 17 Energy Shield: 8 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 7, 8 Str, 8 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	7	8	8	17	8	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Emblem Crest ShieldEmblem Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 27 Energy Shield: 12 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 16, 15 Str, 15 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	16	15	15	27	12	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Jingling Crest ShieldJingling Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 41 Energy Shield: 16 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 28, 23 Str, 23 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	28	23	23	41	16	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Sectarian Crest ShieldSectarian Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 47 Energy Shield: 18 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 33, 27 Str, 27 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	33	27	27	47	18	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Omen Crest ShieldOmen Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 50 Energy Shield: 19 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 36, 30 Str, 30 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	36	30	30	50	19	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Wayward Crest ShieldWayward Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 61 Energy Shield: 22 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 45, 36 Str, 36 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	45	36	36	61	22	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Seer Crest ShieldSeer Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 66 Energy Shield: 24 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 50, 39 Str, 39 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	50	39	39	66	24	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Dekharan Crest ShieldDekharan Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 71 Energy Shield: 25 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 54, 42 Str, 42 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	54	42	42	71	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, 46 Str, 46 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	59	46	46	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, 48 Str, 48 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	62	48	48	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, 50 Str, 50 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	65	50	50	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, 54 Str, 54 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	70	54	54	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, 59 Str, 59 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	75	59	59	100	35	25%	—	Grants Skill: Raise Shield
Blacksteel Crest ShieldBlacksteel Crest ShieldShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 109 Energy Shield: 37 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 80, 63 Str, 63 IntGrants Skill: Raise Shield	80	63	63	109	37	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, Channelling Level: 1 Attack Time: 0.55 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attack Damage: 80% of baseRequires: Armoured ShieldRaise 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 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, Travel Tier: 3 Level: (1-20) Cost: (7-48) Mana per second Attack Time: 0.60 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attack Damage: (30-94)% of baseRequires: Armoured ShieldChannel 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 (3-85) to (5-128) Base Off Hand Physical Damage 3 to 5 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield Deals up to an additional +100% more Damage, based on the distance travelled Impact radius is 2.4 metres Collision Attack Damage: (60–217)% of base (3-85) to (5-128) Base Off Hand Physical Damage Knocks Back Enemies 6 to 8 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield 50% more Stun buildup Deals up to an additional +100% more Damage, based on the distance travelled Impact radius is 2.4 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Deals up to an additional +(2-40)% more Damage, based on the distance travelledSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	3
Magma BarrierMagma BarrierBuff, Attack, Persistent, AoE, Melee, Trigger, Fire, Duration Tier: 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.Buff Fully imbues Shield in 8 seconds Grants 25% increased Block chance Magma Spray Critical Hit Chance: 5.00% Attack Damage: (170-694)% of base 6 to 8 Added Fire Damage per 15 Armour on Shield 6 to 8 Added Fire Damage per 15 Evasion on Shield (4–103) to (6–155) Base Off Hand Fire Damage Magma Spray radius is 2.8 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Grants (0–5)% increased Block chancePlace into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. Sockets are found in the Skills menu tab.	4
Resonating ShieldResonating ShieldAttack, AoE, Melee, Sustained, Physical, Channelling Tier: 5 Level: (1-20) Cost: (6-46) Mana per second Attack Time: 0.80 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attack Damage: (30-94)% of baseRequires: Armoured ShieldRepeatedly hammer your Shield with your weapon causing damaging shockwaves in an area around you. Enemies hit by the shockwave lose Armour for a duration. While Channelling Resonating Shield, your Shield is raised and you will Block all incoming Blockable hits.Hits Break (2-1537) Armour (4-103) to (6-155) Base Off Hand Physical Damage 6 to 8 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield Modifers to Attack speed also affect this skill's cost Cannot be Empowered by Warcries Shockwave radius is 2.3 metres Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Break (1-20)% increased ArmourSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	5
Shield WallShield WallAttack, AoE, Melee, Physical, Duration Tier: 7 Level: (1-20) Cost: (13-92) Mana Attack Time: 1.25 sec Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attack Damage: (65-235)% of baseRequires: Armoured ShieldRam 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. The segments explode when shattered, damaging enemies in front of and around them.(4-103) to (6-155) Base Off Hand Physical Damage 6 to 8 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield Can have 2 Shield Walls active at a time 80% less damage if destroyed within 0.5 seconds by something other than you Explosion length is 4 metres Wall duration is 6 seconds Wall Segments have (36-12714) maximum Life 100% more Damage if destroyed by your Skills Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% more Damage if destroyed by your SkillsSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	7
Fortifying CryFortifying CryWarcry, Attack, AoE, Melee, Trigger, Physical, Duration, Nova Tier: 9 Level: 1 Cooldown Time: 8.00 sec Use Time: 0.80 secPerform a Warcry that grants Guard and causes subsequent Shield Attacks to release an Empowered shockwave when dealing damage. This Skill's cooldown can be bypassed by expanding an Endurance Charge.Warcry Warcry radius is 4 meters Guard duration is 4 seconds Can create one shockwave per 5 enemy Power in range, counting up to 50 Power Grants 34 Guard for every 5 enemy power in range, counting up to 25 Power Shield Wave (3–85) to (5–128) Base Off Hand Physical Damage 6 to 8 Added Physical Damage per 15 Armour on Shield This Attack is Triggered by Fortifying Cry and counts as Empowered by it Shockwave radius is 2 metres Modifiers to Damage with Warcries affect this SkillSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	9

Passive skills

There are passive skills that grant bonuses related to shields.

Version history

Version	Changes
0.3.0	Reduced the number of increased Block Chance modifiers on Shields from 7 to 3. The highest tier modifier now has up to 30% increased Block Chance (previously 81%). These changes do not affect existing items. The Corruption Implicit on Shields is now 10-15% increased Block Chance (previously 30-40%).
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.

See also

Main page: Buckler

Main page: Focus