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Shields

Blocking Left hand

Shields do not strike but absorb blows. Block power is how much damage the shield absorbs, and the parry bonus multiplies it if you raise the shield exactly as the hit lands. Bucklers parry best, tower shields hold a direct block best but slow you down.

Role Block and parry

Why choose it

  • Block and parry are the core of defense
  • A precise parry exposes the enemy for a counterattack

Weaknesses

  • Deals no damage
  • Tower shields slow your movement

Full lineup

Wood Shield Meadows 6 Block 6 Parry ×1.5 Open station icon Workbench lvl 1
Wood Tower Shield Meadows 10 Block 10 Parry ×0 Open station icon Workbench lvl 1
Bronze Buckler Black Forest 16 Block 16 Parry ×2.5 Open station icon Forge lvl 1
Bone Tower Shield Black Forest 32 Block 32 Parry ×0 Open station icon Workbench lvl 3
Iron Buckler Swamp 28 Block 28 Parry ×2.5 Open station icon Forge lvl 2
Shield of Roots Swamp 48 Block 48 Parry ×1.5 Open station icon Workbench lvl 2
Iron Tower Shield Swamp 52 Block 52 Parry ×0 Open station icon Forge lvl 2
Banded Shield Swamp 42 Block 42 Parry ×1.5 Open station icon Forge lvl 2
Serpent Scale Shield Swamp 60 Block 60 Parry ×0 Open station icon Forge lvl 3
Silver Shield Mountain 60 Block 60 Parry ×1.5 Open station icon Forge lvl 3
Black Metal Tower Shield Plains 104 Block 104 Parry ×0 Open station icon Forge lvl 3
Black Metal Shield Plains 78 Block 78 Parry ×1.5 Open station icon Forge lvl 3
Carapace Buckler Mistlands 78 Block 78 Parry ×2.5 Open station icon Black Forge lvl 1
Carapace Shield Mistlands 96 Block 96 Parry ×1.5 Open station icon Black Forge lvl 1
Flametal Tower Shield Ashlands 140 Block 140 Parry ×0 Open station icon Black Forge lvl 3
Flametal Shield Ashlands 114 Block 114 Parry ×1.5 Open station icon Black Forge lvl 3
Nord Buckler Deep North 88 Block 88 Parry ×2.5 Open station icon Frost Foundry lvl 1
Nord Greatshield Deep North 158 Block 158 Parry ×0 Open station icon Frost Foundry lvl 1
Nord Shield Deep North 132 Block 132 Parry ×1.5 Open station icon Frost Foundry lvl 1

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