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|title = Shield
|image = [[File:Shield_skill.png|300px]]
|caption =Expertise in the use of a shield, both as a weapon and as a defensive tool.|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 -->70 |req = <!-- Any other skills needed to gain this skill -->N/A|skilltrainers = [[Tyler Green]], [[Gorvessa]], [[Sir Johnson]] <!-- List skill trainers, 3 max -->
}}
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Expertise in the use of a shield, both as a weapon and as a defensive tool.
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== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Overview==
'''Shield''' is a defensive skill that focuses on damage mitigation and holding aggro.
=== In-Game Description ===
Expertise in the use of a shield, both as a weapon and as a defensive tool.
== Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} ==
* [[Tyler Green]] teaches Shield at {{Favor|Comfortable}}.
* [[Nelson Ballard]] teaches Rapid Recovery 1-6 and Fire Shield 1-4.
* [[Gorvessa]] in [[Hogan's Keep]] teaches many Shield abilities, see the ability table below.
* [[Sir Johnson]] will unlock Shield levels 51-60, 61-70, and teaches level 51+ abilities.
== Connected Skills ==
===== Sub-Skills: =====
* None
===== Secondary Skills: =====
* None
===== Related Skills: =====
* [[Armor Patching]]
===== Synergy Levels: =====
Bonus [[Synergy Levels]] for [[Shield]] can be obtained from the following skills and levels:
:; [[Armor Patching]]
:: Level 25, Level 45
:; [[Compassion]]
:: Level 45
:; [[Endurance]]
:: Level 35
:; [[Hoplology]]
:: Level 10
:; [[Orcish]]
:: Level 15
:; [[Staff]]
:: Level 32
:; [[Sword]]
:: Level 44
:; [[Weapon Augmentation]]
:: Level 45
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== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Mechanics ==
=== Ability Use ===
{| {{STDT}}
!Effect!!Related Abilities
|'''Damage melee attackers'''|| [[File:Fire_Shield.png|36px]] '''Fire Shield''' grants the player a shield that deals Fire damage to all melee attackers for 20 seconds.
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== Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} == * [[Tyler Green]] teaches Shield at {{Favor|Comfortable}}. * [[Nelson Ballard]] teaches Rapid Recovery 1-6 and Fire Shield 1-4. * [[Gorvessa]] in [[Hogan's Keep]] teaches many Shield abilities, see the ability table below. * [[Sir Johnson]] will unlock Shield levels 51-60 and teach you level 51+ abilities. Bonus ranks to the Shield skill can be obtained from the following skills and levels: {| {{STDT| mw-collapsible<includeonly> mw-collapsed</includeonly>}}! Skill || Level|-| Orkish || 15|-| Armor Patching || 25|-| Staff || 32|-| Endurance || 35|-| Sword || 44|-| Weapon Augmentation || 45|-| Armor Patching || 45|-| Compassion || 45|} == {{msg: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" | <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. (stuns opponent) || 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 face. (+ Extra taunt) || 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 || [[Tyler Green]] || 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 || [[Nelson Ballard]] || 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 especially deadly. || N/A || |-| '''Rapid Recovery''' (1-4) || 14/24/34/43 || [[Nelson Ballard]] || During a lull in combat, quickly reorganize your Armor so that you can fight again. Effects that boost the Armor-restoration of Reinforce also boost this ability. || N/A || |-| '''Shield Team''' (1-3) || 15/30/45 || [[Gorvessa]] || You and all nearby allies regain Armor. || N/A || Signature Support|-| '''Finish It''' (1-4) || 15/25/38/44 || Level Up || Use your shield to clobber an enemy and get this fight over with! || Crushing || Nice Attack|-| '''Elemental Ward''' (1-2) || 21/39 || [[Gorvessa]] || Hunker behind your shield and use it to deflect the elements. || N/A || |-| '''Vigorous Defense''' (1-2) || 25/50 || [[Tyler Green]] || Let your expertly-worn armor give you a tiny breather during combat. (restores some Power) || N/A || |} === {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Advanced Abilities===Upon reaching higher levels, experts of the {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Skill may 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" | <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''' (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 || |-| '''Rapid Recovery''' 5 || 54 || [[Sir Johnson]] || During a lull in combat, quickly reorganize your Armor so that you can fight again. Effects that boost the Armor-restoration of Reinforce also boost this ability. || N/A || |-| '''Finish It''' 5 || 54 || [[Sir Johnson]] || Use your shield to clobber an enemy and get this fight over with! || Crushing || Nice Attack|-| '''Take The Lead''' 4 || 55 || [[Sir Johnson]] || Your speed and taunting power dramatically increase for a few seconds, allowing you to charge into the fray and take control. || N/A || |-| '''Fire Shield''' 4 || 57 || [[Sir Johnson]] || Infuse your shield with elemental power. Any melee attacker that hits you will take Fire damage automatically. || N/A || |-| '''Emergency Bash''' 6 || 59 || [[Sir Johnson]] || 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''' 6 || 59 || [[Sir Johnson]] || Hit all nearby enemies, knocking them back and causing them to hate you more than they would have. || N/A || |-| '''Reinforce''' 6 || 60 || [[Sir Johnson]] || Adjust yourself to regain Armor. || N/A || Survival-Utility|-| '''Shield Team''' 4 || 60 || [[Sir Johnson]] || You and all nearby allies regain Armor. || N/A || Signature Support|-| '''Disrupting Bash''' 6 || 61 || [[Sir Johnson]] || Bash your target, causing them to lose some of their Rage. || Crushing || Core Attack|-| '''Quick Bash''' 6 || 62 || [[Sir Johnson]] || 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|} {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Abilities}} == Equipment ==
*{{Item|Lucky Belt of the Shielder}} increases Base Damage dealt with Shield by 8%.
== Trivia ==
'''Vigorous Defense''' and '''Rapid Recovery''' use the same ability icon.
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