__FORCETOC____NOTOC__{{Skill infobox|title = Shield|image =|caption =|skilltype = Combat Skill <!-- Combat Skill, Trade Skill, Beast Skill (EX: Beast Speech, but NOT Lycanthropy), Other Skill (Used for skills that don't fit the other categories) -->|maxlevel = 60 <!-- List without bonus levels -->|req = <!-- Any other skills needed to gain this skill -->|skilltrainers = [[Tyler Green]], [[Gorvessa]], [[Sir Johnson]] <!-- List skill trainers, 3 max -->}} 

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=={{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Overview=='''Shield ''' is a secondary defensive skill, meaning that it has no basic attack with a Combat Refresh. This skill is best used with anothermelee skill, but it also works for ranged fighters. Shield has a lot of defensive abilities which will greatly boost the player's overall defensefocuses on damage mitigation and holding aggro.

==Abilities= In-Game Description ==={{:Shield Abilities}}Expertise in the use of a shield, both as a weapon and as a defensive tool.

==Equipment= Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} ===<!-- This section can cover notable items A list of interest relevant methods to the skill, including learn and level the skill-attuning Lucky Belts. -->{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Defender}} increases damage dealt with * [[StaffTyler Green]] and teaches Shield combat skills by 6%at Friends.

{{belt|Lucky Belt of * [[Gorvessa]] in [[Hogan's Keep]] teaches many Shield abilities, see the Soldier}} increases damage dealt with Sword and Shield combat skills by 6%ability table below.

{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Barbarian}} increases damage dealt with * [[HammerSir Johnson]] will unlock Shield 51-60 and Shield combat skills by 6%teach you level 51+ abilities.

== {{beltmsg:BASEPAGENAME}} Basic Abilities==As you level {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}, you will learn the following abilities:{| class="sortable" style="width:100%; border:1px solid silver;margin:0 0 1em;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="3" rules=all|- style="background: #ec81bf;"! align="left" style="width:200px" |Lucky Belt <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Ability'''</span> ! align="left" style="width:80px;" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. Level'''</span> ! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Learn From'''</span> ! align="left" style="width:800px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Description'''</span>! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Damage Type'''</span> ! align="left" | '''Ability Type'''|-| '''Stunning Bash''' (1-5) || 1/12/22/31/43 || Level Up || Smack your target with the shield, leaving them reeling. || Crushing || Signature Debuff|-| '''Disrupting Bash''' (1-5) || 2/17/27/36/48 || Level Up || Bash your target, causing them to lose some of their Rage. || Crushing || Core Attack|-| '''Infuriating Bash''' (1-4) || 3/19/32/42 || [[Gorvessa]] || A frustration-inducing bash to the Shielder}} can face. || Crushing || |-| '''Quick Bash''' (1-5) || 4/14/23/35/47 || Level Up || A quick smack with the shield. It doesn't hurt much, but it helps keep the tide of battle going in your favor. || Crushing || Basic Attack|-| '''Emergency Bash''' (1-5) || 5/18/26/37/49 || Level Up || Hit your enemy and knock them back. Costs no Power, so it's good in a tight spot! Equipment that boosts Stunning Bash also boosts Emergency Bash. || Crushing || |-| '''Fight Me You Fools''' (1-5) || 7/19/29/39/49 || [[Gorvessa]] || Hit all nearby enemies, knocking them back and causing them to hate you more than they would have. || N/A || |-| '''Fire Shield''' (1-3) || 7/27/47 || [[Gorvessa]] || Infuse your shield with elemental power. Any melee attacker that hits you will take Fire damage automatically. || N/A || |-| '''Take The Lead''' (1-3) || 8/28/42 || Level Up || Your speed and taunting power dramatically increase for a few seconds, allowing you to charge into the fray and take control. || N/A || |-| '''Reinforce''' (1-5) || 10/20/30/40/50 || Level Up || Adjust yourself to regain Armor. || N/A || Survival-Utility|-| '''Strategic Preparation''' (1-3) || 13/33/45 || Level Up || Take a moment to prepare your offense so that your sword attacks will be craftedespecially deadly. Requires 20 || N/A || |-| '''Rapid Recovery''' (1-4) || 14/24/34/43 || [[ToolcraftingNelson Ballard]]|| During a lull in combat, quickly reorganize your Armor so that you can fight again.

