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{{Skill infobox
|title = Shield
|image = [[File:Shield_skillDisrupting_Bash.png|300px128px]]|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 -->90 |req = <!-- Any other skills needed to gain this skill -->N/A|skilltrainers = [[Tyler Green]], [[Gorvessa]], [[Sir Johnson]] <!-- List skill trainers, 3 max -->[[Pegast]]
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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.
* [[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.
* [[Pegast]] unlocks 71-80.
* Levels 81-90 may be unlocked by gaining favor with a mysterious entity deep beneath [[Povus]].
== 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:
:; [[Armorsmithing]]
:: Level 48
:; [[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
{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Abilities}}
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| '''Disrupting BashStun''' (1-5) || 2/17/27/36/48 || Level Up {{Ability icon|Stunning Bash| 1}} '''Stunning Bash your target, causing them to lose some of their Rage''' stuns the opponent. || Crushing || Core Attack
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| '''Infuriating BashSprint''' (1-4) || 3/19/32/42 {{Ability icon|Take The Lead| [[Gorvessa]] || A frustration-inducing bash to the face1}} '''Take The Lead''' increases your sprinting speed for 10 seconds. || Crushing ||
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| '''Quick BashRage control''' (1-5) || 4/14/23/35/47 {{Ability icon|Disrupting Bash | Level Up || A quick smack with the shield. It doesn1}} '''Disrupting Bash''' reduces enemy't hurt much, but it helps keep the tide of battle going in your favors Rage. || Crushing || Basic Attack
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| '''Emergency BashKnockback''' (1-5) || 5/18/26/37/49 {{Ability icon|Emergency Bash | Level Up || Hit your enemy and knock them back. Costs no Power, so it1}} '''s good in a tight spot! Equipment that boosts Stunning Bash also boosts Emergency Bash. || Crushing ''' knocks one enemy back<br>{{Ability icon|Fight Me You Fools| 1}} '''Fight Me You Fools''' knocks all nearby enemies away
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| '''Fight Me You FoolsSlash damage +%''' (1-5) || 7/19/29/39/49 {{Ability icon|Strategic Preparation| [[Gorvessa]] || Hit all nearby enemies, knocking them back and causing them to hate you more than they would have1}} '''Strategic Preparation''' boosts Slashing Damage by a small amount. || N/A ||
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| '''Fire ShieldTaunt''' (1-3) || 7/27/47 {{Ability icon|Infuriating Bash| [[Gorvessa]] || Infuse your shield with elemental power. Any melee attacker that hits you will take Fire damage automatically. || N/A || |-| 1}} '''Take The LeadInfuriating Bash''' (1-3) || 8/28/42 || Level Up || Your speed and taunting power dramatically increase for a few seconds, allowing you to charge into taunts the fray and take control. || N/A || enemy<br>{{Ability icon|-Take The Lead | '''Reinforce''' (1-5) || 10/20/30/40/50 || Level Up || Adjust yourself to regain Armor. || N/A || Survival-Utility|-| }} '''Strategic PreparationTake The Lead''' (1-3) || 13/33/45 || Level Up || Take a moment to prepare causes 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 || [[Gorvessa]] || Let your expertly-worn armor give you a tiny breather during combat. || N/A || |}taunt more for 10 seconds<br>
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| '''Rapid RecoveryRecover Armor''' 5 || 54 {{Ability icon|Reinforce| [[Sir Johnson]] 1}} '''Reinforce''' restores Armor<br>{{Ability icon|Rapid Recovery| During a lull 1}} '''Rapid Recovery''' restores Armor while not in combat, quickly reorganize your Armor so that you can fight again.<br>
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| '''Take The LeadRecover Power''' 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 || ---
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| '''Fire ShieldNegate damage''' 4 || 57 {{Ability icon|Elemental Ward| [[Sir Johnson]] || Infuse your 1}} '''Elemental Ward''' grants the player a shield with elemental power. Any melee attacker that hits you will take nullifies all incoming Elemental damage (Fire damage automatically, Cold and Electricity). || N/A ||
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| '''Emergency BashDamage melee attackers''' 6 || 59 {{Ability icon|Fire Shield| [[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|-| 1}} '''Fire 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 grants the player a shieldthat deals Fire damage to all melee attackers for 20 seconds. It doesn't hurt much, but it helps keep the tide of battle going in your favor. || Crushing || Basic Attack
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=== Weapons ===<dpl> category = Items/Shield reset = categories columns = 3 mode = userformat format = ,\n* {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAMEItem|%PAGE%}},, allowcachedresults=true</Abilities}}dpl>===Equipment===*{{Item|Lucky Belt of the Shielder}} increases Base Damage dealt with Shield by 8%.
*{{Item|Lucky Belt of The Defender}} increases Base Damage dealt with Shield and [[Staff]] combat skills by 6%.
*{{Item|Lucky Belt of The Soldier}} increases Base Damage dealt with Shield and [[Sword]] combat skills by 6%.
*{{Item|Lucky Belt of The Barbarian}} increases Base Damage dealt with Shield and [[Hammer]] combat skills by 6%.
*{{Item|Lucky Belt of The Skirmish Mage}} increase Base Damage dealt with Shield and [[Fire Magic]] combat skills by 6%.
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== Shield Experience Table ==
{{Spoiler|Click Expand to view the Experience Table for Shield|
{{:Xptables/TypicalCombatSkill}}
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== Trivia ==
'''Vigorous Defense''' and (an ability replaced by '''Rapid RecoveryBulwark Mode''' use in the same [[Game_updates/2020-11-06|November 6, 2020 update]]) used to share an ability iconwith '''Rapid Recovery'''.<!--
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