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{{Skill infobox
|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
|maxlevel = 80
|req = N/A
|skilltrainers = [[Tyler Green]], [[Gorvessa]], [[Sir Johnson]], [[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 Mastery''' (refered as "Shield" in the Skills panel) is an advanced a defensive skill that is taught by [[Tyler Green]] after earning sufficient favor with himfocuses on damage mitigation and holding aggro. As such this skill is not available to new players, even if Tyler can be found === In-Game Description ===Expertise in the [[Tutorial Cave]]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'''Stunning Bash'''s Keep]] teaches many Shield abilities, see the level 1 abilitytable below.* [[Sir Johnson]] will unlock Shield levels 51-60, is received automatically once you reach '''Friend''' relationship with Tyler Green61-70, and teaches level 51+ abilities.* [[Pegast]] unlocks 71-80.
==OverviewConnected Skills ======= Sub-Skills: =====* None===== Secondary Skills: =====* None===== Related Skills: =====* [[Armor Patching]]===== Synergy Levels: =====Bonus [[Synergy Levels]] for [[Shield Mastery skills covers ]] can be obtained from the following mechanicsskills 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{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Abilities}}== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Mechanics ===== Ability Use ==={| {{STDT}}!Effect!!Related Abilities|-|'''Stun''' || [[File:Stunning_Bash.png|36px]] '''Stunning Bash ''' stuns the opponent.|-|'''Sprint''' || [[File:Take_The_Lead.png|36px]] '''Take the Lead''' increases your sprinting speed for 10 seconds.
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|'''SprintKnockback''' || One of the main draws of this skill ([[File:Emergency_Bash.png|36px]] ''Take the Lead 'Emergency Bash''' knocks one enemy back<br>[L 8[File:Fight Me You Fools.png|36px]]'' +6 sprint speed for 10 seconds).'Fight Me You Fools''' knocks all nearby enemies away
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|'''Rage controlSlash damage +%''' || Flat reduction ([[File:Strategic_Preparation.png|36px]] ''Disrupting Bash [L 2]'Strategic Preparation''' -60 Rage)boosts Slashing Damage by a small amount.
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|'''KnockbackTaunt''' || Zero power cost, but long cooldown ([[File:Infuriating_Bash.png|36px]] ''Emergency 'Infuriating Bash'')' taunts the enemy<br>[[File:Take_The_Lead.png|36px]] '''Take the Lead''' causes your attacks to taunt more for 10 seconds<br> [[File:Fight Me You Fools.png|36px]] '''Fight Me You Fools''' taunts all nearby enemies.
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|'''Slash Damage +%Recover Armor''' || Slashing Damage boosted +5% for 20sec ([[File:Reinforce.png|36px]] '''Reinforce'''Strategic Preparation restores Armor<br>[[L 13File:RapidRecovery VigorousDefense.png|36px]] '''Rapid Recovery''' restores Armor while not in combat<br> [[File:Shield_Team.png|36px]] '''Shield Team''')restores Armor to the player and all nearby allies.
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|'''TauntRecover Power''' || Temporary taunt power increases[[File:RapidRecovery VigorousDefense.png|36px]] '''Vigorous Defense''' restores a portion of the player's Power.
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| '''Recover ArmorNegate damage''' || [[File:Elemental_Ward.png|36px]] ''Reinforce [L 10]'Elemental Ward''' grants the player a shield that nullifies all incoming Elemental damage (+50 armorFire, Cold and Electricity).
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|'''Dodge ProjectilesDamage melee attackers''' || Evade 40% projectiles [[File:Fire_Shield.png|36px]] '''Fire Shield''' grants the player a shield that deals Fire damage to all melee attackers for 10sec20 seconds.
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=== Equipment ===
*{{Item|Belt of the Shielder}} increases Base Damage dealt with Shield by 8%.
*{{Item|Belt of The Defender}} increases Base Damage dealt with Shield and [[Staff]] combat skills by 6%.
*{{Item|Belt of The Soldier}} increases Base Damage dealt with Shield and [[Sword]] combat skills by 6%.
*{{Item|Belt of The Barbarian}} increases Base Damage dealt with Shield and [[Hammer]] combat skills by 6%.
{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Treasure Effects}} {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Stat Bonuses}} {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Level Up Rewards}} ==EquipmentShield Experience Table =={{Spoiler|Click Expand to view the Experience Table for Shield|{{:Xptables/TypicalCombatSkill}}}}== Trivia =='''Vigorous Defense''' and '''Rapid Recovery''' use the same ability icon.
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