! align="left" style="width:180px;200px"|<span style="cursor:pointer;">'''Ability'''</span> ! align="left" style="width:80px;" || <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. Level'''</span> ! align="left" style="width:120px"|<span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Learn From'''</span> || ! align="left" style="width:80px800px"|<span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. FavorDescription'''</span> || ! align="left" style="width:120px"|<span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. LevelDamage Type'''</span> || ! align="left"|Special'''Ability Type'''|-| '''Stunning Bash''' (6-7) || 53/64 || [[Sir Johnson]] || Smack your target with the shield, leaving them reeling. || Crushing || Signature Debuff|-| '''Infuriating Bash''' 5 || 53 || [[Sir Johnson]] || A frustration-inducing bash to the face. || Crushing ||

| [[File:RapidRecovery VigorousDefense.png|36px]] '''Rapid Recovery''' (1-5) || 54 || [[Nelson BallardSir Johnson]] || Comfortable+ || 14/24/34/43/54 Shield || You recover [50/80/110/140/170] Armor. This ability cannot be used During a lull in combat, quickly reorganize your Armor so that you can fight again. '''Special''': This ability can optionally be placed on your side Effects that boost the Armor-bar instead restoration of your primary Reinforce also boost this ability bars, but you must still have the Shield skill active to use it.|| N/A ||

| [[File:Infuriating_Bash.png|36px]] '''Infuriating BashFinish It''' (1-4) 5 || 54 || [[GorvessaSir Johnson]] || ? Use your shield to clobber an enemy and get this fight over with! || 3/19/42/53 Shield Crushing || Target is taunted [+80/+120/+200/+300]Nice Attack

| [[File:Elemental_Ward.png|36px]] '''Elemental WardTake The Lead''' (1-2) 4 || 55 || [[GorvessaSir Johnson]] || ? Your speed and taunting power dramatically increase for a few seconds, allowing you to charge into the fray and take control. || 21N/39 Shield A || For the next ten seconds, any elemental damage will be negated (Fire, Cold, or Electricity).

| [[File:RapidRecovery VigorousDefense.png|36px]] '''Vigorous DefenseFire Shield''' (1-2) 4 || 57 || [[GorvessaSir Johnson]] || ? Infuse your shield with elemental power. Any melee attacker that hits you will take Fire damage automatically. || 25N/50 Shield A || You recover [50/70] Power.

| [[File:Fire_Shield.png|36px]] '''Fire ShieldEmergency Bash''' (1-4) 6 || 59 || [[Gorvessa]] (1-3), [[Sir Johnson]] (4) || ? Hit your enemy and knock them back. Costs no Power, so it's good in a tight spot! Equipment that boosts Stunning Bash also boosts Emergency Bash. || 7/27/47/57 Shield Crushing || For 20 seconds, melee attackers take [5/10/15/20] Fire damage.

| [[File:Fight Me You Fools.png|36px]] '''Fight Me You Fools''' (1-6) || [[Gorvessa]] (1-5), 59 || [[Sir Johnson]] (6) || ? Hit all nearby enemies, knocking them back and causing them to hate you more than they would have. || 7N/19/29/39/49/59 Shield A || Targets are knocked back and taunted [+40/+80/+120/+160/+200/+240]

| '''Reinforce''' 6 || 60 || [[File:Shield_TeamSir Johnson]] || Adjust yourself to regain Armor.png|36px]] | N/A || Survival-Utility|-| '''Shield Team''' (1-4) || 60 || [[GorvessaSir Johnson]] (1|| You and all nearby allies regain Armor. || N/A || Signature Support|-3), | '''Disrupting Bash''' 6 || 61 || [[Sir Johnson]] (4) || ? Bash your target, causing them to lose some of their Rage. || Crushing || Core Attack|-| 15/30/45/60 Shield '''Quick Bash''' 6 || 62 || You and nearby allies regain [25/45/65/85[Sir Johnson]] Armor|| A quick smack with the shield. It doesn't hurt much, but it helps keep the tide of battle going in your favor.|| Crushing || Basic Attack

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